E-Newsletter
March 25, 2021
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From Mayor Leonard Desiderio...
I am pleased to announce that we were recently given permission from two State environmental agencies to extend the dates that dogs are permitted on Sea Isle City’s beaches. In accordance with our current Beach Management Plan, dogs were prohibited from all of our beaches between March 15 and September 30. Now, after working with the NJ DEP and the NJ Fish and Wildlife Service last week, dogs are permitted on our beaches (from 20th to 93rd Street only) until May 1. Because Sea Isle’s shoreline north of 20th Street and south of 93rd Street are considered protected beaches due to the migrating birds that live in those areas, the zones from 1st to 20th Street and south of 93rd Street will remain with the March 15 to September 30 pet prohibition – but our other beaches will give dog-lovers plenty of room to enjoy the sand with their four-legged friends for the next five weeks. That being said, I respectfully remind everyone that regardless of where you walk your dog – on our beaches or on the sidewalk – all dogs must be on a leash at all times and their owners must clean-up after their pets whenever “nature calls.”
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From The Members of City Council...
Due to COVID-19, the March 23 City Council meeting was held remotely; however, members of the public were able to participate in the meeting telephonically.
At the start of the March 23 meeting, Mayor Desiderio explained that the City’s Administration recently contacted the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to discuss the dates that dogs are permitted on Sea Isle City’s beaches. Subsequently, the City received permission to allow dogs on the beach from September 30 to May 1 between 20th Street and 93rd Street, because the areas north of 20th Street and south of 93rd Street are considered protected beaches due to the presence of specific wildlife species. City Council is grateful to the Mayor and his Administration for working with the State to extend the dates that dog owners and their pets can enjoy the beach from 20th Street to 93rd Street – and we remind everyone of the importance of following all beach regulations.
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Fishing Pier with Kayak Launch
Lagoon Dredging
New Pickleball Courts
Storm Sewer Reconstruction
Roadway Paving
Utility Reconstruction and More
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Seasonal Parking Permits Go On Sale
April 1 With New Use Options
The City Clerk’s Office will begin selling 2021 seasonal parking permits on April 1 inside the former public school building at 4501 Park Road, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except on Friday, April 2, which is a municipal holiday). 2021 seasonal parking permits cost $250 each; 400 permits will be available while supplies last.
Seasonal parking permits can be used during the entire summer parking season at municipal parking lots and most curbside parking spaces that require parking fees (excluding 15-minute curbside spaces). Due to a recent change to Sea Isle City’s Parking Ordinance, at the time of purchase the buyer can register up to three (3) vehicles per seasonal parking permit, allowing that permit to be transferred between the three vehicles at the buyer’s discretion. This new rule does not allow one permit to be used simultaneously between three registered vehicles – only one vehicle can use the parking permit at one time. To avoid a parking violation, the permit must be prominently displayed in the front windshield of the registered vehicle. For more information about parking permits, please phone 609-263-4461, ext.1216.
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Regular Maintenance Ensures Reliability
During the months of April and May, the Sea Isle City Water Department will be flushing-out the water distribution system through fire hydrants and exercise water valves throughout town. Semi-annual hydrant flushing is required to ensure that hydrants and the water distribution systems are functioning properly and can provide the proper drinking water quality (thus providing adequate water flow when needed). This is also a requirement for the Water Quality Accountability Act.
If a hydrant is being flushed near your home or business, we encourage you to avoid using washing machines, dishwashers or other water using devices during flushing operations. Residents can expect very little disruption in their water service - if any. However, low water pressure and possible water discoloration may occur. In the event of discoloration, simply allow water to run from the tap for a short while until clear. These conditions are not harmful and are usually short term. For additional info, phone 609-263-6000 (ext. 11) or email: dteefyjr@seaislecitynj.us.
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Property Owners and Year-Round Residents
Can Register for Online Lottery
As work continues on Sea Isle City’s Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch at Dealy Field, plans are being made for a new Kayak Storage Facility, located steps-away from the pier. When completed later this spring, the Kayak Storage Facility will include 112 kayak berths, which will be made available through an annual online lottery system. The berths will be awarded to Sea Isle City property owners and year-round residents only. There will be no fee to use the kayak storage berths. Only kayaks (no other water crafts) will be permitted to be stored in the Kayak Storage Facility, which can be used from May 1 through October 31. Only one berth will be designated per property per year selected in the lottery. Only one entry in the lottery per household please. Proof of residency or property-ownership will be required when the lottery-winners retrieve their “berth registration tags,” which must be displayed on all kayaks at the storage facility.
Property owners and year-round residents can register online at www.seaislecitynj.us (click the link on the “Recreation” page) until 9:00 am on March 1. Property owners and residents who are awarded kayak berths through the lottery will be contacted by e-mail. For more info, please phone 609-263-0050.
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VAX REGISTRATION ASSISTANCE |
Do You Know Someone Who Needs Help Registering for the COVID Vaccine?
