E-Newsletter
July 14, 2022
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From Mayor Leonard Desiderio...
This year, we had a tremendous July Fourth weekend in Sea Isle City. Our town was bustling, and there were plenty of happy people everywhere you turned – many of whom enjoyed the long-weekend’s Saturday night concert and Family Fun Night on Monday evening at Excursion Park.
On Independence Day morning, more than 600 children participated in Sea Isle City’s 2022 Junior Olympics competition at Dealy Field, which was sponsored by the City’s Recreation Office and hosted by a small army of volunteers from the Yacht Club of Sea Isle City. I want to express my thanks and best wishes to all of the Yacht Club members who made the Junior Olympics a reality. We could not hold this event without the hard work and enthusiasm that is displayed by the Yacht Club volunteers each July Fourth – and we should all be very grateful for their efforts!
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From The Members of City Council...
At the start of the July 12 City Council meeting, Mayor Desiderio stated that Sea Isle City is scheduled for another round of beach replenishment in March 2023. The Mayor also stated that the City has established a program that provides stipends for “Duty Crew” fire department volunteers, who would be stationed overnight in the firehouse during selected times. City Council supports the concept of a Duty Crew – and we would like to thank all of Sea Isle City’s firefighters, who work very hard on behalf of our community.
Also during the July 12 meeting, Ordinance 1686 was introduced with first reading. This ordinance was written to amend the current zoning map and address areas identified for consistency with the Master Plan. These revisions will be sent to the Sea Isle City Planning Board for review to ensure their consistency with the Master Plan; and afterwards Ordinance 1686 will have second reading during a future City Council meeting.
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Continually Improving Sea Isle City
In accordance with our typical practice, now that the summer season is here, we try to limit the amount of construction taking place on public property, in order to minimize the disruption to our residents and visitors, as for many, this time of the year is precious. We also are in the process of preparing and putting into place plans for the next round of capital improvements throughout the City. As these projects move forward through the design, bidding, and construction phases, we will continue to provide you with updates on their progress.
There Have Been No Changes Since The Most Recent
Project Updates
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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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Never Enter the Water Unless
a Lifeguard Is Present
Please notice the Beach Warning Flags that are mounted to the the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol's Lifeguard Stands. The color of the flag indicates the conditions on that beach…
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GREEN - low hazard (calm conditions, exercise caution)
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YELLOW - medium hazard (moderate surf and/or currents)
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RED - high hazard or water closed to public (high surf and/or strong currents)
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PURPLE - dangerous marine life
Always listen to lifeguard’s whistles and swim directly in front of the lifeguard stand. Guards are aware of ocean hazards such as rip currents, inshore holes, and lateral currents. This awareness enables guards to keep bathers away from these hazards and safe.
Walk small children to the lifeguard stand and instruct them to go to the stand whenever they are lost.
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Kids Are Invited To Submit
Artwork For 2023 Beach Tags
Children, up to age 17, are invited to participate in Mayor Desiderio’s Beach Tag Art Contest, during which four designs will be chosen for Sea Isle’s 2023 beach tags (Seasonal, Winter Holiday, Saint Patrick’s Day, and Veterans Beach Tags). Each child who participates must choose one of the four categories of beach tags, and can submit only one piece of artwork based on that category. Submissions can contain no more than four colors.
All artwork must be submitted on an official contest template and accompanied by a contest entry form, which can be found on the “Departments / Beach Tag” page at www.seaislecitynj.us, in the lobby of City Hall, at the Welcome Center, and in the lobby of the Sea Isle City Library. Entries must be received by August 31, 2022. For more info, please phone 609-263-4461, ext. 1214.
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Cheer-on Sea Isle City's
Lifeguards on July 17
On Sunday, July 17, at 6:30 PM, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol will host the 2022 Tri-Resort Lifeguard Races on Sea Isle’s 44th Street Beach, where athletes from the Upper Township, Wildwood and Sea Isle City Beach Patrols will compete in rowing, running, swimming, surf bashing and paddling races. All of the athletes competing in the Tri-Resort Races are regular working members of their respective Beach Patrols. The public is welcome to attend the races and cheer-on the competitors. For more info, phone Race Director Mike Farley at 609-263-3655.
