E-Newsletter
February 25, 2021
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From Mayor Leonard Desiderio...
I am very happy to report that construction of Sea Isle City’s much-anticipated Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch at Dealy Field is nearly finished. I visited the pier earlier this week – and it is beautiful! Later this spring, we plan to officially dedicate the pier in memory of Jim Iannone, a former commissioner who devoted much of his to life to bettering our community and supporting Sea Isle City’s recreation programs.
In addition to completing our wonderful Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch, plans are also in the making to create a kayak storage facility just steps away from the new pier, where 112 kayak berths will be made available to Sea Isle City property owners and year-round residents. To determine who gets to use the berths each year, during the springtime our Division of Recreation will hold a digital “lottery,” which we feel will be a fair and unbiased way to allow people to store their kayaks at the limited number of berths we have to offer.
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From The Members of City Council...
Due to COVID-19, the February 23 City Council meeting was held remotely; however, members of the public were able to participate in the meeting telephonically.
At the start of the February 23 meeting, Mayor Desiderio commended the City’s Administration (including CFO Paula Doll) for thoroughly reviewing and developing Sea Isle City’s proposed 2021 Local Municipal Budget, which was presented to City Council two weeks earlier. The Mayor also explained that the proposed Budget, which was formally introduced on February 23, has a very slight tax rate increase (less than a quarter-penny), which translates to about $17 more per average household in Sea Isle City.
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Fishing Pier with Kayak Launch
Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Storm Sewer Reconstruction
Lagoon Dredging
Roadway Reconstruction and More...
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Vaccine Registration Assistance is Available for
Residents Without Computers
Due to concerns that some Sea Isle City residents do not have access to computers or may have been unsuccessful while registering for the COVID-19 Vaccine through the State of New Jersey’s registration phone number, Mayor Leonard Desiderio has asked the City’s Department of Community Services to create a “Vaccine Registration Assistance Program” that will help Sea Isle City residents through the online registration process.
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The County is Looking For Outgoing People
and Those With Computer Skills
The Cape May County Health Department is in need of volunteers for the local Medical Reserve Corps, who can assist County officials at the COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic in Avalon. Friendly people and those with computer skills are needed. If you would like to donate your time for this worthy cause and help our community recover from the Coronavirus pandemic, please register online at https://njlmn.njlincs.net/ .
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Lottery Planned to Distribute Berths to
Residents and Property Owners
As work continues on Sea Isle City’s Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch at Dealy Field, plans are being made for a new Kayak Storage Facility, located steps-away from the pier. When completed later this spring, the Kayak Storage Facility will include 112 kayak berths, which will be made available through an online lottery system. The berths will be awarded to Sea Isle City property owners and year-round residents only. There will be no fee to use the kayak storage berths. Only kayaks (no other water crafts) will be permitted to be stored in the Kayak Storage Facility, which can be used from May 1 through October 31. Only one berth will be designated per property selected in the lottery. Proof of residency or property-ownership will be required when the lottery-winners retrieve their “berth registration tags,” which must be displayed on all kayaks at the storage facility.
Property owners and year-round residents can register online for the Kayak Storage Rack Lottery from 9:00 am on Monday, March 1, through 4:00 pm on Thursday, April 15 at: https://www.seaislecitynj.us/KayakStorage. The registration web page will not be activated until 9:00 am on March 1. Property owners and residents who are awarded kayak berths through the lottery will be contacted by e-mail. For more info, please phone 609-263-0050.
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Don't Miss The Great Deals on March 7
Several Sea Isle City retailers will join together for a sale-event dubbed “Bargains on the Bay” on Sunday, March 7, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, at the Oar House Pub, 42nd Place and the Bay, where each retailer will display merchandise with low prices that “you won’t believe.” Shoppers will be required to wear full face coverings and vendors will be spread-out on both floors of the Oar House Pub. A limited number of shoppers will be permitted inside at one time – so please be patient if you are asked to temporarily wait outside when you arrive. Many items will be sold at cost or under cost. Please bring your own shopping bags. Only cash or Venmo will be accepted by most merchants at Bargains on the Bay. Food and drinks will be available for purchase during this event. For more information, email groovygirlz4209@gmail.com
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LIBRARY & MUSEUM ARE OPEN |
Sea Isle City's Library
and Historical Museum Have Reopened
The Sea Isle City Branch of the Cape May County Library and The Sea Isle City Historical Museum, both located at 4800 Central Avenue, have reopened to the public as of February 22. Each facility has limited hours of operation but are eager to welcome visitors.
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High School Music Competition Planned
“The Friends of the Pops” is planning their 11th annual High School Student Music Competition, which will likely be held as a live competition at the Ocean City Music Pier on May 12, 2021. All Cape May County and Atlantic County high school student (including home schooled students) are eligible to enter. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top Female and Male Vocalists, Instrumentalists and Pianists. For more information, email organizer Robert Snodgrass: cobosno@comcast.net.
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Please Support Our Local Scouts
Sea Isle City Girl Scout Troop 41012 will sell Girl Scout cookies outside of the Welcome Center, 300 JFK Boulevard, on Saturdays in February from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (weather permitting). So, please stop-by and buy a box or two – or more – of delicious cookies and support our local Girl Scouts!
Troop 41012 is also conducting a Virtual Cookie Sale, during which customers can place orders online and have cookies shipped to their homes. If you don’t want cookies for yourself, you can use the same website to make a donation to the scout’s “Cookie Share” program. For more info, phone 609-408-8262 or 609-374-6208.
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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...
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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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