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Sea Isle City Events December 2011

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Sea Isle City Calendar of Events for Sea Isle City

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December Events for Sea Isle City-

SANTA’S CALLING PROGRAM
December 5, 2011, 5:30 pm, Pre-Registration by 12/2
Info: (609) 263-0050

HOUSE LIGHTING CONTEST
December 8, 2011, 5:30 pm, Pre-Registration by 12/6
Info: (609) 263-0050

PTA HOLIDAY HOUSE TOURS
December 9, 2011, 6:00 – 9:00 pm, $15
Info: (609) 263-3351

VFW POST 1963 –BRUNCH WITH SANTA
December 18, 2011, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm, Ages up to 10 years, Pre-Registration by 12/9
Info: (609) 263-0050

NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION
December 31, 2011, 5:00 – 7:30 pm, Pre-Registration by 12/26
Info: (609) 263-0050

NEW YEAR’S EVE FIREWORKS
December 31, 2011, 8:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Beach
Info: (609) 263-0050

Sea Isle City Calendar of Events for November 2011

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E-NEWSLETTER

From the City of Sea Isle City

October 8, 2011

MAYOR'S MESSAGE:
I would like to congratulate the members of the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce/Revitalization on the success of this year's Harborfest celebration, which took place on October 1 at Sea Isle's Marina Park. It was a great day that obviously required a tremendous amount of effort from SICCCR volunteers, and everyone's hard work really paid off!

If you missed Harborfest or any of the other autumn events that have taken place here in Sea Isle City, you still have time to participate in a variety of festivals and activities that are coming our way in the weeks ahead. For example, this Saturday, October 8, will begin with the Charlotte Moretti Race for the Cure 5K Run and Walk at 9:00 a.m. on the Promenade, a yearly event hosted by our local AARP members that benefits the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Sea Isle's 4th Annual Italian Festival and 21st Annual Columbus Day Parade will take place this Saturday as well - and both will offer plenty of family entertainment. The Columbus Day Parade is always a treat, and the Italian Festival, located at KIX-McNutley's on 63rd Street, will feature several new attractions, including an exciting cannoli-eating contest and professional cooking demonstrations.

Also this weekend, the members of Save Our Strays will host their annual Cocktail Party Fund Raiser on Sunday, October 9, at 5:00 p.m. This delightful gathering will feature plenty of great food and many familiar faces, and all proceeds will help S.O.S. volunteers continue the good work they do in our community. Those interested in attending can phone 972-5887 for more information.

On Saturday, October 15, show Mother Nature that you care about the local eco-system during the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission's Annual Autumn Beach Clean-Up and Dune Grass Planting event, which begins at 10:00 a.m. in front of Excursion Park. Afterwards, when our beaches are clean and our dunes are strengthened with new plants, Mike's Seafood Restaurant on Park Road will donate a complimentary buffet luncheon for all of the event's volunteers, which shows the true spirit of giving that exists in our community. My thanks go to the members of the Environmental Commission and the Monichetti family (the owner's of Mike's Seafood) for their devotion to our beaches.

Later this month, don't miss Sea Isle's Annual Halloween Parade on Friday, October 21, and the Chamber of Commerce/Revitalization's Octoberfest celebration on Saturday, October 22 - both of which will offer plenty of family-fun and great photo-ops. Also on October 22, there will be an E.S.A. Surfing Competition on the 40th Street Beach, the Townsend Inlet Garden Club will host their annual Halloween Show and Costume Contest, and Bishop McHugh Regional School will hold a 5K Run and Walk on the Promenade - so don't think the fun is over this fall...it's actually just getting started! (Be sure to visit www.seaislecitynj.us for more information about all of Sea Isle's off-season events).

In closing, I would like to mention the large amount of positive feedback we have received concerning the August Police Report, which appeared in our September 22 E-Newsletter. It is easy to see from that report that the men and women of the Sea Isle City Police Department are diligently working to keep us all safe and that they deserve our continued support. Look for additional Police Reports in future E-Newsletters - and keep that feedback coming!
Smile...You're in Sea Isle!
Mayor Leonard C.Desiderio

CITY COUNCIL'S MESSAGE:
City Council wants to announce a joint-meeting with the Sea Isle City School Board and City Council, which will take place on Thursday, October 13, at 7:00 p.m. inside the Sea Isle City Public School, 4401 Park Road. The public is invited and encouraged to attend this meeting. The meeting's agenda will examine the current state of the school district, the state of the school's facilities and the financial challenges facing the School Board. There will be an opportunity at the end of the meeting for citizens to present comments and questions.

As was mentioned in the September 22 E-Newsletter, City Council introduced an ordinance during our September 27 meeting that established design standards for our commercial and mixed-use buildings.

As a reminder, City Council's Capital Planning Workshop will be held on Tuesday, October 25, at 2:00 p.m. inside Council Chambers. All are invited and encouraged to attend.

Best Regards from the Members of City Council

PROJECT UPDATES:
-North End and Downtown Beach Replenishment Program - The project is being administered by the State of New Jersey and includes the placement of sand for several areas of the beach on the entire island, including portions of Strathmere and Sea Isle City. Sea Isle's project area is from 1st to 15th and 30th to 52nd Streets. The total cost for Sea Isle's portion of the project will depend on the final amount of sand placed on the beaches. Based on the contract prices, it is expected that the cost for Sea Isle's beach-fill will be about $5,000,000. The work is expected to start in November and be completed by January of 2012.

-Phase 2 of Excursion Park, Beach to Bay Corridor - This project involves streetscape improvements to the public corridor along JFK Boulevard from the Promenade to Landis Avenue, and widening of the sidewalks along each side of this corridor by 3 feet. The project has been advertised for construction bids, with an anticipated award of a contract at the October 25th Council meeting. The schedule is for work to proceed in November and be completed by May of 2012.

-Demolition of existing Library/Beach Tag Facility and Conversion to Parking Lot - This project is currently under design, with demolition and construction bids scheduled to be received within the next three months. The work is expected to be performed during late winter and spring, in advance of the 2012 summer season.

-Construction of Welcome Center Addition to the Community Lodge and Renovations of the existing Lodge facility and site - The project has been advertised for construction bids, with an anticipated award of a contract at the October 25th Council meeting. The schedule is for work to proceed in November, in order to complete the new Welcome Center and the Lodge renovations prior to Memorial Day, 2012. Work at the facility will be phased and performed in order to minimize the disruptions to activities scheduled to take place in the Lodge.

-Improvements to Townsend Inlet Park - The existing ramps and decks will be rehabilitated in order to make access to the park and pavilion compliant with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Design work is in progress, with advertisement for construction bids expected to take place within the next two months. Construction is planned to be performed over the winter in order to complete the project prior to the 2012 summer season.

-Lagoon Dredging - Environmental and engineering work continues in order to secure permits from the Department of Environmental Protection. The project is expected to go out to bid by the end of the year in order to accomplish the dredging during the first quarter of 2012.

-Public Library @ 48th and Central - The Grand Opening of the new Cape May County Public Library (which will also be the new home for the Sea Isle City Historical Museum) has been re-scheduled for November 15th at 1:00 p.m.

-Sewer and Road Reconstruction on Central Avenue (49th to 69th Street) - The City is awaiting final approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) of grant and loan funding for the project. The City was informed that this project is the highest priority in the local USDA office and will be funded as soon as federal funds are released. The USDA informed the City that the funding from USDA for the project is expected to be 2.3 million dollars in low interest loans and $700,000 in grant funding. Based on this, the City administration anticipates that the project will be advertised for construction bids in October; with a resolution to award a construction contract expected to be presented to council at the end of November. This will allow construction to start by late December or January. The project will be performed in two phases: the first being from 49th to 61st Street (prior to the 2012 summer season); and the second phase from 61st to 69th Street following the 2012 summer season. The project will rehabilitate or replace the deteriorated underground sewer system, as well as provide for reconstruction of the entire one mile stretch of roadway.

-Utility Reconstruction on Landis Avenue (54th to 69th Street) - This project will provide for water and sewer line replacement in advance of the County project to resurface Landis Avenue from 54th to 69th Street. Utility work is scheduled to be performed over the fall and winter, in order for paving to take place in the spring.

-Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) Remediation - The firm of Video Pipe Services, Inc. of Newfield, NJ, has been contracted to perform work associated with internal repairs of sewer pipelines and manholes throughout the City. The need for this work was identified over the past three years through a comprehensive investigation and analysis of the City's sewer system. Sewer systems are prone to both inflow (overland water entering the sewer system through manhole covers and other surface openings in the system); and infiltration (entry of groundwater into pipelines through cracks, deteriorated pipe, and pipe joints). The effects of I & I are symptoms of deterioration of the sewer system that must be corrected to avoid more problematic maintenance issues and potential failure of the sewer system; and I & I is also costly, in that the City must pay for the unnecessary treatment of water that enters the sanitary sewer system. This is the first phase of a multi-year citywide sewer maintenance and improvement project that will ensure the continued viability of the City's vital sewer infrastructure. The project will start next week and is expected to be completed by March 2012.

-Citywide Utility and Roadway Improvements - As part of the City's capital planning process, the administration has been working with the City Engineer to prioritize infrastructure needs for citywide roads and the underlying utilities. While the City has been systematically following an ongoing program of utility upgrades followed by roadway reconstruction for many years, an updated program for utility and roadway improvements has been developed based on review and analysis of the most current data available, and prioritization of the City's needs based on the condition of the approximately 27 miles of City streets, 5 miles of county roads, and 90 miles of water and sewer pipelines located under the streets. The proposed program was presented by the City Engineer at the September 27 council meeting. The program identified numerous streets and utility lines throughout the City that will be included in upcoming capital projects. The next step is to incorporate the proposed utility and roadway program into the City's overall capital plan, which will be reviewed publicly on October 25th at a City Council workshop. As the projects are reviewed and refined, we will inform you of the cost of these projects, the areas of the City where work will be occurring and the schedule for the work.

DID YOU KNOW:
o The "Save Our Strays" (S.O.S.) 2011 Fall Cocktail Party fund raiser is Sunday, October 9, 5:00 p.m., 4507 Central Avenue, $25 admission at door includes delicious homemade food, door prizes and more (972-5887, www.seaislecats.org).

o The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, October 11, at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, 233 JFK Boulevard, second level.

o The Charlotte Moretti Race for the Cure 5K Run/Walk to fight Breast Cancer is Saturday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. on the Promenade at JFK, same-day registration begins at 8:00 a.m. (263-2968 or sicirene@yahoo.com).

o Sea Isle City's 2011 Italian Festival and Columbus Day Parade will both take place on Saturday, October 8. The Columbus Day Parade starts at 2:00 p.m. at the Sea Isle Bridge near the Italian American Club, runs along JFK Boulevard, turns south on Landis and ends at 63rd Street. The Italian Festival will take place from 10:00 a.m. to Dusk at KIX-McNutleys, 63rd and Landis (263-4461, ext. 230 or 263-6341, www.kixmcnutleyss.com).

o Columbus Day is Monday, October 10: Sea Isle's City Hall, Public Works Building and Trash and Recycling Yard will be closed, and there will be no curb-side trash/recycling collections on Columbus Day. Because of the Columbus Day holiday, next week's trash collection schedule will be adjusted by one day (so, if your normal trash day is Monday your trash will be collected on Tuesday, etc.). For more information about Sea Isle's trash and recycling collections, phone 263-6000.

o Volunteers are Needed for the Environmental Commission's Fall Beach Clean-Up & Dune Grass Planting on Saturday, October 15, 10:00 a.m. (rain date: October 16), JFK and the Promenade. Afterwards, volunteers will enjoy a free luncheon at Mike's Seafood Restaurant, courtesy of the Monichetti family (263-2081).

o Sea Isle City's 2011 Halloween Parade is Friday, October 21, 7:00 p.m. along Landis Avenue from 46th to 40th Street. A Halloween Family Dance Party will immediately follow the parade at Excursion Park (263-0050).

o An ESA Surfing Competition is set for Saturday, October 22, 40th Street Beach, 8:00 a.m. (609-884-5277).

o SIC Chamber of Commerce/Revitalization's 2011 Octoberfest celebration is Saturday, October 22, 11:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m., Excursion Park. In case of rain, the Octoberfest festivities will take place inside the SIC Public School, 45th & Park Road (263-9090).

o The Townsend Inlet Garden Club's Halloween Show & Costume Contest is Saturday, October 22, 138 85th Street, 7:00 p.m. (263-3002).

o Bishop McHugh's 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, October 22, 9:30 a.m., 44th and Promenade (624-3537).

o The Sea Isle City Police Department will participate in Operation Take Back New Jersey (a free, public collection of unwanted prescription medications for safe disposal) on Saturday, October 29, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Police HQ, 233 JFK Boulevard (263-4311, extension 2310, or visit www.dea.gov) .

o 2011 Halloween Trick-or-Treating in Sea Isle City will take place on Monday, October 31, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. It is advised that trick-or-treaters wear brightly colored costumes that do not drag the ground, carry flashlights, use caution when crossing the street and allow parents to inspect all treats before eating.

Sept. 25th -Sea Isle City eNewsletter

2011-09-25T09:47:00.002-05:00

September 25, 2011

MAYOR'S MESSAGE:

I am happy to report that the Fall of 2011 is already off to a great start! In spite of the weather, this year's Skimmer Weekend was a big success, and tens of thousands of people enjoyed the festival's numerous activities. The annual Sea Isle City '50s and '60s Reunion on September 17, which was hosted by Sandy Sofroney, was also great fun - and many of us are already looking forward to next year's reunion! Don't worry if you missed either of those events, because we have many other family activities taking place this fall, including this weekend's Irish Festival, Harborfest on October 1, an Italian Festival on October 8, the Environmental Commission's Fall Beach Clean-Up on October 15 and an Octoberfest celebration on October 22 - just to name a few! So mark you calendars and get ready for a fantastic autumn in Sea Isle City.

As we have said many times, our goal is to keep Sea Isle's residents and visitors well-informed of all that is happening on our island. To that end, we will now be including monthly Police Reports in every-other E-Newsletter, which will be issued by Chief Tom D'Intino. Look for the first report below, which outlines the month of August. You might be surprised by how much our officers do to ensure everyone's safety.

The new Sea Isle City branch of the Cape May County Library is nearing completion, and the County recently announced the date of the library's Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony, which is set for Tuesday, October 25, at 1:00 p.m. We hope to see as many people as possible in attendance as we usher-in a new era of learning, information and communication in Sea Isle City.

In closing, I would like to once again thank the many people who write and phone me with their suggestions and comments. I recently received a letter from long-time property owner George Light, who mentioned that he is very happy with all of the recent improvements that have taken place in our resort. I hope George and everyone else knows how grateful I am to lead such a wonderful community - and that there's still many good things coming our way.

Smile...You're in Sea Isle!
Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio

CITY COUNCIL'S MESSAGE:

Council would like to congratulate the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Sea Isle Revitalization on their recent "Gala Under the Stars," which took place at Excursion Park on September 12. This event is just one example of the contributions these two organizations have made in the last few years, which have helped our town to grow. We would also like to congratulate them as they officially merge and become one organization on October 1 (The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce / Revitalization).

We will be introducing an ordinance at our next City Council meeting, on September 27, that will establish design standards for our commercial and mixed-use buildings. The purpose of these design standards is to establish a set of principles and requirements that reflect the City's desire for a coastal seashore village. These principles will enhance the commercial zones and encourage development and redevelopment at a scale that is pedestrian oriented. The guidelines work to provide standards that allow for flexibility and creativity while encouraging high-quality development. High-quality development is long-lasting and will increase property values. The goal is to create buildings that are attractive, improve the City's commercial zone's image and enliven the streetscape. The process for this ordinance will include: (1) Introduction; (2) Forward to the Planning Board, whose role is to determine its consistency with our Master Plan; and (3) Public Hearing and Vote at a Council Meeting. This proposed ordinance is currently on our website.

Also on September 27, Council will be voting on a resolution to authorize a contract to develop a community forest management plan. This will then qualify us to apply for grants that will help us purchase and maintain trees along our streets throughout Sea Isle City.

Best regards from the Members of City Council

PROJECT UPDATES:

-North-Eend and Downtown Beach Replenishment Program - The project will be performed by the firm of Weeks Marine, working under contract to the state of New Jersey, and includes the placement of sand for several areas of the beach on the entire island, including portions of Strathmere and Sea Isle. Sea Isle's project area is from 1st to 15th and 30th to 52nd Streets. The total cost for Sea Isle's portion of the project will depend on the final amount of sand placed on the beaches. Based on the contract prices, it is expected that the cost for Sea Isle's beach-fill will be about $5,000,000. The work is expected to start in November and be completed by January of 2012.

-Phase 2 of Excursion Park (Beach to Bay Corridor) - This project involves streetscape improvements to the public corridor along JFK Boulevard (from the Promenade to Landis Avenue) and widening of the sidewalks along each side of this corridor by 3 feet. The project has been advertised for construction bids, with an anticipated award of a contract at either the October 11th or October 25th Council meeting. The work schedule is expected to proceed in November and be completed by May of 2012.

-Demolition of Existing Library & Beach Tag Facility and Conversion to Parking Lot - This project is currently under design, with demolition and construction bids scheduled to be received within the next three months. The work will be performed during the late winter and spring, in advance of the 2012 summer season.

-Construction of Welcome Center Addition to the Community Lodge and Renovations of the Existing Lodge Facility and Site - The project has been advertised for construction bids, with an anticipated award of a contract at the October 25th Council meeting. The work schedule is expected to proceed in November in order to complete the new Welcome Center and the Lodge renovations prior to Memorial Day, 2012. Work at the facility will be phased and performed in order to minimize the disruptions to activities scheduled to take place in the Lodge.

-Improvements to Townsend Inlet Park - The existing ramps and decks will be rehabilitated in order to make access to the park and pavilion compliant with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Design work is in progress, and this project will be completed prior to the 2012 summer season.

-Lagoon Dredging - Environmental and engineering work continues in order to secure permits from the Department of Environmental Protection. The project is expected to go out to bid this fall in order to accomplish the dredging this coming fall and winter.

-Public Library at 48th and Central - The grand opening of the new Cape May County Public Library (which will also be the new home for the Sea Isle City Historical Museum) is scheduled for October 25th at 1:00 p.m. (Please see photos below of the Library's new landscaping.

-Sewer And Road Reconstruction On Central Avenue (49th to 69th Street) - The City is awaiting final approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) of grant and loan funding. The City was informed this week that this project is the highest priority in the local USDA office and will be funded as soon as federal funds are released. The USDA informed the City that the funding from USDA for the project is expected to be 2.3 million dollars in low interest loans and $700,000 in grant funding. Based on this, the City administration anticipates that the project will be advertised for construction bids in October, with a resolution to award a construction contract expected to be presented to council at the end of November. This will allow construction to start by late December or January. The project will be performed in two phases: the first being from 49th to 61st St. (prior to the 2012 summer season), and the second phase from 61st to 69th Street following the 2012 summer season. The project will rehabilitate or replace the deteriorated underground sewer system, as well as provide for reconstruction of the entire one mile stretch of roadway.

-Utility Reconstruction on Landis Avenue (54th to 69th Street) - This project will provide for water and sewer line replacement in advance of the County project to resurface Landis Avenue from 54th to 69th Street. Utility work is scheduled to be performed over the fall and winter in order for paving to take place in the spring.

-Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) Remediation - The firm of Video Pipe Services, Inc. of Newfield, NJ, has been contracted to perform work associated with internal repairs of sewer pipelines and manholes throughout the City. The need for this work was identified over the past three years through a comprehensive investigation and analysis of the City's sewer system. Sewer systems are prone to both inflow (overland water entering the sewer system through manhole covers and other surface openings in the system) and infiltration (entry of groundwater into pipelines through cracks, deteriorated pipe, and pipe joints). The effects of I & I are symptoms of deterioration of the sewer system that must be corrected to avoid more problematic maintenance issues and potential failure of the sewer system; and I&I is also costly, in that the City must pay for the unnecessary treatment of water that enters the sanitary sewer system. This is the first phase of a multi-year citywide sewer maintenance and improvement project that will ensure the continued viability of the City's vital sewer infrastructure. The project will start in mid-October and is expected to be completed over the next six months.

-Citywide Utility and Roadway Improvements - As part of the City's capital planning process, the administration has been working with the City Engineer to prioritize infrastructure needs for citywide roads and the underlying utilities. While the City has been systematically following an ongoing program of utility upgrade followed by roadway reconstruction for many years, an updated program for utility and roadway improvements has been developed based on review and analysis of the most current data available, and prioritization of the City's needs based on the condition of the approximately 27 miles of City streets, 5 miles of county roads, and 90 miles of water and sewer pipelines located under the streets. This program will be presented by the City Engineer at the September 27 City Council meeting (10:00 a.m.). As we move forward with development of a citywide capital plan, the utility and roadway program will be a key component and ultimately result in future projects.

