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E-NEWSLETTER
From the City of Sea Isle City
June 12, 2025
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On June 2, I had the pleasure of presiding over a swearing-in ceremony at City Hall, where two of our well-respected police officers were promoted to new positions. My congratulations go to Officer Michael Mol, who advanced from Patrolman to Sergeant, and Officer Shawn Lesniewski, who was promoted from Sergeant to Lieutenant. I am sure that both Sergeant Mol and Lieutenant Lesniewski are more than qualified to accomplish their new duties – and my thanks go to them and each of our local police officers for keeping our town safe year after year.
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There were no ordinances listed on City Council’s June 10 meeting agenda; however, each of the resolutions listed on City Council’s June 10 Consent Agenda was approved, including…
- Resolution 106, which authorized the issuance of an annual ABC Plenary Retail Liquor Consumption License to The Ocean Drive, Shenanigans & Dead Dog Saloon, Braca Café, Anthony’s Restaurant, The Point, The Oar House Pub, KIX, and Diamond Liquor Store. Resolution 106 also authorized ABC Club Licenses to the Yacht Club of Sea Isle City, the Commodore Club, and VFW Post 1963.
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PROJECT UPDATES
In accordance with our typical practice, during the summer season 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. However, this summer there is one exception to that policy: the construction of Sea Isle City’s future Community Center, which involves some short-term inconveniences that will result in long-term benefits for our community. Also, we 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.
Read the Latest Project Updates
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CURFEW & BACKPACK REMINDER
Parents & Minors are Reminded About
Two Important Laws in Sea Isle City
The officers of the Sea Isle City Police Department remind everyone under the age of 18 and their parents that there are two local laws that are strictly enforced by the SICPD – and they can come with fines:
Sea Isle City’s Nightly Curfew prohibits anyone under the age of 18 from being in public (including on the street, sidewalk, beach and promenade) between the hours of 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM daily, unless accompanied by the juvenile’s parent or guardian – or unless the juvenile is traveling home from work or a sanctioned community event.
Sea Isle City’s Backpack Law prohibits anyone from carrying backpacks and other bags (including but not limited to fanny packs, coolers, luggage, computer bags or any bags larger than 8” x 6” x 8”) on the promenade, beach, beach entrances and in the vicinity of these areas, between the hours of 10:00 PM and 1:00 AM, from May 15 to September 15. Some exemptions to this law include medical devices needed for immediate health assistance, and professional equipment used by the media.
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SKIMMER WEEKEND
Don't Miss Skimmer Festival
This Saturday & Sunday
The Division of Tourism will host Sea Isle City's 2025 Skimmer Festival Weekend on Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15, featuring plenty of family-friendly activities and entertainment.
Saturday, June 14:
- Seaside Vendors Market on the Promenade (north & south of JFK): 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Skimmer Food Court at JFK & Pleasure Avenue: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Free Family Activities at Excursion Park: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
Sunday, June 15 (Father’s Day):
- Antique Auto Show on the Promenade (north of JFK): 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
- Snake Brothers Band will perform at the JFK Gazebo: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
- Auto Show Award Ceremony at the JFK Gazebo: 1:00 PM.
- Antique Auto Parade: 1:30 PM. The parade will run south on Pleasure Avenue (44th to 93rd Street) and then north on Landis Avenue (93rd to JFK).
For more info, call the Tourism Office at 609-263-8687 or go to www.VISITSICNJ.com
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MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNEYS
There's Still Time To Enter!
Men, age 18 and older, are invited to form teams and enter Sea Isle City’s Summer Basketball Tournaments, which will take place on the following dates:
- Saturday, June 14: Steve Libro Men’s Basketball Tournament
- Saturday, June 28: Bill Liddell Men’s Basketball Tournament
- Saturday, July 12: Dave Farina Men’s Basketball Tournament
The registration cost is $150 per team for these 5-on-5, double elimination, one-day competitions. Teams of up to eight (8) players can register via Sea Isle City’s “Rec Desk” page (seaislerec.recdesk.com). Each tournament will take place on the JFK Boulevard Basketball Courts starting at 9:00 AM. Each team will be given commemorative jerseys to wear during the tournaments; and professional officials will ref each game. Prizes will be given to the winning teams. To learn more about Sea Isle City’s Adult Summer Basketball Tournaments, please phone the Recreation Office at 609-263-0050.
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BEACH TAG ART CONTEST
Kids Up To Age 17
Are Invited To Submit Artwork
Children, up to age 17, are invited to participate in Mayor Desiderio’s 2026 Beach Tag Art Contest, which is now underway. During the contest, four unique designs will be chosen for Sea Isle’s 2026 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 Monday, September 1, 2025. Winners will be announced during the September 24 City Council meeting. For more info, phone 609-263-4461, ext. 1214.
CLICK HERE for An Entry Form, Rules & Template
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BINGO NIGHT
The Italian American Club
Invites You To Play BINGO!
