E-Newsletter
October 7, 2021
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From Mayor Leonard Desiderio...
The City’s Administration recently reviewed its policies regarding privately-sponsored events held on public property, and it was decided that some changes were needed. Due to the burden large events have on City resources and our municipal work force, we will no longer be closing streets or parking lots to accommodate privately-run events – unless they are specifically sanctioned by the City. That being said, many of the familiar events that you have enjoyed in the past will continue to take place in the future on City facilities, including Sea Isle’s Skimmer and Fall Family Festivals, 10-Mile Island Run, Saturday Night Concerts, Open Mic Night for teens, Movie Nights, Famers Market, and other approved events. Moving forward, privately-run events that are not-for-profit, raise funds for charity, do not involve alcohol, and least impact City facilities and services will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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From The Members of City Council...
During the September 28 City Council meeting, Ordinances 1674 and 1675 were adopted, following second reading and public hearing (though no comments from the public were rendered during the public hearing)….
- Ordinance 1674 is a bond ordinance in the amount of $980,000 that will provide for various utility improvements.
- Ordinance 1675 is a bond ordinance in the amount of $2,805,000 that will provide for various capital improvements, including improved drainage, new equipment for the Police and Fire Departments, and roadway improvements on Pleasure Avenue (JFK to 38th), 40th Street (Central to Kneass), Kneass Street (JFK to 38th), Sounds Avenue (56th to 59th), Central Avenue (56th to 66th), 75th Street (west end) and 89th Street (east end).
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Roadway Reconstruction
Paving Projects
Lagoon Dredging
Utility Reconstruction and More...
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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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Volunteers Needed on October 9
The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission will host their Autumn Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, October 9, starting at 10:00 AM (rain-date: October 10). Groups, families and individuals are asked to volunteer for this important effort – and make a positive impact on the local eco-system. Volunteers can register on the morning of the Beach Clean-Up on JFK Boulevard at the Promenade, where representatives from the Environmental Commission will distribute trash bags, rubber gloves and other supplies. While cleaning the shoreline and other public areas, volunteers will be asked to document what items they find; and that data will be used to identify any possible pollution trends. For more information about Sea Isle City’s 2021 Autumn Beach Clean-Up, phone 609-263-2081.
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Ever Wonder What Goes On During Garden Club Meetings? ...You May Be Surprised!
Sea Isle City Garden Club meetings take place on the first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM (March to June and September to December) in the Community Lodge, 300 JFK Boulevard, where members explore the joys of horticulture, gardening and related topics. New members are always welcomed – even those without “green thumbs.” In addition to lively conversations, enjoyable activities and a friendly atmosphere, Garden Club meetings also often include interesting guest speakers. The October 7 meeting will feature Joe Martucci, meteorologist for The Press of Atlantic City; and a near-future guest speaker will be a representative from Sea Isle’s new Oyster Farm. For more info, phone 609-263-6736.
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General Meeting Planned October 14
“Sea Isle Seniors” / AARP Chapter 710 will have a general meeting on Thursday, October 14, at 12 noon in the community center. There will be a guest speaker and live music. Complimentary coffee and refreshments will be served. All are welcome to attend and learn what’s happening with this active group of seniors. For more info, please phone 609-263-1453.
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The Public is Invited to Join the Fun on October 29
Saint Joseph Catholic Church invites the public to Quizzo Trivia Night on Friday, October 29, inside the parish auditorium at 44th Street and Central Avenue. Doors open at 6:30 PM and the trivia games begin 7:00 PM. The cost is $10 per person, which includes complementary pizza and soft drinks. Tickets will be available at the door and after masses in the church on October 23-24. This is a BYOB event. All are welcome to attend. For more info phone Nancy Fenstemaker at (609) 231-4466 or the Parish Office at (609)-263-8696.
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Halloween Parade & Dance Party: Sea Isle City’s 2021 Halloween Parade and Dance Party will take place on Friday night, October 22. The parade begins at 7:00 PM along Landis Avenue (45th Street to JFK Boulevard) and will feature musicians, strolling entertainers and other eye-catching participants. Individuals and groups are invited to enter the parade in several categories. A Halloween Family Dance Party will take place immediately after the parade at Excursion Park, featuring seasonal music in a family-freindly atmosphere -- all are invited to attend!
Trick-or-Treating: Trick-or-Treating will take place in Sea Isle City on Halloween Night, October 31, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Trick-or-Treaters are reminded to carry flashlights or glow sticks to be more visible, dress in brightly colored costumes that don’t drag the ground or impair vision, wear face paint rather than masks, use caution while crossing roads, stick to a route that has been OK’d by parents, walk in groups, and only eat candy after it has been inspected by parents.
Trunk-or-Treat: Do you enjoy giving-out Halloween Candy but don’t get many kids at your front door? Sea Isle City’s Recreation Office invites residents, businesses and local organizations to participate in this year’s “Trunk-or-Treat” gathering on Halloween night, October 31, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Welcome Center Parking Lot along 42nd Place, where motorists can distribute Halloween candy to trick-or-treaters from their cars or trucks. All vehicles must be in place by 4:45 PM on October 31 and will not be permitted to leave the parking lot until 7:00 PM. Participants are encourage to decorate their vehicles; and a prize will be given to the best decorated ride. To reserve a space for your vehicle, phone 609-263-0050.
Trick-or-Treat Route: Local residents who plan to give-out Halloween candy at their homes can add their addresses to the Recreation Office’s “Trick-or-Treat Route” which will be available to families on Halloween Night on Facebook. To add you address to the list of homes that will be greeting trick-or-treaters, phone 609-263-0050 by 12 noon on Friday, October 29.
Pet Costume Contest: The Recreation Office is hosting a Halloween Pet Costume Contest in cooperation with the Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center. To enter, upload a photo of your pet (wearing his or her favorite costume) to the Sea Isle City Recreation Facebook page or email the photo to sicrec@seaislecitynj.us. Photos must be submitted by October 29. Please include your pet’s name.
Donations for Animal Shelter: To thank the Cape May County Animal Shelter for judging Sea Isle’s Halloween Pet Costume Contest, donations of canned cat food, cat litter, milk-bone-style dog biscuits (medium and large size), and cotton towels are being accepted at the Welcome Center, 300 JFK Boulevard, Monday thru Friday (9 AM to 4 PM) and Saturday (10 AM to 3 PM).
For more info about any of these Halloween Happenings, please phone the Recreation Office 609-263-0050.
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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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