POLICE REPORT FOR AUGUST 2011:
1. Investigations Conducted: 56
2. Adult Arrests (Criminal, Disorderly Persons, Ordinance, DWI): 39
3. Juvenile Arrests: 6
4. Motor Vehicle Summons Issued:
Moving Violations: 153
Parking Violations: 674
TOTAL: 827
5. Public Service Calls:
Assist Public/Motorist: 48
Medical Calls: 74
Property Checks: 650
Alarms: 31
Suspicious Person/Vehicle: 27
Escorts/Relays: 11
Walk-In Complaints: 26
School Zone Patrol: 0
School Bus Escorts: 0
Motor Vehicle Stops: 359
Fingerprint Detail: 4
9-1-1 False Alarms (88)
Lockout Assists: 8
Domestic Violence Calls: 19
Animal Calls: 19
Check Resident's Well Being: 25
Messages Delivered: 1
Investigations: 30
Disturbances: 45
Thefts: 73
Warrants/Subpoenas: 8
Fights: 7
Noise: 60
Fire: 5
Crowd Control: 3
TOTAL: 1,621
6. Code Enforcement Violations: 14

The Sea Isle City Police Department Wants You To Know...
The SICPD offers a special program for senior citizens, the infirmed and residents with special needs called "Citizen Call Check" (CCC), which helps ensure that people who live alone are well each day. The program is very simple and quite effective, consisting of a list of residents who phone Police Headquarters each morning to say "I am OK." If someone on the CCC list does not phone in, the police dispatcher will phone them and send a police officer to their door if no one answers the phone. This is a community service offered by the SICPD, and any Sea Isle City resident who would like to be added to the daily CCC list can do so by phoning 263-4311, ext.2246 (speak with Eleanore). ***Please tell your neighbors who might not receive this newsletter about the CCC program so they can sign-up if they wish!

DID YOU KNOW:
- The next City Council meeting is on Tuesday, September 27, at 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, 233 JFK Boulevard, second level.

- Yoga classes will continue on the JFK Beach through September 28 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:30 a.m., before moving back to the Community Lodge (263-0050 or http://www.njbeachyoga.com/).

- SIC Chamber of Commerce/Revitalization's 2011 Harborfest Celebration is Saturday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 42nd and the Bay, featuring live music, nautical displays, vendors, food and family activities (263-9090).
- The Baby Boomers Rock-n-Roll Revival with Jerry Blavat fund raiser is Saturday, October 1, 9:00 p.m. at LaCosta Lounge, JFK and Landis Avenue (263-3756).

- The Philadelphia Fire Fighters Union's 37th Annual Memorial 5K Run/Walk is Sunday, October 2, 11:15 a.m., JFK and the Promanade. A special 10:00 a.m. Mass for Philadelphia's fallen firefighters will take place at the St. Joseph Church Auditorium, 44th and Central Avenue (http://www.iaf222.org/).

- The Charlotte Moretti Race for the Cure 5K Run/Walk for Breast Cancer Research is Saturday, October 8, 9:00 a.m. on the Promenade (263-2968 or sicirene@yahoo.com).

- Sea Isle City's 2011 Italian Festival and Columbus Day Parade will take place on Saturday, October 8. Parade starts at 2:00 p.m. in front of Italian American Club, runs along JFK Boulevard, turns south on Landis and ends at 63rd Street. Italian Festival will take place from 10:00 a.m. to Dusk at KIX-McNutleys, 63rd and Landis (263-4461, ext. 230 or 263-6341; http://www.kixmcnutleyss.com/).

- Volunteers are Needed for the Environmental Commission's Fall Beach Clean-Up & Dune Grass Planting on Saturday, October 15, 10:00 a.m. (rain date: October 16), JFK and the Promenade, volunteers will enjoy a free luncheon at Mike's Seafood (263-2081).

- Sea Isle City's 2011 Halloween Parade is Friday, October 21, 7:00 p.m. along Landis Avenue from 46th to 40th Street. A Halloween Family Dance Party will follow at Excursion Park (263-0050).

- SIC Chamber of Commerce/Revitalization's 2011 Octoberfest celebration is Saturday, October 22, 11:00 a.m to 3;00 p.m., at Excursion Park. In case of rain festivities will take place inside the SIC Public School on Park Road (263-9090).
- An ESA Surfing Competition is set for Saturday, October 22, 40th Street Beach, 8:00 a.m. (609-884-5277).

- The Townsend Inlet Garden Club's Halloween Show & Costume Contest is Saturday, October 22, 138 85th Street, 7:00 p.m. (263-3002).

- Bishop McHugh's 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, October 22, 9:30 a.m., 44th and Promenade (624-3537).

- The Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Sea Isle City's New Library is October 25 at 1:00 p.m. (463-6678).

Sea Isle City News - Sept. 3rd

2011-09-03T16:15:00.001-05:00

MAYOR’S MESSAGE:

Now that Hurricane Irene has passed, I am happy to report that Sea Isle City is open for business and ready for the 2011 Labor Day Weekend and the many exciting autumn events that will follow. I want to thank all of our emergency response and support personnel for their efforts in advance of and during the storm event. The main reason Sea Isle City and the rest of Cape May County fared so well is due to the fact we were fully prepared. I also want to thank everyone for their cooperation during this crisis, including the vast majority of our residents and visitors that evacuated the island when called to do so.
Sea Isle City was ready for Irene due to a well planned and practiced emergency operations plan, coupled with tremendous cooperation from the Cape May County Office of Emergency Management and the hands-on leadership shown by Governor Chris Christie. The governor conducted numerous conference calls with all of New Jersey’s mayors to update us on the storm’s progress and the coordinated efforts of the various agencies to ensure that the local, county and state governments were acting in sync. I was able to speak to the governor several times during this event, and on Sunday following the storm I accompanied the governor on a tour of Cape May County. Now that Hurricane Irene is a memory, we can look ahead with confidence knowing that we’re well prepared for any emergency. Certainly, after a week that included an earthquake and a hurricane, we’ve earned a relaxing Labor Day weekend.
Before the summer ends, I would like to thank the numerous volunteers who ensure that many of our annual events are a success. Most people probably don't realize just how many individuals step-up to the plate each year to offer their time for our community, but without our volunteers Sea Isle City wouldn't be the wonderful resort it is today.
Among the many people who deserve our thanks are those who volunteer with the Sea Isle City Tourism Commission, such as the members of the Fabrico family and the many others who freely give their time throughout the summer months helping-out at local events. There are also many teenagers who volunteer for the Recreation Department's summer playground program each year – and they also do a great job and deserve our thanks.
Additionally, we have a number of local organizations that also make a big difference in our community with their efforts. One of those groups is the Italian American Club, who, led by Dan Otto, sponsored Sea Isle's 22nd Annual Special Olympics Crabbing Competition on August 22. With the help of the members of the Townsend Inlet Yacht Club and the Yacht Club of Sea Isle City (the folks who host the crabbing tournament on their club's docks each year), this year's Special Olympics competition and luncheon was a very special day for local Olympians with developmental disabilities.
Like all of Sea Isle's civic groups, the Environmental Commission is filled with wonderful volunteers who also deserve our thanks. Each summer, the commission's Beachcomber Guided Tours entertain and educate thousands of people with interesting facts about the local eco-system, proving that Sea Isle City is a community that truly cares about Mother Nature. (By the way, the Environmental Commission's Annual Fall Beach Clean-up event is Saturday, October 15).
Additionally, I would also like to thank the members of the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization, who work diligently to bring us many popular attractions all year, including the Sea Isle City's Got Talent contest, our weekly Farmer's Market, Octoberfest, the Polar Bear Plunge and many other exciting events. --My hat is off to each of you!
I could go on and on listing many other people and organizations who also generously give their time for our community – from our local Ambulance Corps and Volunteer Fire Department to the good folks at AARP, who always work hard for others. Please know that we are grateful for each of our volunteers, and we realize that they are a big reason why Sea Isle City is such a great destination.
Have a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!
Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:

Now that Hurricane Irene has passed, City Council would like to thank our residents and visitors because a very large percentage of you followed the governor’s orders and evacuated the island. We also would like to thank our City employees for their efforts in preparing for the storm – and also for providing excellent communications with all of our property owners.

During our August 23 City Council meeting, Council certified the 2011-2012 Best Practice Inventory as outlined by the State of New Jersey. This new program, which is in its second year, is one of the key factors that the State uses to determine the amount of State aid given to local municipalities. Areas include: general management, financial standards, budget preparation & presentation, health insurance, personnel practices, public safety, energy practices, and municipal/school relations. The City’s score was 88%, which allows us to maintain the maximum level of State aid that we qualify for.

Also during that meeting, the City Engineer made a presentation on “Inflow and Infiltration” of our City’s sanitary sewer system (inflow is storm water that enters our sewer system through various ways, i.e. manhole covers, etc.; infiltration is the ground water that penetrates into the sewer system – all of which must then go through the sewer treatment process unnecessarily). This multi-step study, which has been going on for the last three years, concludes with specific recommendations for various repairs in our sanitary sewer system. Council approved a resolution authorizing the awarding of a contract to complete the first stage of these recommendations, valued at $618,000 with an anticipated completion date of Spring 2012. This will have positive impact on our charges from the Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority and it will also have positive environmental impacts. The first phase will not require any major digging-up of streets and will be accomplished through various lining and grouting techniques. The next phase will require digging-up streets and actually replacing sewer pipes.

At the September 27 Council meeting, the City Engineer will present a master plan for upgrading where required all our utility needs within the City. Our second phase of the Inflow and Infiltration study will also be discussed at that time.
We would like to thank the Sea Isle City Beautification Committee for creating the concepts for the City's north-end entrance from Strathmere. We also would like to thank our Public Works employees for converting those concepts into a reality. We have received many positive comments for a job well done!

The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission is now accepting nominations for their 2011 Beautification Awards. Anyone can nominate a home or business that has recently improved its exterior appearance by obtaining an application form at City Hall or on the City's website, www.seaislecitynj.us , and returning it to City Hall by September 7. Judging will take place during the second week of September, and the awards will be presented to property owners on September 18 during Fall Family Festival Weekend.

Our annual Capital Planning Workshop will take place on October 25 in Council Chambers at 2:00 p.m. If you have any suggestions concerning capital projects, please feel free to pass them on to the City's Administration or any City Council member prior to the workshop – or show up at the workshop on October 25.

Best Regards from the Members of City Council

PROJECT UPDATES:

North-End and Downtown Beach Replenishment Program – The State of New Jersey took bids for the project on August 10, and the low bidder was Weeks Marine of Cranford New Jersey. The project is being performed in conjunction with the State and the community of Upper Township, and includes several areas of the beach on the entire island. Sea Isle’s project area is from 1st to 15th and 30th to 52nd Streets. The total cost for Sea Isle’s portion of the project will depend on the final amount of sand placed on the beaches. Based on the bid prices, it is expected that the cost will be about $5,000,000. The work is expected to start in November and be completed by January of 2012.

Phase 2 of Excursion Park, Beach to Bay Corridor – This project involves streetscape improvements to the public corridor along JFK Boulevard from the Promenade to Landis Avenue and widening of the sidewalks along each side of this corridor by 3 feet. The project is scheduled to be advertised for construction bids in early September in order to be completed prior to the 2012 summer season.

Demolition of existing Library/Beach Tag facility and conversion to Parking Lot – This project will be prepared for demolition and construction bids to be received within the next three months, in order for the work to be performed during the coming fall, winter, and spring, in advance of the 2012 summer season.

Construction of a Welcome Center addition to the Community Lodge and renovations of the existing facility and site - This project is scheduled to be advertised for construction bids in September, in order to complete the new Welcome Center and Lodge renovations prior to Memorial Day, 2012.

Improvements to T.I. Park – The existing ramps and decks will be rehabilitated in order to make access to the park and pavilion compliant with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Design work is in progress, and this project will be completed prior to the 2012 summer season.

Lagoon Dredging – Environmental and engineering work continues in order to secure permits from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The project is expected to go out to bid this fall in order to accomplish the dredging this coming fall and winter.

Public Library at 48th and Central - The new Cape May County Public Library is nearly completed. Move-in efforts are underway, and opening to the public is now anticipated to be in October. The building will also be home to the Sea Isle City Historical Museum. Stay tuned for notices on the grand opening.

Marina Building – The exterior roof and wall panel construction has been completed, with interior work in progress. Upon completion, the building will provide much needed facilities for marina maintenance and operations along with storage, and it will also include greatly improved public restroom facilities.

Inflow and Infiltration (I&I) Remediation – On August 23, the City Council awarded a construction contract in the amount of $611,124 to Video Pipe Services, Inc. of Newfield, NJ, for work associated with internal repairs of sewer pipelines and manholes throughout the City. The need for this work was identified over the past three years through a comprehensive investigation and analysis of the City’s sewer system. Sewer systems are prone to both inflow (overland water entering the sewer system through manhole covers and other surface openings in the system); and infiltration (entry of groundwater into pipelines through cracks, deteriorated pipes and pipe joints). The effects of I&I are symptoms of deterioration of the sewer system that must be corrected to avoid more problematic maintenance issues and potential failure of the sewer system. I&I is also costly, in that the City must pay for the unnecessary treatment of water that enters the sanitary sewer system. This is the first phase of a multi-year citywide sewer maintenance and improvement project that will ensure the continued viability of the City’s vital sewer infrastructure.

DID YOU KNOW:

• The next City Council meeting is on Tuesday, September 13, 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, 233 JFK Boulevard, second level.

• The last free movie at Excursion Park this summer is Oceans on Tuesday, August 30 (263-TOUR).

• Upcoming Free Concerts at the Band Shell include The Strathmere Ensemble on Saturday, September 3, Masquerade (R&B) on Saturday, September 10; Split Decision (pop) on Saturday, September 17; and Fisher & Maher Irish Band on Saturday, September 24 (263-TOUR).

• Family Fun Nights take place each Friday and Sunday evening at Gillian’s Funland Amusement Park, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. through September 4, featuring free strolling entertainment. This event is hosted by the City of Sea Isle City (263-TOUR).

• Irish Dance Classes begin on Monday, September 19, at the Community Lodge (263-0050 or email: colleen_bingham@comcast.net).

• Registration for Sea Isle City’s Traveling Hockey League (ages: 2nd Grade through High School) is underway through September 9 at the Recreation Service Building, 6108 Central Avenue, Monday through Friday, 9am to 3pm, $25. The league is open to Street and In-Line players from SIC, Avalon, Ocean City and Stone Harbor (263-0050).

• Players are wanted for Sea Isle’s Fall Traveling Soccer Teams, ages 7 to 10, (263-0050).

• The Townsend Inlet Improvement Association’s Annual Shell Party and Dinner is Saturday, September 3, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. (263-3002, www.senaworld.org).

• Sea Isle City’s Patriot Day Ceremony commemorating the 10th Anniversary of 9-11 will take place on Sunday, September 11, 9:30 a.m. at Veterans Park, JFK and Landis Avenue (263-4461, ext. 245).

• The SIC Chamber of Commerce & Revitalization’s 2nd Annual Around the World Gala is Monday, September 12, 6 to 10 p.m., Excursion Park, featuring over 200 imported wines and beers, local cuisine, live entertainment and great auction items (263-9090 or sicccr@gmail.com).

• The Sea Isle City Women’s Civic Club 2011 Fall Card Party will take place at 12 noon, Thursday, September 15, Community Lodge. Tickets are limited, $16 per person. No tickets will be sold at the door (263-1043 or 263-3341).
• The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission’s 24th Annual Beautification Awards will be presented on September 18. This contest is open to all properties (residential and commercial) that have shown improvement in their overall exterior appearance, architecture or landscaping. Nominate your own property or a neighbor’s by submitting an official application form (available at City Hall or at www.seaislecitynj.us ) by September 7. Prizes include plaques and gift certificates to Sea Grove Nursery (263-3537).

• Fall Family Festival Weekend is Saturday and Sunday, September 17-18, featuring a Seaside Market with 400 vendors, live entertainment, free children’s activities, a Sand Sculpting Demonstration and Contest, an Antique Auto Show, Free Guided Trolley tours and much more (263-TOUR).

• Sea Isle City’s Irish Festival Weekend is Friday is Saturday and Sunday, September 23-25, featuring live Irish music and dancing, great food, many vendors and much more (263-3756).

• SIC Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization’s 2011 Harborfest Celebration is Saturday, October 1, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 42nd and the Bay (263-9090).

• The Baby Boomers Rock-and-Roll Revival with Jerry Blavat is Saturday, October 1, 8:30 p.m. at LaCosta Lounge (263-3756).

• The Philadelphia Fire Fighters Union’s 37th Annual Memorial 5K Run/Walk is Sunday, October 2 (www.iaf222.org).

Sea Isle City Events August 13-18th

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EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY
AUGUST 13 - 19, 2011

AUTISM SPEAKS – SIC WIFFLE CLASSIC FUNDRAISER
August 13, 2011, 10:00 am, Dealy Field
Info: www.seaislewiffclassic.com

SUMMER CONCERTS –
August 13, 2011, Doug Brewin (Alan Jackson Tribute), 8:00 – 10:00 pm
August 15, 2011, Hawkins Road, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Excursion Park – JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT GILLIAN’S
Fridays & Sundays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Marina Park -42nd Place & the Bay
Info: (609) 263-8687

FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-9090

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GUIDED BEACHCOMBING
Tuesdays: 29th Street & the Promenade
Thursdays: 94th Street & TI Waterfront Park Pavilion
10:00 – 11:00 am, $1(weather permitting)
Info: (609) 263-9643

FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTY WITH DJ JEFF
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, Excursion Park - JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

MOVIE NIGHT
Secretariat – August 16, 2011, Dusk, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice – August 18, 2011, Dusk
Excursion Park - JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

WOMEN’S FITNESS CLASSES
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 5 – August 18, 2011, 8:00 am, Community Lodge, $10/class
Info: (609) 263-9023

BOOT CAMP ON THE BEACH
Monday – Saturday, June 20 – September 3, 2011, 8:00 am, 45th Street Beach, Adults $10/session
Info: (609) 263-9023

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge
$5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGA
Mondays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:15 a.m., Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

2011-08-01T21:37:00.001-05:00

MAYOR'S MESSAGE:

In recent weeks, Sea Isle City has received a great deal of coverage from news groups in Philadelphia and across South Jersey. A couple of weeks ago, Adam Joseph from ABC-6 made a series of live weather broadcasts from our new Entertainment Complex, and afterwards I heard from many people around the region who said how much they enjoyed seeing him "live in Sea Isle City." This summer, we have also spoken with reporters from many other television stations and news publications (including NCB-40, The Press of Atlantic City, The Philadelphia Inquirer and Metro Kids South Jersey Magazine) who have told everyone about Sea Isle's many attractions and events. Last week, I was even invited to participate in a live radio broadcast on Philadelphia's WCHE 15.20 AM, during which time I heard a variety of interesting comments and questions about the numerous activities taking place at our Band Shell, our successful public-private partnership with local business owners, and how people are enjoying themselves in Sea Isle City despite the challenging economy (thanks to our many free family events). Whenever I am asked how the summer is going, I am quick to respond with honest comments such as "Our island has never looked better!" "Sea Isle has more events taking place than ever before!" and "This really is our best summer yet!"

The summer is indeed going well, and the weather has been near-perfect - if you like the heat. I am beginning to think that this may be the first time I was correct in predicting "four straight weeks with temperatures in the 90's" (something I do every summer in hopeful anticipation). But, no matter what the weather, there's no better place to be than Sea Isle City - especially when you consider the wonderful people who call this town "home" or "home away from home."

And while speaking about the wonderful people of Sea Isle City, I would like to close by mentioning an upcoming event that I feel is a fine example of "what is right" in this town: The Annual Joe Distasio & Joe Romano Sr. Special Olympics Crabbing Competition on August 22. This year's competition, which is sponsored by the Sea Isle City Italian American Club and hosted by the members of the Yacht Club of Sea Isle City and the Townsend Inlet Yacht Club, will once again show the people of Sea Isle City at their very best as they volunteer their time and open their hearts to others. The competition welcomes County residents who have developmental disabilities and other mental and physical limitations, and each year I am greatly inspired as the Olympians remind each of us what good sportsmanship is all about - win or loose. I never tire of dealing with individuals who display such goodness of heart (both the Olympians and the volunteers) - and I am never more proud to be the Mayor of this fine City than on the day of the Special Olympics. I would like to thank all of this year's volunteers in advance and encourage everyone to make a donation to this worthwhile event. If you can't make a donation, please keep the Olympians in your heart on August 22 and be sure to count the blessings in your own life as you do so. (For more information about Sea Isle's 2011 Special Olympics, call 263-0700).
Smile...You're in Sea Isle!

Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:

Our last council meeting on July 19 was very active, during which time we introduced seven new ordinances, three of which were bond ordinances. The first bond ordinance was for Beach Replenishment (for the north end and downtown beach areas, amounting to $5 million, of which we anticipate 75% in federal and state funding reimbursement). The next was a General Capital Funding Ordinance totaling $3.6 Million (major items are $1.4 million for phase two of Excursion Park, $550,000 for the construction of a Welcome Center at our Community Lodge, $350,000 for renovations to our existing Community Lodge, $350,000 for Lagoon Dredging, $150,000 for improvements to Townsend Inlet Waterfront Park and $500,000 for new City bulkheads). The third ordinance introduced was a Water and Sewer Utility Bond Ordinance for upgrading various utilities along Landis Avenue and other areas in anticipation for paving projects to take place next spring.

Also introduced on July 19 was an ordinance that will provide free beach tags to all active duty military personnel and their families. This was in response to a change in State law that now allows each municipality to make an individual decision whether or not to offer free beach tags to active military members and their families.

The last ordinance introduced on July 19 will allow the serving of alcoholic beverages at Excursion Park in a controlled manner and under special circumstances for non-profit organizations. This will allow us to highlight our Entertainment Complex and help fund future events for all to enjoy while still maintaining our family-friendly atmosphere.

Second reading and public comments for these ordinances will be held at the next council meeting on August 9 at 10:00 a.m. All of these ordinances are available for review on the City website (visit www.seaislecitynj.us and click on the Government/City Clerk/Pending Ordinance tabs). If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact any of your Council representatives.

