E-Newsletter
September 9, 2021
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From Mayor Leonard Desiderio...
As we all know, terrorists recently led a deadly attack at the Kabul Airport in Afghanistan that resulted in many deaths – including thirteen United States service members. To honor the eleven Marines, one Soldier and one Sailor who were killed, last week I was joined in front of City Hall by members of City Council, municipal employees and representatives from VFW Post 1963 for a brief tribute, during which we paused for a moment of silence and read aloud the names of each service member who was killed. The next time you drive by City Hall, please notice the thirteen American flags that are flying on the building’s front railings, and let those flags serve as a reminder of the men and women who died at Kabul Airport and the many others in uniform who have lost their lives for this Country.
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From The Members of City Council...
There has not been a City Council meeting since the most recent E-Newsletter. Therefore, Council has not taken any action and has no new business to report at this time. City Council was, however, represented during the September 1 tribute in front of City Hall, where the thirteen military members who were killed at the Kabul Airport in Afghanistan were honored. We ask everyone to keep the family members of those men and women in your thoughts.
City Council’s next meeting will take place at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, September 14, inside Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall. –We hope to see you there!
Best regards from the members of City Council,
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County Health Department Mobile Clinics Offer Vaccinations Near Sea Isle City
The Cape May County Department of Health is offering the COVID-19 vaccine in towns around the County, where they will dispense the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, which are approved for ages 18 years older. Vaccine clinics will be offered several days a week. No appointment is needed. For additional information call (609) 465-1187.
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Limited Coverage After Labor Day
Now that Labor Day has passed, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol has very limited lifeguard coverage. To learn what beaches have lifeguards on duty, please go to the Beach Patrol’s website, www.sicbp.com, and look for daily updates on the top of the home page. For more information about the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, phone 609-263-3655.
Don’t forget this Golden Rule:
“Only enter the ocean on protected beaches while a
lifeguard is on duty.”
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The Sea Isle City Police Department
is an Accredited Agency with
The New Jersey State Association of
Chiefs of Police
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Municipal Projects Will Soon Re-Commence
The City is in the process of preparing and putting into place plans for the next round of capital improvements. As these projects move forward through the design, bidding and construction phases, we will continue to provide you with updates on their progress.
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Ceremony Planned at Veterans Park on the Twentieth Anniversary of 9-11
Mayor Leonard Desiderio will host Sea Isle City’s annual Patriot Day Ceremony at 9:00 AM on Saturday, September 11, at Veterans Park, where members of City Council, religious leaders, first responders and many others from the community will gather to honor and remember the thousands of lives lost on September 11, 2001. The ceremony will include patriotic hymns and a variety of tributes to those who died twenty years ago on that fateful morning in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
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Help the Civic Club Help Others
The men and women of Sea Isle City’s Women’s Civic Club will host their annual Card Party / Game Day Luncheon Fundraiser at 12 noon on Tuesday, September 14, in the Community Lodge, 300 JFK Boulevard. Admission is $25 per person, which includes lunch and playing your favorite table-top games, such as bridge, mahjong and pinochle. There will also be a 50-50 drawing. Proceeds benefit The Branches Episcopal Outreach Center, Holy Redeemer Food Pantry, Saint Maximillian Kolbe Food Pantry, and Sea Isle City United Methodist Food Cupboard. For more information or to purchase tickets, phone Michelle at 609-778-7095.
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New "Chair of Honor" Memorial
Will Be Unveiled September 17
Sea Isle City’s 2021 POW-MIA Recognition Day Ceremony takes place at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 17, at Veterans Park.
During the ceremony, a new “Chair of Honor” will be unveiled and will serve as a permanent memorial to the men and women of the United States military who were prisoners of war or are still listed as missing in action. The ceremony’s special guest speaker will be United States Air Force Captain Ralph Galati, who was an American POW for 14-months in Hanoi during the Vietnam War. Also in attendance will be Patrick Hughes, the National Photographer for Rolling Thunder, Inc., a non-profit organization that works to bring accountability for America’s prisoners of war and those missing in action. For more information about Sea Isle City’s POW-MIA Recognition Day Ceremony, please phone 609-263-4461, ext. 1245.
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Picnic-Luncheon on September 16
The members of AARP Chapter 710, of Sea Isle City, will resume their regular meeting schedule by hosting a “Picnic-Luncheon” on Thursday, September 16 at 12 noon inside the Community Lodge at 300 JFK Boulevard, where all past and future members will be welcomed.
Those who wish to attend the picnic are asked to bring a luncheon item to share with the group. Picnic-goers with last names that begin with the letters A-to-L are asked to bring an appetizer or entre; those with last names starting with M-to-Z are asked to bring a dessert. To register for the Picnic, please phone Chapter 710 President Tom Owings at 609-263-1453 or Luncheon Coordinator Sis Borden at 609-263-7427. NOTE: Those who pre-registered for the Picnic during Chapter 710’s June 2021 meeting do not have to register again.
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Sea Isle's Biggest Event of the Autumn Season Returns September 18-19
Fall Family Festival Weekend will take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 18 & 19, with a variety of attractions and free family-friendly activities...
Saturday, September 18:
- Seaside Vendors Market on the Promenade (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
- Food Court on JFK Boulevard (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
- Free Amusement Rides, Family Activities and Live Music at Excursion Park (10:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
Sunday, September 19:
- Antique Auto Show on the Promenade (north of JFK) 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Live Music by The Snake Brothers Band on Promenade at JFK (10:00 AM to 12 Noon)
- Beautification Awards Ceremony on the Promenade at JFK (12 noon)
- Antique Auto Show Awards Presentation on the Promenade at JFK (1:00 PM)
- Antique Auto Parade (starts at approximately 1:30 PM). The parade runs along Pleasure Avenue (44th to 93rd Street) and then turns north along Landis Avenue (93rd Street to JFK).
For more information about Fall Family Festival, phone the Tourism Office at (609) 263-8687 or go to www.VISITSICNJ.com.
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Limited Edition Turtle Hats Make Great Gifts
Sea Isle City’s Environmental Commission is selling new “Turtle Hats” for $20 each at the Welcome Center, 300 JFK Boulevard. These hi-quality baseball-style caps are “one-size-fits-most” and they make terrific gifts. Quantities are limited. Proceeds benefit the Environmental Commission’s Turtle Program and other environmental causes.
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The Autumn Is A Wonderful Time
To Be In Sea Isle City
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There Are Many Ways to Stay Active
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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Have You Seen What's Been Happening?
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