Friday, November 28, 2008
Mortgage Rates Drop Significantly!
Just got a bunch of rate sheets from a few different companies and all were under 6% for a 30 year fixed conventional, zero points. In fact one was 5.5% for a 30 year, zero points. Jumbo loans are now in the lower 6% range.
Alcohol Use in Sidewalk Dining District Reconsidered in Sea Isle City
By BRIAN IANIERI Staff Writer, Press of Atlantic City
Published: Wednesday, November 26, 2008
SEA ISLE CITY - City Council on Tuesday introduced an ordinance that would allow alcohol in a sidewalk dining district.
Alcohol was scrapped from the sidewalk dining ordinance earlier this year amid concerns by the mayor and a watchdog group.
In its latest ordinance, City Council, which approved sidewalk dining without alcohol in July, revised the plans, reduced the size of the alcohol district to less than a square mile and imposed stricter regulations on waiters working at the restaurants and BYOB places.
But some opponents of the measure say regulations should be stricter and should apply only to establishments with liquor licenses and not BYOB eateries.
The ordinance faces a public hearing at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Public Safety Building.
Council President John Divney said changes to the ordinance include limiting the zone to an area from 37th Street to 47th Street on Landis Avenue, from Landis Avenue to the Promenade and several spots in the downtown district.
In restaurants and BYOBs, waiters who wait on sidewalk tables must be at least 18 years old and attend training for alcohol sales, consumption and awareness. Alcohol would be allowed outdoors on the designated sidewalk areas from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Councilwoman Mary Tighe said a one-year sunset clause would allow the council to revisit the ordinance next year.
Bill Buchanan, president of Sea Isle Revitalization, a group of business owners and residents, said allowing alcohol consumption in the sidewalk dining district will help draw people to the area.
"It adds just another part of the ambiance," he said.
Mayor Leonard Desiderio said he believes the city should apply the alcohol provision only to licensed liquor establishments, which could regulate alcohol consumption better than BYOBs, he said.
Desiderio said alcohol could more easily find its way into the hand of a minor.
"I really, really still have some reservations about this, and my stance hasn't changed in 15 years," he said. "I'd be willing to take a chance with the liquor-licensee restaurants being able to do this."
Bob Lynch, of Town Watch/Town Pride, also said the ordinance should apply to liquor- license holders and establishments that can legally sell New Jersey wine.
The changes to the ordinance were an improvement, but there are still problems, he said.
"I am not in favor of people coming up to a pizza place with a six pack and sitting down. I think that destroys our image," Lynch said.
The idea can be reworked successfully placing more restrictions on alcohol, he said.
Councilman Michael McHale voted to introduce the ordinance but said he still has reservations about allowing alcohol outdoors.
He said he wants to reach a mid-point between the businesses that support alcohol with outdoor dining and the promotion of Sea Isle City as a family town.
"I think there's a happy medium there, especially if it's enforced properly," McHale said.
E-mail Brian Ianieri:
BIanieri@pressofac.com
Published: Wednesday, November 26, 2008
SEA ISLE CITY - City Council on Tuesday introduced an ordinance that would allow alcohol in a sidewalk dining district.
Alcohol was scrapped from the sidewalk dining ordinance earlier this year amid concerns by the mayor and a watchdog group.
In its latest ordinance, City Council, which approved sidewalk dining without alcohol in July, revised the plans, reduced the size of the alcohol district to less than a square mile and imposed stricter regulations on waiters working at the restaurants and BYOB places.
But some opponents of the measure say regulations should be stricter and should apply only to establishments with liquor licenses and not BYOB eateries.
The ordinance faces a public hearing at 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at the Public Safety Building.
Council President John Divney said changes to the ordinance include limiting the zone to an area from 37th Street to 47th Street on Landis Avenue, from Landis Avenue to the Promenade and several spots in the downtown district.
In restaurants and BYOBs, waiters who wait on sidewalk tables must be at least 18 years old and attend training for alcohol sales, consumption and awareness. Alcohol would be allowed outdoors on the designated sidewalk areas from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Councilwoman Mary Tighe said a one-year sunset clause would allow the council to revisit the ordinance next year.
Bill Buchanan, president of Sea Isle Revitalization, a group of business owners and residents, said allowing alcohol consumption in the sidewalk dining district will help draw people to the area.
"It adds just another part of the ambiance," he said.
