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MAYOR'S MESSAGE
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On March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, I had the honor of hosting a ceremony at Veterans Park, where a group of residents and visitors paid tribute to the men and women who served in the Vietnam War. During the ceremony, we heard several Vietnam veterans mention that many of those who served in Southeast Asia returned home from that difficult war only to be treated with indignity and disrespect. It was truly moving to hear those veterans - fifty years later <<READ MORE>>
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CITY COUNCIL'S MESSAGE
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During the April 10 City Council meeting, the following three ordinances were passed:
- Ordinance 1618, which amended various existing ordinances, including changes that allow the City to conform with State statutes regarding transportation network companies, adjustments to the tennis fee schedule, allowing the City to charge modest fees for Pickle Ball at Dealy Field, and defining the proper terminology <<READ MORE>>
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PROJECT UPDATES
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Storm Sewer Repairs
Water Tower Painting
Utility Improvements
Roadway Reconstruction
85th Street Playground
New Bocce Court
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T.I. BRIDGE IS CLOSED
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Please Plan Alternate Route
The Townsends Inlet Bride (connecting Sea Isle City and Avalon) is currently closed to all vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic for approximately three (3) weeks beginning April 2, while workers replace the bridge railing immediately adjacent to the movable span. Due to the narrow width of the bridge and the need to maintain the ability to operate the movable span, the County Bridge Commission had no choice but to temporarily close the bridge. Please plan an alternate route.
Thank you for your patience while construction work on the bridge continues.
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GIRLS WEEKEND APRIL 13-15
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Girls Just Wanna' Have Fun!
The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce & Revitalization will host their annual Spring Girls Weekend Friday-Sunday, April 13-15. During Girls Weekend, participating businesses throughout town will offer customers dining specials, discounts on merchandise and other great deals. Jitney service will be available on Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. For a complete list of Girls Weekend specials, go to
www.seaislechamber.com
or phone (609) 263-9090.
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FREE RABIES CLINIC APRIL 14
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Protect Your Pets!
The City Clerk's Office will host a Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 14, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., inside the former public school building at 4501 Park Road (enter through the building's North Entrance). No reservation is necessary; this event is open to cats and dogs. 2018 Sea Isle City Dog Licenses will also be available for purchase during the Rabies Clinic on April 14. For more information about the Free Rabies Clinic or Dog Licenses, please phone the City Clerk's Office at 609-263- 4461 Ext: 1200.
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PUBLIC INFO MEETING APRIL 20
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Proposed Re-Striping of Landis
On Friday, April 20, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Cape May County will host a Public Information Meeting to discuss the proposed re-striping plan for Landis Avenue in Sea Isle's north-end and Commonwealth Avenue in Strathmere. The meeting will take place inside Sea Isle City's Community Lodge, 300 JFK Boulevard (adjacent to the Welcome Center). The public is invited to attend.
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BEACH CLEAN UP APRIL 21
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Help Clean Our Beaches
Volunteers are needed for the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission's annual Spring Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, April 21, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Registration takes place on the morning of the Clean-Up on JFK Boulevard at the Promenade, where volunteers will be given supplies and told which beach to clean. Free tee shirts will be given to volunteers (while supplies last) courtesy of Approach Clothing Company. Volunteers will also be offered tree saplings, featuring species of trees that grow well on barrier islands. For more information about this year's Spring Beach Clean-Up, please phone 609-263-2081.