On July 19, Architect Blane Steinman and Engineer Vincent Orlando made a presentation to Council and the public highlighting the plans for Excursion Park Phase 2 and Sea Isle's new Welcome Center. At Excursion Park, as part of our Beach-to-Bay Corridor Project, we will be adding street-scape improvements along JFK Boulevard (including widening the sidewalks, adding decorative lighting, the addition of an Information Kiosk, additional landscaping and other decorative amenities). After much discussion and investigation, the monies included in this bond ordinance for the Welcome Center construction are based on the fact that the Welcome Center will be a building-addition added to our existing Community Lodge, located at JFK Boulevard and Park Road.

Also on July 19, we held a workshop to review proposed design standards for new commercial structures. There was a great deal of discussion with various individuals and we feel we now have enough data that will allow us to enter the ordinance drafting stage. It is anticipated that this proposal will be available in August for further discussion.

PLEASE NOTE: The August 9 meeting has been changed from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. due to scheduling conflicts.

Best Regards from the Members of City Council

PROJECT UPDATES:

Public Library at 48th and Central - The new Cape May County Public Library continues to move forward to completion. The major focus is on completion of the interior of the facility, with an anticipated September opening of the Library. In addition to the County Library, the City's History Museum will be housed within the facility. Stay tuned for notices on the Library's grand opening (please see photos below).

Marina Building - The exterior roof and wall panel construction is moving along, with completion of the building still scheduled for August. Upon completion, the building will provide much needed facilities for marina maintenance, operations and storage; and the building will also include greatly improved public restroom facilities (please see photo below).

North End Entrance - The City's Public Works Department has started construction of the new landscaping and welcome sign at the City's north end entrance from Strathmere. The project was designed in conjunction with the council beautification committee and will be performed completely with in-house forces.

Solar/Wind Powered Lighting - The City, in cooperation with the South Jersey Economic Development District (SJEDD), is working on a pilot project to have solar/wind powered lighting installed on the promenade. If the project moves forward, the costs will be paid for with grant funding obtained through the SJEDD. The initial pilot project would involve placement of two light poles on the promenade (in locations where current street lighting is already in place). The picture below shows a potential style of light that could be used. The light fixture in the picture was temporarily placed to obtain data relative to sunlight and wind, in order to determine specifications for future placement on the promenade (please see photo below).

On July 19 the City Council introduced funding ordinances to advance several projects that are part of the city's capital plan. A public hearing on the ordinances will be held at the August 9 City Council meeting, after which Council will vote on adoption of these ordinances. There are three separate ordinances, as follows:

1. Providing for the north end and downtown beach replenishment program, in the amount of $5,000,000. The beach replenishment program involves the placement of sand between the north end and downtown, specifically 1st to 15th Street and 30th to 52nd Street. The total estimated quantity of sand to be placed is 430,000 cubic yards. The project is being done in partnership with the State Department of Environmental Protection and the community of Upper Township.

2. Providing for various general improvements throughout the City, in the amount of $3,600,000. The improvements include the following:

A) Phase 2 of Excursion Park/Beach to Bay Corridor, which involves streetscape improvements to the public corridor along JFK Boulevard from the Promenade to Landis Avenue and widening of the sidewalks along each side of this corridor by 3 feet.

B) Demolition of existing library/beach tag facility and conversion to parking lot.

C) Construction of Welcome Center Addition to the Community Lodge and renovations of the existing Lodge facility and site (please see rendering below).

D) Improvements to TI Park - The TI Park is in need of rehabilitation of the existing ramps and decks, specifically in order to make access to the pavilion compliant with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

E) Lagoon Dredging - Authorization of this ordinance will provide the necessary funds in order to go out to bid for the project and accomplish dredging in the late fall of 2011. The lagoons to be dredged are as follows:

Rio Grande (south side of 47th Place)

Rio Delle Stelle (between 46th and 47th Place)

Rio Delle Luna (between 45th and 46th Place)

Rio Del Amore (between 44th Street and 45th Place)

Rio Delle Isole (along Venicean Road)

Rio Del Barche (between 43rd Place and 44th Street)

Rio Del Affare (between 42nd and 43rd Place)

Rio Delle Ponte (along Park Road on either side of 43rd Place)

F) Bulkheads - The City engineer has performed an overall assessment of bay-front and lagoon bulkheads. The bulkheads on the south side of 46th Place (about 100 ft. west of Park Road) and on the north side of 43rd Place (also about 100 ft. west of Park Road) are in the most need of replacement.

3. Providing for improvements to the water/sewer utility, in the amount of $2,000,000. The improvements include utility replacements (water and sewer) on 48th, 50th, and 51st Streets, all from Landis to the Promenade, and 60th Street, from Landis to Central Avenue. Also included is 42nd Street, from Landis to Pleasure. In addition, utility replacement work is needed to be performed in advance of the County project to resurface Landis Avenue from 54th to 69th Street.

TAX PAYMENTS - PLEASE NOTE:

Because of the delay in State Aid Certification amounts, the grace period for the third-quarter tax payments (due August 1) is extended to August 22, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. As required by State Statute, payments received after the August 22 - 4:00 p.m. payment deadline will be charged interest from August 1, 2011.

DID YOU KNOW:
· The next City Council meeting is on Tuesday, August 9, 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers, 233 JFK Boulevard, second level.

· The Phillies Phanatic will be at Gillian's Funland Amusement Park on Wednesday, August 10, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. All are invited to meet the Phanatic and pose for family photos (263-1363).

· Upcoming Free "Movies Under the Stars" at the Band Shell include Shrek Forever After on July 28, Hannah Montana the Movie on August 4, Alice in Wonderland on August 9, and The Love Bug on August 11 (263-TOUR).

· Sea Isle City's National Night Out celebration will take place on Tuesday, August 2, 6:00 p.m., Marina Park, 42nd Place and the Bay. All families are welcome to this free event, which will feature emergency vehicle displays, free bike locks and other gifts for kids, and plenty of family fun (263-4311, ext 2311).

· AARP Chapter 710 is hosting a bus trip to Tropicana Casino on August 10. $15 per person includes transportation and a show. Bus leaves the SIC Community Lodge at 10:15 a.m. All are invited at attend - not just AAPR members (624-2080).

· A Free Concert featuring Real Diamond (Neil Diamond tribute) will be held at the Band Shell on Saturday, July 30, 8:00 p.m. Then, on Monday, August 1, Jimmy and the Parrots will rock the Band Shell at 7:30 p.m. Other upcoming concerts include Beatlemania Again on August 6, 52nd Street (Billy Joel tribute) on August 8, Doug Brewin (Alan Jackson tribute) on August 13, Hawkins Road on August 15, Don't Call Me Francis on August 20, The Insiders on August 22, The Quails on August 27, and Star Band on August 29 (263-TOUR).

· Interested in Quality of Life issues? At 9:00 a.m., prior to the August 9 City Council Meetings, the Sea Isle City Police Department will present "Quality of Life" updates to Council and the public.

· Sea Isle City's Got Talent Contest takes place each Friday, 8:00 p.m. at the new Band Shell and will continue each Friday until the Grand Finale on August 12. (263-9090, www.seaislecitysgottalent.com).

· Family Fun Nights take place each Friday and Sunday evening at Gillian's Funland Amusement Park, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. featuring free strolling entertainment; Hosted by the City of Sea Isle City (263-TOUR).

· Recent Sea Isle City Press Releases can be found on Sea Isle's website, www.seaislecitynj.us, where you can read about upcoming activities in detail and see pictures from recent events. Click on the "City News" tab on Sea Isle's home page to view all press releases.

· The Sea Isle City Women's Civic Club 2011 Fall Card Party will take place at 12 noon, Thursday, September 15, Community Lodge. Tickets are limited, $16 pr person. No tickets will be sold at the door (263-1043 or 263-3341).

· Wildwood Catholic High School is looking for local host-families for their International Student Exchange Program. Families interested in welcoming students into their homes for the coming school year can phone Wildwood Catholic at 609-522-7257 or email t.degatano@wildwoodcatholic.org or k.quinn@wildwoodcatholic.org.

· The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission's 24th Annual Beautification Awards will be presented on September 18. This contest is open to all properties (residential and commercial) that have shown improvement in their overall appearance, architecture and landscaping. You can nominate your property or a neighbors (263-2081).

Sea Isle City Calendar Events from July 30th-August 5th

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AMERICAN NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE – WAR AT THE SHORE
July 30, 2011, 9:00 am, Dealy Field – 59th Street & Central Ave., Pre-Registration & Fee
Info: (610) 331-6166

CONCERT NIGHTS
Real Diamond – July 30, 2011, 8:00 – 10:00 pm, Jimmy & The Parrots – August 1, 2011, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Excursion Park – JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT GILLIAN’S
Fridays & Sundays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Marina Park -42nd Place & the Bay
Info: (609) 263-8687

FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-9090

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GUIDED BEACHCOMBING
Tuesdays: 29th Street & the Promenade, Thursdays: 94th Street & TI Waterfront Park Pavilion
10:00 – 11:00 am, $1(weather permitting) Info: (609) 263-9643

BOBBY WOODS SHORE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CLINIC
August 1 – 5, 2011, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Ages 6 – 13, $175, Dealy Field
Info: (609) 927-1833

ELITE BASKETBALL CLINIC
August 1 – 5, 2011, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm, Ages 8 - 13, $120
Info: (609) 263-9023

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
August 2, 2011, 6:00 pm, Marina Park – 42nd Place & the Bay
Info: (609) 263-4311, Ext. 2311

FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTY WITH DJ JEFF
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, Excursion Park - JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

MOVIE NIGHT
Hannah Montana the Movie – August 4, 2011, Dusk, Excursion Park - JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Info: (609) 263-8687

SEA ISLE CITY’S GOT TALENT
August 5, 2011, 8:00 – 10:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-9090

WOMEN’S FITNESS CLASSES
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 5 – August 18, 2011, 8:00 am, Community Lodge, $10/class
Info: (609) 263-9023

BOOT CAMP ON THE BEACH
Monday – Saturday, June 20 – September 3, 2011, 8:00 am, 45th Street Beach, Adults $10/session
Info: (609) 263-9023

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge
$5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGA
Mondays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., $10/class Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:15 a.m., Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Sea Isle City eNewsletter July 18th

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MAYOR'S MESSAGE:

As the summer of 2011 unfolds, Sea Isle's residents and visitors are continuing to enjoying themselves all over our island, which is no surprise considering the wide variety of wonderful family events taking place here this year. Each day brings more reminders of just why people make Sea Isle City their vacation destination of choice - and their home - and the best part is that there is still plenty of fun to be had before Labor Day!

As you no doubt have heard or seen for yourself, our new Entertainment Complex at JFK and the Beach is a huge success, and six nights a week families are enjoying the free events that take place at Excursion Park's beautiful new Band Shell. Each Monday and Saturday evening, a different band performs - and we still have some big headliners coming to town this summer, including The Duprees on July 16, a Neil Diamond tribute on July 30, Beatlemania Again on August 6 and Don't Call Me Francis on August 20. Also, Sea Isle City hosts free Movies Under the Stars each Tuesday and Thursday night at the Band Shell, on Wednesday nights there's a fantastic Family Dance Party, and, of course, every Friday night is our Sea Isle City's Got Talent contest.

In addition to the many enjoyable events taking place at the Entertainment Complex, there are also many other summer activities happening all over Sea Isle City. For example, the Environmental Commission's Beachcomber Guided Tours take place twice each week, the Sea Isle Chamber of Commerce & Revitalization's Farmers Markets comes to town every Tuesday morning, Sea Isle's Annual Baby Parade is July 20 and our National Night Out celebration is August 2. These are just a few of the many attractions on our calendar of events that will help your family make the most of every moment this summer.

When you and your children want to spin on a merry-go-round or enjoy numerous other modern rides, stop by Sea Isle's Gillian's Funland Amusement Park, where the Gillian family has added new rides this year. Each week, the City of Sea Isle City sponsors Family Fun Nights at Gillian's from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., when free strolling entertainers delight people of all ages - so be sure to bring the entire family to Gillian's again and again.

Even though Sea Isle City is looking better than ever, we have additional improvements planned that will make our resort even better still! In addition to scheduled road work and other infrastructure improvements, plans are currently being made to start the next phase of our "Beach to Bay" project in the fall, which will include beautifying JFK Boulevard and the addition of a new Sea Isle City Welcome Center. So, if you like what you have seen this year, just wait until the summer of 2012!

Smile...You're in Sea Isle!

Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:

In an effort to keep everyone aware of the critical steps involved in passing an ordinance in Sea Isle City, City Council wants everyone to know that the need for a new ordinance is determined by the administration and council members based on public input, changes in state laws and other factors. The first step is for council to introduce an ordinance during a council meeting. Ordinance introduction is also advertised with the local media as per state law, and at that time a date and time for a public hearing is scheduled. Council is always eager to hear public opinion prior to and during public hearings. The next step for a new ordinance is the public hearing, at which time after hearing public input council will adopt, vote down or amend the proposed ordinance. If adopted, the ordinance will be published, and if anyone is opposed to the ordinance, they can file a petition based on state guidelines to prevent it from being implemented.

The next City Council meeting will take place on July 19, 10:00 a.m., in council chambers. This will be a very busy meeting, due to the introduction of the several ordinances. We will have three bonding ordinances that will authorize monies for Beach Replenishment, Utility Work that will allow us to complete street paving projects, and for the General Fund with major items being phase two of Excursion Park and the addition of a Welcome Center, and Lagoon Dredging. The remaining ordinances will authorize us to distribute free Beach Tags to all active duty military personnel and their dependents. The remaining ordinance will allow the distribution and consumption of alcoholic beverages at Excursion Park for limited, specific special events only. This ordinance will also include a provision that will require review after twelve months.

On July 19 at 2:00 p.m., council will hold a workshop to review issues raised at our April workshop as it relates to our commercial zoning ordinances, namely design standards, design guidelines to be utilized by planning and zoning boards, landscaping, decorating guidelines for vacant properties, and handicapped parking as it relates to mixed use.

Free Veterans Beach Tags still available and now can be obtained at Sea Isle's Beach Tag Office during their normal hours. Proper identification (i.e. DD-214) is required.

Best Regards from the Members of City Council

PROJECT UPDATES:

Public Library @ 48th and Central - The new Cape May County Public Library is fast approaching completion. The contractor's efforts are now focused on completion of the interior of the facility, with an anticipated September opening of the Library. In addition to the County Library, the City's Historic Museum will be housed within the facility. Stay tuned for notices on the grand opening of the Library.

Marina Building - The exterior roof and wall panel construction is in progress, with completion of the building now scheduled for August. Upon completion, the building will provide for much needed facilities for marina maintenance and operations, along with storage; and will also include greatly improved public restroom facilities. (See Marina Building photo below)

As reported in the last E-Newsletter, on July 19 the City Council will be presented with several funding ordinances for introduction in order to advance several projects that are part of the city's capital plan. Following introduction of these ordinances, there will be a second reading and public hearing on the ordinances at the August 9 council meeting.

There are three separate ordinances, as follows:

1. Providing for the north end and downtown beach replenishment program, in the amount of $5,000,000. The beach replenishment program involves the placement of sand between the north end and downtown, specifically between 1st to 15th Street, and 30th to 52nd Street. The total estimated quantity of sand to be placed is 430,000 cubic yards. The project is being done in partnership with the State Department of Environmental Protection and the community of Upper Township.

2. Providing for various general improvements throughout the City, in the amount of $3,600,000. The improvements include the following:

Phase 2 of Excursion Park, Beach to Bay Corridor, which involves streetscape improvements to the public corridor along JFK Boulevard from the Promenade to Landis Avenue, and widening of the sidewalks along each side of this corridor by 3 feet.

Demolition of existing library/beach tag facility and conversion to parking lot.

Construction of Welcome Center Addition to the Community Lodge and renovations of the existing Lodge facility and site. (See rendering of new Welcome Center below)

Improvements to TI Park - The TI Park is in need of rehabilitation of the existing ramps and decks, specifically in order to make access to the pavilion compliant with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Lagoon Dredging - Authorization of this ordinance will provide the necessary funds in order to go out to bid for the project and accomplish dredging in the late fall of 2011. The lagoons to be dredged are as follows:

Rio Grande (south side of 47th Place)

Rio Delle Stelle (between 46th and 47th Place)

Rio Delle Luna (between 45th and 46th Place)

Rio Del Amore (between 44th Street and 45th Place)
Rio Delle Isole (along Venicean Road)

Rio Del Barche (between 43rd Place and 44th Street)

Rio Del Affare (between 42nd and 43rd Place)

Rio Delle Ponte (along Park Road on either side of 43rd Place)

Bulkheads - The City engineer has performed an overall assessment of bay-front and lagoon bulkheads, and the bulkheads on the south side of 46th Place (about 100 ft. west of Park Road) and on the north side of 43rd Place (also about 100 ft. west of Park Road) are in the most need of replacement.

3. Providing for improvements to the water/sewer utility, in the amount of $2,000,000. The improvements include utility replacements (water and sewer) on 48th, 50th, and 51st Streets, all from Landis to the Promenade, and 60th Street, from Landis to Central Avenue. Also included is 42nd Street, from Landis to Pleasure. In addition, utility replacement work is needed to be performed in advance of the County project to resurface Landis Avenue from 54th to 69th Street.

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to recent developments in Trenton, the mailing of Sea Isle City's tax bills (along with those of other communities across the Garden State) will be delayed. The usual grace period for third quarter tax payments will be extended accordingly. Additional information about the mailing of this year's annual tax bills will be relayed to local property owners as soon as it is available - we'll keep you posted!

DID YOU KNOW:
The July 8 edition of Sea Isle City's Got Talent was cancelled due to foul weather. The contestants who were scheduled to appear on July 8 will be filtered into future performances this summer, which will make Friday nights ever better at the Band Shell!

Broken Glass and other dangerous items in plastic trash bags are a serious hazard for trash collectors as they gather your trash and recycling each week. Each year, injuries occur when jagged glass and other sharp items tear through plastic trash liners. Please place all broken glass and other hazardous items in an appropriate card board box or other rigid container before placing them in you curb-side trash receptacles -- the Sea Isle City Public Works Department thanks you! For additional information about Sea Isle's trash and recycling regulations, visit www.seaislecitynj.us or phone 263-6000.

Free Family Night Dance Parties with D.J. Jeff take place every Wednesday night at the Band Shell, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.

The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, July 19, 10:00 a.m. in Council Chambers.

Upcoming Free "Movies Under the Stars" include Goonies on July 14, Elf on July 19, How To Train Your Dragon on July 21, and You Again on July 26.

A Free Concert featuring The Duprees will be held at the Band Shell on Saturday, July 16, 8;00 p.m. (263-TOUR). Then, on Monday, July 18, Juicy will rock the Band Shell at 7:30 p.m. (263-TOUR).

A Public Bicycle Auction will take place on Tuesday, July 19, at the Sea Isle City Public Safety Building, 233 JFK Boulevard, featuring approximately 60 bikes that have been abandoned or unclaimed. All buyers must register to purchase bikes between 9:00 -10:30 a.m. The Auction will take place at 10:30. Photo I.D. is required. Local checks or cash will be accepted (263-4461, ext. 230 or 219). ALSO: Starting July 1, Sea Isle City will have other items for sale at www.govdeals.com for two weeks.

Santa Claus will make a special summer visit to Sea Isle City on Tuesday, July 19, when he stops by Excursion Park, JFK and Pleasure Avenue, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. (263-9090).

The 2011 Sea Isle City Baby Parade is Wednesday, July 20, 6:30 p.m. (rain date: July 21) on the Promenade, 34th to 44th Street. Children up to age 10 can register to participate by July 19 (263-TOUR).

The CMC Bar Foundation 13th Annual Race Judicata 5K Run & 1M Walk is Friday, July 22 (rain date: August 5), 6:30 p.m., JFK & the Beach (463-0313).

The Annual King Neptune Festival Indoor Sidewalk Sale is Saturday, July 23, 8:00 a.m. to 12 noon, Townsends Inlet Civic Center (263-3002).

The SICBP Junior Lifeguard Program begins July 26, for ages 14-17 (263-3655, www.sicbp.com).

Interested in Quality of Life? At 9:00 a.m., prior to the July 19 and August 9 City Council Meetings, the Sea Isle City Police Department will present "Quality of Life" updates to Council and the public.

Sea Isle City's Got Talent Contest takes place each Friday, 8:00 p.m. at the new Band Shell and will continue each Friday until the Grand Finale on August 12. (263-9090, www.seaislecitysgottalent.com).

Family Fun Nights take place each Friday and Sunday evening at Gillian's Funland Amusement Park, 7:00 - 9;00 p.m. This event, which features free strolling entertainment, is hosted by the City of Sea Isle City (263-TOUR).