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New Family Event on July 22
Sea Isle City’s Division of Tourism will host a Carnival-by-the-Sea from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Friday, July 22, at Excursion Park, where families can enjoy a variety of free activities, including games, an inflatable obstacle course, photo-ops with well-known characters, face painters and balloon artists. There will also be a Magic Show, a stilt walker, and live music by “Girls that Rock and Read.” For more info, phone 609-263-8687 or go to www.VISITSICNJ.com .
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Annual Swimming Competition Is
Open To The Public
The public is invited to compete in the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol’s 2022 One-Mile Ocean Swim at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 23. This event is a rain-or-shine “box swim” that will begin on the water’s edge at approximately 61st Street, where male and female athletes will enter the water and swim north to 45th Street. The race will take place in two heats, which will begin five-minutes apart (heat one will include all males; heat two will include all females). Participants are encouraged to pre-register online for $25 per person. Commemorative tee-shirts will be provided to the first 250 registrants. To register or get more info, go to www.sicbp.com and click the “Events” link on the home page.
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Show Your Support For Our
Veterans and Troops on July 23
VFW Post 1963’s Auxiliary will host their annual “Dollar Dog Day” on Saturday, July 23, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, on the front lawn of Post 1963 at 301 JFK Boulevard, where the public is invited to enjoy $1 hotdogs, soft pretzels and other popular snacks. Limited edition commemorative tee-shirts will be on sale; and there will also be a 50/50 raffle. Proceeds from Dollar Dog Day will benefit veterans and active duty military members. To learn more, go to https://vfwauxiliary1963.com/ or email pattios@outlook.com.
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Baby Terrapins Will Be Released
Into the Marshes on July 24
Sea Isle Terrapin Rescue will release baby Diamondback Terrapin Turtles into the marshes behind Dealy Field on the morning of Sunday, July 24. Families are invited to attend this educational event, which will begin at 10:00 AM next to the Dealy Field Hockey Court (on the Bay at approximately 61st Street). Families attending this event are reminded to bring sunblock and bug repellent – and to be aware that their shoes may get dirty. For more information about the Baby Turtle Release, please phone 609-263-7358.
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Buy A Piece of Sea Isle City on August 6
The City’s Administration will sell Sea Isle’s green street signs during a “first-come-first-served” event on Saturday, August 6, in the Community Lodge, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This event will be open to Sea Isle City property owners and year-round residents, who will be asked to line-up outside of the Community Lodge’s “parking lot” entrance on the morning of the sale; then, at 8:00 AM, City officials will invite the buyers inside the Lodge in groups. All buyers will be served in the order they are in line. Signs from nearly every street and avenue in Sea Isle City will be included – however quantities from certain streets are extremely limited. The following signs are not available: 14th Street, 26th Street, 44th Place, 86th Street and 90th Street. No advance sales will take place; buyers cannot reserve signs. The cost is $35 per sign (cash or checks only). Maximum of three signs per person. For more info, phone 609-263-4461, ext. 1237, or 609-263-8687, ext. 103.
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EVENT CANCELLATION ALERTS |
Don't Get Caught In The Rain
Anyone can sign-up for event cancellation text messages and email alerts by going to the City’s Visitors Website, www.VISITSICNJ.com, and clicking the “Rained Out” link on the home page. Once signed-up, you will receive alerts whenever a local concert, festival or other outdoor City event has been cancelled, postponed or re-scheduled.
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There's Always Something
Fun Happening in Sea Isle City
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Sea Isle City is a
Recycling Community
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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?
JUNIOR OLYMPICS:
On July Fourth, 629 children participated in Sea Isle City’s 2022 Junior Olympics at Dealy Field, where Olympic-style medals were presented to the winners of running, jumping and throwing competitions. The Junior Olympics is sponsored by the City’s Recreation Office and hosted by volunteers from the
Yacht Club of Sea Isle City.
MASCOT RACES:
After enjoying Mascot School earlier in the week, many children participated in the Captain Thomas P. McCann Mascot Races on July 11 on the 44th Street Beach. Mascot School and Races are hosted by lifeguards from the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, who taught the children about beach safety and good-sportsmanship.
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