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E-NEWSLETTER
From the City of Sea Isle City
September 4, 2025
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Even though most of us are sad to see the summer end, it is very clear that the past few months have truly been outstanding here in Sea Isle City, with no shortage of happy people and plenty of beautiful weather along the way. In addition to the many days that were ideal for beachgoing, our summer activities were also crowd pleasers – including the numerous camps and programs that were offered at Dealy Field, the special events that were hosted by the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, and of course, the endless stream of happenings that took place at Excursion Park, including Sea Isle’s “2025 Concerts Under the Stars,” which concluded on Saturday of Labor Day Weekend with a Taylor Swift tribute concert that was very well attended.
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As Mayor Desiderio indicated during his report to City Council on August 26, the agenda for that day’s meeting was light, with no ordinances listed. However, each of the resolutions on the August 26 Consent Agenda was approved, including:
- Resolution 154, which authorized the Award of a Contract in the amount of $1,344,967 to Channel Marine Construction, of Clermont, NJ, for improvements to Sea Isle City’s Promenade, as part of our Promenade Preservation / Improvement Project. This project will include replacing and improving bulkheads at various locations, upgrading several street-end ramps and installing new ADA ramps at 32nd and 40th Street. Please Note: Money from the State’s Boardwalk Preservation Fund will pay for most of this project.
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PARKING FEE REMINDER
No Parking Fees Required
Now Through May 15
The Autumn is a wonderful time to be in Sea Isle City, thanks to beautiful weather, quiet beaches, and colorful sunsets – plus, you don’t have to pay for parking, because Sea Isle’s parking fees are required only from May 15 to Labor Day. So, park your vehicle, then shop, dine and explore town without needing to pay for parking!
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JITNEY SCHEDULE
Jitney Service Continues
Weekends in September
There will be Jitney Service in Sea Isle City each weekend throughout the month of September, with Jitneys service riders along on the regular route (Landis Avenue from 29th to 94th Street; and Fish Alley upon request) on Fridays from 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM and Saturdays from 3:30 PM to 3:00 AM, through September 27. The fee to ride the Jitney one-way is $3 until 11:00 PM; and $4 after 11:00 PM. For the Jitney Lost & Found or to inquire about Private Parties, please call 609-513-0312.
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INSTEAD OF BULK TRASH - CONSIDER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Consider Donating Old Items
Instead of Throwing Them Away
Habitat for Humanity of Cape May County will come to your home and collect gently used home goods that are in good working condition for their “ReStore” retail outlet (the proceeds of which will go directly toward homes being constructed in Cape May County). The pick-ups are free, and your donation will help keep items out of local landfills. You can also drop-off items at ReStore, located at 20 Court House / South Dennis Road in Cape May Court House, Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. For more info, phone Habitat of Humanity of Cape May County at 609-465-1626, ext. 4 or visit www.habitatcapemaycounty.org.
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CIVIC CLUB CARD PARTY LUNCHEON
Tickets Still Available for
Annual Fundraiser
The Sea Isle City Women’s Civic Club’s annual Card Party & Game Day Luncheon is on Tuesday, September 9, at 11:00 AM inside the Community Lodge (adjacent to the Welcome Center). The cost is $25 per person, which includes lunch and games. There will also be raffles and plenty of camaraderie. All proceeds benefit local food pantries & other community outreach programs. To purchase tickets or to reserve a table for four players, please phone Helen: 609-617-8227. For general information about this event, please phone Nancy: 609-675-6990. The Women’s Civic Club is Sea Isle City’s longest-standing civic organization, and their charitable efforts touch many lives – so please show them your support!
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PATRIOT DAY CEREMONY
Annual Ceremony Will Honor & Remember
Victims of September 11th Attack
Mayor Desiderio invites the community to attend Sea Isle City’s annual Patriot Day Ceremony at Veterans Park, JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue, on Thursday, September 11, starting at 9:00 AM. During this solemn gathering, our community will honor the many lives lost during the infamous 9-11 terrorist attacks in 2001. The rain location for this event will be inside the Community Lodge (adjacent to the Welcome Center). For more information, please phone 609-263-4461, Ext 1245.
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FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL
Fun for the Whole Family
at Annual Fall Family Festival Weekend
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13:
- Seaside Vendors Market along the Promenade, north and south of JFK Boulevard (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM), featuring a wide variety of merchandise vendors.
- Food Court at JFK & Pleasure Avenue (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM).
- Free Family Activities at Excursion Park, including live music by Brass Pocket, giant inflatables, face painters, balloon artists, a kid’s art bar, a photo booth and more (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM).
