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MAYOR'S MESSAGE
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Now that school is out for the summer and our town is filled with people who are eager to enjoy the fresh salt air, I once again would like to remind everyone about the importance of bicycle safety. To help keep all bicyclists safe - as well as pedestrians and motorists - the City has launched a new Bicycle Safety Initiative, which we feel will make a positive impact on our community. You may have already noticed the road signs around town that read "Bicycles Must Follow Motor Vehicle Laws" - which, in a small way deliver a very big message that many bicyclists don't realize. <<READ MORE>>
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CITY COUNCIL'S MESSAGE
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Prior to the start of the June 12 City Council regular meeting, Council held a closed session meeting for the purpose of discussing pending litigation.
During the "Council Reports" portion of the June 12 City Council meeting, Councilman J.B. Feeley mentioned that there is a bill on the Governor's desk to ban "vaping" and smoking on beaches in New Jersey - and if the bill passes, the City should have a plan in place regarding how to notify and educate the public <<READ MORE>>
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PROJECT UPDATES
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Emergency Storm Sewer Repairs
South Jersey Gas Project
Road Reconstruction
Utility Improvements
Resurfacing of Pleasure Avenue
85th Street Playground
New Bocce Court at Dealy Field
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MAY POLICE REPORT
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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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NEW BIKE LANE
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Better Biking Along the Promenade...
And Around Town
New "Bicycle Lane Markings" have been painted along Sea Isle City's Promenade, indicating that bicyclists should ride toward the center of the promenade, thus allowing pedestrians entering from the beach or the street to have enough reaction time to safely cross the promenade or enter the promenade's flow of pedestrian traffic.
As a reminder, bicycling is permitted along the Promenade only on Saturdays and Sundays from 5:00 a.m. to 12-noon and on weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (May 15 to September 15). All bicyclists are encouraged to obtain a free Bicycle Safety Brochure at the Sea Isle City Welcome Center, 300 JFK Boulevard, or at Police Headquarters, located on the first floor of City Hall, 233 JFK Boulevard.
Bicyclists, Please Remember...
New Jersey State Law requires bicyclists to comply with the same rules-of-the-road as motorists, including stopping at all stop signs, yielding to pedestrians, riding single-file on the right hand side of the road, obeying traffic control signals and having a light on your bike at night.
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NEW RECREATION PROGRAMS
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Tennis Clinics & Art Camp
The City's Division of Recreation is offering new Summer Programs that are not listed in the City's printed 2018 Visitors Guide (though they are now shown on the City website). Those programs include a variety of Tennis Clinics from June 4 to August 24 at Dealy Field (for ages 6 to adult) and weekly Art Camp from June 19 to August 30 in the former public school on Park Road (for ages 6 to 12). For more information about these and any other program being offered by the City's Recreation Office, please phone 609-263-0050 or go to
www.VISITSICNJ.com
and click the "Recreation" link at the bottom of the home page.
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SARA THE TURTLE FESTIVAL
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A Great Event for the
Whole Family
On Wednesday, June 27, Sea Isle's annual Sara the Turtle Festival takes place at Excursion Park from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. (rain date: June 28). The festival will include a variety of free family activities, live entertainment by The Turtlesingers, nature displays and the chance to pet a menagerie of exotic animals. There will also be a "Diaper Derby" crawling contest for non-walking babies and "Turtle Races" for boys and girls, ages 2 to 12. For more info, phone the City's Tourism Office at 609-263-8687, go to
www.VISITSICNJ.com
or CLICK HERE.
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CONCERTS & WEEKLY EVENTS
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Something for Everyone!
Sea Isle City's 2018 Free Weekly Summer Entertainment Schedule at the Excursion Park Band Shell will offer something for every member of the family. In addition to a fantastic line-up of tribute bands during Saturday night's "Concerts Under the Stars" and family-friendly "Movies Under the Stars" on Friday nights, the City has added an extra night of live music on Thursday evenings and an extra movie night on Monday evenings (featuring classic films such as 1943's Casablanca, 1933's King Kong, and 1951's An American In Paris). Family Dance Parties will keep everyone's toes-tapping on Tuesday nights, and teens (ages 14-20) won't want to miss "Open Mic Night" on Wednesday evenings. CLICK HERE for a complete list of Sea Isle's weekly entertainment options or go to
www.VISITSICNJ.com
for more details. --See you at Excursion Park!
