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E-NEWSLETTER
From the City of Sea Isle City
MAY 30, 2024
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Memorial Day Weekend 2024 was a huge success in Sea Isle City, and it was such a pleasure to see our town buzzing with activity as we kicked-off the summer season. Even though Memorial Day Monday was rather wet and rainy, most of the long holiday weekend included beautiful weather (apart from some foggy conditions on Saturday morning) – so I hope you were able to enjoy our great outdoors and take in the fresh salt air as the summer got underway.
Obviously, many of us look forward to Memorial Day Weekend for obvious reasons — including having an extra day off from work, going to barbecues, and welcoming the arrival of summer.
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The May 21 City Council meeting had a rather full agenda, which included the introduction and first reading of the following three ordinances...
- Ordinance 1716, which authorized Sea Isle City’s membership in Cape May County’s Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement, which allows Sea Isle City to offer and receive Police, Fire, and EMS assistance to and from reciprocating communities in the case of an emergency.
- Ordinance 1717, which ensured Sea Isle City’s compliance with the New Jersey Police Licensure Act, which states that all current and future law enforcement officers employed by the Sea Isle City Police Department must hold a valid, active license issued by the Police Training Commission.
- Ordinance 1718, which is a Bond Ordinance in the amount of $2,915,000 that provides for various improvements to Sea Isle City’s Water & Sewer Utility.
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SUMMER TRASH COLLECTIONS
Help Keep Sea Isle City Clean & Green,
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 and days:
- 1st to 44th streets, Wednesday & Saturday
- 45th to 70th streets, Monday & Thursday
- 71st to 94th streets, Tuesday & Friday
The Trash & Recycling Drop-Off Area (aka: “The Depot”), located next to the Bridge at 401 JFK Boulevard, is open 7:15 AM to 2:45 PM, 7-days a week (except some holidays). The Depot will be open on July Fourth and Labor Day. To avoid fines, please do not leave trash or recycling outside of The Depot’s gates after hours.
CLICK HERE for the Trash & Recycling Home Page
CLICK HERE for the Public Works Home Page
CLICK HERE for Sea Isle's Sustainable Jersey Page
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BEACH PATROL IS HIRING
Lifeguards Play a Valuable Role
In Our Community
The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol is hiring lifeguards for the summer of 2024. In addition to being a wonderful job that allows you to serve your community, working as a lifeguard is also a great way to make memories and friendships that last a lifetime. The starting salary is $17.50 per hour / $140 per day. Lifeguards must be age 16 or older. To learn how you can join the ranks of the SICBP, go to www.sicbp.com and click the “Employment” tab on the home page, and then click “Test for Prospective Lifeguards.”
CLICK HERE for the SICBP's Website
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNEY
A New Basketball Tournament for Women
Happens on June 8 at JFK Courts
Sea Isle City’s Division of Recreation will host the inaugural Bracca Family Women’s Basketball Tournament on Saturday, June 8, starting at 9:00 AM at the JFK Boulevard Basketball Courts. This new 5-on-5 competition (which is open to women, age 18 and older) will include up to twelve teams competing in a double elimination tournament, with certified referees overseeing each game. The cost to enter is $150 per team. All players will receive a matching team jersey, and a prize will be presented to the first-place team. Teams can register and submit their entry fee online on Sea Isle City’s Rec-Desk page: https://seaislerec.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=23409.
For more info, phone the Rec Office at 609-263-0050.
CLICK HERE to Register a Team Now
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MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNEYS
Three Men's Tournaments
Taking Place This Summer
Sea Isle City’s Recreation Office will once again host the following men's basketball tournaments at the JFK Courts:
- The Bill Liddell Men’s Tournament on June 15
- The Dave Farina Men’s Tournament on June 29
- The Steve Libro Men’s Tournament July 13
Each tournament is a 5-on-5 double elimination competition with a maximum of eight (8) players per team. The entry fee is $150 per team. Teams can register via Sea Isle City's Rec-Desk page: https://seaislerec.recdesk.com/Community/Page?pageId=23409. For more info, phone the Recreation Office at 609-263-0050.
CLICK HERE to Register a Team Now
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WINE TASTING FUNDRAISER
Annual Fundraiser Supports
Catholic Daughters' Charitable Efforts
The Catholic Daughters Our Lady Court of Mercy #1655 invite ladies and gentlemen (age 21 or older) to a Wine Tasting Fundraiser on Saturday, June 1, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, at KIX on 63rd Street. Tickets cost $20 each (available in advance or at the door). Complimentary appetizers will be served. For more info or to purchase tickets in advance, please email Ruth at rxdiva1117@comcast.net or phone 609-216-2907. Proceeds from this event benefit the Catholic Daughters’ charitable efforts.