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14:
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The 2025 Gerard A. Desiderio Antique Auto Show on the Promenade, north of JFK Boulevard (9:00 AM to 1:00 PM). To learn how you can enter a classic vehicle in the Auto Show, go to www.VisitSICNJ.com and click on the “Events Calendar” link on the home page, or phone the Tourism Office at 609-263-8687.
- Live music by The Snake Brothers on the Promenade at JFK (10:00 AM to 12 noon).
- 2025 Beautification Awards Presentation on the Promenade at JFK (12 noon)
- Antique Auto Show Awards Ceremony on the Promenade at JFK (1:00 PM).
- Antique Auto Parade (1:30 PM). The parade exits the Promenade at 44th Street, continues south along Pleasure Avenue to 93rd Street, and then returns north on Landis Avenue from 93rd Street to JFK Boulevard.
For more information about Fall Family Festival, please phone the Sea Isle City Tourism Office at (609) 263-8687.
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FALL 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 2025 Fall Family Festival!
The festival will begin on Saturday, September 13, 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 14, 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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SPECIAL SATURDAY HOURS AT CITY HALL SEPTEMBER 13
City Hall Will Be Open
on Saturday Moring, September 13
The municipal offices on the first and second floors of City Hall will be open for business on Saturday, September 13, from 8:30 AM to 12 noon. This is one of four Saturdays during the year that City Hall is open for business. City Hall is also open weekdays throughout the year from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (except some holidays). To contact City Hall by phone, dial 609-263-4461.
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LIMITED EDITION BEACH TAG
New Beach Tag Honoring Environmental Commission
and Sea Isle's Tallest Tree On Sale September 13
A 2026 Beach Tag has been created in honor of the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission. The tag features an image of Sea Isle City’s beloved Cottonwood Tree at 77th Street and the Bay, which is the tallest and one of the oldest trees in town. This limited-edition beach tag will be available for purchase while supplies last at the Pre-Season Rate of $25 on Saturday, September 13, at the Welcome Center (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM), on the Promenade at JFK during the Fall Family Festival Seaside Vendors Market (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM), and in the Tax Office on the second floor of City Hall (8:30 AM to 12 noon). After September 13, the Environmental Commission Beach Tag will be available exclusively at the Tax Office in City Hall from Monday through Friday (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM). For more info about beach tags, please phone the Welcome Center at 609-263-8687, or go to the “Beach / Beach Tag” page at www.VisitSICNJ.com.
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BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK
Join the Italian American Club's
Annual Bus Trip from SIC to NYC
Sea Isle City’s Italian American Club is hosting their annual Bus Trip to New York City on Wednesday, December 3 – and space is still available, but seating is limited! The cost is $65 per person ($55 for IAC members), which includes round-trip motorcoach transportation between Sea Isle City and Manhattan. Riders can spend the day in NYC shopping, dining, seeing a play, or exploring the city on their own. The bus will leave Sea Isle’s Welcome Center / Community Lodge on December 3 at 7:15 AM and drop-off passengers at Bryant Park in mid-town Manhattan – then, the bus will leave Bryant Park at 6:30 PM for the return trip to Sea Isle City. For more info or to reserve a space on the bus, please phone Marissa (609-214-0629) or Colleen (609-374-2721).
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BINGO NIGHT
Try Your Luck at BINGO!
The Sea Isle City Italian American Club invites the public to their monthly “BINGO” Nights inside the IAC Clubhouse at 309 JFK Boulevard on the following Wednesday evenings: September 17, October 15, November 19, and December 17. The doors will open at 6:00 PM and the games will begin at 6:30 PM. The cost is $35.00 per person for 10 Games (players can purchase additional packets of 10 games for $15.00). Cash prizes will be awarded to winners. Snacks and soft drinks will be sold. For more info, follow the IAC on Facebook.
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TRASH & RECYCLING INFO
Bulk Trash & Regular Trash Reminders
There will be a City-Wide Curbside Bulk Trash Collection on Thursday, September 25.
Regular Off-Season Bulk Trash Collections will resume in October, with curbside collections taking place on the following streets and days through April:
- 1st to 44th Street = 1st Thursday of the Month
- 45th to 70th Street = 2nd Thursday of the Month
- 71st to 94th Street = 3rd Thursday of the Month
- Brush = All Streets, 4th Thursday of the Month.
The “Winter” Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule will resume on September 22, with one curbside collection each week on the following streets:
- 1st to 44th Street = Wednesdays
- 45th to 70th Street = Mondays
- 71st to 94th Street = Tuesdays
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. Please Note: Bulk Trash is not accepted at The Depot.
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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