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E-NEWSLETTER
From the City of Sea Isle City
August 20, 2026
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We’re just about two weeks from Labor Day weekend, and some of our seasonal employees, including lifeguards, are heading back to school, so please be aware that there are reduced locations of guarded beaches.
This coming Saturday, we have another great Concert Under the Stars at Excursion Park, where Yellow Brick Road will perform an Elton John tribute.
I want to remind everyone that the city’s 2027 Beach Tag Art Contest is underway. Children up to age 17 are invited to participate, ...
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At the August 11 council meeting, Mayor Desiderio reported on capital improvement projects that will be moving forward in the fall. These projects include those awarded on the consent agenda noted below, along with paving Central Avenue from JFK to 56th Street; and promenade improvements which include new ADA ramps at 32nd, 40th, and 47th Streets. The city will also be adding decorative lighting in the north and south sections of the promenade to match what has already been installed from 35th to 44th Street.
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BOARD GAME NIGHTS
AUGUST 20 & 27
Try your hand at a new game or bring a classic
The Tourism Department is hosting two board game nights at the Community Center in the upstairs Meeting room on Thursday, August 20 and Thursday August 27 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A few board games will be on hand to try including “King of Tokyo”. Feel free to bring your favorite game to try with others. For more information call 609-263-8687 ext 4.
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HISTORY OF LIFEGUARDING PRESENTATION
The Sea Isle Historical Museum Hosts a Glimpse of the Past on Tuesday, August 25
“Sea Isle City’s History of Lifeguarding” will take place on Tuesday, August 25 starting at 7:00 PM featuring a meet and greet with local lifeguards and other local speakers. At 8:00 PM, Tom McCann will speak about our town’s beach patrol and why so many generations from different families can be found lifeguarding in Sea Isle each summer.
Those attending these events are reminded that there is limited bench seating at the Band Shell and bringing folding chairs and/or beach blankets will ensure their comfort during the presentations. For more information, please phone 609-780-0024 or go to www.seaislemuseum.com.
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POSE FOR PEACE
Annual Yoga Fundraiser Labor Day Morning
NJ Beach Yoga will host the 14th Annual Labor Day “Pose for Peace” yoga class on Monday, September 7 at 7:30 AM, on the JFK Boulevard Beach, where participants will form a giant human peace sign while sharing waves of peaceful yoga. This event is a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation, and donations will be greatly appreciated. Registration is required at www.njbeachyoga.com. For more info, please phone 609-602-3398.
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FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL PARTICIPANTS WANTED
Vendors & Vintage Car Owners Invited to Join Annual Fall Family Festival
Merchandise vendors and the owners of classic vehicles are invited to participate in Sea Isle City’s 2026 Fall Family Festival!
The festival will begin on Saturday, September 19, with a Seaside Vendors Market from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM along the Promenade, where vendors can rent a space and sell their wares ($125 for a 10 ’x 10’ space; larger spaces are also available). Then on Sunday, September 20, vintage car and truck owners can display their classic vehicles on the Promenade from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM during the annual Fall Family Festival Antique Auto Show (Auto Show entry fee: $10 in advance; $14 day of the event).
To learn how to register for Fall Family Festival’s Vendors Market or Antique Auto Show, go to their “Event Calendar” listings at www.VisitSICNJ.com or phone the Sea Isle City Tourism Office at 609-263-8687.
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BEACH TAG ART CONTEST
Kids Up To Age 17 Can Submit Artwork for 2027 Beach Tags
Children, up to age 17, are invited to participate in Sea Isle City’s 2027 Beach Tag Art Contest, which is now underway. During the contest, four unique designs will be chosen for Sea Isle’s 2027 beach tags (Seasonal, Winter Holiday, Saint Patrick’s Day, and Veterans). Each child who participates must choose one of the four categories, and they can submit only one piece of artwork based on that category. 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 and a signed waiver, which can be found on the “Departments / Beach Tag” page at www.seaislecitynj.us, in the lobby of City Hall, and in the Sea Isle City Welcome Center. Entries can be mailed or hand-delivered to the Tax Collectors Office, City Hall, 2nd Floor, 233 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243.
All entries must be received by Friday, September 4, 2026. Winners will be announced during the September 22 City Council meeting. For more info, phone 609-263-4461, ext. 1214. Winners will be recognized at Community Day in May 2027.
For Entry Form and Template CLICK HERE.
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BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS
Nominate a property you admire
Sea Isle City’s Environmental Commission is now accepting nominations for their 39th Annual Beautification Awards. Any Sea Isle City property (business or private home) that displays attractive landscaping and enhances the overall beauty and visual appearance of Sea Isle City may be nominated. Properties can be nominated by residents and visitors alike – or by property owners themselves.
To nominate a property, submit a completed nomination form to the Environmental Commission by August 31, 2026. Paper copies of this year’s nomination form are available at the Sea Isle City Welcome Center, Sea Isle City Community Center, and in the lobby of City Hall . Please submit paper nomination forms to the Sea Isle City Welcome Center. Digital nomination forms can be submitted online by visiting the “Environmental Commission” page at www.seaislecitynj.us (via the “Boards and Commissions” link at the bottom of the home page) -- or you can click the links below!
Areas to be judged must be visible from the sidewalk or the street. Judging will be done by members of the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission. Winners will receive a hand painted plaque and a gift certificate to a local nursery. The 2026 Beautification Awards will be presented on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:00 PM (noon) on the Promenade at JFK Blvd.
For more info, please phone event organizer Dudley McGinty at 609-263-3537.
Digital Nomination Form
Paper Nomination Form
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TRASH & RECYCLING COLLECTION
REMINDERS
Keep Sea Isle City Beautiful,
Put Trash In Its Place
The “Summer” Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule is now in effect, with two curbside collections each week on the following streets:
· 1st to 44th Street = Wednesdays & Saturdays
· 45th to 70th Street = Mondays & Thursdays
· 71st to 94th Street = Tuesdays & Fridays
Sea Isle City’s Trash & Recycling Drop-Off Area (aka: “The Depot”) is open 7-days a week (except some holidays), from 7:15 AM to 2:45 PM, for regular trash and recycling drop-offs. Bulk Trash is not accepted at The Depot. For more info about trash and recycling, please phone the DWP at 609-263-6000.
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DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
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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