E-Newsletter
May 21, 2020
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From Mayor Leonard Desiderio...
We have been under stay-at-home orders from Governor Murphy for two months now. Obviously, when those orders were first given, we all hoped that the Coronavirus would be a memory by the time Memorial Day Weekend rolled around.
Even though we are still working toward better days ahead, in recent weeks we have been able to move beyond some of the initial stay-at-home restrictions by reopening Sea Isle City’s promenade and beaches, making several of our recreation facilities accessible to the public once again, and increasing commerce in our community – including allowing curbside service for retailers. Our next goal is to be able to allow indoor dining at local restaurants and shopping inside all retail establishments. That being said, we all realize that this won’t be the Memorial Day Weekend we are accustomed to enjoying here in Sea Isle City. However, we should not give up hope
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From The Members of City Council...
Due to the Coronavirus, the May 12 City Council meeting was held remotely, however members of the public were able to participate in the meeting telephonically.
At the start of the May 12 meeting, Mayor Desiderio gave City Council a COVID-19 update, during which he outlined the gradual re-opening of some city services, including the distribution of beach tags, which are now available at the Welcome Center’s walk-up windows 7-days a week.
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Don't Enter The Ocean Unless
A Lifeguard Is Present
Sea Isle City Beach Patrol lifeguards will be on duty from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday on the following dates and beaches:
Memorial Day Weekend (May 23, 24, 25, 2020):
40
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, 59
th
, 64.5th, 75
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and 86.5
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Streets.
May 26, 27, 28 & 29, 2020:
No lifeguards are on duties on these days.
Daily, starting May 30, 2020:
34
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, 40
th
, 59
th
, 64.5
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, 75
th
, 81
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, and 86.5
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Streets will have lifeguards on duty.
Daily, starting June 6, 2020:
34
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, 40
th
, 43
rd
, 51
st
, 59
th
, 64.5
th
, 75
th
, 81
st
, and 86.5
th
Streets will have lifeguards on duty.
Beach Warning Flag System:
The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol reminds everyone that during the summer season, each lifeguard stand will fly a colored beach warning flag indicating surf conditions (determined by the color of the flag). Please see below to learn what each color indicates...
GREEN
:
low hazard (calm conditions, exercise caution)
YELLOW:
medium hazard (moderate surf and/or currents)
RED:
high hazard or water closed to public (high surf and/or strong currents)
As always, do not swim in the ocean without a lifeguard present!
For more information, go to
www.SICBP.com.
Follow the SICBP on Facebook for their “Safety Saturday” posts and other useful information. To speak with a member of the SICBP, phone 609-263-3655.
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Attention Beach-goers!
The beach is Sea Isle City’s biggest attraction, and as the summer season gets underway it’s important to remember some facts that will enhance everyone’s beach experience.
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A Memorial Day Video Will Honor Our Heroes
Due to the Coronavirus, the city’s annual Memorial Day Ceremony will not take place as scheduled on May 25. In order to honor the men and women who died while serving in our nation’s armed forces, the city is creating a Memorial Day Video, which will be posted on Sea Isle’s websites and social media accounts prior to Monday morning. We hope as many people as possible will view the video and take a moment to acknowledge the importance of Memorial Day.
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Several Public Restrooms Are Open
Sea Isle City’s public bathrooms along the promenade and beachfront are open at 32nd, 40th, 44th, and 85th Street, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. The public bathrooms next to the Dealy Field tennis courts (attached to the Recreation Services Building) are also open during the same hours.
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Beach Fill Will Get Underway Soon
Sea Isle City’s beach replenishment project will begin in the weeks ahead. On May 21, a pre-construction meeting took place with city officials, the Army Corps of Engineers, the New Jersey DEP, and the contractor, Great Lakes Dock and Dredge Company, of Oak Brook, Illinois. During that meeting, the contractor informed the city of the anticipated dates for this project.