Mayor Leonard Desiderio said he believes the city should apply the alcohol provision only to licensed liquor establishments, which could regulate alcohol consumption better than BYOBs, he said.
Desiderio said alcohol could more easily find its way into the hand of a minor.
"I really, really still have some reservations about this, and my stance hasn't changed in 15 years," he said. "I'd be willing to take a chance with the liquor-licensee restaurants being able to do this."
Bob Lynch, of Town Watch/Town Pride, also said the ordinance should apply to liquor- license holders and establishments that can legally sell New Jersey wine.
The changes to the ordinance were an improvement, but there are still problems, he said.
"I am not in favor of people coming up to a pizza place with a six pack and sitting down. I think that destroys our image," Lynch said.
The idea can be reworked successfully placing more restrictions on alcohol, he said.
Councilman Michael McHale voted to introduce the ordinance but said he still has reservations about allowing alcohol outdoors.
He said he wants to reach a mid-point between the businesses that support alcohol with outdoor dining and the promotion of Sea Isle City as a family town.
"I think there's a happy medium there, especially if it's enforced properly," McHale said.
E-mail Brian Ianieri:
BIanieri@pressofac.com
Monday, November 24, 2008
Holiday Show & Santa-Townsend Inlet Civic Center, Sea Isle City
The Townsend Inlet Civic Center will be holding its annual Holiday Show on November 29th at 7pm. Santa will there and the first 50 children will receive toy teddy bears.
Tickets are: Adults $10, Children $5 and will be sold at the door, 7-11, Welshie's or Rick's or you can reserve your tickets by calling Louise at 609-263-3002.
All proceeds benefit The Townsends Inlet Civic Center Restoration Fund.
The TI Civic Center is located at 138 85th Street.
Tickets are: Adults $10, Children $5 and will be sold at the door, 7-11, Welshie's or Rick's or you can reserve your tickets by calling Louise at 609-263-3002.
All proceeds benefit The Townsends Inlet Civic Center Restoration Fund.
The TI Civic Center is located at 138 85th Street.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update
We had a lot of activity in the last week and 3 more homes went under contract making it 167 homes to sell or go under contract since Jan. 1st. The only home to close since the last post is:
5612 Landis Ave., asking price $324,900, sold price $315,000
5612 Landis Ave., asking price $324,900, sold price $315,000
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Tree Lighting Ceremony in Sea Isle City
Sea Isle City will be kicking off the Holiday Season on Tuesday, December 2nd at 6pm at JFK and Landis.
There will be plenty of Holiday fun including caroling, poetry readings, cookies and hot chocolate and a visit from Santa Claus!
For more information about Sea Isle City’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, phone the mayor’s office, 609-263-4461, ext. 245.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Sea Isle City Calendar of Events for December 2008
Decmber Events in Sea Isle City6th -Historical Museum Open House, 4208 Landis Ave., Open House 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Call 609-624-7929 for info.
8th -Santa's Calling Program, 6:00 PM. Call 609-263-0050 for info.
In cooperation with the Knights of Columbus.
11th -House Lighting Contest, 5:30 PM. Call 609-263-0050 for info.
In Cooperation with the Sea Isle City Garden Club
12th -Holiday House Tour, 6pm- 9pm, Starting at the Sea Isle City Public School, Sponsored by the Sea Isle City Public School PTA, for more info call 609-263-3351
14th -Brunch with Santa, Ages up to 10 years old. 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM @ VFW -301 JFK Blvd., Pre-Registration REQUIRED by December 5th. Call 609-263-0050 for info.
(Children must be accompanied by an adult) Sponsored by VFW Post 1963
31st -New Year's Eve in Italy 5:00 - 8:00 PM @ SIC Public School.
Pre - Registration REQUIRED. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Must be a resident or resident taxpayer of Sea Isle City. Call 609-263-0050.
31st -New Year's Eve Fireworks JFK Blvd. & the Beach @ 8:30 PM
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
The Deauville Inn's Lunch With Santa
The Deauville Inn is once again welcoming Santa, his elves and the Clowns from Crescent Temple Shrine Club on Saturday, Dec. 13th from 12pm-2pm. Each child gets to see Santa and receives a special gift from Santa. Adults are $15 and Children are $20. I have done this in the past with my children and it is a nice event!
For more info call the Deauville Inn at 609-263-2080
Friday, November 14, 2008
Save the Date! Sea Isle City Holiday House Tour Coming Up!
