E-Newsletter 
August 17, 2017



In This Issue
MAYOR'S MESSAGE

With only a few weeks to go until Labor Day - and while everyone continues to enjoy this year's beautiful weather - your City government is once again beginning to focus on capital projects that have been on hold since the spring. For example, we have major utility projects that we'll be undertaking this fall and winter, which will ensure that our water and sewer systems operate efficiently now and long into the future. One of those projects involves the refurbishing and repainting of our municipal water tower at 39th and Central, which dons our town's catch phrase "Smile, You're in Sea Isle City." It will be difficult to miss this project once it gets underway, because the entire tank will soon be covered in scaffolding. << READ MORE>>

CITY COUNCIL'S MESSAGE

During the August 15 City Council meeting, Business Administrator George Savastano reported on Sea Isle's city-wide Flood Mitigation Study. During Phase I of that project, all of the city's storm water structures and outfall systems will be mapped, and that information will be added to all existing data regarding recent piping system improvements. A complete final report of this study (with recommendations) will be available by the end of August 2018. That information will then be presented to the public with a plan to make the recommended improvements. Last year's Capital Plan included similar discussions and incorporated some funding for future pumping stations.  <<READ MORE>>  

PROJECT UPDATES

Sea Isle Boulevard
Infrastructure Improvements
Road Reconstruction
Public Works Garage
New Pickle Ball Courts

SURF CONDITION FLAGS

Look For Colored Flags
On All Lifeguard Stands


In an effort to keep beachgoers well-informed of surf conditions, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol has instituted a new system using colored flags mounted at each Lifeguard Stand. The color of the flag will indicate current surf conditions.
 
Green :  Low Hazard - Calm Conditions, Exercise Caution.
 
Yellow : Medium Hazard - Moderate Surf and/or Currents.
 
Red : High Hazard - High Surf and/or Strong Currents.
 
For more info about Beach Safety and the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, visit www.sicbp.com or phone 609-263-3655.
 
BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS

Nominate Your Favorite
Home or Business

Sea Isle City's Environmental Commission is now accepting nominations for their 30th Annual Beautification Awards. Local properties  that have shown improvement in their overall appearance, display attractive architecture and landscaping, or have maintained an eye-catching appearance will be considered for this yearly honor. Residents and visitors alike are encouraged to nominate a property they feel should be considered for a 2017 Beautification Award -- property owners can even nominate their own homes or businesses. Nomination forms are available at the  Welcome Center, City Hall, and on the link below. Completed application forms must be submitted by September 6. For more info, please phone (609) 263-3537.

 
KEEPING OUR WATERWAYS CLEAN
 
Simple Things You
Can Do Everyday


Our beaches and bays are Sea Isle's greatest natural resources. With countless people enjoying our shoreline and waterways each day during the summer months - and throughout the year - it's very important that we all make an effort to keep our town, shoreline and bays free of trash and debris. Here are a few ways everyone can help Sea Isle remain "Clean and Green" during the summer, fall, winter and spring <<READ MORE>>

EVENT CANCELLATIONS NOTICES

Don't Get Caught In The Rain

Anyone can register for event cancellation text messages by texting "sicalert" to "84483" on your smart phone. You can also 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 (or clicking the link below). Once signed-up, you will receive alerts whenever a local concert, festival or other outdoor City event has been cancelled, postponed or re-scheduled.
 
SUMMER POETRY SERIES

Don't Miss The Beach Bards
on August 21


The 2017 Beach Bards Poetry & Prose Series is celebrating its 5th year by presenting nationally prominent poets and writers as well as regional and emerging authors, who will showcase their work inside the Sea Isle City Library, located at 4800 Central Avenue, from 6:00 to 7:45 p.m. on August 21 and September 18. The Beach Bards Poetry & Prose Reading Series is a free event sponsored by the Cape May County Library.
For more information, email karenf@cmclibrary.org, phone 609-463-6389, or contact the Series Coordinator at tlibro@aol.com or 609-263-5491.
 
FLOOD MITIGATION PLAN

City-Wide Flooding Study

A major priority of the Sea Isle City government is addressing the flooding which impacts our City and is most prevalent in low lying areas. Over the past several years, the City has implemented several drainage improvement projects to replace deteriorated storm drainage systems and tidal check valves; and we're coordinating with the county engineer's office on several projects, as much of our drainage system falls under county jurisdiction <<READ MORE>> 
 
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
 
There's Always Something
Fun Happening in Sea Isle City

For Sea Isle's Calendar of Events
TRASH & RECYCLING INFO


Recycling Is More Than Just a Good Idea,  
It's The Law in Sea Isle City


CLICK HERE
for the Public Works Home Page, where you'll find links to Trash & Recycling Collection Schedules, the Water & Sewer Department, the County M.U.A. and other useful information.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
 
Sea Isle City 
is an
Active Community
 
DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?

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 263-4461.

RECENT PHOTOS


Have You Seen What's
Been Happening?

Click the Link Below for Photos Recently
Taken in Sea Isle City

 
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