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E-NEWSLETTER
From the City of Sea Isle City
May 29, 2025
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I think we can all agree that this is a very exciting time of the year to be in Sea Isle City. In addition to many of our business owners reopening their doors for the season, folks are flocking to the beach in large numbers, and there is a great deal of anticipation in the air about all of the fun that’s coming our way this summer.
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There were no ordinances listed on City Council’s May 27 Meeting Agenda, however, each of the resolutions listed on the May 27 Consent Agenda was approved, including…
- Resolution 091, which authorized the cancellation of Utility Excess Charges for several local properties, where excess water leakage did not enter the sewage system.
- Resolution 092, which recognized the Month of June as “Pride Month.”
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GUARDED BEACHES
Only Enter the Ocean
When a Lifeguard is Present
As is the case each year, the start of the summer season includes a limited number of beaches where lifeguards are on duty. This weekend (Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29) lifeguards will be located on the following beaches: 34th, 40th, 43rd, 51st, 59th, mid-block between 64th and 65th, 75th, 81st, and mid-block between 86th and 87th Streets. Through the month of June, the number of guarded beaches will increase – however, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol reminds everyone that you should never enter the water unless a lifeguard is present. For more information about guarded beaches in Sea Isle City, go to https://sicbp.com/ and click the “Beach Info” link on the homepage.
Click Here for a Complete List of Guarded Beaches
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BEACH PATROL IS HIRING
Considering Being a Lifeguard?
Here's What You Need to Know
The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol is now hiring lifeguards for the 2025 summer season. The starting salary is $18.50 per hour, or $148 per day.
The 2025 test for prospective lifeguards will be held Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8. Saturday morning will consist of a one-mile run on the Promenade and a half-mile swim in the ocean with a rescue torpedo. Saturday afternoon will include a personal interview for applicants who meet beach patrol qualification standards in the run and swim. Eligible candidates will then be timed in a 500-meter (550-yard) pool swim on Sunday morning, June 8. The final test is the simulated surf rescue, which consists of a 200-yard beach run, a sprint through the ocean surf, and a short 20-yard swim to a flag.
Prospective lifeguards must be at least sixteen years old by June 7 to apply. All applicants must submit paperwork by Friday, June 6, at 3:00 PM to participate in the testing. The required paperwork is available online at www.sicbp.com under the “Employment” / “Test for Prospective Lifeguards” tabs. Paperwork can be scanned and emailed to Chief Renny Steele at rsteele@seaislecitynj.us, or mailed to Chief Renny Steele at 233 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243. Do not mail after Monday, June 2. Starting Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, paperwork can also be hand delivered to Beach Patrol Headquarters between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
Contact the Beach Patrol’s Recruiting Officer, Lieutenant Mike Farley, with any questions and to schedule an in-person or telephone interview, by emailing mfarley@seaislecitynj.us. For more information, visit www.sicbp.com.
Click Here for the SICBP's Employment Page
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ADULT BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS
Teams Wanted for
Four Saturday Morning Tournaments
Men and women, 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 7: Braca Family Women’s Basketball Tournament
- 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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PEYTON'S PROMISE
Annual Run/Walk Will Raise Money
To Help Children With CDH
The 2025 Peyton’s Promise 5K Run / 2K Walk is Saturday, June 7, at 9:00 AM, on the Promenade at JFK Boulevard. Afterwards, there will be a family friendly celebration and award ceremony at Paddy’s Green. To register online, go to peytonspromise.com – or call 609-335-9442 for more information.
The event is named in honor of Sea Isle City native Peyton Elizabeth Laricks, who was born with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a birth defect where the baby’s diaphragm does not completely form. After she was born, Peyton spent 88 days in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where she underwent multiple surgeries. When Peyton was finally able to come home to Sea Isle City, her parents pledged to raise awareness and funds for CDH; therefore, all net profits from this event will be donated to Peyton’s Promise CDH Research Fund at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Click Here to Register for the Peyton's Promise Run/Walk
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WINE TASTING EVENT
Catholic Daughters Fundraiser
Planned June 7
The Catholic Daughters of Saint Joseph Church, Court Our Lady of Mercy #1655, invite you to their annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser on Saturday, June 7, starting at 6:00 PM, at Kix (120 63rd Street). Tickets will be available at the door for $20 each. This event is open to the public, but all attendees must be 21 years or older. Complimentary appetizers will be served. All proceeds will benefit the local Catholic Daughters and their charitable efforts. For more information, call 609-263-6341.
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WOMEN VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY
Join Us for a Special Ceremony
at Veterans Park on June 12
The public is invited to Sea Isle City’s Women’s Veterans Recognition Day Ceremony at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Veterans Park (JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue), where our community will recognize, honor and remember the signing of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act in 1948 by President Truman, which allowed women the right to serve as permanent members in the armed forces. Although, there are nearly 2 million women U.S. veterans, this date is not yet recognized nationally; however, New Jersey is among the states that do recognize this important day – and Sea Isle City is proud to honor our women veterans during this ceremony. For more information about this event, call 609-263-4461.
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SKIMMER FESTIVAL
Skimmer Festival Weekend is
June 14 & 15
Sea Isle City’s Division of Tourism will host Skimmer Festival on Saturday & Sunday, June 14 & 15, featuring plenty of family-friendly activities and entertainment.
Saturday, June 14:
- Seaside Vendors Market, 9 AM to 4 PM
- Skimmer Food Court at JFK & Pleasure Ave: 9 AM to 4 PM.
- Free Family Activities at Excursion Park: 10 AM to 3 PM.
Sunday, June 15 (Father’s Day):
- Antique Auto Show on the Promenade (north of JFK Boulevard): 9 AM to 1 PM.
- Snake Brothers Band will perform on the Promenade at JFK: 10 AM to 12 noon.
- Auto Show Awards Ceremony: 1 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 information about the Skimmer Festival Weekend, please call the Sea Isle City Tourism Office at 609-263-8687.
Click Here for More Info About Skimmer Saturday
Click Here for More Info About Skimmer Sunday
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BEACH TAG ART CONTEST
Kids Up To Age 17
Can Submit Artwork for 2026 Beach Tags
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 Entry Form & Template
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TURTLES CROSSING
Please Watch For Turtles
Crossing Our Busy Streets
While driving, please be on the lookout for female diamondback terrapin turtles crossing the road 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 pick up the turtle by her shell on her sides or back – and always think “safety first” whenever you step into the road.
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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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Sea Isle City Cat's, Inc.
Needs Your Help
Sea Isle City Cats, Inc. is looking for volunteers to offer assistance for a cat named Elizabeth, who will soon undergo spay surgery. Elizabeth needs transportation to and from her procedure and to help with her recovery. Volunteers are also needed to help care for several kittens at The Crooked Tail Thrift Shop, and additional volunteers are needed to help patrol the streets of our community in search of the unneutered cat who is the father of Elizabeth’s litter (finding this stray male will help prevent our town from becoming overrun with sick and stray cats). For more information or to volunteer your time, please text Stacy at 609-741-5311
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.
Click Here for Sea Isle Cats' Website
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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
Please Remember: Municipal ordinance requires the use of rigid trash and recycling receptacles with secure lids. Open trash cans on the curb entice seagulls and other animals to rummage through your trash in search of food -- and that creates litter!
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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