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O. D. MARATHON APRIL 22
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Pick You're Race: Marathon, 10-Mile, 5K, or Fun Run
For years, the Ocean Drive Marathon has raised money for a variety of worthy organizations in our area, including Volunteers in Medicine, the Conserve Wildlife Foundation, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, and local High Schools. In the past, the Marathon began in the City of Cape May and ended in Sea Isle City, however 2018 marks the second year that the O.D. Marathon (and the event's other race's) will each begin and end in Sea Isle City. To learn more about the O.D. Marathon, 10-Mile Run, 5K Run and Fun-Run (as well as the Ocean Drive Run Club, Inc.), visit
http://www.odmarathon.org/index.cfm
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ARBOR DAY CELEBRATION
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Tree Dedication and Free Tree
Give-Away on April 27
The public is invited to a special Arbor Day Celebration hosted by the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission, the Sea Isle City Garden Club and the Sea Isle City Historical Society & Museum on Friday, April 27, 12 noon to 1:00 p.m., in the Historical Museum's Memorial Garden, located behind the Sea Isle City Library, located at 48th Street and Central Avenue, where three new trees will be dedicated. Also during the Arbor Day Celebration, free tree seedlings will be given to those in attendance (the tree seedlings will be suitable for planting in private gardens in Sea Isle City and elsewhere). Afterwards, refreshments will be offered inside the Historical Museum, where guests can explore the museum's countless artifacts and historical photos. For more information, please phone 609-263-2992 or visit
www.seaislemuseum.com .
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DRUG DROP-OFF EVENT
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Clear-Out Your Medicine Cabinet, Protect Your Family
The public can safely and anonymously dispose of unused and unwanted prescription medications during the Sea Isle City Police Department's Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event on Saturday, April 28, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., on the second floor (lobby) of City Hall, 233 JFK Boulevard. All meds collected during this free event will be properly destroyed by law enforcement officials. Needles, sharps and liquid medications will not be accepted. For more information, please call Sgt. Bill Bradshaw at 263-4311, ext. 2302.
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SPECIAL AWARENESS EVENT APRIL 30
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Alcohol, Drug and Vaping Presentation
The public is invited to an engaging presentation about alcohol, drugs and vaping on April 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Dennis Township Elementary School, located at 165 Academy Road in Dennisville, featuring well-known speaker John Kriger. This event is open to adults only (parents, guardians and other concerned members of the community). Dinner will be served to all who attend. Participants must RSVP by April 23 by contacting Monica DiVito at 861-2821, ext. 510. This event is sponsored by the Dennis Township School District and the Dennis Township Municipal Alliance, and is funded by the Sea Isle City Municipal Alliance, the Dennis Township Municipal Alliance, the Upper Township/Ocean City Municipal Alliance and the Governor's Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.
CLICK HERE for more details.
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HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION
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Safely Dispose of Your Home's
Hazardous Waste
The Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day takes place from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, at the CMCMUA Transfer Station, located at 650 Shunpike Road in Burleigh, NJ 08210. During the collection event, county officials will collect thinners and solvents, cleaning products, gasoline and other flammable liquids, automotive products, pesticides and herbicides, glues and adhesives, photographic chemicals, mercury-containing items and pool chemicals. For additional info about what you can and can't drop-off at the CMCMUA, phone 609-465-9026, or
CLICK HERE for an event flyer.
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VISITORS GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE
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Get Your Visitors Guide Today!
Sea Isle City's 2018 Visitors Guide is now available at the Welcome Center, City Hall, and other places around town. As is the case each year, the 2018 Visitors Guide is filled with useful information that every resident and visitor can put to good use, including a "Things to Do" section, a complete list of local realtors and overnight accommodation options, sports camps and other recreation activities, beach information, this year's lineup of weekly summer entertainment, a calendar of events, and much more! So, grab a free copy of the 2018 Visitors Guide today and make the most of your time in Sea Isle City! For more info about the Visitors Guide or to speak with an employee from the City's Division of Tourism, please phone the Welcome Center at 609-263-8687. Remember:
"The Forecast is Fun" in Sea Isle City!
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EASY-TO-READ TIDE GAUGE
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Online Tide Gauge
Displays Real-Time Data
As a reminder, the City's municipal website has a direct link to a tide gauge located at Sea Isle's Municipal Marina. The Steven's Institute's Flood Advisory System's Tide Prediction Tool relays real-time readings from Sea Isle's tide gauge and tells you how high the tide is expected to rise - all the while displaying the height and direction of the current tide. You can also use the Tide Prediction Tool to learn about tide levels in other seashore communities along the East Coast.