Sea Isle City Events for July 15th -22nd

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EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY
JULY 15 - 22, 2011

BEACH CLASSIC MEN’S STREET HOCKEY TOURNEY
July 15 – 17, 2011, 8:00 am, Pre-Registration & Fee Required, Hockey Courts at 59th Street & Central Ave.
Info: (631) 331-1220

FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT GILLIAN’S
Fridays & Sundays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, Marina Park -42nd Place & the Bay
Info: (609) 263-8687

SEA ISLE CITY’S GOT TALENT
July 15 & 22, 2011, 8:00 – 10:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-9090

CONCERT NIGHTS
The Duprees – July 16, 2011, 8:00 – 10:00 pm, Juicy Rock ‘n Roll – July 18, 2011, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Excursion Park – JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-9090

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GUIDED BEACHCOMBING
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Tuesdays: 29th Street & the Promenade, Thursdays: 94th Street & TI Waterfront Park Pavilion
10:00 – 11:00 am, $1(weather permitting)
Info: (609) 263-9643

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SANTA VISITS IN JULY
Tuesday, July 19, 2011, 7:30 pm, Excursion Park – JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-9090

MOVIE NIGHTS
Elf – July 19, 2011, Dusk, How to Train Your Dragon – July 21, 2011, Dusk
Excursion Park - JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

HERITAGE SURF & SPORT – FREE SURF LESSON
Wednesday, July 20, 2011, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Pre-Registration REQUIRED
Info: (609) 263-3033

BABY PARADE
July 20, 2011, 6:30 pm, Ages up to 10 years, Pre-Registration Required by July 19th
Info: (609) 263-8687

FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTY WITH DJ JEFF
Wednesdays, 7:30 – 9:00 pm, Excursion Park - JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

CMC BAR FOUNDATION RACE JUDICATA 5K RUN/1K WALK
July 22, 2011
Info: (609) 463-0313, cmcba5k.org

CARBONARA PRO SOCCER CAMP
July 18 – 22, 2011, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Dealy Field, Ages 5 – 15, $110
Info: (856) 692-6728

SAT CRITICAL READING/WRITING CAMP
July 20 – 22, 2011, High School Students, 10:45 am – 1:45 pm, $195 /session + $95 books
Info: www.ACEtheSATworkshop.com

WOMEN’S FITNESS CLASSES
Tuesdays & Thursdays, thru August 18, 2011, 8:00 am, Community Lodge, $10/class
Info: (609) 263-9023

BOOT CAMP ON THE BEACH
Monday – Saturday, thru September 3, 2011, 8:00 am, 45th Street Beach, Adults $10/session
Info: (609) 263-9023

WOMEN’S FITNESS CLASSES
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 5 – August 18, 2011, 8:00 am, Community Lodge, $10/class
Info: (609) 263-9023

BOOT CAMP ON THE BEACH
Monday – Saturday, June 20 – September 3, 2011, 8:00 am, 45th Street Beach, Adults $10/session
Info: (609) 263-9023

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge
$5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGA
Mondays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Tuesdays 10:00 – 11:15 a.m., Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

July 1st-Sea Isle City E-Newsletter

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FROM THE CITY OF SEA ISLE CITY
E-NEWSLETTER

MAYOR'S MESSAGE:

What a great summer we have planned here in Sea Isle City! As I mentioned earlier, the excitement is heating up at our new Entertainment Complex, and so far we have received nothing but positive feedback about the many events that have already taken place at Excursion Park's Band Shell. More than 2500 spectators were thoroughly entertained during the opening night of Sea Isle City's Got Talent on June 24, plus our weekly concerts and numerous other events have pleased thousands others so far this year as well - and it is only June 30! There are many more events still to come in the weeks ahead, so if you haven't yet had the opportunity to enjoy this beautiful new entertainment venue, check out Sea Isle's calendar of events and plan on stopping-by the Band Shell soon!

As a community, our actions are centered on respect, integrity, tolerance and a commitment to excellence. However, those values would mean nothing without a transparent government. That's why we have the most open government you'll find anywhere - and we plan to keep it that way! Through our E-Newsletters, E-Blasts, open-forum meetings, Reverse 911 calls and the many other ways we communicate information, we will continue to keep you informed of everything that's going on in our government and in our town - that's my personal promise to you!

Tomorrow, July 1, marks the start of the second full term of Sea Isle's Mayor-Council form of government (thanks to The Faulkner Act, which provides municipality's in the Garden State with governing options such as ours). At 12 noon at the Band Shell, City Council will hold their annual re-organizational meeting, at which time your recently re-elected City officials (namely Councilman Bill Kehner, Councilman Frank Edwardi and myself) will be sworn into office. All are invited to attend this event - and I hope to see you there!

Since local voters decided to change to a Mayor-Council form of government in 2007, Sea Isle City has experienced a renaissance-of-sorts, which has beautified our town, modernized our infrastructure and resulted in more events taking place here than ever before - and it is all thanks to a solid working relationship between Sea Isle's Administration, City Council, municipal employees and the many volunteers from the general public who work hard to move us ahead in one direction for the betterment of our town. As always, nothing can be accomplished without input from our residents and visitors, so I encourage everyone to take an active role in helping make Sea Isle City all it can be and more.

Sea Isle City's success story is still being written - so let's continue to make every chapter memorable and worthwhile!

Smile...You're in Sea Isle!

Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:

Tomorrow, July 1, City Council will hold our Annual Re-Organizational Meeting, 12 noon at the new Band Shell. At that time, Sea Isle's recently re-elected officials, Mayor Desiderio and Councilmen Edwardi and Kehner, will take their oaths of office. Following the swearing-in ceremony, a regular business meeting will be conducted. All are invited to attend the inauguration and council meeting.

During the July 19 council meeting, the Administration will be bringing forward a bond ordinance totaling $8.5 Million, which will include money for Sea Isle's new welcome center, lagoon dredging, bulkhead replacements, various road reconstruction projects, the demolition of the old Library/Beach Tag Office and the construction of a parking lot on that site. More details about this bond ordinance will be provided in future communications.

As previously mentioned, City Council will hold a workshop on July 19 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss design standards and various zoning issues in our commercial districts. All are invited to attend this public meeting.

This summer, we have been blessed with beautiful weather - Mother Nature has definitely been very good to us this year. We look forward to more good weather and additional family events that will keep the summer of 2011 going strong at South Jersey's "premier destination."

Best Regards from the Members of City Council

PROJECT UPDATES:

These E-Newsletters over the past several months have chronicled the progress of many of the City's capital improvements. Now that summer is here, we try to limit the amount of construction taking place on public property, in order to minimize the disruption to our residents and visitors because we realize that this time of the year is precious.

We currently are in the process of preparing and putting into place the necessary funding for the next round of capital improvements throughout the City. As part of this process, on July 19, the City council will be asked to introduce funding ordinances for the following projects:

Beach Nourishment - Currently, the City is eligible for 75% reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to restore beaches at the north end and the center of town to the design profile established in 2009. This work will be done in partnership with the community of Upper Township and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, and is anticipated to start later in the fall. There will be NO beach replenishment work this summer.

JFK Boulevard Streetscape Improvements, from Landis to the Promenade - This is part of the City's Beach to Bay Corridor project, which includes widened sidewalks, landscaping, lighting and decorative pavers. This project has been discussed over the past two years in various public meetings, and the current plans for this project will be presented at the July 19 council meeting, in order to provide for additional public comment prior to moving forward with completion of the construction documents.

Welcome Center- Addition to Community Lodge - This project was recently discussed at the June 14 City Council meeting, at which time there was agreement by the council to move forward with architectural and engineering work. The updated plans will be presented at the July 19 council meeting.

Old Library Conversion to Parking Lot - Following completion of the new Library at 48th and Central, the library facilities will be relocated from the existing facility located on the north side of JFK Boulevard (across the boulevard from the basketball courts). The existing facility is slated for demolition and conversion to a parking lot. Plans will be developed to provide for appropriate landscaping, and it is anticipated that an additional 40 parking spaces will be able to be placed on the site.

Improvements to Townsends Inlet Park - The City was awarded grant funding from the federal government for improvements to the park to provide for proper handicapped accessibility. As part of this project, the City will rehabilitate the entrance ramps to the pavilion and renovate the existing deck and surrounding facility. Plans will be developed this summer in order for the project to be constructed this coming fall and winter prior to the summer 2012 season.

Bulkhead Replacements - As part of the City's overall assessment of bay-front and lagoon bulkheads, the bulkheads on the south side of 46th Place (about 100 ft. west of Park Road); and on the north side of 43rd Place (also about 100 ft. west of Park Road) are slated for replacement.

Lagoon Dredging - The City is continuing with the required environmental and engineering work to obtain permits to perform needed dredging in several of our City lagoons. Funding will be needed to proceed with bidding for the project and performance of the actual dredging, currently anticipated to take place in the fall of 2011.

Various Road and Utility Reconstruction Projects - The project includes 48th, 50th, and 51st Streets, all from Landis to the Promenade, and 60th Street, from Landis to Central Avenue. Also, utility work will be performed in advance of the County project to resurface Landis Avenue from 54th to 69th Street.

DID YOU KNOW:

· Most of the American Flags that adorn Landis Avenue were donated by Sea Isle's VFW Post 1963. More flags will be added in the coming year, which will serve as a continued reminder of the patriotism found in our community.

· Sea Isle City Beach Patrol Captain Renny Steele was recently honored with a Special Safety Recognition Award from the Municipal Joint Insurance Fund.

· The next City Council meeting is a Reorganization Meeting on Friday, July 1, 12 noon at the Band Shell. At that time, Mayor Desiderio and Councilmen Edwardi and Kehner will take their oaths office. In the event of rain, the meeting and swearing-in will take place inside Council Chambers.

· Sea Isle's Free Outdoor "Movies Under the Stars" will begin with a showing of "Megamind" on Thursday, June 30, Dusk, Excursion Park. Don't forget your beach chairs and blankets! (263-TOUR)

· Upcoming Free Movies: Nanny McPhee Returns on July 5; The Secret of Moonacre on July 7; Furry Vengeance on July 12; and The Goonies on July 14. All movies start at Dusk (263-TOUR).

· July 4th Weekend Activities Include: Family Fun Night at Gillian's Amusement Park (263-TOUR) and Sea Isle City's Got Talent (263-9090) on Friday evening; a VFW Flea Market on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (301 JFK Boulevard, 263-8361); a Free Concert by Hollywood Nights (Bob Seger tribute band) on Saturday at 8;00 p.m.; another Family Fun Night at Gillian's on Sunday evening; Junior Olympics at Dealy Field at 9:30 a.m. and Fireworks at 9:00 p.m. on Independence Day (263-0050).

· July 4th Fireworks Rain & Wind Date is July 5 at 9:00 p.m. Please note: If the July 4th Fireworks are postponed until July 5, the regularly scheduled movie on July 5 will begin at 9:45 p.m. instead of at Dusk.

· A Fashion Show hosted by the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization will take place on Tuesday, July 5, Excursion Park Band Shell, 7:00 p.m. (374-2721 or 335-0062).

· The 2011 SICBP Thomas McCann Mascot School and Races will take place on July 6-7 (school) and July 9 (races) for children, ages 4-8. (263-3655, www.sicbp.com).

· The 2011 Blackthorn "Ruggerfest" Rugby Competition will take place at Dealy Field on Saturday, July 9 (215-675-5790).

· The Townsend Inlet Book Club's Annual Cinderella Show and Costume Contest is Saturday, July 9, 7:00 p.m., 138 85th Street (263-3002).

· A Free Concert featuring Seven Bridges (an Eagles tribute band) will be held at the Band Shell on July Saturday, July 9, 8:00 p.m. (263-TOUR).

· A Philies Home Run Derby will take place on Sunday, July 10 at Dealy Field for boys and girls, ages7-12. Rain Date: July 17 (263-0050).

· A Free Concert featuring Just In Tyme (oldies) will be held will be held at the Band Shell on July Monday, July 11, 7:30 p.m. (263-TOUR).

· A Sea Isle City Bicycle Auction will take place on Tuesday, July 19, at the Public Safety Building, 233 JFK Boulevard, which will feature approximately 60 bikes that have been abandoned or unclaimed. All buyers must register to purchase bikes between 9:00 -10:30 a.m. The Auction will take place at 10:30. Photo I.D. is required. Local checks or cash will be accepted (263-4461, ext. 230 or 219). ALSO: Starting July 1, Sea Isle City will have other items for sale at www.govdeals.com for two weeks.

· Interested in Quality of Life? At 9:00 a.m., prior to the July 19 and August 9 City Council Meetings, the Sea Isle City Police Department will present "Quality of Life" updates to Council and the public.

· Sea Isle City's Got Talent Contest takes place each Friday, 8:00 p.m. at the new Band Shell and will continue each Friday until the Grand Finale on August 12. (263-9090, www.seaislecitysgottalent.com).

· Family Fun Nights will take place each Friday and Sunday evening at Gillian's Funland Amusement Park, 7:00 - 9;00 p.m. This event, which features free strolling entertainment, is hosted by the City of Sea Isle City (263-TOUR).

· The 2011 Little Miss & Jr. Miss Sea Isle City Pageant is Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 p.m., Saint Joseph Church Auditorium, 44th and Central Avenue (263-TOUR).

· The T.I. Garden Club's Summer Card Party and Luncheon is Wednesday, July 13, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 138 85th Street (263-3002).

· A Philadelphia Flyers Hooked on Hockey Clinic for Children, ages 6-12, will take place on Thursday, July 14, 5:00 p.m., $5 (Pre-register by June 11, 263-0050)

Best of Sea Isle Photo Contest

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Tomorrow at 5pm is the last day to submit pictures to our "Best of Sea Isle City" Beach photo contest! Lots of great prizes to win! Go to www.Facebook.com/BestofSeaIsle "Like" the page and then upload photos!

Sea Isle CIty EVents

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Sea Isle City E-Newsletter June 21st

2011-06-21T10:28:00.001-05:00

E-NEWSLETTER

MAYOR'S MESSAGE:
I am happy to report that Sea Isle City's residents and visitors are already enjoying the 2011 summer season - and the many local activities that are entertaining and delighting those in search of family fun. The 1st Annual Fish Alley Festival, which took place on June 11 at Sea Isle's Marina Park, was a huge success, and I would personally like to thank everyone who helped make that event so memorable (especially the hard-working members of Sea Isle's Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization). I am sure the Fish Alley Festival will evolve into yet another exciting attraction that people will look forward to attending year after year.
I am also happy to tell you about the tremendous amount of positive feedback I have received regarding Sea Isle's new Entertainment Complex at JFK Boulevard and the Promenade (home of our resort's new Band Shell). Two weeks ago, the Band Shell's inaugural concert took place with a performance by the wonderful Strathmere Ensemble, who entertained hundreds of spectators filling the benches and grassy lawn at Excursion Park. That concert was just the beginning of many exciting events scheduled to take place this summer at the Band Shell - so be sure to check our City's calendar of events for a complete list of happenings, including additional concerts, outdoor movies, family dance parties and the new Sea Isle City's Got Talent Contest.
The Entertainment Complex will be alive with activity this weekend during Sea Isle's annual Skimmer Festival, which is organized by our Tourism Department. The festival will kick-off on Saturday morning, June 18, with a huge Seaside Market along the Promenade. There will also be a Food Court in front of Excursion Park, children's activities, a sand-sculpting demonstration and other exciting events on Saturday. Then, on Saturday evening, come to Excursion Park at 7:30 p.m. for the Band Shell's official ribbon-cutting ceremony, which will take place prior to a performance by the Sensational Soul Cruisers at 8:00 p.m. Skimmer Festival Weekend will continue on Father's Day, Sunday, June 19, with an Antique Auto Show on the Promenade, free historic trolley tours and live music - so plan on enjoying another full weekend of family-fun here in Sea Isle City.
As you walk or drive through town this summer, be sure to also notice other new additions that have recently been completed, including the new basketball courts and playground on JFK Boulevard, the new rides at Gillian's Funland Amusement Park and the new landscaping at the base of the Sea Isle Bridge. With these projects and many others now finished - and several other plans currently being formulated for additional improvements - it's no wonder that people consider Sea Isle City "the place to be" at the Jersey Shore.
See you in Sea Isle!
Mayor Leonard Desiderio

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:

As a follow-up to a past City Council message regarding road work on Central Avenue (49th to 69th Street), it was announced at our June 14 council meeting that we will learn by June 17 if we are approved for U.S. Department of Agriculture grant money, which will help pay for that project. The USDA grant is anticipated to be in the $500,000 to $1 million range, with the balance in loans. Once we are notified about that grant, we will move forward and put that project out for bid this summer so we will be ready to start work in the fall.
During our last council message, we discussed raking the beach in Sea Isle's North End, which is only an issue due to Environmental concerns as per our Beach Management Plan. The NJDEP was contacted and permission was granted to rake that beach, which has since been completed. We will be requesting permission from the NJDEP prior to July 4th Weekend to rake the North End again as needed.
A Zoning Ordinance Meeting was originally scheduled to take place after our council meeting on June 14, however that meeting was postponed and will now take place on July 19 at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers. All are encouraged to attend as we discuss landscaping, window-sizes in commercial businesses and design standards.
On July 1, our scheduled City Council Reorganization Meeting will take place at Sea Isle's new Band Shell at Excursion Park, 12 noon. During that meeting, Sea Isle's recently re-elected Mayor and Council Members will be sworn in to office. All are invited to attend this event.
At the June 14 Council Meeting, there was a presentation made by the Administration regarding our much-debated Welcome Center. Concept plans were presented and discussed publicly at that meeting. Council voted to move forward with construction documents for a new Welcome Center in front of and adjacent to Sea Isle's Community Lodge, JFK Boulevard and Park Road. There will be additional opportunities for public discussion as the project moves forward. Please see Project Updates below for additional info.
Best Regards from the Members of City Council.

PROJECT UPDATES:

JFK BOULEVARD BASKETBALL COURTS & PLAYGROUND: Work has been substantially completed on replacement of the basketball courts, provision of new lighting, fencing, sidewalks and resurfacing of the entire playground area adjacent to the basketball courts with a cushioned safety material similar to that at the Dealy Field complex. Items remaining to be completed include installation of benches at the basketball courts - to be installed the week of June 20; and completion of a small area at the corner of the playground. The facility will be open to the public for use on Friday, June 17.

LAGOON DREDGING: The City is in the process of performing the required environmental and engineering work required to obtain permits to perform needed dredging in several of our City lagoons. The objective is to accomplish the dredging in the fall of 2011. The lagoons being examined for dredging include the following areas:
Rio Grande (south side of 47th Place)
Rio Delle Stelle (between 46th and 47th Place)
Rio Delle Luna (between 45th and 46th Place)
Rio Del Amore (between 44th Street and 45th Place)
Rio Delle Isole (along Venicean Road)
Rio Del Barche (between 43rd Place and 44th Street)
Rio Del Affare (between 42nd and 43rd Place)
Rio Delle Ponte (along Park Road on either side of 43rd Place)
38th and Sounds (in waterway adjacent to the Sounds Avenue properties)

47th PLACE BULKHEAD: The project has been substantially completed, including restoration of the concrete and pavement. The bulkhead will serve to properly secure the City's right of way at this location, and is one of several bulkhead reconstructions to be accomplished over the next few years, as the City works to ensure proper upkeep of vital bayfront infrastructure.

MARINA BUILDING: The contractor has received delivery of the roofing and siding material; and work has commenced on enclosing the building. The current schedule for the project is for the building to be roofed and sided within the next three weeks, with substantial completion of the facility in August.

UPCOMING CAPITAL INTIATIVES: In furtherance of the City's adopted Capital Plan, the administration will present a funding ordinance to City Council for introduction at the July 19 council meeting. Projects expected to be included in that funding ordinance include the following:

*The next phase of the beach to bay corridor improvement, from the Promenade to Landis Avenue on JFK. Conceptual design work for this phase is currently in progress.

*Welcome Center addition to the Community Lodge - following presentation of concepts at the June 14 City Council meeting, council approved continued work on completion of the design. This project is expected to be advertised for construction bids in August.

*Demolition of old Library on JFK, and construction of parking lot.

*Reconstruction of bulkheads at 43rd and 46th Place (permitting work currently in progress).

*Various road reconstruction projects, including 48th, 50th, and 51st Streets, all from Landis to the Promenade, and 60th Street, from Landis Avenue to Central Avenue. These projects, which include extensive underground storm or sanitary sewer work to be done in advance of the road surfacing, are scheduled to be accomplished starting in the fall and completed prior to summer 2012. The Public Works Department will also be working with the City Engineer to determine road surfacing work that can be accomplished without underground utility work. This list will be established over the next several months.

*Improvements to Townsends Inlet Park, including handicapped accessibility improvements and replacement of deteriorated wood decking with recycled plastic decking. This work will be completed over the fall/winter in advance of the 2012 summer season.

The City's Capital Plan was adopted by City Council in December 2010 - for details go to the City's website www.seaislecitynj.us, go to the "Government" tab at the top, scroll down to Administration and click on the link for Capital Pan 2011-2015). Annually, the City Administration and City Council work together to develop a five year capital plan. The development of this plan involves community input, through publicly held workshops, as well as at regular council meetings. For a summary of the capital project process that determines how projects come to fruition, go to the City's website, click the "Projects" tab at the top and then click on the link for "Capital Project Process."

DID YOU KNOW:

• The Summer Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule went into effect on June 13, and collections now take on 1st through 44th Streets on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 45th through 70th Streets on Mondays and Thursdays and 71st through 94th Streets on Tuesday and Fridays. Remember: Recycling is mandatory in Sea Isle City! For more info, phone 263-6000, ext. 14, or visit the city's website for recycling directions (click the "Government/Public Works/PW Home" tabs).

• The next City Council meeting is a Reorganization Meeting on July 1 at 12 noon at the Band Shell. At that time, Mayor Desiderio and the recently re-elected City Council members will be sworn in.

• Skimmer Festival Weekend is this weekend, June 18-19. The festival features a giant seaside market & food court, live music, sand sculpting demo & contest and kid's activities on Saturday, and an antique auto show, live music and free trolley tours on Sunday. Info: 263-TOUR.

• A Band Shell Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place this Saturday, June 18, 7:30 p.m., prior to a free concert by The Sensational Soul Cruisers, 8:00 p.m.