The Sea Isle City Italian American Club will host another “BINGO Night” on Wednesday, June 18, inside the IAC Club House at 309 JFK Boulevard. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the games begin at 6:30 PM. The cost is $35 for 10 games (additional packets of 10 games can be purchased for an additional $15). Cash prizes. Participants must be age 21 or older. Hot dogs and other snacks will be available for sale. For more info, follow the Italian American Club on Facebook.
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ROLLER SKATE NIGHT
Families Can Skate The Night Away
on June 20
Sea Isle City Division of Recreation presents “School’s Out Skate Night” to celebrate the official summer kick-off on Friday, June 20, at 6:00 PM at the Dealy Field Hockey Rink, where families can enjoy skating, a live DJ and snacks. This free event is open to all ages, but please bring your own roller skates or blades and helmets; skaters who are 16 or younger must wear helmets. Please help us plan and register in advance online at seaislerec.recdesk.com or phone 609-263-0050 for more info.
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MINI-PICKLERS
Pickleball Contest for Kids
Planned June 23
Sea Isle City Recreation’s Mini-Picklers Pickleball Tournament is on Monday, June 23, at 12:00 PM at the Marina Courts (42nd Place and the Bay). Kids ages 8 to 13 can play, and teams may be all boys or girls, or coed doubles; the games will be split into two divisions, ages 8 to 10 and ages 11 to 13. The cost is $20 per team, and the tournament’s winners will receive prizes. Register online at seaislerec.recdesk.com or call 609-263-0050 for more information.
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SARA THE TURTLE FESTIVAL
Don't Miss Our Family-Friendly
Environmental Event on June 23
The Tourism Office's annual Sara the Turtle Festival returns to Excursion Park on Monday, June 23, at 6:30 PM (rain date is Tuesday, June 24). The festival will include a hands-on wildlife display with live turtles and tortoises, as well as environmental exhibits from the Wetlands Institute, Sea Isle Terrapin Rescue, Sea Isle City’s Environmental Commission, Sea Isle City Beachcomber Guides, and Brigantine’s Marine Mammal Center. There will also be free face painting, and a “Diaper Derby” Baby Crawling Contest, where the fastest babies can win prizes. For more information, phone 609-263-8687.
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PLEASE WATCH FOR TURTLES
Be On The Lookout For
Turtles Crossing The Road
While driving, please be on the lookout for female diamondback terrapin turtles crossing the road while searching for higher ground to nest their eggs. Please use caution when entering traffic, keeping both the turtle’s and your own safety in mind. If you wish to help a turtle cross the road, first notice which direction she is heading, and then carefully pick up the turtle by her shell on her sides or back – and always think “safety first” whenever you step into the road. Also, if you find an injured terrapin or a turtle has created a nest on your property, please call Sea Isle Terrapin Rescue at 609-263-7358.
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SEA ISLE CATS, INC. NEEDS YOU HELP
What To Do If You See
A Stray Cat in Sea Isle City
Sea Isle City Cats, Inc. has four kittens that need adoption – also, while the kitties wait to find forever homes, volunteers are needed to care for the kittens at The Crooked Tail Thrift Shop, 4208 Landis Avenue. Additional volunteers are also needed to help patrol the streets and beaches of our community in search of stray, unneutered cats who are currently roaming through Sea Isle City (finding these stray males will help prevent our town from becoming overrun with sick and stray cats).
For more information or to volunteer your time, please text a message to a Sea Isle Cat’s volunteer at any of these numbers: 609-675-6574, 609-425-8924 or 609-741-5311
If you see a stray or injured cat in Sea Isle City, please text the location and time of day to one of the numbers above right away (and ,if you can, please also include a photo of the stray cat)!
Sea Isle City Cats is a nonprofit rescue organization with the mission of keeping sick and stray cats off Sea Isle City’s streets. Sea Isle City Cats’ successful Spay & Neuter Program is funded by donations from the public and from sales at The Crooked Tail Thrift Shop, located at 4208 Landis Avenue, which also serves as the group’s headquarters. For more info about The Crooked Tail Thrift Shop and Sea Isle City Cats, follow them on Facebook or visit www.seaislecitycats.com.
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TRASH & RECYCLING INFO
Keep Sea Isle City Beautiful,
Put Trash In Its Place
The “Summer schedule” for curbside trash and recycling collections is now in effect, with pick-ups taking place two days per week on the following streets and days (through September 22):
- 1st to 44th Street = Wednesday and Saturday
- 45th to 70th Street = Monday & Thursday
- 71st to 94th streets = Tuesday & Friday
Important Reminders
About Trash & Recycling
It is unlawful to place household trash or recycling in any public receptacle (including cans on the sidewalk, in parks, on the promenade, etc.). Also, all trash and recycling that is placed on the curb for weekly collections by the DPW must be in rigid receptacles with lids. NEVER place trash in plastic bags alone on the curb, because seagulls and other animals will rip open the bags and create litter that ends up in our streets, beaches and waterways. Failure to use proper receptacles with lids on the curb and putting household trash in public receptacles is unlawful and can result in fines. Thank you for your cooperation!
Trash & Recycling Home Page
Public Works Home Page
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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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The City of Sea Isle City
City Hall: 233 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 / 609-263-4461
Welcome Center: 300 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 / 609-263-8687
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