E-Newsletter
April 21, 2022
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From Mayor Leonard Desiderio...
I hope everyone had a very happy Passover and Easter! We were delighted to see so many people in Sea Isle City during Easter Weekend – which was a bit windy but very sunny and mild. In addition to enjoying the springtime weather conditions, many families also took advantage of last week’s special events, including the Recreation Office’s Easter Program on April 13 and the Tourism Office’s Spring Fling Family Fun Day on April 16. If the good times that were enjoyed here in Sea Isle City during Easter Week were any indication of what’s to come this summer, we can all expect the months ahead to be fantastic!
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From The Members of City Council...
At the start of the April 12 City Council meeting, Sea Isle City Business Administrator George Savastano reported on behalf of Mayor Desiderio that the City’s workforce is actively preparing our town for the summer season ahead.
Also on April 12, City Council introduced Ordinance 1681, which is a standard ordinance that is introduced every year to establish wages, salaries and compensation for City employees.
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Lagoon Dredging
Road Reconstruction
Sewer Replacement
Paving Projects and More...
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Seasonal Job Opportunities
The City of Sea Isle City is now hiring 2022 seasonal summer employees in the Sanitation Department to perform manual labor duties on recycling and trash collection vehicles. Openings are also available in the Janitorial Department. These positions will pay $17.00 per hour. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
The City is also hiring seasonal summer employees for the Beach Patrol (Lifeguards) and the Beach Tag Office (Beach Tag Inspectors).
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Tree Dedication Ceremony on April 29
The public is invited to Sea Isle City’s 2022 Arbor Day Celebration at 12 noon on Friday, April 29, in front of the Welcome Center at 300 JFK Boulevard. Hosted by Sea Isle City’s Environmental Commission, Garden Club, Historical Society, and Beautification Committee, this annual event is being held to draw attention to the important role trees play in our environment – and to inspire people to plant and nurture trees. During the celebration, thirty-eight (38) new crepe myrtle trees along JFK Boulevard will be dedicated to the people of Sea Isle City. The gathering will also include a presentation by local arborist Gary Farrow, Jr, of Tree Effect, Inc., a poetry reading, the distribution of free tree seedlings, and more.
For more info, please phone 609-263-3331.
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Don't Miss the Great Deals
April 29 thru May 1
Sea Isle City’s Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization will host their popular Girls Weekend event on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 29-May 1, featuring discounts and special offers at participating businesses throughout Sea Isle City. For a list of deals being offered at local retailers, restaurants and other businesses, please go to https://www.seaislechamber.com/.
Jitney Service will be available on Saturday, April 30, from 5 PM to 2 AM along Landis Avenue (from 29th to 94th Street); and Jitneys will also stop at Fish Alley upon request.
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Support Local Girl Scouts
During This Fun Community Event
Girl Scout Troop 41012 invites the public to participate in a Selfie Scavenger Hunt fundraiser on Saturday, April 30, at 1:30 PM. All ages are welcome to participate in this fun event, which will support Troop 41012 activities. Teams (consisting of up to six people) can register online prior to 5 PM on April 29 for $25 per team – or register in person on the day of the event for $30 per team. For more info, email gstroop41012@gmail.com or go to https://bit.ly/3v4EaA1 to register online.
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Don't Miss the Many Activities
Planned on May 7
Mayor Leonard Desiderio invites everyone to attend Sea Isle City’s 2022 Community Day activities on Saturday, May 7. Community Day will start with a City Council meeting at 9:00 AM on the third floor of City Hall – and a Document Shredding Event in the parking lot of the Community Lodge from 9:00 AM to 12 noon (sponsored by First Bank of Sea Isle City). From 10:00 AM to 12 noon, residents and visitors can speak with City officials and representatives from local civic organizations inside the Community Lodge, where there will also be face painters, an awards presentation and more. Additionally, Mayor Desiderio will host a Municipal Bicycle Auction on Community Day (the auction’s start time will be announced soon).
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Are You Looking For Bargains?
Do You Have Items To Sell?
The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce & Revitalization will host a city-wide yard sale on Saturday, May 7, from 7 AM to 1 PM. The Chamber will compile a list of properties that are participating in the Yard Sale – and they will make that list available to shoppers prior to the start of the event. If you are a local resident or property owner and have items you would like to sell, you can add your address to the list of participating properties by emailing info@seaislechamber.com or phoning 609-263-9090.
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Regular Maintenance Ensures Reliability
During the months of April and May, the Sea Isle City Water Department will be flushing-out the water distribution system through the fire hydrants and exercise water valves throughout town. Semi-annual hydrant flushing is required to ensure that hydrants and the water distribution systems are functioning properly and can provide the proper drinking water quality (thus providing adequate water flow when needed). READ MORE
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Nuns At The Beach
(Before 1962 and the Great Nor'easter)
They called them convents, retreat houses and religious vacation homes. Once, they could be seen up and down the beachfront in Sea Isle City, especially concentrated in the space of a dozen blocks south of downtown. The Clergy were here to relax and to enjoy the city’s amenities – just like any other tourists.
The religious orders represented reads like a litany:
Sisters of Mercy of Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Maryland; Sisters of Saint Joseph, Saint Dominic, and The Holy Child; Daughters of the Redeemer; Augustinian Fathers; and Oblate Fathers of Washington, DC. READ MORE
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There's Always Something
Fun Happening in Sea Isle City
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Please Be Aware of a Change to
Bulk Trash Collection Schedule
The Department of Public Works has made a slight change to its City-Wide Bulk Trash Collection Schedule. Starting this spring, the City-Wide Bulk Trash Collection Day will be the second Thursday of May (not the fourth Thursday of May, as was the case in past years). Therefore, this spring’s City-Wide Bulk Trash Collection Day will be Thursday, May 12.
There is also a change to the Weekly Bulk Trash Collection Schedule. Effective immediately, Weekly Bulk Trash Collections will take place through the month of April (not through May). Here is the weekly Bulk Trash Collection Schedule (October thru April):
- 1st to 44th Street = 1st Thursday of each month
- 45th to 70th Street = 2nd Thursday of the month
- 71st to 94th Street = 3rd Thursday of the month
- Brush = 4th Thursday of the month (all streets)
SPECIAL NOTE: Please throw-away the old “Mandatory Recycling Laws” magnets that you may have on your refrigerator.
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New Law Goes Into Effect Soon
Starting May 4, 2022, New Jersey retail stores, grocery stores, and food service businesses may not provide or sell single-use plastic carryout bags and polystyrene foam food service products. Single-use paper carryout bags are allowed to be provided or sold, except by grocery stores equal to or larger than 2,500 square feet, which may only provide or sell reusable carryout bags.
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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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Have You Seen What's Been Happening?
Beach Clean-up: Approximately 200 volunteers removed trash and debris from Sea Isle City’s beaches and dunes during the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission’s annual Spring Beach Clean-up on April 9. CLICK HERE for photos.
Easter Program: During the Division of Recreation’s annual Easter Program on April 13 at Dealy Field, many children met the Easter Bunny and participated in Egg Hunts. CLICK HERE for photos.
Spring Fling: On April 16, the Division of Tourism’s new Spring Fling Family Fun Day at Excursion Park delighted nearly 400 children with a variety of seasonal activities – including photo-ops with the Easter Bunny. CLICK HERE for photos.
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