• Sea Isle's Weekly Farmer's Market will take place every Tuesday starting June 21, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m., JFK and Pleasure Avenue. This popular event, which is hosted by the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization, will feature fresh produce, flowers, crafts and many other items. Info: 263-9090.

• Beachcomber Guided Tours begin Tuesday, June 21 at 10:00 a.m. and will take place each Tuesday and Thursday morning throughout the summer. Tours cost only $1 and are fun for the entire family. Info: 263-9643

• The Sarah the Turtle Festival is Thursday, June 23, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Excursion Park. This free event is a must for all kids! Info: 263-TOUR

• Sea Isle City's Got Talent Contest will begin on Friday, June 24, at 8:00 p.m. at the new Band Shell and will continue each Friday night until August. Info: www.seaislecity'sgottalent.com .

• Tidal Wave will perform a free concert at the Band Shell on Saturday, June 25, 8:00 p.m. Info: 263-TOUR.

• Good Tymes Oldies Band will perform a free concert at the Band Shell on Monday, June 27, 7:30 p.m. Info: 263-TOUR.

• Sea Isle's Free Family Night Dance Parties with DJ Jeff will begin on Wednesday, June 29, 7:30 at Excursion Park. Info: 263-TOUR.

• Sea Isle's Free Outdoor "Movies Under the Stars" will begin with a showing of "Megamind" on Thursday, June 30, Dusk, Excursion Park. Info: 263-TOUR.

Happy Father's Day!

2011-06-19T10:16:00.003-05:00

Just wanted to wish all the Fathers out there a very Happy Father's Day! Hope you all have a wonderful day!

Sea Isle City Calendar of Events for June 16th-30th

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EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY
JUNE 16 – 30, 2011

PHILADELPHIA SPORT & SOCIAL CLUB
COED ADULT STREET HOCKEY TOURNEY
June 18, 2011, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Hockey Court – 59th Street & Central Ave.
Info: (215) 483-9340

CONCERT NIGHTS
Sensational Soul Cruisers - June 18, 2011, 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Tidal Wave (Rock N Roll) - June 25, 2011, 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Good Tymes Band (Oldies) - June 27, 2011, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Excursion Park – JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

SKIMMER FESTIVAL WEEKEND
Saturday, June 18, 2011:
Sand Sculpting Demonstration & Contest, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Seaside Vendor Market & Food Court, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (rain or shine)
Children’s Activities & Live Music, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
JFK Blvd. & the Promenade/ Pleasure Ave.
Sunday, June 19, 2011:
Free Guided Historical Trolley Tours & Live Music, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Info: (609) 263-8687

21ST ANNUAL ANTIQUE AUTO SHOW
Sunday, June 19, 2011, 9:00 am, Awards Ceremony 1:00 pm, Auto Parade 1:30 pm
Pre-Registration by June 17th $6, Same Day $9, Info: (973) 563-0254

FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, Beginning June 21, 2011, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-9090

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GUIDED BEACHCOMBING
Tuesdays & Thursdays, Beginning June 21, 2011, 10:00 – 11:00 am, $1(weather permitting)
Tuesdays: 29th Street & the Promenade, Thursdays: 94th Street & TI Waterfront Park Pavilion Info: (609) 263-9643

SARA THE TURTLE FESTIVAL
June 23, 2011; 6:00 – 8:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.,Info: (609) 263-8687

SEA ISLE CITY’S GOT TALENT
June 24, 2011, 8:00 – 10:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.,Info: (609) 263-9090

HURLEY SHRED MY STICK
June 27, 2011, 37th Street Beach
Info: heritagesurf.com or (609) 263-3033

PAWS ON THE PROMENADE DOG SHOW
June 28, 2011; Registration 6:30 pm, Show 7:00 pm, Excursion Park - JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Info: (609) 390-7946, (609) 263-8687

FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTY WITH DJ JEFF
Wednesdays, Beginning June 29, 2011; 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Excursion Park - JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., Info: (609) 263-8687

MOVIE NIGHTS
Megamind – June 30, 2011, Dusk
Excursion Park - JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.,Info: (609) 263-8687

Sea Isle City Calendar of Events for June 3rd-15th

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EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/REVITALIZATION “SEA ISLE” ULTIMATE RESTAURANT WEEK
June 3 – 10, 2011
Info: (609) 263-9090

ESA SURF COMPETITION
Saturday, June 4, 2011, Registration 7:00 am, Surf 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, 40th Street & the Beach, $20
Info: (609) 884-5277

GERARD DESIDERIO 5K HEART RUN/WALK
Saturday, June 4, 2011, Registration 8:00 am, Run/Walk 9:00 am
JFK Blvd. & the Promenade, Runners $20, Walkers $10
Info: (609) 263-2968

STEP UP FOR THE ARC WALKATHON
Saturday, June 4, 2011, Registration 9:00 am, Walk 10:00 am, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade, $10 Info: (609) 861-7100 Ext. 119

CONCERT NIGHT – STRATHMERE ENSEMBLE
Saturday, June 4, 2011, 8:00 – 10:00 pm, Excursion Park – JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

ESA SURF COMPETITION
Saturday, June 11, 2011, Registration 7:00 am, Surf 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, 40th Street & the Beach, $20 Info: (609) 884-5277

PEYTON’S PROMISE 5K RUN/ 2K WALK
Saturday, June 11, 2011, Registration 9:30 am, Run/Walk 11:00 am
JFK Blvd. & the Promenade, $20 Pre-Registration by June 1
Same Day Registration $25 Adults, $10 Kids 5 – 12 years
Info: (609) 335-9442

FISH ALLEY FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 11, 2011, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Info: (609) 263-3756

CONCERT NIGHT – CHANGES IN LATITUDES
Saturday, June 11, 2011, 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Excursion Park – JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-1711

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge
$5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGA
Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Sea Isle City Newsletter June 4th

2011-06-04T14:09:00.001-05:00

FROM THE CITY OF SEA ISLE CITY

E-NEWSLETTER

MAYOR'S MESSAGE:
Welcome to the summer of 2011! During this wonderful time of year, many people will make Sea Isle City their beach-destination of choice, and I am very happy to welcome everyone to another fantastic summer at the Jersey Shore. However, before the season gets into full-swing, I would like to remind all residents and visitors to apply a healthy dose of caution while enjoying your favorite seasonal activities.

If you are a boater, be sure to clip on an approved life jacket before you shove-off from the dock. Our friends at the United States Coast Guard suggest that all boaters (no matter what age or experience level) wear life preservers whenever out on the water, because “Safety First” is the best motto for all mariners.

Also, when going to the beach, be sure to swim on protected beaches only while lifeguards are present. You don’t want to learn about rip-currents and undertows the hard way – so be sure to stay within view of a lifeguard whenever you enter the ocean. The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol will be on duty from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10:00 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday, and you can find a complete list of Sea Isle’s protected beaches and all beach regulations by visiting our City website, www.seaislecitynj.us (click the Information/Beaches Info tabs).

Here’s a safety-reminder about “Terrapin Turtle Season.” This is the time of year when female terrapins leave the wetlands and travel onto dry land to dig nests and bury their eggs. If you see a turtle crossing the road, please help her to the curb whenever safety permits – but never put yourself in harms way. Be sure to stay aware of on-coming traffic whenever you step into the street, and if you are able to help a turtle to the curb, carry her in the direction she was traveling. Also, please slow down while driving (for the sake of our turtles and all pedestrians). For more information about Terrapin Turtles, contact Susan and Stephen Ahern from Sea Isle Terrapin Rescue, 263-7358.

Lastly, I am very excited to announce that construction has been completed on Sea Isle’s new Entertainment Complex and Band Shell at Excursion Park. The Band Shell’s inaugural concert will take place this Saturday, June 4, with a performance by the Strathmere Ensemble at 8:00 p.m. – and all are invited to attend as a new page is turned in local history. For a complete list of all concert performances and the many other exciting events taking place in Sea Isle City this year, visit our city website. –And be sure to tell all of your friends that Sea Isle City is “the place to be” for free outdoor entertainment!

See you in Sea Isle!

Mayor Leonard Desiderio

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:

City Council would like to thank everyone who participated in Sea Isle’s 2nd Annual Community Day, which took place on May 21. During Community Day, 1st Bank of Sea Isle City made a generous donation to the Sea Isle Ambulance Corps, as part of the bank’s annual Community Service Award. Council appreciates all that 1st bank does for our community and we look forward to working with them in the future. We also would like to acknowledge Gillian’s Funland Amusement Park for offering discounted passes, which thrilled many children at Community Day.

Council and the City’s Administration recognizes that it can be difficult for many seniors and handicapped beach-goers to access the beach. That’s why Mobi-Mats (synthetic carpet runners) will be installed at most beach entrances throughout Sea Isle City, to give a “firm footing” for those who need a little extra help crossing the sand dunes. If you don’t see a Mobi-Mat at your favorite beach entrance, chances are you will very soon.

According to Sea Isle City’s Beach Management Plan, Sea Isle’s North End, 1st to 20th Street, is designated as a “Protected Zone” for nesting birds and other wild life. Therefore, raking that stretch of beach has to be kept to a minimum. The City is requesting permission from the NJDEP to rake the North End and clear debris that has washed up on the beach. We will keep you posted of any developments regarding the North End.

The Administration announced at the June 1 Council Meeting that the “Quality of Life Squad” will give reports regarding noise offenses throughout town on July 19 and August 23 at 9:00 a.m. (before the scheduled Council meetings at 10:00 a.m.). As always, if you have any problem regarding noise issues, please contact the SICPD so they can address your concerns immediately.

After a successful Memorial Day Weekend, City Council would like to remind all motorists that New Jersey State Law requires vehicles to stop for all pedestrians on any corner – whether there is a cross walk on that corner or not! Pedestrian safety is taken very seriously here in Sea Isle City – and the SICPD will issue tickets to all motorists who fail to yield to pedestrians.

There will be a public presentation by Blane Steinman Architects and the Sea Isle City Community Services Department during our next City Council meeting on June 14, 10:00 a.m., regarding Sea Isle’s future Welcome Center. All are invited to attend and participate in the discussion that will follow that presentation. Following our June 14 Council Meeting, there will a Public Workshop at 2:00 p.m. to discuss zoning. This is a follow-up to the recent Zoning Workshop on May 17, and all are invited to attend. A rough draft of the zoning changes will be available for discussion at that meeting.

Best Regards from the Members of City Council.

PROJECT UPDATES:

JFK BOULEVARD BASKETBALL COURTS & PLAYGROUND: Work is continuing on replacement of the basketball courts, provision of new lighting, fencing, sidewalks and resurfacing of the entire playground area adjacent to the basketball courts with a cushioned safety material similar to that at the Dealy Field complex. The base paving for the basketball courts has been installed, with the final surface coating scheduled for placement within the next 10 days. Installation of the cushioned safety surface on the playground has started, and this will also be completed within the next 10 days. The contractor remains on schedule to meet the contract completion deadline of June 15.

EXCURSION PARK ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX: The project was substantially completed and opened to the public for the Memorial Day weekend, and the City enjoyed a successful opening event at the site, with the running of the 4th annual Tri for Our Veterans Triathlon. The first concert in the bandshell will be June 4, with a performance by the Strathmere Ensemble.

LANDSCAPING AT EAST-SIDE OF SEA ISLE BRIDGE: This beautification project at the City’s entrance at the base of the Sea Isle Bridge on JFK Boulevard was completed in advance of the Memorial Day weekend. The project was performed by City Public Works forces.

FUNLAND AMUSEMENT PARK AT THE MARINA: Gillian’s Funland Amusement Park, located on the City’s lot across from the public marina, opened for the season on Sea Isle City’s Community Day, May 21. The park features several new rides this season, as the City and the Gillian family continue to work in partnership to enhance the amusement park experience for all of the City’s residents and visitors.

RECONSTRUCTION OF LANDIS AVENUE FROM 54TH TO 69TH – This coming fall, the city will commence with underground utility replacement work in advance of the county resurfacing this stretch of roadway.

REPLENISHMENT OF NORTH END AND DOWNTOWN BEACHES: The City is in the process of developing a project for beach replenishment to bolster the north end and downtown beaches. The project will not start until fall of this year at the earliest, and will be complete by April 2012. All of the details have not been worked out; however, 75% of the funding for the project will come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). The project has come about due to past erosion of those beaches which resulted in eligibility for replenishment through FEMA funding. The project will be performed in partnership with Upper Township and the NJDEP.

LAGOON DREDGING: The City is in the process of performing the required environmental and engineering work required to obtain permits to perform needed dredging in several of our City lagoons. The objective is to accomplish the dredging in the fall of 2011. The City anticipates that notices will be issued to adjacent property owners within the next 30 days describing the scope of the project.

DID YOU KNOW:

· Second-quarter Water-Sewer Bills were due on June 1. Late fees will accrue on payments not received by 4:00 p.m. on June 10.

· The Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce/Revitalization will host “Ultimate Restaurant Week” from June 3 – 10. For a complete list of participating eateries and the specials they will offer, visit http://www.seaislerevitalization.com or phone 263-9090.

· This Saturday, June 4, the first leg of the ESA Surfing Competition will take place on the 40th Street Beach at 7:00 a.m. Info: 609-884-5277.

· The Gerard Desiderio 5K Heart Run and Walk is Saturday, June 4, at 9:00 a.m. Proceeds benefit the American Heat Association. Info: 263-2968.

· The Annual Step-Up-For-The-Arc Walkathon is Saturday, June 4, at 9:00 a.m. on the Promenade at JFK Boulevard. Proceeds benefit Cape May County residents with developmental disabilities. Info: (609) 861-7100, ext.119.

· This summer’s first free outdoor concert is Saturday, June 4, when the Strathmere Ensemble will perform at 8:00 p.m. under Sea Isle’s new band shell at Excursion Park. Info: 263-TOUR.

· Peyton’s Promise 5K Run and Walk will take place on Saturday, June 11, on the Promenade at 43rd Street. Proceeds benefit CDH research. Info: (609) 335-9442.

· Sea Isle’s First Annual Fish Alley Festival is Saturday, June 11, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 42nd and the Bay. Info: 263-3756.

· “Changes in Latitude” (a Jimmy Buffet tribute band) will perform on Saturday, June 11, at 4:00 p.m. under the band shell. This free concert is sponsored by VFW Post 1963. Info: 263-1711.

· The Summer Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule goes into effect on June 13, when collections will take place 1st through 44th Streets on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 45th through 70th Streets on Mondays and Thursdays and 71st through 94th Streets on Tuesday and Fridays. Remember: Recycling is mandatory in Sea Isle City! For more info, phone 263-6000, ext. 14, or visit the city’s website for recycling directions (click the “Government/Public Works/PW Home” tabs).

· The next City Council meeting is Tuesday, June 14, 10:00 a.m., in Council Chambers, 233 JFK Boulevard, 2nd floor.

· There will be a Public Workshop to discuss Zoning Issues on Tuesday, June 14, 2:00 p.m. inside Council Chambers, 233 JFK Boulevard, 2nd floor.

· Skimmer Festival Weekend is June 18-19. Info: 263-TOUR.

· The first “Sea Isle City’s Got Talent Contest” will take place at the new band shell on Friday, June 24, at 8:00 p.m. Info: www.seaislecity'sgottalent.com .

· Beach Tags are required on all of Sea Isle’s beaches everyday until 5:00 p.m. between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day. The Beach Tag Office, 125 JFK Boulevard, is open everyday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 263-1771.

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? --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 today to obtain the answers you need. Visit our website, www.seaislecitynj.us ,and click on the Government/City Directory tabs for a complete list of contact information or phone City Hall 263-4461.

Sea Isle City e-Newsletter for May 19th

2011-05-19T20:46:00.002-05:00

E-NEWSLETTER

From The City of Sea Isle City

May 19, 2010

MAYOR’S MESSAGE:

With each passing day, the approaching summer is getting closer and closer, and here in Sea Isle City we have many exciting events planned that will make the pending season unique and memorable. In addition to a wide-range of family activities, including free outdoor movies, dance parties and musical concerts at Sea Isle’s beautiful new band shell, there will also be pet shows, environmental tours, parades, beauty pageants, festivals and many athletic events.

The first athletic competition taking place this summer is the 4th Annual Tri-For-Our-Veterans Triathlon on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, May 28. Like many of Sea Isle’s yearly races, the triathlon is a fund raiser that supports very worthy causes, namely the Injured Marines Semper Fi Fund and Sea Isle City’s VFW Post 1963. Another athletic event taking place is the Gerard A. Desiderio 5K Heart Run and Walk on Saturday, June 4, which is named in honor of my younger brother, who passed away in 2003. The Heart Run and Walk is co-sponsored by AARP Chapter 710 and the City of Sea Isle City, and it raises money for the American Heart Association. And, I could not mention local races without spotlighting Peyton’s Promise 5K Run and 2K Walk on Saturday, June 11. This event is named in honor of one of Sea Isle’s youngest residents, Peyton Laricks, who was born in 2008 with a Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a serious birth defect that prevents the diaphragm from fully developing, allows internal organs to migrate out of position and stunts proper lung growth. Fortunately, little Peyton survived a gamut of surgeries and treatments after she was born, and today she is a happy and healthy toddler – but not all CDH babies are as fortunate. That’s why Peyton’s parents, Dusty and Debbie Laricks, host this event each year to raise money for CDH research. I encourage the entire community to support Peyton’s Promise and as many other fund raisers as possible – because together we can accomplish anything! Registration forms for Peyton’s Promise and many other community events can be accessed through our City website, www.seaislecitynj.us , under the “What’s Happening” link.

This year, there will also be many other opportunities for people to display their athletic abilities, including additional 5K’s, surfing competitions, hockey tournaments, rugby matches, a children’s homerun derby (sponsored by the Philadelphia Phillies) and a hockey clinic for kids (sponsored by the Philadelphia Flyers). Also, don’t forget the grand-daddy of all local athletic events, the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol’s Annual Captain Bill Gallagher 10-Mile Island Run on August 6, a huge race that attracts thousands of competitors and countless spectators each year. So, put on your running shoes and get in shape, because the summer will soon be here!

See you in Sea Isle!

Mayor Leonard Desiderio

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:

During our City Council meeting on May 17, the Administration was happy to report that this year’s pre-season beach tag sales are $30,000 ahead of last year’s figures. 2011 Seasonal Beach Tags can be purchased for $20 each at City Hall and the Beach Tag Office. For information, visit www.seaislecitynj.us or phone 263-1771. Also reported by the Business Administrator George Savastano were the City’s new parking kiosks and the cost associated with them, which was in response to a question posed during an earlier Council meeting. The City is in the process of converting our traditional meters, of which there are hundreds throughout the City. The new kiosks are currently located on the south-side of the JFK Boulevard Corridor and in the Marina District. The benefits of parking kiosks were identified during the Beach-to-Bay Corridor Planning Review and in conjunction with Cape May County during planning for the upcoming reconstruction of JFK Boulevard. Kiosks were deemed desirable from both an aesthetic and an ongoing maintenance perspective. In addition, kiosks provide a more convenient manner of payment for motorists because they accept credit cards and coins. From an operational cost standpoint, the servicing and maintenance of 22 kiosks as opposed to 314 meters will result in reduced costs on an ongoing basis.

At the May 17 meeting, City Council President Mary Tighe announced the names of several winners of the 2011 Jersey Shore Hot List Contest, in which Sea Isle City took First Place in the “Best Beach” category and Second Place in the “Best Town” category. Other first place winners include Groovy Girlz (Best Accessories), KIX-McNutley’s (Best Dance Club), Bubba Dogs (Best Hot Dogs) and Surfside Fitness (Best Gym). Local runners-up included Toni Nicole’s Boutique, Method Skate Shop, Giovanni’s Deli, O’Donnell’s Pour House, Sands Department Store, The Springfield Inn, Kathy’s Hair Port, Elements Spa and Salon, The Ocean Drive, Secret Service Band of Sea Isle City, Steak Out Restaurant, Mike’s Seafood, Shoobies Restaurant, Rig-A-Toni’s Sandwiches and More, Basilico’s Restaurant, Welshie’s For Shore and Heritage Surf and Sport. 1,497 businesses competed for the titles of “Jersey Shore’s Best” and 16, 600 votes were tallied. Congratulations to all of our local winners and runners-up. You have proven that Sea Isle is THE premier destination at the Jersey Shore!

Due to the recently defeated school budget ballot question during the April 27 School Board Elections, Council placed a resolution on May 17’s Council Agenda (per State requirements) to discuss the 2011-12 fiscal school budget. To ensure a quality education and sufficient services are provided to our students, City Council unanimously voted to adopt the School Board’s budget for the next school year.

As was previously disclosed, Council held a second reading and public hearing on ordinance 1498, which added 43rd Place to Sea Isle’s “noise free zones.” This ordinance was passed unanimously and was unopposed by the members of the audience.

Also during the May 17 Council meeting, under new business, Councilman Frank Edwardi made a recommendation that West Jersey Avenue (which is parallel to the JFK Boulevard playground) be re-named Laricks Lane in honor of the Laricks Family, who has run a realty company on that block for 75 years. A resolution will be placed on the next Council meeting agenda for public discussion.

A Public Zoning Workshop was held on May 17 at 2:00 p.m. inside the Public Safety Building, which included the presidents of the zoning and planning boards, the City Solicitor, the City Engineer, the City Business Administrator, the Construction and Zoning Official, representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and Sea Isle Revitalization, all five members of City Council and a small contingency of local property owners. The meeting featured a good public discussion concerning commercial landscaping, design standards and handicap parking. The City Engineer and Solicitor will next draft a zoning ordinance blending all of the ideas discussed regarding those issues. A future meeting will be held to review the draft with the public, and we will specifically invite local developers to attend that meeting.