The Sea Isle City Public School PTA is sponsoring a Holiday House Tour on Friday, December 12th from 6pm-9pm. Tickets are $15 and begins at Sea Isle City Public School at 4501 Park Road. There will be 10-12 homes featured on this tour. If you would like to purchase tickets, let me know. Should be fun!! Hope to see you there!
Sea Isle City Beachfront Home Just Reduced Great Price!
Just wanted to pass along a really great buy for a beachfront home in Sea Isle City! This home is located at 14 58th Street, South, has 4BR, 3BA and fantastic views! This home is fine as is, but with some updating would be fantastic. It is the least expensive beachfront home (side-by-side) in town by far!! The next lowest is $1,495,000!!! Great price for a beachfront home!!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Sea Isle City's 'Fish Alley' to Get a Sign
Sea Isle City's 'Fish Alley' to Get a Sign
By Herald Staff
Published November 12, 2008
SEA ISLE CITY — Officials here recently accepted a U.S.D.A. check for $30,000, which will be used for the new sign for Fish Alley.
They included Mike Monichetti, Mike’s Seafood and Dock Restaurant; Butch Romano, Marie’s Lobster House Restaurant and Fish Market; Jack Gibson, founder of Gibson Associates; Mayor Leonard Desiderio, and Sea Isle City Historical Society President Mike Stafford.
“Fish Alley” was once widely used by locals to identify a stretch of Sea Isle City’s Park Road, traditional home to commercial fishing businesses. The city wants to erect a sign along the street, an area of commercial fishing industry, seafood restaurants, markets and recreational boating businesses.
By Herald Staff
Published November 12, 2008
From left is Mike Monichetti, Mike’s Seafood and Dock Restaurant; Butch Romano, Marie’s Lobster House Restaurant and Fish Market; Jack Gibson, founder of Gibson Associates; Mayor Leonard Desiderio, and Sea Isle City Historical Society President Mike Stafford.
SEA ISLE CITY — Officials here recently accepted a U.S.D.A. check for $30,000, which will be used for the new sign for Fish Alley.
They included Mike Monichetti, Mike’s Seafood and Dock Restaurant; Butch Romano, Marie’s Lobster House Restaurant and Fish Market; Jack Gibson, founder of Gibson Associates; Mayor Leonard Desiderio, and Sea Isle City Historical Society President Mike Stafford.
“Fish Alley” was once widely used by locals to identify a stretch of Sea Isle City’s Park Road, traditional home to commercial fishing businesses. The city wants to erect a sign along the street, an area of commercial fishing industry, seafood restaurants, markets and recreational boating businesses.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Sea Isle City's Family Feud Coming Up!
On Friday, November 21st at 6:30pm Sea Isle City will be having its annual Faily Feud at the Community Lodge at JFK and Park Ave.. If you would like to get a team together to participate, pre-registration is required. Please call 609-263-0050.
If you would like to fill out a questionairre, please go to:
http://www.sea-isle-city.nj.us/forms/Family%20Feud%20Survey%202008.doc
If you would like to fill out a questionairre, please go to:
http://www.sea-isle-city.nj.us/forms/Family%20Feud%20Survey%202008.doc
Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update
We are now at 164 homes that have gone under contract since January 1st. The following homes have closed since the last post:
-101 47th Street, asking price $429,000, sold price $400,000
-26 47th Street, asking price $699,000, sold price $643,500
-6609 Central Ave., asking price $565,000, sold price $530,000
-6412 Landis Ave. asking price $499,000, sold price $470,000
-8601 Pleasure Ave., asking price $269,900, sold price $259,900
-6604 Pleasure Ave, asking price $699,000, sold price $650,000
-5101 Central Ave., asking price $749,000, sold price $721,500
-11 43rd Ave., asking price $25,000, sold price $20,000
-101 47th Street, asking price $429,000, sold price $400,000
-26 47th Street, asking price $699,000, sold price $643,500
-6609 Central Ave., asking price $565,000, sold price $530,000
-6412 Landis Ave. asking price $499,000, sold price $470,000
-8601 Pleasure Ave., asking price $269,900, sold price $259,900
-6604 Pleasure Ave, asking price $699,000, sold price $650,000
-5101 Central Ave., asking price $749,000, sold price $721,500
-11 43rd Ave., asking price $25,000, sold price $20,000
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Daylight Savings Time on Sunday
Just wanted to remind everyone to set their clocks back one hour on Sunday!
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