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Residents press Wildwood officials over construction dust, coyotes, 'rowdy houses' and weekend noise
Summary
Multiple residents spoke during public comment about unresolved neighborhood issues including unreplaced pavers, dust from the Back Bay project, a coyote presence they say is being fed, large holiday rental gatherings, and prolonged weekend sandblasting at a local motel; officials pledged follow-up.
At the June 10 Wildwood meeting a string of residents raised neighborhood concerns during public comment and requested follow-up from city officials.
Jim Murphy of Susquehanna Avenue said pavers at Susquehanna and Garfield avenues were not replaced after sidewalk work and asked about an incident at the dump; Mayor Ernest Troiano Jr. said there had been a boating accident and acknowledged the paver problem.
Dave Benson of Susquehanna Avenue complained about two years of construction dust related to the Back Bay project and said coyotes near his property (he said five) have chased a family dog; Commissioner Steve Mikulski said he contacted animal control and advised contacting New Jersey Fish & Wildlife, and Mayor Troiano said he was told Fish & Wildlife had put coyotes in the area to control rodents and added, “we cannot trap and relocate them, we have to euthanize them which bothers me to no end.”
Mark Tallarida of E. Oak Avenue thanked the city for Memorial Day enforcement but urged stronger penalties for rental properties after reporting one house had 40–50 youths over the holiday; Commissioner Mikulski handed Tallarida his business card and said he would follow up. Several speakers, including Justine Murphy, asked Code Enforcement to address unkempt private properties and tick concerns; Solicitor Steven Morris advised that towing on private property is permitted under certain conditions.
Neighbors Bob Von Rohr and Carl Schmoyer reported prolonged sandblasting at the Winward motel over Saturday and Sunday; Von Rohr said a worker told him, “is it loud enough for you.” Mayor Troiano said Sunday work was not permitted and he would contact the builder. Schmoyer asked about dune and boardwalk restoration timelines; Troiano said follow-up community meetings are planned and that he wants to replace the boardwalk between the Convention Center and the Wildwood sign as soon as possible.
Officials acknowledged the complaints and directed staff and appropriate agencies to follow up. The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