PLEASE NOTE: The May 31 Council meeting has been changed to June 1, at 10:00 am in Council Chambers.

Best Regards from Your City Council Members

PROJECT UPDATES:

JFK BOULEVARD BASKETBALL COURTS & PLAYGROUND: Work is continuing on replacement of the basketball courts, provision of new lighting, fencing and sidewalks, and the resurfacing of the entire playground area adjacent to the basketball courts with a cushioned safety material similar to that at the Dealy Field complex. The base paving for the basketball courts has been installed along with the new light poles. The perimeter sidewalks have been installed, and the majority of the new playground has been placed, with the next step being installation of the cushioned safety surface. The contractor is on schedule to meet the contract completion deadline of June 15.

EXCURSION PARK ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX: The project is on schedule for completion prior to Memorial Day weekend, with bench seating, railing, electrical work, audio/visual system and sod placement all scheduled to be completed over the next week. At this point, the entertainment complex will be ready for its first event, the Tri for Our Veterans Triathlon, to be held on Saturday, May 28.

85TH STREET LIFEGUARD STATION/PUBLIC RESTROOMS: The installation of roofing, siding, and decking has been completed, and installation of interior plumbing is underway. The project will provide for handicapped accessible restrooms, additional restroom facilities and improved storage capacity for lifeguard operations. Work is being performed by City Public Works forces. The restrooms will be opened to the public for the Memorial Day weekend.

MARINA BUILDING: The steel superstructure of the building has been erected and the installation of roof decking has commenced. Unfortunately, due to a contract dispute between the City’s contractor, NFF, and their sub-contractor, delivery of the siding and finished roof panels has been delayed, and the project completion has been pushed back to August 1. To accommodate the inconvenience, NFF has provided temporary restroom facilities until the new restrooms which are part of the Marina Building project will be available. In addition, the City will assess damages against NFF for the City’s costs associated with the extended need for temporary facilities for Marina operations.

47th PLACE BULKHEAD: The bulkhead portion of the project has been completed, with surface restoration remaining to be performed. The contractor overcame some unforeseen problems with deterioration of the adjacent private bulkheads in order to complete the bulkhead prior to the Memorial Day weekend, and ensure the safe condition of this infrastructure.

SEWER AND ROAD RECONSTRUCTION ON CENTRAL AVENUE (49th to 69th STREET) – The City has received preliminary indication from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that our application for grant funding will be approved for 20% of the cost of the project. At an estimated total project cost of 3.2 million dollars, this will provide the City with grant funding of over $600,000. The additional cost of the project will be funded by USDA through low interest loans. The plan is to start construction in the fall of this year, with the project scheduled to be performed in two phases – the first being from 49th to 61st St.; and the second phase from 61st to 69th St. The project will rehabilitate or replace the deteriorated underground sewer system, as well as provide for reconstruction of the entire one mile stretch of roadway.

DID YOU KNOW:

•Parking meters fees went into effect on May 15 in Sea Isle City. In addition to our traditional meters, look for new parking kiosk payment stations along JFK Boulevard and the Marina District.
•Sea Isle’s 2nd Annual Community Day is Saturday, May 21, at the Community Lodge, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All are invited to attend this enjoyable and informative event, which will feature children’s activities, displays from civic organizations and municipal departments, emergency response vehicles and a BBQ fund raiser for the Sea Isle Ambulance Corps. Also, Gillian’s Funland Amusement Park will open for the 2011 season on May 21 and they will be offering $10 wrist bands for a day of fun in the park.

•The SIC Environmental Commission’s Annual Turtle Party is Sunday, May 22, at the Lobster Loft Restaurant. For details, phone 263-9643.

•Volunteers are needed for the Tri-For-Our-Veterans Triathlon on May 28 to ensure pedestrian safety, hand out water and help with traffic control. Anyone interested in volunteering can email patriciaannlynn@gmail.com or visit the triathlon’s website, www.piranha-sports.com/race144.aspx. The event’s website is also where athletes can pre-register online.

•There will be some parking restrictions during the Tri-For-Our-Veterans Triathlon on May 28 along Pleasure and Landis Avenues. Please make yourself aware of all parking signs prior to and during this event!

•The South End Neighborhood Association’s Annual Memorial Day Indoor Sidewalk Sale is Saturday, May 28. For details, phone 263-3002.

•The May 31 City Council meeting has been changed to Wednesday, June 1, at 10:00 a.m., Council Chambers, 233 JFK Boulevard, 2nd floor.

•As of June 1, late fees will be added to all Property Rental Permits not yet purchased for the 2011 summer season. The permit fee will be $175 starting June 1.

•Sea Isle City’s 2011 Visitor’s Guide is now available. You can pick up a copy at City Hall and other municipal offices – or you can view an online version at www.seaislecitynj.us

Mayoral and Council Election Tomorrow!! Don't forget to vote!

2011-05-09T08:52:00.002-05:00

Just a reminder! Sea Isle City's election for Mayor and 2 council seats is tomorrow!!!
Don't forget to vote! Don't know who to vote for yet? Check out our interviews with all of the candidates:

itunes link

2011-05-06T08:02:00.000-05:00

We are now at 69 homes that have gone under contract or sold in Sea Isle City since January 1st. Believe it or not, is the same amount as 2010 for the same time period!
The homes that have closed since the last post are:
138 50th St., asking price $535,900, sold price $485,000

324 43rd Pl, asking price $600,000, sold price $475,000

3315 Central Ave., asking price $499,000, sold price $450,000

3700 Boardwalk, asking price $440,000, sold price $426,850

4009 Landis Ave, Unit 6-asking price $429,000, sold price $405,000, Unit 1-asking $519,999, sold price $492,000

4100 Boardwalk, asking price $379,000, sold price $360,000

4114 Central Ave., asking price $294,999, sold price $265,000

121 39th Street, asking price $283,000, sold price $265,000

5214 Landis Ave., asking price $269,000, sold price $252,500

10 50th Street, asking price $2,599,000, sold price $2,100,000

21 46th St., asking price $1,650,000, sold price $1,500,000

19 52nd St., asking $1,299,000, sold price $1,200,000

37 81st St., asking price $947,900, sold price $900,000

4010 Pleasure, asking price $849,000, sold price $843,000

341 47th Pl, asking price $749,000, sold price $759,000

14 76th St., asking price $749,000, sold price $700,000

112 52nd St, asking price $715,000, sold price $680,000

15 73rd St., asking price $625,000, sold $603,000

110 74th St., asking price $599,000, sold price $595,000

113 36th St., asking price $599,000, sold price $590,000

5412 Central, asking price $630,000, sold price $590,000

7701 Landis, asking price $599,000 sold price $568.000

347 40th St, asking price $589,000, sold price $555,000

Sea Isle City's E-Newsletter May 5th

2011-05-06T07:23:00.001-05:00

May 5, 2011

MAYOR'S MESSAGE:

Even though we recently completed the resurfacing of many roads here in Sea Isle City, we still have more road work in our future - and we are doing all we can to receive outside funding for such projects. Last week, we received a phone call from Governor Christie's office regarding additional grant opportunities for road paving, which we will pursue immediately. And, we will continue to monitor our grant application with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the reconstruction of the sewer system along Central Avenue (49th to 69th Street) and the resurfacing of that stretch of road. Now that the federal budget has been resolved, we have been informed that we should receive notification about the Central Avenue project within the next 30 days.

Speaking of our roads, if you have recently driven through the north end of our town, you may have noticed that city workers have completely cleared and swept both sides of Landis Avenue to provide safer parking and easier travel for bicyclists and pedestrians. We will continue to monitor this area throughout the summer, as we understand that more clearing and sweeping might be needed along Landis Avenue's north end in the coming months.

You also may have noticed that work has begun on the landscaping project near the base of the Sea Isle Bridge at JFK Boulevard. This work is being done by our public works crews as well, and the end result will beautify the main entrance to our city.

With spring here, we are in full swing making sure that the City is in tip top shape for the summer, and getting ready for all of the activities and events lined up for the season. Every summer, we witness a ten to twenty fold increase in our population, and to prepare for this influx of people and increase in activity involves tremendous planning, analyzing, refining, and execution of a multitude of operations and projects. To support a summer population that approaches 50,000 people requires a coordinated effort between all of our departments, and we've worked hard to develop a strong organization to accomplish our mission. To view the City's organization chart, just go to our website at www.seaislecitynj.us, go to the Government tab, scroll down to Administration, and click on Organization Chart - it gives a good snapshot of the operations we oversee on a daily basis in Sea Isle City.

As our newsletter evolves, we will continue to provide you with timely and accurate information. We have received many favorable comments since we initiated the newsletter last year, and we have found this feedback invaluable in assisting us in the development of our public information communications. Please continue to let us know your topics of interest relative to City government, and we'll do our best to continue to keep you informed.

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:

During our last City Council meeting on April 26, we introduced an ordinance that would make 43rd Place (Park Road to the Bay) one of Sea Isle's noise-free zones. This came about after a request was made at a previous council meeting to address the noise issues on 43rd Place. After a review conducted by a committee of city officials was completed, it was determined that over the last few years the noise complaints have been escalating on 43rd Place, which warrants making that area a noise-free zone. That same committee will be reviewing Sea Isle's existing noise-free zones to determine if changes are needed in those areas due to the success of our anti-noise policies. The committee will also determine if any other new noise-free zones should be added in other neighborhoods.

Following the May 17 Council Meeting, there will be a Public Workshop at 2:00 p.m. inside council chambers to discuss possible zoning changes and design standards, such as window sizes in commercial districts and landscaping. If you are unable to attend that meeting, please feel free to contact any council member with suggestions (our contact info is listed on the city website: www.seaislecitynj.us ).

As was previously stated in the April 21 E-Newsletter, SICPD Chief Thomas D'Intino demonstrated the use of Sea Isle's new parking kiosks during the April 26 council meeting. The kiosks, which will replace traditional parking meters in several areas of town, are easy to use, and, as an audience member said after the demonstration, "If you can use an ATM you can use these kiosks." Chief D'Intino announced that there will be more kiosk demonstrations during Community Day on May 21. Also, there will be class-2 police officers available at the beginning of the summer to assist motorists in the use of the new kiosks.

When you drive through town, you will notice the new "Veterans Boulevard" signs at the intersection of Landis Avenue and JFK Boulevard. Due to these new signs and the collaboration between the city and VFW Post 1963 regarding veterans beach tags and the remodeling of Veterans Park, the members of Post 1963 recently honored Mayor Leonard Desiderio by presenting him with an appreciation award. Council would like to congratulate the mayor for this honor and thank Sea Isle's many veterans for all they do for our community.

As many of you know, the Sea Isle City Historical Museum is moving into the new library at 48th Street, which will open later this year. The museum's former location at 4208 Landis Avenue is temporarily being used by Sea Isle's Save Our Strays (S.O.S.), who has recently opened a thrift shop in that space called "The Crooked Tail." Also, as of May 7, S.O.S. will be classified as a 501(c) 3 tax deductible charity. During the past few years, S.O.S. has successfully reduced Sea Isle's stray cat population and found new homes for many felines. The city would like to congratulate them on all of their efforts and thank the S.O.S. volunteers for their good work.

PROJECT UPDATES:

JFK BOULEVARD BASKETBALL COURTS & PLAYGROUND: Work is continuing on replacement of the basketball courts, provision of new lighting, fencing and sidewalks, and resurfacing of the entire playground area adjacent to the basketball courts with a cushioned safety material similar to that at the Dealy Field complex. The playground equipment will be completely new (purchased under separate contract), with state-of-the-art, handicapped accessible equipment for children of all ages. The project remains on track for completion prior to the summer season.

EXCURSION PARK ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX: Work at the band shell continues with roofing and siding of the bandshell now substantially complete. The focus will now be on installation of the electrical and audio/visual systems to provide for the City's full entertainment lineup for the coming season. The landscape walls have been completed, along with the decorative "compass" paver area; and the beach pavilion is framed and sheathed to receive the decorative roofing within the next two weeks. The contractor remains on track to complete this project prior to Memorial Day Weekend and in time for the City's Tri for Our Veterans Triathlon.

85TH STREET LIFEGUARD STATION/PUBLIC RESTROOMS: Roofing, siding, and decking has been completed, and work continues on interior renovations to provide for handicapped accessible restrooms, additional restroom facilities and improved storage capacity for lifeguard operations. The project is being performed by City Public Works forces, providing for overall cost savings, as any contracted work for a project of this size would require the payment of New Jersey prevailing wage rates, which exceed the rates being paid to the City's employees. The building will be completed prior to the Memorial Day weekend.

59TH STREET FISHING PIER: Necessary structural repairs and re-decking of the fishing pier has also been completed by City Public Works forces, and the pier has been opened for use by the public.

INFLOW AND INFILTRATION REMEDIATION: This project is the culmination of over two years of planning, investigation, assessment and engineering related to the City's sanitary sewer system. The City maintains a 40+ mile long sewer main system, and this multi-phase project involves the rehabilitation of selected sewer systems in order to minimize infiltration and inflow of ground water and flood waters into the sewer system. The first phase involves correction of those sewer systems allowing the most infiltration. The citywide analysis identified specific areas most in need of correction within three separate geographic areas: One - from 22nd to 41st Street; Two - from 60th to 69th Street; and Three - from 69th to 85th Street. The City administration has detailed reports which present the results of the past two years of investigative work, and over the coming months we will provide updates on the specific project work to be undertaken to systematically perform the corrective sewer work. Ultimately, this work will reduce the flow of water through our sewer system, with a resulting cost reduction in the sewer charges assessed by the county utility authority.

SOUTH END DUNE FENCE AND GRASS PLANTING: This project has been completed, and involved the placement of dune fencing and dune grass from 73rd to 94th Street. This project was part of the City's overall beach management program, which involves beach replenishment, dune construction/maintenance and overall monitoring of the City's beaches in conjunction with the State DEP and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As a result of the City's beaches being recognized by the Army Corps and FEMA as meeting the criteria of "engineered beaches," the City will be able to be reimbursed for up to 75% of the cost of this $87,000 project.

DID YOU KNOW:

•Between May 1 and September 30, dogs are not permitted on Sea Isle City's beaches, beach approaches or promenade.

•A City-Wide Yard Sale will take place on Saturday, May 7, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., hosted by the SIC Chamber of Commerce and Sea Isle Revitalization. A list of participating homes will be available on the morning of May 7 in front of RE/MAX Realty, 4200 Landis Avenue. Homes not included on that list will also be welcome to participate. For more info, phone 263-9090.

•Sea Isle City's Mother's Day Weekend Shopping Event is May 7-8. To learn about the many bargains that will be available at local shops and restaurants, visit www.seaislechamber.com and www.seaislerevitalization.com or phone 263-9090.

•On Monday, May 9, enrollment begins for the Sea Isle City Recreation Department's many summer programs. Registration applications will be available online at www.seaislecitynj.us . For more info phone 263-0050.

•Sea Isle City's 2011 Municipal Elections will take place on Tuesday, May 10, during which voters will choose a mayor and two city council members. Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

•May 15 is the last day to purchase 2011 Seasonal Beach Tags at the pre-season price of $15 each. After May 15, seasonal tags will cost $20 each. Beach Tags are available at City Hall (45th and Landis Avenue, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 263-4461) and the Beach Tag Office (125 JFK Boulevard, 263-1771).

•Parking meters fees go into effect on May 15 in Sea Isle City. In addition to our traditional meters, look for new parking kiosk payment stations along JFK Boulevard and the Marina District.

•The SIC Garden Club's 2011 Flower Sale will take place on Saturday, May 14, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the playground of the SIC Public School, 46th and Park Road. For more info, phone 263-1157 or 263-0622.

•The next City Council meeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 17, inside Council Chambers, 233 JFK Boulevard, 2nd floor.

•A Council Workshop to discuss zoning and planning issues will be held on Tuesday, May 17, at 2:00 p.m. inside Council Chambers, 233 JFK Boulevard, 2nd floor.

•Sea Isle City's 2011 Visitor's Guide is now available. You can pick up a copy at City Hall and other municipal offices - or you can view an online version at www.seaislecitynj.us.

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? 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 today to obtain the answers you need. Visit our website, www.seaislecitynj.us and click on the Government/City Directory tabs for a complete list of contact information - or phone City Hall, 263-4461.

Busy Weekend in Sea Isle City! City-Wide Yard Yale and Mother's Day Shopping Event

2011-05-04T15:51:00.001-05:00

Sea Isle City -city-wide yard sale on Saturday 7am-1pm. Want a list of homes that are having yard sales? Let us know and we will email you a list!

Sea Isle Revitalization, Mother’s Day Shopping EventSaturday, 10am-6pm; Sunday, 10am-3pm --Lots of great specials going on in the salons, restaurants and shops! Want to know what the specials are? Let us know and we can email you a list!

Sea Isle City Newsletter 4/25

2011-04-25T11:17:00.000-05:00

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR:

As I have said in the past, maintaining public safety is critical to the success of any community - and having a sound, reliable police force is necessary in order to keep the public safe and secure. Last week, I personally witnessed our local law enforcement officers perform their duties in the midst of an unusual situation. During a potentially dangerous standoff, which followed a violent domestic disturbance inside a private residence, our police department was forced to call in the Cape May County SWAT Team. For seven hours, the situation was very tense until the suspect in question surrendered to authorities and the night ended peacefully. Throughout that evening, however, I was greatly impressed with the professionalism shown by our police officers and by the county's SWAT Team, which includes three members from our own police force. I would like to thank both of those organizations, as well as the members of the Sea Isle Ambulance Corps and Sea Isle's Volunteer Fire Department, who also responded to the scene. It was clear to me that each of the men and women who helped bring that situation to a peaceful conclusion realized that the safety of the surrounding neighborhood - and everyone involved - was the number one priority. My hat goes off to each of them for their devotion to our community.

While mentioning public safety, I am pleased to announce that the city is currently exploring the possibility of placing more stop signs along Central Avenue from the downtown area to the South End. Additionally, to help control traffic along Landis Avenue, we are working with county officials to add a flashing light on Landis Avenue near the bend at 83rd Street, which should help slow traffic there as well. We will keep you posted as both of those projects develop.

Sea Isle City's Community Day will take place on Saturday, May 21, at the Community Lodge. During that event, representatives from local organizations will share information with the public, and many of our city's department heads will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have. Plus, there will be family activities and other worthwhile attractions, including a BBQ fund raiser, which will benefit the Sea Isle Ambulance Corps. Also on May 21, Funland Amusement Park will officially open for the season. So, mark your calendars and don't miss any of the fun on Community Day.

As the 2011 season unfolds, keep in mind how important our beaches are to everyone who summers here. To ensure that we will always have strong beaches with plenty of sand, we are working with FEMA and the New Jersey DEP regarding future beach replenishment projects. As any Boy Scout will tell you, it is always best to be prepared, and that's why we want to be in the position to add sand to our beaches whenever we need to do so. After all, there's no need to wait until the next natural disaster to plan what our response will be. We'll let you know how that effort develops as well.

A MESSAGE FROM CITY COUNCIL:

During our most recent City Council meeting, which took place on Saturday, April 16, we were pleased to announce that the minutes from all recent City Council meetings (beginning January 2011) can now be viewed on Sea Isle's website, www.seaislecitynj.us (click the Government/Council tabs). The minutes, which are provided by the City Clerk's office, are not a transcript of the meetings but rather a brief synopsis of the agenda and citizen comments. Providing the minutes to the public on our website is an example of our continued commitment to the openness and transparency of your local government. Minutes from other council meetings (prior to 2011) are also available through the City Clerk's office at City Hall.

In place of individual parking meters, the City has recently installed new parking kiosks in the Marina District, along the south side of JFK Boulevard and also on West Jersey Avenue. For everyone's convenience, these easy-to-use kiosks will accept cash, credit cards and debit cards. During the next council meeting (Tuesday, April 26, 10:00 a.m.) representatives from our police department will demonstrate how the parking kiosks function. Much more information will also be available at Community Day (May 21) and throughout the summer.

Also during our last council meeting, there was much discussion about the New Jersey state law that requires motorists to stop for all pedestrians at every corner and in all crosswalks. Council wants to remind all residents and visitors that the law states that all motorists must stop whenever a pedestrian is on a corner, whether there is a crosswalk present or not. Our police department will be monitoring this issue closely throughout the summer

PROJECT UPDATES:

JFK BOULEVARD BASKETBALL COURTS & PLAYGROUND: Work is continuing on the replacement of the basketball courts, the provision of new lighting, fencing and sidewalks, and the resurfacing of the entire playground area adjacent to the basketball courts with a cushioned safety material similar to that at the Dealy Field complex. The playground equipment will be completely new (purchased under separate contract), with state-of-the-art, handicapped accessible equipment for children of all ages. The project remains on track for completion prior to the summer season.

EXCURSION PARK ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX: Work at the new band shell continues. The band shell's siding is being installed, as are the electrical systems, which will support the state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment to provide for the City's full entertainment lineup during the coming season. The promenade's landscape walls have been completed, along with the decorative "compass" paver area. The beach pavilion is framed, and the installation of the pavilion's roofing, cupola and railing will follow in the next few weeks. The contractor remains on track to complete this project prior to Memorial Day Weekend and in time for the City's Tri for Our Veterans Triathlon.

