E-Newsletter
August 11, 2022
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From Mayor Leonard Desiderio...
I begin this message by following-up on the report I gave to City Council on Tuesday morning regarding youths who are creating problems and interfering with the enjoyment of others. As I said to City Council, there are laws and guidelines in place at the State level that are clearly hindering local law enforcement agencies from effectively doing their job – and this is most evident when it comes to the issues we are having with young people who are gathering in large crowds, disturbing the peace, and showing a great lack of respect for others.
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From The Members of City Council...
At the start of the August 9 City Council meeting, Mayor Desiderio stated that he has directed the City’s Administration to take whatever actions are within its means to further address the problems we are experiencing with disruptive and unruly youths who are congregating on the Promenade and elsewhere in town. As the Mayor noted, municipalities up and down New Jersey’s coastline are experiencing similar issues with young people who are not acting as they should, and local law enforcement efforts to address these problems are hindered by conflicting State laws that were enacted in recent years.
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Maintaining Sea Isle's Infrastructure
and Improving Public Facilities
In accordance with our typical practice, now that the summer season is here, we try to limit the amount of construction taking place on public property in order to minimize the disruption to our residents and visitors, as for many, this time of the year is precious. We also are in the process of preparing and putting into place plans for the next round of capital improvements throughout the City. As these projects move forward through the design, bidding, and construction phases, we will continue to provide you with updates on their progress.
THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES SINCE
THE MOST RECENT PROJECT UPDATES
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The Sea Isle City Police Department
is an Accredited Agency with
The New Jersey State Association of
Chiefs of Police
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Never Enter the Water Unless a Lifeguard is Present, and Swim Directly in Front of the Lifeguard Stand
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Do not feed the sea gulls; occasionally seagulls bite.
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Make sure beach umbrellas are anchored securely in the sand. Do not use an umbrella when high winds could possibly carry the umbrella down the beach and injure other beach-goers.
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Protect feet with foot wear when the sand is extremely hot. This is especially true with young children, whose feet are tender and not callused. Small children’s feet can actually be burnt to the point of blistering.
For more important safety info, go to: www.sicbp.com and click the “Beach Safety” link on the home page.
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Beach Ceremony and Public Festival
Planned August 15
The public is invited to attend Saint Joseph Church’s 2022 Wedding of the Sea celebration on Monday, August 15, which will feature a special mass at 4:00 PM, followed by a procession to the 44th Street Beach, where there will be an ocean blessing ceremony at approximately 5:00 PM. Then, at 6:00 PM, there will be a festival at the parish auditorium, 44th Street and Central Avenue, where festival-goers will enjoy food, games, children’s activities, music, gift basket auctions and more. Admission tickets for the festival cost $15 per person, which includes an all-you-can-eat BBQ. Kids under age 10 can attend the festival for free. To purchase tickets, stop-by the Parish Office at 126 - 44th Street or phone 609-263-8696.
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Help Our Veterans Help Others By Giving Blood
VFW Post 1963 will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 17, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, inside Post 1963’s Meeting Hall at 301 JFK Boulevard. All presenting donors will receive coupons for a free Dunkin’ breakfast wrap and medium hot or iced beverage. Also, everyone who donates blood will be entered in a drawing to win free gasoline for your vehicle for a year (a $6000 value). To schedule an appointment, please phone 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter “VFW Sea Isle.” According to the Red Cross, there is an urgent need for blood – so please donate if you can!
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Don't Miss The End-Of-Season Bargains
As the beach season winds down, savvy shoppers can take advantage of end-of-summer discounts on apparel, accessories, and home décor during the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization’s Sidewalk Sale on Saturday & Sunday, August 27 & 28. Don’t miss the great deals at participating businesses throughout town! For more information, please phone 609-263-9090 or go to http://www.seaislechamber.com.
