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E-NEWSLETTER
From the City of Sea Isle City
MAY 2, 2024
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Community Day, Saturday, May 4, is a day that promises to be one of the most memorable days in our town’s history, because, in addition to the popular events and activities that take place each year on Community Day, we will also be celebrating the completion of Sea Isle City’s new Dog Park and there will be a Groundbreaking Ceremony for our future Community Center.
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At the start of the April 23 City Council meeting, Mayor Desiderio announced that there will be a groundbreaking ceremony for Sea Isle City’s future Community Center on Saturday, May 4, at 1:30 PM (following the “Community Day” events and activities that are planned that day). The mayor also mentioned that he hopes to see many residents and property owners attending the groundbreaking ceremony – as do the members of City Council.
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SPECIAL CITY HALL HOURS
City Hall Will Be Open For Business
On Saturday Morning, May 4
The municipal offices on the first and second floor of City Hall will be open for business on Saturday, May 4, from 8:30 AM to 12 noon. This is one of four Saturdays during the year that City Hall is open for business – and it’s also Community Day! City Hall is also open weekdays throughout the year from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (except some holidays). To contact City Hall by phone, please call 609-263-4461.
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COMMUNITY DAY
Free Document Shredding, Bicycle Auction, and Much More Happening on May 4
Mayor Desiderio invites everyone to attend Sea Isle City’s annual Community Day on Saturday, May 4, which will include…
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City Council Meeting: 9:00 AM on the third floor of City Hall.
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Free Document Shredding: 9:00 AM to 12 noon in the Community Lodge parking lot.
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Bicycle Auction: 10:15 AM in the Community Lodge parking lot. All bidders must register prior to making bids (there is no fee to register). Registration begins on site at 9:30 AM. Only cash or checks will be accepted for payment of bicycles. All bicycles will be sold “as is” and “where is” – and bicycles must be removed from the area when the auction is over. The Rain Location for the auction is the covered parking lot under City Hall.
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Meet & Greet: 10:00 AM to 12 noon in the Community Lodge, where the public can speak with City and County officials as well as representatives from local civic groups. There will also be face painters and free giveaways for the kids – so bring the entire family!
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Awards Ceremony: 11:30 AM in the Community Lodge, where Mayor Desiderio will present his annual “Do the Right Thing” awards, First Bank of Sea Isle City will honor their 2024 Community Partnership Award recipient, and the Mayor will honor the winning artists from the 2024 Beach Tag Art Contest.
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Historical Plaque Unveiling Ceremonies: New bronze plaques for “Haffert’s Folly” (JFK Boulevard and Park Road) and the Ludlam Beach Lighthouse (31st Street and the Promenade) will be unveiled following the Award Ceremony on May 4.
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Community Center Groundbreaking & Dog Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies: Please see the special sections below for each of these events, which also take place on Community Day.
For more info about Community Day, phone 609-263-4461, ext.1245 or 609-263-8687, ext.103.
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COMMUNITY CENTER GROUNDBREAKING
Be a Part of History, Attend Our
Groundbreaking Ceremony on May 4
Mayor Desiderio will host a Groundbreaking Ceremony on the site of Sea Isle City’s future Community Center (4501 Park Road) on Saturday, May 4, at 1:30 PM. During the ceremony, numerous dignitaries – including municipal, county and state officials – will break ground by shoveling soil on the site where the Community Center will be constructed. Afterwards, all members of the public will also be invited to shovel soil, take photos with family and friends, and be part of this historic event. For more info about the Groundbreaking Ceremony on May 4, please phone 609-263-8687, ext. 103.
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DOG PARK RIBBON CUTTING
Grand Opening Ceremony
For New Dog Park on May 4
Sea Isle City’s new Dog Park, located at 7th Street and Landis Avenue, will open to the public on Saturday, May 4, at 3:00 PM, during a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony hosted by Mayor Desiderio. All are invited to attend – and bring their dogs! For more info, please phone 609-263-8687, ext. 103.
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TOWNWIDE YARD SALE
The Chamber of Commerce Invites You To
Shop For Bargains on May 4
The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce & Revitalization will host their 2024 Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 4, from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Shoppers can find a list of participating properties on the Chamber’s website, https://www.seaislechamber.com/, and social media accounts prior to the event. For more information, please phone 609-263-9090.
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BULK TRASH REMINDERS
Citywide Bulk Collection on May 9
Sea Isle City’s Spring Citywide Bulk Trash Collection will take place on May 9 – so please ensure all unwanted bulk items are on the curb in front of your home by 6:00 AM on May 9. Afterwards, monthly Bulk Trash collections will resume in October. Please remember that there are no bulk trash collections in Sea Isle City during the summer season.
Light Metal Collections: Light metals will also be collected curbside during the Citywide Bulk Trash Collection time period; however, they will be collected separately – so please be patient if some items are temporarily left on your curb during the collection process.
