E-Newsletter
July 1, 2021
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From Mayor Leonard Desiderio...
The summer of 2021 is off to a great start! Not only is our seaside community bustling with activity, everywhere I turn I am seeing smiling faces on many people who tell me that they are happy to be out-and-about after being cooped-up during the pandemic. As I said earlier, I feel that this year will be like “two summers in one” – and that seems to be exactly what’s happening! READ MORE
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From The Members of City Council...
At the start of the June 22 City Council meeting, Mayor Desiderio introduced the local children who will be attending summer camp as part of the Mayor’s 2021 Summer Camp Scholarship Program. As the Mayor explained, each child who received a scholarship was able to choose which camp he or she wanted to attend from the list of numerous programs being offered through Sea Isle City’s Division of Recreation. It was a pleasure for City Council to see these fine youngsters in Council Chambers as they accepted their scholarships, and we hope they have an enjoyable and memorable time at camp this summer. READ MORE
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City Council Will Meet on July 16
City Council has scheduled an in-person special meeting on Friday, July 16, 2021 at 10:00 AM inside Council Chambers on the third floor of City Hall. The purpose of the Special Meeting is to discuss consideration of the Place-to-Place Transfer of Plenary Retail Consumption License No. 0509-33-009-004 held in Pocket Status from 42nd Place Liquor, LLC to the premises at 4000 Landis Avenue. For more information about City Council meetings, visit the “City Council” page at www.seaislecitynj.us .
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Roadwork
Lagoon Dredging
Sanitary Sewer Replacement
Fishing Pier & Kayak Launch
Palm Trees on JFK Boulevard
New Pickleball Courts and More...
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Spend Independence Day Weekend
in Sea Isle City
CONCERT: “Beatlemania Again” will perform music by The Fab Four during this week’s Concert Under the Stars at Excursion Park on Saturday, July 3, at 7:30 PM. Bring a folding chair or beach blanket so you can recline on the park’s lawn. PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE: The Band "Lights Out" (a Four Seasons tribute) was originally schedule to perform on July 3, but they had to cancel. Beatlemania Again was scheduled in their place.
FIREWORKS: Sea Isle City’s Independence Day Fireworks Display will light-up the night sky on Sunday, July 4, at 9:00 PM. The fireworks will be launched from an ocean barge near the 50th Street Beach.
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New Kids Camp and Basketball Programs Being Offered by the Division of Recreation
POP-UP SUMMER CAMP: For boys and girls, ages 5 to 12, 9:00 to 10:30 AM at Dealy Field on Tuesdays, July 13, 20 & 27, and August 3, 10 & 17, featuring crafts, activities and plenty of fun! The cost is $5 per child per day, and each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the camp. There will be a different camp-theme each week…
- July 13 = “Turtlepalooza” with Sea Isle Terrapin Rescue.
- July 20 = Let’s Go Fly a Kite
- July 27 = Kids Yoga with Crafts
- August 3 = Story-time with Crafts
- August 10 = “Old School” fun & games
- August 17 = Kids Olympics
MEN'S BASKETBALL TEAM TOURNAMENTS: $150 per team, a 5-on-5 competition with a maximum of eight (8) players per team. Each team will have a 3-game guarantee. Must be 18 or older. Tournaments will take place on the JFK Boulevard Courts on the following dates:
- July 17 = The Steve Libro Tournament
- July 31 = The Dave Farina Tournament
- August 14 = The Bill Liddell Tournament
POP-UP BASKETBALL CLINICS: For boys and girls, ages 14 to 17. These clinics, which cost $25 per 2-day session, will be led by a university-level basketball coach at the JFK Boulevard Courts, from 9:00 to 11:00 AM on July 15 & 16, July 22 & 23, July 29 & 30, August 5 & 6, and August 19 & 20.
Space is limited in these programs, so pre-registration is required online at www.seaislerec.recdesk.com. Please notice the payment procedure for each event while registering. For more information, please phone the Recreation Office at 609-263-0050.