To access Sea Isle's tide gauge, visit
www.seaislecitynj.us
, click the "FEMA Flood Information" link at the bottom of the homepage, then click the "Real Time Tide Height Data" link - or
CLICK HERE
to access the tide gauge now.
For more information about FEMA and the National Flood Insurance Program, go to the "FEMA Flood Information" page on the City's municipal website, phone Sea Isle's Construction Office at
(609)263-1166, or email
construction@seaislecitynj.us
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HYDRANT FLUSHING
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Regular Maintenance
Ensures Reliable Service
During the months of April and May, Sea Isle City's Water Department will flush-out the water distribution system through the fire hydrants throughout town. Semi-annual hydrant flushing is required toensure that hydrantsand the water distribution systems are functioning properly and can provide the proper drinking water quality (thus providing adequate water flow when needed).If a hydrant is being flushed near your home or business, we encourage youto 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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BEACHCOMBER GUIDES NEEDED
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Share Your Love For
The Beach With Others
The Beachcombers are in search of volunteers to lead their one-hour tours, which take place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (late June to late August). New Tour Guides will be fully oriented and trained by experienced Beachcombers. If you have a couple of hours to spare each week this summer - and you are passionate about our local eco-system - consider joining the Beachcombers! For more info, please phone 215-805-9277 or email
mariannesnyder233@gmail.com
. For more than a quarter century, Sea Isle City's Beachcomber Guides have led award-winning eco-tours that have educated and delighted thousands of families - can you help keep the tradition alive?
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SENIOR & WELLNESS CENTERS
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Seniors, Are You Looking
For Fun Things To Do?
Did you know that the County has several Senior & Wellness Centers that are open to all Cape May County Residents - for FREE? The closest facilities to Sea Isle City are the Ocean City Senior Center (1735 Simpson Avenue) and Upper Township Senior & Wellness Center (1369 Stagecoach Road in Palermo). Both centers are open Monday thru Friday during the day, offering games, coffee, nutrition, conversation and exercise - and lunch is served daily at 11:30 p.m. (you need to make a lunch reservation the day before). To learn more, please phone 609-399-0055 (Ocean City) or 609-390-9409 (Upper Township).
Need a Ride to the Senior Center?
Call the Cape May County Fare-Free Transportation Office at 609-889-3700 to inquire about transportation.
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CIVIC CLUB SEEKS NEW MEMBERS
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Join The Fun,
Make New Friends
The Sea Isle City Women's Civic Club is welcoming new members who enjoy playing Bridge, Pinochle, Mahjong and other table-top games. The Civic Club meets on Tuesdays at 12 noon in the Community Lodge, 300 JFK Boulevard (adjacent to the Sea Isle City Welcome Center). All ladies and gentlemen are welcome to join the fun. No partners are needed for Bridge or any other games - just come out and enjoy the friendly members of the Women's Civic Club! For more information, please phone 609-465-3251.
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NEW REC FACEBOOK PAGE
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Stay Connected With The City's
Recreation Office
Sea Isle City's Recreation Office has a new Facebook page that lists recreation activities and events. There's something for everyone, so follow the Recreation Office on Facebook and learn about exercise classes, after school programs, special art projects and many other activities. To speak with a member of Sea Isle's Division of Recreation, please phone 263-0050.
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EVENT CANCELLATION ALERTS
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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. Once signed-up, you will receive alerts whenever a local concert, festival or other outdoor City event has been cancelled, postponed or re-scheduled. CLICK HERE to sign-up Rained Out Alerts now.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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There's Always Something
Fun Happening
For Sea Isle's Calendar of Events
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TRASH & RECYCLING INFO
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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.
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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
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Sea Isle City
is an
Active Community
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DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION?
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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.
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RECENT PHOTOS
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Have You Seen What's Been Happening?
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