E-Newsletter
February 14, 2019
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Last week, the City’s Municipal Alliance Committee hosted a successful awareness event in our former public school gymnasium, where more than 150 audience members learned valuable information about the dangers of marijuana and the unknown risks of vaping tobacco products. This timely event, which was held in cooperation with my office, the Sea Isle City Police Department and the County Prosecutor’s Office, was led by Monmouth University Professor of Criminal Justice Doug Collier, who is also a former D.E.A. Special Agent.
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At the February 13 City Council meeting, Mayor Desiderio provided Council with Sea Isle’s 2019 Municipal Budget and delivered his annual State of the City Address. During his speech, the Mayor proposed a half-cent tax decrease in the budget and also committed to a zero percent increase in next year’s budget.
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Milling and Paving
Roadway Reconstruction
Sea Isle Boulevard
South Jersey Gas Project
Fishing Pier / Kayak Launch
38th Street Pump Station
T. I. Bridge Repairs
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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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Hats, Gloves and Socks Needed
Sea Isle City’s Division of Emergency Medical Services is hosting a clothing drive titled “Code Blue Light,” during which they are collecting new and gently used gloves, hats and socks for area warming centers, including the Atlantic City Rescue Mission. The clothing drive will take place through Presidents Weekend, which is also Polar Bear Plunge Weekend in Sea Isle City. The public can drop-off donations at the City’s Ambulance/EMS building, located at 201 JFK Boulevard, 7-days a week, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Note: If Sea Isle’s EMS first responders are out serving the community when donors stop by, please place donations in the drop box located near the Ambulance Building’s front door. For additional information, please phone 609-263-8686 or email
iaeplocal263@gmail.com
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Polar Bear Plunge Weekend is
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
February 15, 16 & 17
Jitney Service
will be available during Polar Bear Weekend on Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. (NOTE: service will be suspended on Landis Avenue from JFK Boulevard to 29
th
Street from approximately 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday), and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Jitney Route is Northbound and Southbound on Landis Avenue, 29
th
to 94
th
Street. There will be no Strathmere Jitney Service this weekend during Polar Bear Weekend.
CLICK HERE
for more info about 2019 Polar Bear Weekend or go to www.VISITSICNJ.com
Don’t Forget:
Walking with “open containers” in public is illegal in Sea Isle City, so please leave your adult beverages at home or at the bar.
Travel Reminder:
The Townsend Inlet Bridge (connecting Sea Isle City and Avalon) is closed for repairs, so please plan an alternate route.
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Get Them While They Last!
Limited Edition Polar Bear Beach Tags are on sale now for $20 each (the pre-season rate). Polar Bear Beach Tags serve as regular beach passes for the 2019 summer season – and no beach tag collection is complete without one!
You can purchase 2019 Polar Bear Beach Tags in City
Hall’s Tax Office, 233 JFK Boulevard, 2
nd
Floor, Room #204, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (except holidays), and at the Beach Tag Vending Machine, which is located in the lobby of City Hall and is accessible 24-hours a day / 7-days a week (please be aware that the Beach Tag Vending Machine only excepts cash). Polar Bear Beach Tags are also on sale at the Sea Isle City Welcome Center, 300 JFK Boulevard, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (cash or checks only). PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high volume of people in town during Polar Bear Weekend, the Welcome Center will also be open on Sunday, February 17, 2019, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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No Curbside Collections on February 18
Monday, February 18, is a City Holiday (Presidents Day), therefore all residential curbside trash and recycling collections will take place one day later than usual during the week of February 18 (i.e. Monday’s collections will take place on Tuesday; Tuesday’s collections will take place on Wednesday; etc.).
Sea Isle City’s Trash Depot, located on JFK Boulevard next to the bridge, will be open on Monday, February 18, from 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., which will allow residents to drop off their trash and recycling on Presidents Day.
For more information about trash and recycling schedules, please phone 609-263-6000.
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Test Your Memory
The public is invited to enjoy an evening of questions and answers during “Quizzo Night” at the Saint Joseph auditorium, located at 44
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Street and Central Avenue, on Friday, March 1, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:30). Tickets cost $10 for adults, kids (age 4-9) are free. A children’s program will be offered, so please let the parish know if you are bringing youngsters. Complimentary pizza will be served; BYOB; 50-50 raffle; prizes go the winners. For tickets, please phone 609-263-3812 Tickets will also be available in the church narthex after weekend masses and “at the door.”
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Spend an Evening in Las Vegas
Without Leaving Town
Bishop McHugh Regional School’s “PATH” will host a Casino Night on Saturday, February 23, 6:00-11:00 p.m., at Doc McGrogan’s Restaurant, 8600 Landis Avenue. Tickets cost $40 each (includes dinner, $50 in gaming money and entertainment). Las Vegas style casino gambling, raffles and silent auctions will highlight this fundraiser. Tickets are available at the door or in advance. For more information, please call Maria at 609-722-1906 or email
avalonlandscape@comcast.net
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Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinets
The Sea Isle City Police Department has a Medicine Drop Box, located in the lobby of City Hall, 233 JFK Boulevard, that allows residents and visitors to safely and anonymously dispose of unused and unwanted prescription medications 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. It is suggested that prescription labels containing names be removed before depositing unwanted medications in the drop box. Needles, sharp instruments and liquids are not accepted. PLEASE NOTE: During the first 3-months that the drop was in place, the SICPD collected over 100 pounds of unwanted drugs. Help keep that trend going strong by cleaning out your medicine cabinet and ridding your home of unneeded medications – doing so will help keep your family safe!
For more information about Sea Isle City’s Medicine Drop Box, call the SICPD at 609-263-4311.
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There's Always Something Happening,
So Don't Miss a Moment of the Fun!
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Do You Wish 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?
On February 8, over 150 people entered Sea Isle City's municipal gymnasium to learn about the hidden dangers of marijuana and vaping tobacco products. The event, which was hosted by Sea Isle's Municipal Alliance Committee, Mayor Desiderio, the S.I.C.P.D. and the County Prosecutor's Office, featured Professor Doug Collier from Monmouth University, a former DEA Special Agent, who had a great deal of important information to share. Click the link below to view photos from that event...
To contact Sea Isle City's Municipal Alliance Committee, please phone 609-263-4461, ext.1222
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Sea Isle City's Municipal Website:
Sea Isle City's Visitor's Website:
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