During the first week of June, the contractor plans to install the main feed lines (large pipes) that will extend from the ocean floor onto the 40th Street and 84th Street beaches.
The dredge is scheduled to arrive on approximately June 20. Soon after, dredging operations will begin in the center of town and later in the south-end of town. It will take approximately 12 days to complete dredging in the center of town, and approximately 28 days to complete dredging in the south-end. Bad weather and equipment failure may alter the timing of this project.
Work in the center of town will begin at 40th street and head north to 28th Street, and then return to 40th street and head south to 52nd Street.
After work is completed in the center of town, the contactors will move the bulk of their equipment to the 84th Street beach and begin work in the south-end, starting at 84th Street and continuing north to 74th Street. After filling the 74th Street beach with sand, the contractors will return to 84th Street and continue to work south to Townsends Inlet.
During the beach replenishment project, contractors will maintain as much access for beach-goers as possible. The contractor will close approximately 1000-feet of beach (north to south) at one time during the project.
Once the beach replenishment begins, operations will take place 24-hours a day and weekly meetings will take place with city officials, the contractor, the Army Corps of Engineers and the NJ DEP. Regular updates will be shared with the public throughout the duration of this project.
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The "Summer" Schedule Begins Monday,
Trash Depot Opens Friday
The “Summer” Curbside Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule
begins Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day), with each street receiving two curbside collections per week on the following days:
1st to 44th Street = Wednesday & Saturday
45th to 70th Street = Monday & Thursday
71st to 94th Street = Tuesday & Friday
DON’T FORGET :
Trash must be placed on the curb in rigid containers with removable lids. Do not place loose plastic trash bags on the curb – trash cans with removable lids must be used at all times to avoid fines.
BULK TRASH REMINDER :
Bulk Trash collections do not take place during the summer season. A City-Wide Bulk Trash Collection will take place on May 28 on all streets. The May 28 Bulk Trash Collection will be the last bulk pick-up until the autumn.
TRASH DEPOT :
Starting Friday, May 22, Sea Isle City’s Trash and Recycling Drop-Off Area (“The Depot”), located at 401 JFK Boulevard (next to the Bridge), will open 7-days a week from 7:15 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. The public must wear masks when bringing trash and recycling to The Depot, wait for directions from the attendant on duty before exiting your vehicle, and practice social distancing at all times. Please Note: No Bulk Trash will be accepted at The Depot.
For more info about Trash & Recycling, phone 609-263-6000.
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Infrastructure Improvements
Beach Replenishment
Fishing Pier & Kayak Launch
New Promenade Lighting
Decorative Lighting in Commercial Zones
Roadwork and More
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Blood Drive Planned June 5
The Sea Isle City Police Department will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Friday, June 5, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., inside the Municipal Gymnasium at 4501 Park Road. Donors are asked to enter and exit the gymnasium through the parking lot doors on the east-side of the building. The need is great – so sign-up to give blood today! For an appointment, visit
www.redcrossblood.org
and enter sponsor code “SICPD” or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
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Bicyclists Must Follow "The Rules of the Road"
The Sea Isle City Police Department’s reminds all bicyclists that they are required to comply with motor vehicle laws and:
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Stop at stop signs
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Obey traffic signals
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Ride single file on the right side of the road
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Have lights on their bikes at night
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Kids under age 17 must wear helmets
Bikes on the Promenade:
Bicyclists are reminded that they are permitted on the Promenade only on weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 5:00 a.m. to 12 noon. Bikes are not permitted on the Promenade at any other time.
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Facts All Dog Owners Should Know
During the summer season, dogs are not permitted on Sea Isle City’s beaches, beach approaches or promenade.
As a reminder, dogs must be licensed, leashed (no longer than 6-feet) and curbed at all times – and their feces removed. Also, dogs are not permitted on private property (including on the front yards of homes) or in public parks (such as Excursion Park and Dealy Field).
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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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