MARINA BOAT RAMP: Construction of the concrete boat ramp has been completed and it has been opened for operation. The City has already received several compliments about the improved conditions for boat launching.

MARINA BUILDING: The steel superstructure of the building has been erected and the installation of roof decking has commenced. Delivery of the siding and finished roof material is expected within the next 2 to 3 weeks, which will allow the contractor to enclose the building and complete the facility prior to the summer season. In addition to Marina operations, the new facility will include public restrooms.

80TH STREET WATER TOWER REHABILITATION AND REPAINTING: The finishing touches of the project are being accomplished, and the refurbished water tower has now been painted with "Townsends Inlet Sea Isle City." The tank has been refilled and is expected to be placed back into operation before Easter weekend. This was a critical project to maintain the City's infrastructure in order to ensure the delivery of water during peak demand.

85TH STREET LIFEGUARD STATION/PUBLIC RESTROOMS: Work continues with the installation of exterior siding, decking and interior renovations in order to completely rehabilitate the structure, provide for handicapped accessible restrooms and additional restroom facilities, and provide improved storage capacity for lifeguard operations. The project is being performed by City Public Works forces, providing for overall cost savings. Any contracted work for a project of this size would require the payment of New Jersey prevailing wage rates, which exceed the rates being paid to the City's employees. The building will be completed prior to the Memorial Day weekend.

59TH STREET FISHING PIER: Necessary structural repairs and re-decking of the fishing pier is also being performed by City Public Works forces in advance of the summer season. The project is substantially completed, and the pier will be opened for use by the public before the end of April.

47th PLACE BULKHEAD: The City has contracted with Walters Marine to replace the deteriorated bulkhead at the 47th Place street end (contract amount $133,644). Last year, City staff, in conjunction with the City engineer, rated the condition of all of our bulkheads citywide, and 47th place topped the list of those needing repairs. The necessary permits were acquired to perform the project, and work is expected to be completed prior to the Memorial Day weekend.

53rd STREET BEACH STREET END: The City is systematically replacing beachside street-end bulkheads, recently completing 53rd Street. The 51st Street end will be reconstructed next. This work is being performed by City Public Works forces.

DID YOU KNOW:

• The Townsend Inlet Bridge (between Sea Isle City and Avalon) will be temporarily closed for cleaning and painting at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 21, until 6:00 a.m. on Friday, April 22. This is one of three possible overnight bridge closings on that span, with the next due to take place sometime next week (weather permitting). A "Reverse 9-11" message was sent-out to alert Sea Isle's residents. To sign up for Sea Isle's Reverse 9-11 system, visit www.seaislecitynj.us and click on the "City News" link.

• The next City Council meeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 26, inside Council Chambers, 233 JFK Boulevard, 2nd floor.

• Volunteers are needed for the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission's Annual Spring Beach Clean-up on Saturday, April 30 (rain date: May 1). Due to construction on the Promenade, registration for this event will take place at the Beach Tag Office, 125 JFK Boulevard, on the day of the clean-up (beginning at 10 am). For more info, phone (609) 263-2081.

• Sea Isle City's Police Department will host a free Prescription Drug Collection Event for unwanted medicines at Police Headquarters, 233 JFK Boulevard, Saturday April 30, 10am to 2 pm. For more info, phone 263-4311.

• Sea Isle City's 2011 Municipal Election is Tuesday, May 10, during which voters will choose a mayor and two city council members.

• Sea Isle City is once again a contender in the 4th Annual "New Jersey's Top Ten Beaches" contest. In 2010, we were rated #5 on the list of the Garden State's best beach resorts and this year we hope to be #1, so please visit www.njtoptenbeaches.org and vote in all three categories: Family Vacation, Day Trips and Eco-Tourism. -And tell all of your friends to vote too!

• Sea Isle City's 2011 Visitor's Guide is now available. You can pick up a copy at City Hall and other municipal offices - or you can view an online version at www.seaislecitynj.us.

• A City-Wide Yard Sale, hosted by the SIC Chamber of Commerce and Sea Isle Revitalization, will take place on Saturday, May 7, 7am to 1 pm. To add your name to the list of participating homes (which will be distributed to shoppers on the day of the yard sale) phone 609-263-9090 or email sicccr@gmail.com. Property owners who don't add their names to that list will also be welcome to sell items on May 7 - but the list will surely bring more customers to your door, so sign-up today! No fee is required to participate in this event.

• Sea Isle City Mother's Day Weekend Shopping Event is May 7-8. For more info about the many bargains that will be available at local shops and restaurants, visit www.seaislechamber.com or www.seaislerevitalization.com . You can also phone 609-263-9090 for more information.

• On May 9, enrollment begins for the Sea Isle City Recreation Department's many summer programs. Registration applications will be available online at www.seaislecitynj.us . For more details phone 263-0050.

Sea Isle City Podcast-Interviews with Mayor and Council Candidates for May 10th Election

2011-04-16T11:58:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone,

Just wanted to share the latest links to the “Best of Sea Isle Podcast”. We have two this time and they are interviews with both groups running for Mayor and Council so check them out!

Thanks!

Kelly

iTunes Link:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/about-our-sea-isle-podcast/id421212575

Podcast Website Link:

http://web.me.com/kelblum/Best_of_Sea_Isle_Podcast/Best_of_Sea_Isle_1/Best_of_Sea_Isle_1.html

Sea Isle City Newletter April 8th

2011-04-08T14:01:00.000-05:00

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR:

These are definitely exciting times for our community! As you drive or stroll through town, you will see our new library, entertainment center and playground and basketball courts (on JFK Boulevard) all taking shape. You will also find Sea Isle’s Department of Public Works remodeling the life guard station and restrooms at 85th Street and new shops and stores getting ready to open as “our Sea Isle City” puts its best foot forward.

Please remember to vote for Sea Isle City in the 2011 New Jersey Top Ten Beaches Contest. You can cast your vote by visiting www.njtoptenbeaches.org. –Let’s go Sea Isle!

A MESSAGE FROM CITY COUNCIL:

Hats-off to Sea Isle Revitalization and the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce for another successful shoulder season event! Girls Weekend, which took place March 25-27, was a huge success. These organizations have been instrumental in extending our fall and spring seasons and bringing summer events to Sea Isle City. This autumn, Revitalization and the Chamber will be merging to make one strong organization – all for the betterment of Sea Isle City. Note: The Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization will host a city-wide yard sale on Saturday, May 7. The usual yard sale permit fee has been waived for this event and all homeowners are invited to participate. To learn more, visit www.seaislecitynj.us and click on the “What’s Happening” link.

Several years ago, Sea Isle City started an outside dining program for local restaurants. This year, more businesses than ever will be offering outside dining, which has been a successful venture and continues to grow in popularity. We encourage all to take advantage of this alfresco dining experience this summer.

Parking Kiosks are here! The city has begun to replace some existing parking meters with modern parking kiosks, which allow drivers to use credit cards or cash to pay for parking. The city recently purchased additional parking kiosks for the 2011 summer season, which you will see prominently displayed along the south side of JFK Boulevard and in the Marina District. The city will have an extensive orientation program for the public, with a demonstration at Community Day on May 21 and also during a future council meeting. For more information, see Chief Thomas D’Intino explain the new kiosks in detail on the City’s website at the You Tube link (under Quick Links).

As mentioned earlier, the city will host its 2nd Annual Sea Isle City Community Day on May 21. During that event, information will be provided on many city programs and services. May 21 will also be the opening day for Gillian’s Funland Amusement Park.

Engineering and design work has been completed for our Central Avenue Paving and Utility Reconstruction Project (49th to 69th), which includes new sewer hook-ups, road reconstruction and surface repaving beginning this fall. We are still waiting to hear if we will be receiving federal grant money up to the tune of $1 million, which will help off-set the cost of this project. This spring, we delayed the project in the hopes of receiving grant money; however construction will begin this fall regardless of grant approval. It all depends on the federal government’s budget approval in the coming days, which will affect the amount of available federal grant money.

During our last meeting, City Council recognized 1st Bank of Sea Isle City for their high level of community involvement. In recent years, 1st Bank has donated a great deal of money to this community, much of which has been used for signage throughout town. The owners and employees of 1st Bank continue to be vital volunteers and supporters of local efforts – and we thank them for all they do.

PROJECT UPDATES:

JFK BOULEVARD BASKETBALL COURTS & PLAYGROUND: The low bid contractor, Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. (contract amount $631,000) will replace the severely deteriorated basketball courts and provide new lighting, fencing and sidewalks, along with resurfacing of the entire playground area adjacent to the basketball courts with a cushioned safety material similar to that at the Dealy Field complex. The playground equipment will be completely new (purchased under separate contract), with state-of-the-art, handicapped accessible equipment for children of all ages. Demolition and clearing of the existing site has been substantially completed, and new construction will start within the next week in order to keep the project on schedule for completion prior to the summer season.

EXCURSION PARK ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX: Work at the band shell continues with preparation for the application of exterior finishes and interior fittings for the facility, which will feature state-of-the-art audio equipment and provisions for showing outdoor movies, which will enhance the City’s popular “Movies Under The Stars” summertime event. The landscape walls are now over 75% complete, and framing of the pavilion is complete. The contractor remains on track to complete this project prior to Memorial Day Weekend and in time for the City's Tri for Our Veterans Triathlon.

MARINA BOAT RAMP: Construction of the concrete boat ramp continues, with concrete installation of the actual ramp now completed, along with re-decking of the adjacent fixed dock. The project remains on schedule for completion by the end of April.

MARINA BUILDING: The steel superstructure of the building has been erected in preparation for installation of the siding and roofing. In addition to Marina operations, the new facility will include public restrooms. The contractor is scheduled to complete the facility prior to the summer season.

80TH STREET WATER TOWER REHABILITATION AND REPAINTING: This project has been completed with the exception of the tower’s lettering, which will be the same as the previous lettering: “Townsends Inlet Sea Isle City.” The tank will be refilled and placed back into operation within the next two weeks. This was a critical project to maintain the City’s infrastructure in order to ensure the delivery of water during peak demand.

85TH STREET LIFEGUARD STATION/PUBLIC RESTROOMS: Work continues on framing, interior renovations, and exterior deck and access ramps to completely rehabilitate the structure, provide for handicapped accessible restrooms, additional restroom facilities and improved storage capacity for lifeguard operations. The project is being performed by City Public Works forces, providing for overall cost savings, as any contracted work for a project of this size would require the payment of New Jersey prevailing wage rates, which exceed the rates being paid to the City’s employees. The building will be completed prior to the Memorial Day weekend.

LANDSCAPING ON EAST-SIDE OF SEA ISLE BRIDGE: The City has completed the landscaping design and site improvements at the City’s entrance near the base of the Sea Isle Bridge on JFK Boulevard. This project will also be performed by City Public Works forces, again providing for overall cost savings. Work will be completed prior to the Memorial Day weekend.

59TH STREET FISHING PIER: Necessary structural repairs and re-decking of the fishing pier is another project being performed by City Public Works forces in advance of the summer season. This will enable the continued safe use of this popular destination for fishing and crabbing.

DID YOU KNOW:

• The S.I.C. Recreation Department is hosting a free Easter Program for kids (up to age 11) on Wednesday, April 13 (rain date April 14), 4:30 p.m., Dealy Field. This event will feature a variety of activities, including an egg hunt and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Info: 263-0050.

• The next City Council meeting will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, inside Council Chambers, 233 JFK Boulevard, 2nd floor.

• April 19 is the last day to register to vote in Sea Isle’s municipal election on May 10, during which voters will choose a mayor and two city council members. You can drop-off your completed voters registration form at City Hall. On April 19, the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall will be open until 9:00 p.m.

• The Sea Isle City Environmental Commission’s Annual Spring Beach Clean-up is Saturday, April 30 (rain date: May 1). Volunteers are needed for this event, which begins at 10:00 a.m. For more info, phone (609) 263-2081.

• You can view “Sea Isle Minutes” and Sea Isle’s new TV commercials on You Tube, which you can easily access through the city’s website, www.seaislecitynj.us .

• Sea Isle City is once again a contender in the 4th Annual “New Jersey’s Top Ten Beaches” contest. In 2010, we were rated #5 on the list of the Garden State’s best beach resorts and this year we hope to be #1, so please visit www.njtoptenbeaches.org and vote in all three categories: Family Vacation, Day Trips and Eco-Tourism. –And tell all of your friends to vote too!

• Sea Isle City’s 2011 Visitor’s Guide is now available. You can pick up a copy at City Hall and other municipal offices – or you can view an online version at www.seaislecitynj.us.

Best of Sea Isle Podcast - Episode #3

2011-04-07T14:34:00.001-05:00

Just wanted to share the links for our Best of Sea Isle Podcast. Our latest epsisode
fills you in on Sea Isle City news, events and has an interview with Joe Krajicek from
1st Bank of Sea Isle where we discuss mortgages.

Stay tuned for the next one where we will be talking to the Mayor and Council Candidates!
Please share with your friends and family!

itunes link:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/about-our-sea-isle-podcast/id421212575

non-itunes link:

http://web.me.com/kelblum/Best_of_Sea_Isle_Podcast/Best_of_Sea_Isle_1/Best_of_Sea_Isle_1.html

Thanks!

Sea Isle City Newletter 3/26

2011-03-26T11:49:00.000-05:00

A MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR:

There are many exciting developments unfolding here in Sea Isle City and I have much good news to report. First, I am very happy to tell you that our 2011 municipal budget has been passed. This is a fiscal plan we can all be proud of, which will result in no increase to our tax levy. That means that even though our town’s value continues to rise, we are not paying any additional taxes – which everyone is happy about. Thanks to a cooperative effort involving the Administration, City Council and the Sea Isle City Finance Department, we were able to accomplish all this with no reduction in services, no layoffs to city employees and no furloughs – and in this economy, that’s great news!

Once again this year, United States veterans and active military personnel are eligible to receive free seasonal beach tags, courtesy of Sea Isle’s VFW Post 1963. To ensure that there are enough of these special-issue tags for each of the many vets and military members who live in and visit Sea Isle City, I have worked with the local business community to raise additional funds for this effort. Thanks to the extra money that was raised, the VFW will be able to purchase more beach tags for the men and women who greatly deserve our respect and thanks – in addition to a free summer on the beach. To pick-up your free beach tag, bring your valid “D.D.214” discharge papers or active military service membership identification cards to the VFW (next to the Sea Isle Bridge) on Wednesdays (2:00 to 5:00 p.m.), Fridays (2:00 to 6:00 p.m.), Saturdays (2:00 to 5:00 p.m.), and Sundays (2:00 to 5:00 p.m.).

Because numerous residents expressed a desire to have additional one-way streets added to Sea Isle City’s Townsends Inlet section, we hosted a successful public meeting last Saturday to discuss the issue further. Now that many residents have voiced their opinions, we will continue to examine this issue and determine the feasibility of making changes on specific streets in T.I.

When you take your family to the beach this summer, you will notice that many of Sea Isle’s beach entrances will have new Mobimats (carpet-like pathways made of rigid plastic that allow beach-goers to easily and safely walk over the dunes). The City has purchased enough of these wonderful mats to cover nearly all of our beach entrances (depending on conditions), and we now anticipate that more and more people will be able to enjoy a day at the beach because of this worthwhile investment.

I have recently spoken with County officials regarding other local projects – one being the planned resurfacing of Landis Avenue (a county road). Engineers have begun preliminary work on this project, which will result in a new road surface between 54th and 69th Street in 2011-2012.

Another County project that has heads turning is the new Sea Isle City Branch of the Cape May County Library. This project is moving along nicely and we are all looking forward to the library’s Grand Opening later this year.

No matter where you turn, things are looking better than ever here in Sea Isle City!

A MESSAGE FROM CITY COUNCIL:

City Council is proud to announce that during our March 15 meeting we introduced and adopted Sea Isle City’s 2011 municipal budget. Thanks to a zero tax increase in this year’s budget, we received no comments when the public was given the opportunity to voice their concerns – which confirms to us that it is a sound fiscal plan. Sea Isle’s 2011 budget, which has a General Appropriation amount of $24,033,367.81, can be viewed in its entirety online at www.seaislecitynj.us (click the “Government/City Budget” link).

Also during the March 15 meeting, Mayor Desiderio announced that veterans are now eligible for a Cape May County Veterans Discount Card, which will entitle them to 5-15% discounts at selected businesses throughout the county. To take advantage of these savings, veterans need to obtain a Veterans Photo I.D. card from the county. Veterans must apply in person at the County Clerk's Office with his/her original form DD-214, United States Military Honorable Discharge or U.S. Military Service Papers (unless the document was previously recorded with the Cape May County Clerk). Veterans must show proof of identity and domicile in Cape May County. Acceptable documents are a New Jersey Driver's License, a New Jersey Non-Driver Identification Card, or Cape May County Voter Registration Card, showing a Cape May County address. The County Clerk's Office is located at 7 N. Main Street (Route US 9), CMCH, NJ 08210-5000. Hours: Monday through Friday (except holidays) 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional info: 609-465-1010 or email coclerk@co.cape-may.nj.us .

Council would like to congratulate Mayor Desiderio for being selected “Freeholder of the Year” by the New Jersey Conference of Mayors. The mayor will officially accept this honor, which distinguishes him among all of New Jersey’s freeholders, at The Borgata Hotel-Casino on April 28.

As summer approaches, we would like to remind our residents, business owners and local organizations about Sea Isle City’s Beach Path Adoption Program. Volunteers are needed to help maintain cleanliness and safety along our many beach access ways, and all are encouraged to participate and adopt a beach path. Please contact Sea Isle’s Public Works Department (263-6000) for additional information and to arrange having your name placed on a sign at your beach entrance.

Your City Council members are looking forward to a wonderful summer season filled with exciting events and lots of beach time – so be sure to purchase your 2011 beach tags before May 15 at the “pre-season” price of $15.

CITY PROJECT UPDATES:

JFK BOULEVARD BASKETBALL COURTS & PLAYGROUND: On March 15, the City awarded a construction contract for this project to Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc. in the amount of $631,000. The project will replace the severely deteriorated basketball courts and provide for new lighting, fencing and sidewalks, along with resurfacing of the entire playground area adjacent to the basketball courts with a cushioned safety material similar to that at the Dealy Field complex. The playground equipment will be completely new (purchased under separate contract), with state-of-the-art, handicapped accessible equipment for children of all ages. The project received very competitive bids, and the contract awarded to Asphalt Systems was over $100,000 less than the original estimate. Work is in progress and will be completed prior to the summer season.

EXCURSION PARK ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX: Work continues on construction of the new band shell, the promenade and the new pavilion. Framing of the bandshell has been completed; and landscape walls which will outline the new promenade seating area are over 50% complete. The contractor remains on track to complete the project prior to Memorial Day Weekend in time for the City's Tri for Our Veterans Triathlon event.

MARINA BOAT RAMP: Construction continues on the replacement of Sea Isle’s deteriorated boat ramp at the Municipal Marina. The installation of the cofferdam necessary to build the new boat ramp has been completed, and the project completion date is scheduled for the end of April.

32ND STREET PROMENADE RAMP: The City's Public Works forces have substantially completed the replacement of the access ramp to the promenade at 32nd Street. The project required removal of the entire existing ramp and substructure as well as the reconfiguration of the alignment of the ramp.

NORTH-END LANDFILL REMEDIATION WITH USE OF DREDGED MATERIALS/PASSIVE PARK DEVELOPMENT – Environmental investigation and engineering continues on this project, which is funded in part through an agreement with the NJ Department of Transportation. The City obtained the required landfill disruption permit, which will enable our environmental scientists and engineers to complete subsurface investigations prior to the end of this month, at which time disturbance of the landfill is severely restricted due to the presence of various species of migratory birds on the site. The objective remains to develop a Passive Park for recreation, as well as perform necessary containment of eroding landfill areas.

SEWER AND ROAD RECONSTRUCTION ON CENTRAL AVENUE (49th to 69th STREET) – The City has completed engineering work required to reconstruct Central Avenue from 49th to 69th Street. The total cost of the project is estimated at 3.2 million dollars. The current plan is to perform construction in the fall of this year, as the City has been determined to be eligible for grant funding from the federal government for this project in the range of $750,000 to $1 million. If we wish to receive those grant funds, we must wait for final approval from the federal agency overseeing the grant (U.S. Department of Agriculture) prior to going out to bid for the project. We are hopeful that we will receive that approval by May of this year, however, that will not allow us to perform the project until following the summer season, as the disruption to the road and surrounding neighborhood will be considerable and inadvisable during times of peak occupancy and peak traffic.

47TH PLACE BULKHEAD WORK: The City awarded a construction contract to Walters Marine for $133,644 for replacement of the deteriorated bulkhead at the end of 47th Place. The contractor is preparing to mobilize and perform the work prior to the coming summer season.

DID YOU KNOW…

• Girls Weekend is this weekend, March 25-27, when many local restaurants, boutiques, shops, pubs, salons and inns will feature discounts for ladies. Info: 263-9090.

• Revised 2nd Quarter 2011 Property Tax Statements reflecting homestead rebate credits will be mailed on March 25, 2011 to qualifying property owners and their mortgage companies of record (if applicable). The State of New Jersey is no longer sending Homestead Rebate checks directly to qualifying property owners. Homestead Rebates are now applied directly to home owner’s 2nd quarter property tax billing. If you have questions regarding the amount of your rebate credit, please contact the State Division of Taxation Help Center at (888-238-1233).

• The next City Council meeting is March 29 at 10:00 a.m. inside Council Chambers at the SIC Public Safety Building, 233 JFK Boulevard, second level.