Due to concerns that some Sea Isle City residents do not have access to computers or may have been unsuccessful while registering for the COVID-19 Vaccine through the State of New Jersey’s registration phone number, Mayor Leonard Desiderio has asked the City’s Department of Community Services to create a “Vaccine Registration Assistance Program” that will help Sea Isle City residents through the online registration process.
Sea Isle City residents in need of assistance during the vaccine registration process can phone the City’s Welcome Center Tourism Office on weekday mornings and speak with a Tourism Assistant, who will complete the online registration process for them over the phone while using a City computer. READ MORE
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"Spring Fling" Competition is Underway
To celebrate the season, Sea Isle City’s Division of Recreation is hosting a “Spring Fling Pet Costume Contest” in cooperation with two animal support organizations: SOS Sea Isle City Cats and the Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center. From March 22 through April 5, participants can submit photos of pets wearing their favorite springtime or Easter attire. Photos can be uploaded to the SIC Recreation Facebook page or emailed directly to sicrec@seaislecitynj.us (don’t forget to include your pet’s name). Prizes will go to first, second and third place winners.
The Recreation Office is also collecting donations for SOS Sea Isle City Cats and the County Animal Shelter, which can be delivered through April 12 to the Recreation Center at 4501 Park Road, Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cat flea medication, canned cat food, dog treats, bleach, pet kennels, peanut butter, leashes and pet toys are needed. For more info, please phone 609-263-0050.
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Environmental Shirts Will Be On Sale
Saturdays in April
Sea Isle City Environmental Commission volunteers will sell limited-edition 2021 “Save a Turtle” t-shirts each Saturday in April, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Community Lodge, 300 JFK Boulevard (shirts will be sold through the front window on the JFK-side of the building, accessible via the ADA ramp). Additional adult and children sizes of these popular shirts have been replenished and will be available while supplies last. Short sleeve tees cost $10; long sleeve tees cost $15; and long sleeve sweat shirts cost $35 (XXL and XXXL sizes cost $5 more per shirt). Only cash or checks are accepted. Proceeds benefit the commission’s Turtle Program and other environmental causes. For more info, please phone 609-263-2081.
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Environmental Commission Will Plant
Trees on 30 Local Properties
The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission is hosting a free Tree Raffle, during which the Commission will plant thirty (30) trees on private Sea Isle City properties. The winners will have their choice of Dapple Willow, Limelight Hydrangeas, Crepe Myrtle or Little Gem Magnolias, which will be planted on local properties free of charge in May/June 2021. Raffle Entry Forms are available online at www.seaislecitynj.us (on the Environmental Commission home page) and at the Sea Isle City Welcome Center. Winners will be chosen during a random drawing on Sunday, May 16, 2021. For more information about, phone 609-263-2081.
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Make an Impact - Donate Blood!
The Knights of Columbus of Saint Joseph Catholic Church will host a Red Cross Blood Drive in honor of Seb Russo on Wednesday, April 7, from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the parish auditorium, 44th Street and Central Avenue. The need for blood is great – so please help save lives by donating blood! Visit www.redcross.org to register. For more info, phone 609-263-8696.
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"It's Time to Reconnect in Sea Isle City"
Sea Isle City’s new marketing video is now available online at www.VISITSICNJ.com and it also can be viewed on the City’s Facebook page, YouTube, 6ABC.com, the Cape May-Lewes “Ferry Vision TV” and elsewhere. –Check it out today!
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Who Really Owned Sea Isle City?
- Charles Kline Landis, founder of Sea Isle, which at one time comprised the whole of Ludlam’s Island
- Matilda Landis, Charles’s sister
- John L. Burk (sometimes “Burke”), who had been Charles Landis’s clerk and private secretary for 14 years when Charles first decided that he was going to own Ludlam’s Island.
There was one pesky obstacle: a great many people already held title to pieces of the land, people who had to be bought out for Charles to realize his goal. Undeterred, he assigned his faithful secretary to go around and do just that. READ MORE
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Please Keep Sea Isle City Beautiful,
Properly Dispose of Trash & Recycling
BULK TRASH & BRUSH COLLECTIONS (October thru May):
- 1st to 44th Street = 1st Thursday of each month
- 45th to 70th Street = 2nd Thursday of each month
- 71st to 94th Street = 3rd Thursday of each month
- Brush = 4th Thursday of each month (citywide)
There will be a Citywide Bulk Trash Pick-up on Thursday, May 27. This will be the last bulk trash pick-up in Sea Isle City until the autumn.
TRASH & RECYCLING DROP OFF AREA (aka The Depot):
The Depot, located at 401 JFK Boulevard next to the Sea Isle Bridge, is open 7-days a week, 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The Depot will be OPEN on Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Sunday, April 2, 3 & 4. For more info about Trash & Recycling, please phone 609-263-6000.
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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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Celebrating the Season on the 44th Street Beach
If you've been to the 44th Street Beach recently, you may have noticed that the Christmas Tree, which was mounted in the stand in December by the Giordano family, is now trimmed with a variety of Easter decorations. The community is invited to add more decorations to the tree - or simply enjoy its beauty as you take-in the fresh salt air.
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