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PEYTON'S PROMISE
Annual Run-Walk Fundraiser for
CDH Research on June 8
The 2024 Peyton’s Promise 5K Run / 2K Walk will take place on Saturday, June 8, starting at 10:00 AM on the Promenade at JFK Boulevard. Proceeds from this event go to the Peyton’s Promise Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research Fund at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. After the Run/Walk on June 8, a family-friendly after party will be held at Paddy’s Green, 39th & Landis, where there will be a complimentary buffet for all runners/walkers and the release of VonC Brewing Company’s special Peyton’s Promise Pilsner. All proceeds from the sale of the Peyton’s Promise Pilsner will be donated to the Peyton’s Promise Foundation. For more info, go to www.peytonspromise.com .
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SKIMMER FESTIVAL
Don't Miss The Fun
On Father's Day Weekend
Sea Isle City’s Tourism Office will host their 2024 Skimmer Festival Weekend on Saturday & Sunday, June 15 & 16, featuring merchandise vendors, a food court, free amusement rides and other free family entertainment on Saturday – plus an antique auto show and parade on Sunday (Father’s Day). For more information, please phone 609-263-8687 or go to this event’s calendar listing at www.VISITSICNJ.com.
CLICK HERE for a Skimmer Vendor Application Form
CLICK HERE for Antique Auto Show Entry Form
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HISTORICAL MUSEUM UPDATES
Kid's Scavenger Hunt Returns,
Volunteers Needed at Museum
The members of Sea Isle City’s Historical Society are in search of volunteers to donate a little time at their Historical Museum at 4800 Central Avenue, to greet visitors and help with the museum’s popular Scavenger Hunt. Volunteers will be paired with knowledgeable Historical Society members who can answer questions and share information about the museum – so no experience is necessary! Volunteers are needed for 2.5-hour shifts in the mornings or afternoons this summer, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays (10:00 AM to 12:30 PM or 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM). For more information, please phone Joyce at 856-981-3465.
The Sea Isle City Historical Museum’s Scavenger Hunt for Kids is back for 2024! This fun and interactive game takes about 15 minutes to complete, and each participant receives a prize at the end. Children can enjoy the Scavenger Hunt anytime the museum is open – and, as always, there is no admission fee to enjoy the museum.
The Historical Museum is currently open from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. From June 29 to August 31, the museum will also be open on Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 12 noon. For more information about the Scavenger Hunt, the museum, or the museum’s many artifacts, please phone (609) 263-2992 during museum hours.
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SOS CATS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Temporary "Foster Parents"
Needed For Kittens
SOS / Sea Isle City Cats is embarking on a new venture! Now that Sea Isle City is a successful TNR Community (where stray cats are Trapped, Neutered and Returned), the organization’s volunteers are paying it forward and teaching the town of Woodbine, NJ, how to reach that same goal. To help in this process, SOS is looking for volunteers to foster kittens (either in your home or in SOS’s Crooked Tail Thrift Shop at 4208 Landis Avenue). Medication and food will be provided to the “Kitten Foster Parents” until a permanent home for the young kitties are found. This can be a great “group effort” for friends or any individual who cares about animals.
Volunteers are always welcome to help run the Crooked Tail Thrift Shop, and monetary donations are always welcome to help SOS provide medical care and other assistance to cats in need. For more information about becoming a Kitten Foster Parent – or the other good work that is taking place at SOS – please phone (609) 972-5887, go to https://seaislecitycats.com/ or stop by the Crooked Tail Thrift Shop.
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TURTLES CROSSING
Please Watch For Turtles
Crossing The Road!
Please drive slowly and be on the look-out for Diamondback Terrapin Turtles as they cross our busy roads in search of nesting locations. If you see a turtle crossing the street and you want to assist her, please help her continue in the direction she is headed if you are able – BUT ALWAYS THINK “SAFETY FIRST” and use caution whenever you step into the street.
Please don't stand over turtles taking photos while they are nesting...this may frighten the turtle and she might walk away.
If you see an injured turtle, please call Susan or Steve Ahern, of Sea Isle Terrapin Rescue, at 609-263-7358. If the Aherns are not available, please follow the instructions on their answering machine.
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Sea Isle City Is An Active Community
Sea Isle City is home to many clubs, civic organizations, boards and commissions. Click the links below for more information about these groups...
Clubs and Organizations
Boards and Commissions
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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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RECENT PHOTOS
Have You Seen
What's Been Happening?
The Sea Isle City Garden Club hosted their 2024 Flower Sale on May 18 & 19 at Dealy Field, where they sold a wide variety of plants to raise funds for their charitable efforts.
CLICK HERE for photos of the Flower Sale
The Knights of Columbus of Saint Joseph Church distributed their 2024 Community Service Awards to local volunteers and others members of the community on May 23.
CLICK HERE for Photos of the Awards Presentation
After raising funds for his Senior Class Project, on May 26 summer resident Dylan Breen donated a Pediatric Beach Wheelchair to the Recreation Office’s Beach Wheelchair Program.
CLICK HERE for photos of the Beach Wheelchair Donation
On May 27, Mayor Desiderio hosted Sea Isle City’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony, which took place inside the Community Lodge due to the rainy weather.
CLICK HERE for photos of the Ceremony
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The City of Sea Isle City
New Jersey
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Smile...
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