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New Photo-Op Locations,
New #PlaySIC Hash Tag
Look for Sea Isle City’s new “Photo-Op” signage at recreation areas around town, including both pickleball courts, Dealy Field, the 85th Street playground, and the JFK Boulevard basketball courts. The signs all feature our new hashtag: “#PlaySIC” – so snap some photos, share them on your favorite social media sites, and don’t forget to include #PlaySIC!
Also, new decorative railings were installed at several locations along Sea Isle City’s promenade. The custom-made railings are located at JFK Boulevard, 32nd, 36th, 44th, 50th, and 57th Streets – and each features whimsical imagery that is ideal for photo-ops!
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What Items Were Found On Our Beaches?
The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission and the City's Department of Community Services hosted Sea Isle's annual Spring Beach Clean-Up on April 17, when a small army of volunteers collected hundreds of pounds of trash and debris from our beaches, dunes and parks. The volunteers also documented what items were collected, and that info was added to the Commission's Beach Clean-Up Report.
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There's Always Something
Happening in Sea Isle City
Saturday Night Concerts, Farmers Markets, Family Fun Nights, Movies Under the Stars, Open Mic Night, Beachcomber Guided Tours and Much More...
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The Case of the Disappearing Tricycle
From the Camden Morning Post of July 8, 1887:
“Three robberies were committed at Sea Isle City on Wednesday night...
H.R. Hecker & Co.’s hardware store was broken into and $15 in cash and a revolver were taken...
The West Jersey Railroad station was also entered and the money drawer, containing about $10, rifled. An attempt to blow open the safe was made." READ MORE
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EVENT CANCELLATION ALERTS |
Sign Up For Free Text Alerts,
And Never Get Caught in the Rain Again
To receive free text messages when Sea Isle City events are cancelled or postponed due to bad weather, text "sicalert" to 84483 on your smart phone. You can also sign-up for event cancellation text messages and emails by going to www.VISITSICNJ.com and clicking the “Rained Out” link on the top of the homepage.
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It's Turtle Nesting Season,
Please Drive Slowly
Please be on the look-out for Diamondback Terrapin Turtles as they cross our busy roads in search of nesting spots! If you see a turtle crossing the street and you want to offer her your assistance, help the turtle go in the direction she is headed if you are able – BUT ALWAYS THINK “SAFETY FIRST” and use caution whenever you step into the street. Also, please don't stand over turtles and take photos while they are nesting...this may frighten them and they'll walk away.
If you see an injured turtle, please phone 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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Poetry Readings on July 21 and August 18
The Beach Bards are pleased to resume their summer Poetry & Prose Reading Series. Although they will not be meeting in-person, the Beach Bards will offer virtual programs through the online platform GoToMeeting, using a link provided by the Cape May County Library system, their sponsor. Beach Bards programs will be held on Wednesday, July 21, and Wednesday, August 18, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.
Although Beach Bards did not meet last summer, all was not lost because they published an anthology featuring the work of past presenters, First Wave: A Beach Bards Anthology, which is currently available at the Sea Isle City branch of the Cape May County Library – and soon will be available elsewhere. For more info about the Beach Bards, phone 609-330-8250.
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Park Mobile is Here!
The Sea Isle City Police Department has partnered with “Park Mobile” to enable motorists to pay for parking fees on their mobile devices. Park Mobile is a top-rated mobile parking app company that is used across the country – and now it is available in Sea Isle City. This summer, the Park Mobile app will be available at all parking spaces that require a fee. The Park Mobile app offers contactless parking payments, it allows you to extend your parking time with a touch of your mobile device, and it will help you find available parking in select areas – so download the Park Mobile app today!
Do you still want to pay for parking with cash? The familiar Parking Kiosks that were put in place several years ago are still available for motorists who wish to pay for parking with cash or by credit card on site. The Park Mobile app simply gives you a more convenient option to pay for parking in Sea Isle City. To learn where Parking Kiosks are located in Sea Isle City, go to www.VISITSICNJ.com and click the “About / Parking” link on the homepage.
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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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