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E-NEWSLETTER
From the City of Sea Isle City
JUNE 27, 2024
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The summer of 2024 is off to a great start! So far, the weather has been terrific, our beautiful shoreline has been attracting countless beachgoers, people have been enjoying Sea Isle’s many restaurants and shops, and several wonderful community events have already taken place.
I hope you were in town last weekend to enjoy our annual Skimmer Festival, which included a vendor’s market with hundreds of booths and free family entertainment on Saturday, and a fantastic Antique Auto Show on Sunday (Father’s Day), which included 105 vintage cars and trucks. My thanks go to everyone who attended our annual Skimmer Festival – and my congratulations to the Auto Show’s winners: Bernice and John Quinn, of Vineland, NJ, who own a beautiful 1950 Ford Country Squire “Woodie” Wagon that earned them the Mayor’s Choice Award, and Gary Porter, of Ambler, PA, who drove home with the Best of Show Award in his eye-catching 1946 Chevy Pick-up.
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No ordinances were introduced or adopted during City Council’s June 25 meeting, however each of the resolutions on the June 25 Consent Agenda was approved, including…
- Resolution 117, which authorized a Change Order for a Contract with Fred M. Schiavone Construction, of Malaga, NJ, due to a decrease of $42,644 in costs to the City during the construction of Sea Isle City’s new Dog Park.
- Resolution 118, which authorized the Advertisement of Bids for a roadwork project on Sounds Avenue (south of 59th Street), 59th Street (Sounds Avenue to Central Avenue), 58th Street (Landis Avenue to Central Avenue) and 38th Street (Landis Avenue to Central Avenue).
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JULY FOURTH EVENTS
Celebrate America's Birthday
In Sea Isle City
Junior Olympics: Sea Isle's 2024 Junior Olympics Competition for boys and girls, age 3 to 12, will take place at Dealy Field on Thursday, July Fourth. During this free, time-honored event (which is sponsored by the City’s Recreation Office and hosted by the Yacht Club of Sea Isle City) kids will compete by age and gender for Olympic-style medals in running, jumping, and throwing races. Registration begins at 9:30 AM on the day of the event, and the races take place from 10:00 AM to approximately 11:30 AM. Families are reminded to bring hats, sunscreen and bottled water for their young Olympians.
Fireworks: Sea Isle City’s annual Independence Day Fireworks Display will take place on July Fourth, at 9:15 PM, launched from an ocean barge near the 50th Street Beach, making Sea Isle’s Promenade and beaches ideal viewing locations.
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BIKE DECORATING CONTEST
Bicycle Decorating Contest &
Family Dance Party on July 5
Families are invited to decorate their pedal-powered Tricycles, Bicycles, Stollers, and Scooters – and Wagons too – and participate in the Recreation Office’s Bicycle Decorating Contest & Family Dance Party on Friday morning, July 5, at Excursion Park, from 10:00 AM to 12 noon. During this free event, judges will select winners with the best decorated “rides” in two categories: Individual Children up to age 12 (10:00 AM to 10:30 AM) and Families/Groups of Kids & Adults (10:30 AM to 11:00 AM). There will also be a Grand Prize for “Best in Show.” Registration for the Decorating Contest will begin onsite starting at 9:45 AM – and participants can choose any decorative theme they like. Families can also dance the morning away at the Band Shell, enjoy complimentary giveaways, play games on Excursion’s Park’s lawn, and ride along the Promenade to show-off their displays. For more info, phone 609-263-0050.
Please Remember: New Jersey Law requires all bicycle riders under the age of 17 to wear a properly fitted and fastened helmet.
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FLYERS COMMUNITY CARAVAN
Attention Flyers Fans!
The Philadelphia Flyers Community Caravan will return to Excursion Park on Thursday July 11, from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. During this free event, fans can meet Flyers alumni, pose for photos with Gritty, play games and more. For additional information, phone the Sea Isle City Recreation Office at 609-263-0050.
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TURTLES CROSSING
It's Turtle Nesting Season,
Please Watch for Turtles in the Road
Please drive slowly and be on the look-out for Diamondback Terrapin Turtles as they cross our busy roads in search of nesting locations. If you see a turtle crossing the street and you want to assist her, please help her continue 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 taking photos while they are nesting...this may frighten the turtle and she might walk away.
If you see an injured turtle, please call 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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BEACH TAG ART CONTEST
Submissions Now Being Accepted
For Sea Isle City's 2025 Beach Tag Designs
Children, up to age 17, are invited to participate in Mayor Desiderio’s 2025 Beach Tag Art Contest, which is now underway. During the contest, four unique designs will be chosen for Sea Isle’s 2025 beach tags (Seasonal, Winter Holiday, Saint Patrick’s Day, and Veterans). Each child who participates must choose one of the four categories, and then 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 and a signed waiver, which can be found on the “Departments / Beach Tag” page at www.seaislecitynj.us, in the lobby of City Hall, and in the Sea Isle City Welcome Center. Winners will be announced during the September 24 City Council meeting. For more info, phone 609-263-4461, ext. 1214.
CLICK HERE for an Entry Form & Rules
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CANCELLATION ALERTS
Don't Get Caught In The Rain,
Sign-Up For Rained Out Alerts!
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 registered, you will receive alerts whenever a local concert, festival or other outdoor City event has been cancelled, postponed or re-scheduled. Sign-up today – and never get caught in the rain!
CLICK HERE to Register for Rained Out Alerts Now
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SPOTLIGHT ON HISTORY
How The Ice Man Cometh to Sea Isle
The Sea Isle City Historical Society is once again contributing interesting stories about Sea Isle City's past to this E-Newsletter -- and for that, we thank them!
CLICK HERE to Read The Latest "Spotlight on History"
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TRASH & RECYCLING INFO
Help Keep Sea Isle City Clean & Green,
Put Trash In Its Place
The Summer Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule is now in effect, with two curbside collections each week on the following streets and days:
- 1st to 44th streets, Wednesday & Saturday
- 45th to 70th streets, Monday & Thursday
- 71st to 94th streets, Tuesday & Friday
The Trash & Recycling Drop-Off Area (aka: “The Depot”), located next to the Bridge at 401 JFK Boulevard, is open 7:15 AM to 2:45 PM, 7-days a week (except some holidays). The Depot will be open on July Fourth and Labor Day. To avoid fines, please do not leave trash or recycling outside of The Depot’s gates after hours.
CLICK HERE for the Trash & Recycling Home Page
CLICK HERE for the Public Works Home Page
CLICK HERE for Sea Isle's Sustainable Jersey Page
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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...
Clubs and Organizations
Boards and Commissions
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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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Smile...
You're In Sea Isle!
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