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Civic Club's Annual Fundraiser
on September 13
The Sea Isle City’s Women’s Civic Club will host their 2022 Card Party & Game Day Luncheon on Tuesday, September 13, at 11:00 AM in the Community Lodge, where participants will enjoy a buffet luncheon, a variety of valuable raffles, and friendly rounds of Bridge, Pinochle, Mahjong and other table-top games. Tickets cost $25 per person. Tables of four can be reserved in advance. Tickets can be purchased by mailing checks (payable to “Women’s Civic Club”) to Martha Leva, 6009 Central Avenue (South Unit), Sea Isle City, NJ, 08243. Please try to purchase your tickets by August 23 to allow the Civic Club to coordinate with the event’s caterer. For more info, phone 215-687-7263.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the
Women's Civic Club’s charitable efforts.
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Nominate a Property You Admire
The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission is now accepting nominations for their 2022 Beautification Awards, which are presented to Sea Isle City properties that have shown improvement in their overall appearance and/or have maintained attractive architecture and landscaping. New or old homes and commercial properties can be nominated. Nominations forms can be obtained at the Welcome Center and in the lobby of City Hall. For more info, please phone event organizer Dudley McGintey at 609-263-3537.
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Attention Kids:
Sharpen Your Crayons & Colored Pencils
Children, up to age 17, are invited to participate in Mayor Desiderio’s Beach Tag Art Contest, which is now underway. During the contest, four unique designs will be chosen for Sea Isle’s 2023 beach tags, one in each of the following categories: Seasonal, Winter Holiday, Saint Patrick’s Day, and Veterans Beach Tags. Submissions can contain no more than four colors. All artwork must be submitted on an official contest template and accompanied by a contest entry form, which can be found in the lobby of City Hall and at the Welcome Center. All entries must be submitted August 31, 2022. Winners will be announced in September. For more info, phone 609-263-4461, ext. 1214.
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Dave Farina Basketball Tournament
Will Take Place on September 10
The Dave Farina Men’s Basketball Tournament has been postponed from its original date of August 6 to Saturday, September 10, at 9:00 AM, on the JFK Boulevard courts. The cost to enter this double-elimination, 5-on-5 competition is $150 per team (8 players per team max). Each player will receive a team jersey, and prizes will be awarded to the winners. To register, please go to seaislerec.recdesk.com. For more info, phone the Recreation Office at 609-263-0050.
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Don't Get Caught In The Rain
Anyone can sign-up for free event cancellation text messages and email alerts by going to the City’s Visitors Website, www.VISITSICNJ.com, and clicking the “Rained Out” link on the home page. Once signed-up, you will receive alerts whenever a local concert, festival or other outdoor City event has been cancelled, postponed or re-scheduled.
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There's Always Something
Fun Happening in Sea Isle City
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Would You Like to Speak With a City Official?
If you have questions or concerns, there is no need to wait for an upcoming City Council meeting to express your thoughts. You can contact the head of any City Department to obtain the answers you need. For a complete list of contact information, visit our Municipal Website, www.seaislecitynj.us, or phone City Hall at 609-263-4461.
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Have You Seen What's Been Happening?
CHRISTMAS IN JULY
On July 27, Santa Claus made a special visit to Excursion Park, where he spoke with children and gave-away treats.
10-MILE ISLAND RUN
On July 30, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol hosted their 51st Annual Captain Bill Gallagher 10-Mile Island Run, which included over 700 male and female athletes in various age groups.
HOME RUN DERBY
The Division of Recreation hosted the 2022 Philadelphia Phillies Youth Home Run Derby on July 31 at Dealy Field, where boys and girls participated in a batting contest and could win prizes.
FARMERS MARKET
On Tuesday mornings during the summer, the Chamber of Commerce & Revitalization hosts a Farmers Market at Excursion Park, where shoppers can purchase fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and other unique items.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
The Sea Isle City Police Department hosted their annual National Night Out celebration on August 2 at Excursion Park, where families met Sea Isle’s first responders, explored the inside of emergency vehicles, enjoyed games and activities, and received complimentary snacks and giveaways.
SHOOTING STARS
On Wednesday evenings this summer, the City’s Division of Recreation host a “Shooting Stars” basketball clinic for special needs children at Dealy Field. On August 10, members of VFW Post 1963 were on site to donate free basketballs to the event's participants (as part of the "6th Man Project"), and Post 1963's Auxiliary gave the players coupons for free ice cream along with other gifts. Afterwards, the players received hot dogs, courtesy of Bubba-Dogs Hot Dog Stand.
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