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BEACHCOMBER TOURS
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Award Winning Guided Tours!
Beachcomber Guided Tours begin on June 26, with tours taking place at 10:00 a.m. twice each week (Tuesdays on the 29th Street Beach and Thursdays on the 94th Street Beach at T.I. Waterfront Park). Beachcomber Tours cost only $1 per person, and they are a wonderful way to learn about the local eco-system. Every child who takes a Beachcomber Tour will receive a free sand pail, "Sara the Turtle" coloring book and a Beachcomber Bracelet. No reservation is required - simply show-up prior to the tour's start time, look for the blue "Beachcomber" flag, and join-in on the fun! For more info about Sea Isle City's award-winning Beachcomber Guided Tours, go to
www.VISITSICNJ.com
or phone (215) 805-9277.
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FREE FULL MOON YOGA
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Enjoy A Free Class While The
Moon Rises Over The Ocean
A free Full Moon Beach Yoga class will be offered on the JFK Boulevard Beach at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 28. This popular community event, which is open to all levels, is being hosted by NJ Beach Yoga. Join-in and discover a complete feeling of relaxation while the moon rises over the ocean during Full Moon Beach Yoga. For more information, please visit
www.njbeachyoga.com
or phone 609-602-3398.
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INDEPENDENCE DAY ACTIVITIES
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Let's Celebrate
Celebrate the Independence Day Holiday in Sea Isle City, and enjoy these free events on July 4th...
- Junior Olympics: 9:30 a.m. at Dealy Field, featuring running, jumping and throwing contests for boys and girls, ages 3-13. Winners in each age group and gender will receive Olympic-style medals while standing on a three-tiered victory platform.
- Independence Day Concert: 7:30 p.m. at the Excursion Park Band Shell, featuring The Patriot Brass Ensemble.
- July 4th Fireworks: 9:00 p.m., featuring a colorful pyrotechnic display launched from an ocean barge near the 50th Street Beach.
For more info about July 4th events and all other activities taking place in Sea Isle city, go to
www.VISITSICNJ.com
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JULY 4TH REMINDER
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Special Beach Tags Will Be
Available On Independence Day
As a reminder, beach tags will be required on all of Sea Isle City's beaches on Wednesday, July 4, 2018. The City has created special one-day beach tags for Independence Day ($5 each), which make a fine addition to any beach tag collection. Typically, beach tags are not enforced on Wednesdays during the summer months; however beach tags are always required on July 4
th (including when it falls on a Wednesday). Happy Independence Day!
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SUMMER EMPLOYMENT
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Public Works is Hiring
The Sea Isle City Department of Public Works is hiring laborers for the summer of 2018. Applicants must be at least age 18 or older.
CLICK HERE to download a Summer Employment Application. Mail completed applications to City Hall, Attn: DPW-VRUT, 233 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle City, NJ 08243 - or fax to (609) 263-9972. For additional information, please phone (609) 263-6000, ext. 17.
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SPOTLIGHT IN HISTORY
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Excursion House Becomes
Excursion Park
Present-day Excursion Park at JFK Boulevard and the beach was not always an open field. It was once the site of the most popular building in Sea Isle, called "Excursion House." This three-story pavilion was originally built for the 1876 Philadelphia Bicentennial Celebration. Following the Bicentennial, the structure was dismantled, hauled to Sea Isle, and reassembled in 1882. It was owned by the West Jersey (Pennsylvania) Railroad and was just a short walk up Ocean Avenue from their new railroad station. <<
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IT'S TERRAPIN NESTING SEASON
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Did You Know
Diamondback Terrapins Turtles nest between late May and mid-July, and they are the only turtles that live in the brackish water of the marsh!
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EVENT CANCELLATION ALERTS
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Sign-up...
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 event has been cancelled, postponed or re-scheduled.
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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...?
Click The Links Below to View Photos Recently Taken in Sea Isle City...
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