E-Newsletter
August 12, 2021
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From Mayor Leonard Desiderio...
As you no doubt are aware, many seashore communities in New Jersey – including Sea Isle City – are dealing with unruly and sometimes destructive groups of young people, who are relieving themselves on public and private property, interfering with vehicle traffic, committing acts of vandalism, and displaying other types of unpleasant behavior. If you did not have the chance to read my report to City Council earlier this week, please know that Sea Isle City has launched an important initiative to curb these problems.
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From The Members of City Council...
At the start of the August 10 City Council meeting, Mayor Desiderio reported that he has been meeting with Municipal, County and State officials (including representatives from Governor Murphy’s office) to address the issue of large crowds of young people gathering in Sea Isle City and other shore communities this summer – and the disruptive and destructive behavior that they have displayed. The Mayor went on to explain that a city-wide initiative is now underway to curb these problems.
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No Changes Have Occurred Since
The Last Project Updates
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.
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Mobile Clinics Make It Easy To Receive Vaccine
The Cape May County Department of Health is offering the COVID-19 vaccine in towns around the County. Mobile vaccines clinics will be offered every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, except on holidays. Tuesdays and Thursdays the mobile unit will be out in communities from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM; Wednesday clinics will also be hosted at Cape May County Department of Health from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. No appointment is needed. For additional information phone (609) 465-1187.
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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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Annual Competition Celebrates
50th Anniversary on Saturday
The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol will host their 50th Annual Captain Bill Gallagher 10-Mile Island Run on Saturday, August 14, on the 44th Street Beach, starting at 5:45 PM. Individual runners as well as members of organizations and running clubs are invited to participate in this annual competition. The 10-Mile Island Run takes place on a traffic-free, flat course. Approximately 2.5-miles of the course is on Sea Isle City’s paved Promenade (boardwalk) and the remainder of the course is on the beach.
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Summer Poetry and Prose Series
Grand Finale on August 18
The Beach Bards will host the Grand Finale of their Summer Poetry & Prose Reading Series on Wednesday, August 18, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM, with a virtual program through the online platform GoToMeeting, using a link provided by the Cape May County Library system, their sponsor.
Here’s the link for August 18:
In addition to this month's featured poet, Echezonachukwu Nduka, the Beach Bards will be celebrating the publication of First Wave, A Beach Bards Anthology, by inviting contributors to read their work from the book during the Open Mic portion of the program. For more info about the Beach Bards, phone 609-330-8250.
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PTA Fundraiser Planned August 25
The Ocean City Parent-Teacher Association will host “A Night in Monte Carlo” fundraiser on Wednesday, August 25, at the Yacht Club of Sea Isle City. This event will include casino games, door prizes, raffles, auctions, music, hors d’oeuvres and more. Proceeds benefit educational enhancements for students provided by the OCPTA. Must be 21 or older. As a reminder, Sea Isle City students attend the Ocean City School District – so please support this worthwhile event! Tickets via Venmo to @OceanCity-PTA. For more info, email OCNJPTA@gmail.com or phone Kristy at 609-374-6208.
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Meetings Resume September 2
With Special Guest Speaker
The Sea Isle City Garden Club will resume their regular meeting schedule on Thursday, September 2, at 7 PM in the Community Lodge, 300 JFK Boulevard, where they explore the joys of horticulture, gardening and related topics. New members are always welcomed – even those without a “green thumb.” In addition to lively conversations, enjoyable activities and a friendly atmosphere, Garden Club meetings also often include interesting guest speakers.
The September 2 meeting will feature Professor Joe Alvarez, from Rowan College of South Jersey, whose resume includes 40-years of experience in the landscape and nursery industry, Co-Chair of the Hort-Aide Committee for the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s 2021 Philadelphia Flower Show, past-president of the Native Plant Society of New Jersey, and Master Gardener Instructor and Agricultural Program Assistant for the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County.
The Sea Isle City Garden Club meets in the Community Lodge on the first Thursday of the Month at 7 PM (March to June and September to December). For more info phone 609-263-6736.
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Popular Fundraiser Returns September 14
The men and women of Sea Isle City’s Women’s Civic Club will host their 2021 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, 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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Nominate a Property You Admire
The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission is now accepting nominations for their 34th Annual Beautification Awards. Local properties (businesses or private homes) that have shown improvement in their overall appearance or have maintained an eye-catching exterior will be considered for this yearly honor. Properties can be nominated by residents and visitors alike – or by property owners themselves. Custom-designed plaques and gift certificates to Sea Grove Nursery will be presented to winners on September 19.
To nominate a property, submit a completed nomination by September 9. Application forms are available at the Sea Isle City Welcome Center, 300 JFK Boulevard; in the lobby of City Hall, 233 JFK Boulevard; or online at www.seaislecitynj.us (on the “Environment Commission” page). For more information, please phone (609) 263-3537.
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There's Always Something
Happening in Sea Isle City
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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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