An Important Reminder About Paint & Hazardous Waste: Paint and hazardous materials will NOT be collected during curbside pick-ups. For more information about how to dispose of paint and hazardous items, please contact the Cape May County MUA 609-861-2950.
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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BEACH PATROL IS HIRING
Lifeguarding Is More Than Just A Job,
It's A Valuable Community Service
The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol is hiring lifeguards for the summer of 2024. In addition to being a wonderful job that allows you to serve your community, working as a lifeguard is also a great way to make memories and friendships that last a lifetime. The starting salary is $17.50 per hour / $140 per day. Lifeguards must be age 16 or older. To learn how you can join the ranks of the SICBP, go to www.sicbp.com and click the “Employment” tab on the home page, and then click “Test for Prospective Lifeguards.”
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VOTE FOR SEA ISLE CITY
Sea Isle City Needs Your Vote
During "Best Beach" Contest
Sea Isle City has been nominated to be the “Best Beach in New Jersey” as part of USA TODAY 10 Best’s Readers’ Choice Awards. Over the next couple of weeks, USA TODAY 10Best readers will be voting on their favorites, once per day, until ballots close on Monday, May 20th at 11:59am EDT. The top 10 winners, as ranked by USA TODAY 10Best readers, will be announced on Wednesday, May 29th at noon EDT. You can cast their votes for Sea Isle City at https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-beach-in-new-jersey-2024/sea-isle-city-sea-isle-city-new-jersey/.
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BEACH TAG INFO
The Pre-Season Beach Tag Rate of $25
Ends On May 15
Sea 2024 Seasonal Beach Tags are on sale now at the pre-season rate of $25 each. The pre-season rate for beach tags expires on May 15, and the cost of seasonal beach tags increases from $25 to $30 on that day.
Beach tags are required on Sea Isle City’s beaches for all beachgoers age 12 and older, from Memorial Day Saturday through Labor Day, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, every day except Wednesdays, which are free days.
For more info about Beach Tags, use the link below, go to the “Departments / Beach Tag” page at www.seaislecitynj.us, or phone the Welcome Center Beach Tag Office at 609-263-8687, ext. 106.
CLICK HERE For the Beach Tag Home Page
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HYDRANT FLUSHING
An Important Message From
Sea Isle City's Water Department
During the months of April and May, the Sea Isle City Water Department will flush-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). READ MORE
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CONSIDER DONATING BULK ITEMS
Donations To Habitat For Humanity
Help Keep Bulk Items Out Of Landfills
Habitat for Humanity of Cape May County will come to your home and collect gently used home goods that are in good working condition for their “ReStore” retail outlet (the proceeds of which will go directly toward homes being constructed in Cape May County). The pick-ups are free, and your donation will help keep items out of local landfills. You can also drop-off items at ReStore, located at 20 Court House / South Dennis Road in Cape May Court House, Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM. For more info, phone Habitat of Humanity of Cape May County at 609-465-1626, ext. 4 or visit www.habitatcapemaycounty.org
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MUSEUM SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
Can You Spare A Few Hours
To Help Preserve Our History?
The The members of Sea Isle City’s Historical Society are in search of volunteers to donate a little time at their Historical Museum at 4800 Central Avenue, to greet visitors and help with the museum’s popular Scavenger Hunt. Volunteers will be paired with knowledgeable Historical Society members who can answer questions and share information about the museum – so no experience is necessary! Volunteers are needed for 2.5-hour shifts in the mornings or afternoons this summer, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays (10:00 AM to 12:30 PM or 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM). For more information, please phone Joyce at 856-981-3465.
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TREE RAFFLE
The Environmental Commission
Is Giving Away 20 Trees
The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission’s 2024 Tree Raffle is now underway, and all Sea Isle City residents and property owners are invited to enter. Twenty (20) lucky winners will have trees planted on their properties (either Limelight Hydrangea, Crepe Myrtle or Little Gem Magnolia). Entries must be submitted by Friday, May 31; and winners will be chosen during a random drawing on June 1. Entry forms can be found in the lobby of the Sea Isle City Welcome Center (300 JFK Boulevard), in the Lobby of City Hall (233 JFK Boulevard), or on the “Environmental Commission” page at https://www.seaislecitynj.us/ (located via the “Boards & Commissions” link at the bottom of the home page), or by clicking the link below. For additional information, please phone 609-263-2081.
CLICK HERE to Print an Entry Form
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GET CASH FOR OLD AC UNITS
Special Event On May 4
Pays Cash For Used AC Units
And Dehumidifiers
On May 4, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Atlantic City Electric will give you $25 for recycling your old AC Unit or Dehumidifier.
CLICK HERE to Learn More
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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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RECENT PHOTOS
Have You Seen
What's Been Happening?
The members of Sea Isle City’s Beautification Committee, Environmental Commission, Garden Club, Green Team, and Historical Society hosted an Arbor Day Ceremony on April 26 at Dealy Field, where five new trees were dedicated to the people of Sea Isle City.
CLICK HERE for the Arbor Day Photos
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New Jersey
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Smile...
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