CITY OF NORTH WILDWOOD ANNOUNCES
BILL CIAVARELLI AS THE NEXT BEACH PATROL CHIEF

February 2, 2022

North Wildwood – After advertising the position vacancy in December and interviewing several highly qualified applicants over the past week, the City has named Bill Ciavarelli as the next Chief of the North Wildwood Beach Patrol (NWBP).
Bill has been with the North Wildwood Beach Patrol for thirty-one (31) years. He has served as Captain since 2011 under retiring Chief Tony Cavalier who announced his retirement last December.
“Chief Ciavarelli has been an asset to the Beach Patrol for the last several decades, serving in every title from lifeguard to Captain,” said Mayor Rosenello. “I am grateful for all of the highly qualified candidates who shared their vision for the City of North Wildwood Beach Patrol. I am confident that the experience, energy, enthusiasm and passion for the profession that Chief Ciavarelli brings to the job will best serve the Beach Patrol, and the City of North Wildwood.”

 North Wildwood Announces Retirement of Long Time Beach Patrol Chief Anthony ‘Tony’ Cavalier 

November 17, 2021 

North Wildwood – It is with profound gratitude for his 45 years of dedicated service that the City of North Wildwood announces the retirement of Anthony ’Tony’ Cavalier from his position as Chief of the North Wildwood Beach Patrol. 

Chief Cavalier began his service to the residents and visitors of North Wildwood in 1966. He has served in every position on the beach patrol except for Medic/EMT, during his career. During his tenure, Chief Cavalier has developed thousands of young men and women into professional lifeguards. His efforts and leadership have directly contributed to the saving of thousands of lives. 

Chief Cavalier was a pioneer in welcoming female lifeguards to what historically had been an all-male profession. North Wildwood now boasts one of the highest percentages of female lifeguards in the Country. 

“It is not an exaggeration to say that Chief Cavalier has been one of the most influential Beach Patrol Chiefs of his generation.” said Mayor Patrick Rosenello. “From his influence on the now ubiquitous lifeguard races to his groundbreaking work in welcoming females to the beach lifeguarding community, Chief Cavaliers’ impact will be felt for generations,” added Rosenello. 

Tony Cavalier was born and raised in North Wildwood. He graduated from Wildwood Catholic before serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. Tony has been married to his wife Joan for 43 years. 

Congratulations and Enjoy your well-deserved Retirement, Chief Cavalier! 

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