• A Red Cross Blood Drive is scheduled on Thursday, April 7, at the Saint Joseph Church Auditorium, 44th and Central Avenue, 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Info: 263-8737.

• The S.I.C. Department of Recreation's free Easter Program for kids (up to age 11) will take place on Wednesday, April 13 (rain date April 14), 4:30 p.m., Dealy Field. This event will include an egg hunt and other activities as well as a visit from the Easter Bunny. Info: 263-0050.

• Sea Isle City’s 2011 Visitor’s Guide is now available. You can pick up a copy at City Hall and other municipal offices – or you can view an online version at www.seaislecitynj.us.

• Attention bargain hunters! Sea Isle City is hosting a Citywide Yard Sale on Saturday, May 7, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. No permit is required to participate in this event, so why not clean out your attic, closets and garage and make some extra cash?

• Sea Isle City’s 2nd Annual Community Day (formerly May 7) has been rescheduled to Saturday, May 21, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., inside the Community Lodge, JFK and Park Road.

• Sea Isle City is once again a contender in the 4th Annual “New Jersey’s Top Ten Beaches” contest. In 2010, we were rated #5 on the list of the Garden State’s best beach resorts and this year we hope to be #1, so please visit www.njtoptenbeaches.org and vote in all three categories: Family Vacation, Day Trips and Eco-Tourism. –And tell all of your friends to vote too!

• Sea Isle City’s VFW Post 1963 has a new website: www.vfwpost1963.com .

Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update 3/26

2011-03-26T11:14:00.006-05:00

There have been 46 homes to go under contract or close since January 1st. That is up 7 homes from the same time period of 2010.

The following homes have closed since the last update:

114 38th Street, asking $275,000, sold $250,000

3918 Landis Ave., asking $179,000, sold $171,000

141 80th St, asking $559,000, sold $530,000

3204 Landis Ave., asking price $679,000, sold $652,000

4100 Boardwalk, asking $399,000, sold $360,000

221 79th St, asking $350,000, sold for $370,000

3605 Landis Ave., asking $650,000, sold $625,000

129 58th Street, asking $775,000, sold $750,000

6608 Landis Ave., asking $689,000, sold $677,500

234 38th St, asking $529,000, sold $475,000

105 74th Street, asking $749,900, sold $725,000

37 77th Street, asking $799,500, sold price $740,000

3200 Boardwalk, asking $1,795,000, sold for $1,450,000

Best of Sea Isle Podcast- Sea Isle City Ladies' Weekend!

2011-03-15T12:09:00.002-05:00

Just wanted to share the links for our 2nd episode of the Best of Sea Isle Podcast. In
this episode we talk with Colleen Falcone of Groovy Girlz and Jamie Heritage of Heritage
Surf and Sport who are running Sea Isle City's upcoming Ladies' Weekend. It will also
give you an update on other events coming up, Sea Isle project updates and also a real
estate update.

Hope you enjoy it and we always love feedback!

Here is the itunes link:

http://itun.es/i6X36X#iTunes

Her eis the non-itunes link:

http://web.me.com/kelblum/Best_of_Sea_Isle_Podcast/Best_of_Sea_Isle_1/Entries/2011/3/8_Best_of_Sea_Isle_Podcast_-Episode_2-_Sea_Isle_City_Ladies_Weekend.html

Thanks for listening!

Sea Isle City Newsletter 3/15

2011-03-15T11:45:00.002-05:00

MAYOR'S MESSAGE:

Anyone who has recently driven through Sea Isle City can easily see that we have many exciting and important projects currently underway, one being the repaving of several of our streets (some of which have been in need of resurfacing for some time). Work has already been completed along a number of those streets, and new blacktop is on its way to other roads as well. In the coming days, look for "smooth sailing" on East Landis Avenue (Landis to 85th), Roberts Avenue (56th to 57th), 89th and 93rd Streets (Landis to the Bay), 85th Street (Landis to 50-feet east of East Landis), 58th Street (Landis to the Beach), and 40th, 46th, 48th, 57th, 68th, 71st and 72nd Streets (Landis to Central).

I'm pleased to report that we also have other roadwork on our horizon, after confirming with county officials that later this year we will see more resurfacing take place along Landis Avenue between 54th and 69th Street (picking-up where last year's resurfacing project left off). At first, it was uncertain if the county would be able to complete that work in 2011, but fortunately I was able to get a "yes" from county officials. Now, engineers are determining what blocks along Landis Avenue will require the removal of buried railroad ties, which we also saw during last year's project. After all preliminary assessments are finished, the county will send that job out for bid. So, stay tuned for more information about the resurfacing of Landis Avenue.

One other county project that is on many of our minds is the new Sea Isle City branch of the Cape May County library at 48th and the Bay. Fortunately, construction is coming along nicely with that project, and we should be ready for a grand opening in late August or early September.
Earlier this week, I was one of eight New Jersey mayors who attended a breakfast meeting with Governor Chris Christie at Drumthwacket, the governor's residence in Princeton Township. During that meeting, the governor commented about Sea Isle City and how well we are doing with our budgeting. Governor Christie also asked each of the mayors in attendance to form a special committee, which will focus on state mandates and ways to alleviate the financial burdens facing many towns and municipalities across New Jersey.

I will keep you posted as details unfold regarding important issues facing our state, our county and our municipality. Until then, enjoy the nicer weather and have a great week.

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:

Now that the 2011 Polar Bear Plunge is a memory, the members of City Council would like to once again thank everyone who supported the various events taking place during Plunge Weekend - especially the Polar Bear 5K Run/Walk for Autism. It was such a joy to see so many businesses, families, groups and individuals participate in that worthy fundraiser, including the group of children who raised over $1000 by selling hand-painted seashells and cookies on Landis Avenue and the many others who donated money. It was very encouraging to be reminded of all the goodness that exists here in Sea Isle City.

Looking ahead, the approaching summer months promise to be very exciting, thanks to Sea Isle's new Entertainment Complex at JFK Boulevard and the Promenade. As you may know, we are expanding our summer entertainment schedule to include Saturday night concerts (in addition to our Monday evening concerts). The city recently finalized a contract with an entertainment company that has arranged some rather noteworthy acts, including the fabulous Strathmere Ensemble on June 4, The Sensational Soul Cruisers on June 18, The Duprees on July 16, Beatlemania Again on August 6 and Don't Call Me Francis on August 20. -And don't forget the new "Sea Isle City's Got Talent" contest each Friday night starting June 24, which will award weekly cash prizes and a large grand prize in August.

As a reminder, our next City Council meeting will take place during the evening on Tuesday, March 15, at 6:00 p.m. inside Council Chambers. During that meeting, we will hold a public hearing and vote on our 2011 Budget. All citizens are encouraged to attend and voice their opinions.

To contact any of your City Council members, please visit our city website. www.seaislecitynj.us for our email addresses.

PROJECT UPDATES:

CITYWIDE STREET PAVING: The City has started work on a comprehensive street resurfacing program based on the evaluation of road conditions throughout town. The roads being resurfaced are noted in the Mayor's message above. As clarification, this program was developed to address road surface problems and did not include underground utility reconstruction. This may help everyone understand why some roads that are in apparent need of repaving were not included in this particular project. A number of separate projects are in the works that include not only street resurfacing, but the underground utility work that is in need of repair or replacement. We will continue to address our paving and infrastructure needs in a systematic, planned manner in order to most effectively utilize taxpayer dollars and ensure proper maintenance of our public assets.

JFK BOULEVARD BASKETBALL COURTS & PLAYGROUND: This project has started with the removal of the old playground equipment, which will be replaced with state of the art playground equipment. Today (March 10), the City received bids for the entire project, including for lighting, the reconstruction of the basketball courts and the resurfacing of the entire playground area. Following the required review of all bid documentation, award of a construction contract will be made by City Council on March 15 in order to have the facility ready for Memorial Day Weekend.

EXCURSION PARK ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX: Work continues on construction of the new band shell, the promenade and the new pavilion. The project continues to take shape, as framing and structural work for the bandshell and foundation work on the promenade and pavilion slab proceed. The contractor remains on track to complete the project prior to Memorial Day Weekend in time for the City's Tri for Our Vets Triathlon event.

MARINA BOAT RAMP: Construction has started on the replacement of Sea Isle's deteriorated boat ramp at the Municipal Marina. The installation of the cofferdam necessary to build the new boat ramp is underway, and the project completion date is scheduled for the end of April.

LAGOON DREDGING: On March 9, the City Engineer and city staff members met with representatives of the Department of Environmental Protection to assess this project and define permitting requirements. The preliminary feedback from that meeting indicates that permitting should be achievable and allow the project to remain on track and be accomplished in the fall of 2011. As surveying and engineering continues, the City will be defining the scope of work and issuing notices to adjacent property owners.

MARINA BUILDING: The contractor is continuing with foundation work, and steel framing of the building is anticipated to start within the next two weeks. The building is scheduled to be substantially finished and ready for operation by the end of May.

DID YOU KNOW...

o 2011 Seasonal Beach Tags are now on sale at City Hall for the pre-season price of $15 (after May 15 seasonal beach tags cost $20). Beach tags can be pre-ordered by mail at the discount price by downloading the 2011 beach tag application and mailing in your payment. After April 15, you can pick up your reserved tags at the Beach Tag Office (263-1771). Remember: Beach Tags make great gifts!

o Sea Isle City is once again a contender in the 4th Annual "New Jersey's Top Ten Beaches" contest. In 2010, we were rated #5 on the list of the Garden State's best beach resorts and this year we hope to be #1, so please visit www.njtoptenbeaches.org and vote in all three categories: Family Vacation, Day Trips and Eco-Tourism. -And tell all of your friends to vote too!

o A public meeting to address one-way streets in Townsends Inlet will be held at the T.I. Fire House on Saturday, March 12, at 10:00 a.m.

o The Sea Isle City Saint Patrick's Day Parade is March 12 at 3:30, 94th to 63rd Streets, followed by an Irish Celebration at KIX-McNutley's on 63rd Street.

o Our next regular City Council meeting is a NIGHT MEETING on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Public Safety Building, 233 JFK Boulevard.

o "Sea Isle City Girls Weekend" is March 25-27. During this event, which is hosted by Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Sea Isle Revitalization, you will find special discounts and bargains at shops, restaurants, bars, salons and other businesses throughout town. For more info, phone 263-9090.

Sea Isle City Project Update Pictures-Library, Bandshell, St. Joseph's Church

2011-03-08T22:10:00.004-05:00

Just wanted to share some pictures of some exciting things going on in Sea Isle City.

Here are pictures of the new bandshell at Excursion Park, which is a Pleasure and JFK.

Here are pictures of the construction of St. Joseph's Church, check out the steel beams on that!

Here are some pictures of the Sea Isle Branch of the Cape May County Library, which is located at 48th and Central Ave. This is going to have great bay views!

Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update 3/8/11

2011-03-08T18:55:00.006-05:00

Things are picking up! We are now at 37 homes that have gone under contract since January 1st. That is up 5 homes during the same time period in 2010.

The homes that have closed since the last update are:

26 73rd Street, asking price $599,000, sold price $580,000

17 75th Street, asking price $999,000, sold price $932,000

5804 Landis, asking price $225,000, sold price $220,000

122 75th Street, asking price $749,900, sold price $722,500

230 78th Street, asking price $509,900, sold price $475,000

9 85th Street, asking price $1,269,000, sold price $1,185,000

201 67th Street, asking price $799,000, sold price $775,000

4601 Landis Ave., asking price $440,000, sold price $420,000

227 80th Street, asking price $495,000, sold price $468,000

113 65th Street, asking price $409,500, sold price $398,000

7002 Landis Ave.- asking price $720,000, sold price $715,000

239 56th Street, asking price $799,000, sold price $750,000

37 81st Street, asking price $979,500, sold price $960,000

2401 Landis Ave, asking price $1,950,000 sold price $1,775,000

3200 Boardwalk, asking price $1,795,000 sold price $1,450,000

4117 Landis Ave., asking price $550,017, sold price $400,000

37 85th Street, asking price $1,050,000, sold price $927,000

3212 Boardwalk, asking price $1,750,000, sold price $1,750,000

Sea Isle City Ladies' Weekend- March 25th, 26th, 27th

2011-03-04T19:46:00.003-05:00

Sea Isle City Revitalization has planned a "Ladies Weekend" on Friday, March 25th, Saturday, March 26th and Sunday, March 27th.

Retail stores will be having great sales and offering discounts. Restaurants and Salons will also be doing the same!

Come on down for a great weekend with your Girlfriends!

For more info and for a list of all participating stores, restaurants and salons and what they are offering, please go to:

http://seaislerevitalization.com/Ladies_Weekend.html

Sea Isle City Newsletter 2/25

2011-02-27T18:03:00.000-05:00

February 25, 2011

MAYOR’S MESSAGE:
I am happy to report that Sea Isle City’s 17th Annual Polar Bear Plunge was a triumphant accomplishment and our largest plunge to date! I would like to thank all of the many people who helped make this year’s plunge a success – especially the organizers and the residents and visitors who took part in the many activities surrounding plunge weekend. The funds that were raised will support many summer events, which will in turn benefit us all.

And speaking of funds, we recently learned that the amount of money the City will receive this year from the lease at Gillian’s Amusement Park for the 2010 summer season (which is based on the park’s total yearly revenue) will be $41,964. That figure is up from last year’s amount of $38,450, which is an indication of the park’s continuing success.

As I announced during this week’s City Council meeting, Sea Isle Revitalization and the Chamber of Commerce will host a town-wide Yard Sale later this summer. The date of the sale has not yet been announced, but I can tell you that we will be waiving the traditional yard sale permit fee for that event so as many home-owners as possible will be inspired to participate. So, clear out your garages, your closets and your attics, and get ready for a big yard sale later this year!

Since crosswalks are very important to pedestrian safety, this year we will be adding even more of the striped walkways here in Sea Isle City. Later this spring, look for new crosswalks at intersections along Park Road and also on our town’s North End, where several new crosswalks will help people cross Landis Avenue along the dune-line.

Because we received some complaints about the timing of the traffic lights at the intersection of JFK Boulevard and Central Avenue, we spoke with Cape May County Engineer Dale Foster to see what could be done about this issue (because JFK is a county roadway). I am happy to announce that the timing for those traffic lights has since been maximized, which should solve that problem.

We have also received several requests to make some changes in Townsends Inlet, where some resident would like to see several two-way streets changed to one-way streets. To address this issue, we have scheduled a public meeting on Saturday, March 12, at the T.I. Fire House on 86th Street at 10:00 a.m., where everyone will be able voice their opinions.

As you must know, not long ago I directed Police Chief Tom D’Intino to temporarily “take the reigns” of Sea Isle’s Volunteer Fire Department, which was having some internal challenges. I am now happy to report that Chief D’Intino has turned control back over to the fire department’s officers, who will continue to work on their by-laws as they serve this community – just as they have done for more than a century. We in Sea Isle City have a top-notch fire department, whose members are totally committed to this town and the people who live here, and I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of our fire department’s volunteers for all they do for this town. It’s not an easy job, yet they are always there when the fire whistle blows.

As spring rapidly approaches, I look forward to seeing more and more of you outdoors, enjoying the fresh salt air. Until then, stay warm!

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:

City Council wants to thank all of the people who were involved with the 2011 Polar Bear Plunge Weekend --especially the event’s organizers, who helped make this year’s plunge the most successful and largest to date.

At long last, we are going into the final stage of development at our municipal marina (adjacent to the south side of the Sea Isle Bridge). Council recently awarded a contract for $196,000 to Walters Marine Construction for boat ramp reconstruction, which will be completed this spring. Also in the marina area, you can now see the construction going on for our new marina services building, which will house public restrooms for that area along with showers and restrooms for boat owners who rent slips at our marina.

Council would like to thank the South Jersey Economic Development District, a state run organization designed to strengthen New Jersey’s economy by retaining and growing businesses through financial assistance, by renewing communities, and by promoting the State’s strategic advantages. At the February 22 council meeting, the SJEDD’s Executive Director Gordon Dahl presented Mayor Desiderio with a check for $179,779 for Sea Isle City, which will help pay for our Excursion Park Entertainment Complex, currently under construction.

After the council meeting on February 22, Council held a public budget workshop to discuss possible changes to our 2011 municipal budget with the City Administration. Some minor changes were discussed, but overall the majority of Council feels that the budget is ready to be adopted. At the March 15 Council meeting, public comments will be heard about the budget. We anticipate that because of the “zero tax levy,” public comments will be minimal (yet always appreciated) and we expect to be able to adopt the budget on that date.

PROJECT UPDATES:

Landfill Remediation Project - The city’s contractor, Albrecht & Heun, completed installation of a protective barrier along the bay side of the former landfill at the north end of the City. This project will protect the bay environment as the City works with the State to develop a long term protective barrier along with conversion of the landfill into a passive recreation park.

47th Place Bulkhead – At the February 8 City Council meeting, a construction project to replace the deteriorated street end bulkhead at 47th Place was awarded to Walters Marine. The cost of the project is $133,644. Work is scheduled to commence within the next several weeks in order for the bulkhead to be completed prior to the summer season.

43rd Street Reconstruction – Water and Sewer utility work is substantially completed on 43rd Street between Landis Avenue and Park Road. Following total completion of the utility work and coordination with adjacent construction (including the addition to St. Joseph’s Church), final paving of the street surface will be able to be accomplished.

Landis Avenue Reconstruction, 54th to 69th Streets – The County has agreed to extend the reconstruction and resurfacing of Landis Avenue from 54th to 69th Streets. The City will perform necessary water and sewer utility work in advance of the project. The utility work will commence following the 2011 summer season.

80th Street Water Tower – The contractor, Allied Painting, has substantially completed rehabilitation and repainting of the water tower, which will soon be placed back in service. This was a critical project to maintain the City’s infrastructure in order to ensure delivery of water during peak demand.

JFK Boulevard Basketball Courts/Playground – The project has started with removal of old playground equipment, which will be replaced with state of the art playground equipment. On March 10, the City will receive bids for reconstruction of the basketball courts and lighting, and resurfacing of the entire playground area in order to have the facility ready for Memorial Day Weekend.

Excursion Park Entertainment Complex - Work continues on construction of the band shell and the new pavilion. The form of the bandshell is starting to take place as framing of the structure proceeds. Foundation work for the pavilion has been completed, and the contractor remains on track to complete the project prior to Memorial Day Weekend.

Marina Boat Ramp- At the February 8 City Council meeting, a construction project to replace the deteriorated municipal boat ramp was awarded to Walters Marine. The cost of the project is $196,120. Work is scheduled to be completed by the end of April.

Lagoon Dredging – Surveying and engineering work continues on the project to dredge lagoons citywide. The City is scheduled to meet with representatives of the Department of Environmental Protection within the next two weeks to assess the project and define permitting requirements. The project remains on track to be accomplished in the fall of 2011.

DID YOU KNOW…

• Our next regular City Council meeting is a NIGHT MEETING on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 6:00 a.m. on the second floor of the Public Safety Building, 233 JFK Boulevard.
• Sea Isle City’s newly updated website, www.seaislecitynj.us, is better than ever!
• 2011 Seasonal Beach Tags are now on sale at City Hall for the pre-season price of $15 (after May 15 seasonal beach tags cost $20). Beach tags can be pre-ordered by mail at the discount price by downloading the 2011 beach tag application and mailing in your payment. After April 15, you can pick up your reserved tags at the Beach Tag Office (263-1771). Remember: Beach Tags make great gifts!
• Vote today! Sea Isle City is once again a contender in the 4th Annual “New Jersey’s Top Ten Beaches” contest. In 2010, we were rated #5 on the list of the Garden State’s best beach resorts and this year we hope to be #1, so please visit www.njtoptenbeaches.org and vote in all three categories: Family Vacation, Day Trips and Eco-Tourism. –And tell all of your friends!
• A public meeting to address one-way streets in Townsends Inlet will be held at the T.I. Fire House on Saturday, March 12, at 10:00 a.m.
• The Sea Isle City Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is March 12 at 3:30, 94th to 63rd Streets.

Sea Isle City Calendar of Events for March and April

2011-02-23T20:04:00.001-05:00

EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY
MARCH/ APRIL, 2011

TOWNSENDS INLET CIVIC CENTER - SPRING OPEN HOUSE
March 5, 2011, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, T.I. Civic Center - 138-85th St.
Info: (609) 263-3002 or www.senaworld.org

KIX-MCNUTLEY’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
March 12, 2011, 3:30 pm (Rain or Shine), 93rd-63rd Sts. & Landis Ave.
Info: (609) 263-4461, Ext. 230 or (609) 263-6341

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE/REVITALIZATION - GIRLS’ WEEKEND
March 25 – 27, 2011
Info: (609) 263-9090 or www.seaislerevitalization.com

OCEAN DRIVE MARATHON
March 27, 2011, Cape May to Sea Isle, 9:00 am, Pre-registration and fee
(Sea Isle 5K Run, 42nd St. & Pleasure Ave., Registration 8 am, Run 10 am, $30)
Info: (609) 523-0880, odmracedirector@comcast.net or www.odmarathon.org

EASTER PROGRAM
April 13, 2011 (Rain Date: April 14), 4:30 pm, ages up to 11 years
Aurora’s Play By The Bay - 6108 Central Ave.
Info: (609) 263-0050 or www.seaislecitynj.us

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION - BEACH CLEAN UP
April 30, 2011 (Rain Date: May 1), 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, Beach Tag Office - 125 JFK Blvd.
Info: (609) 263-2081

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge
$5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGA
Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Submitted by the Sea Isle City Department of Community Services
*VISIT THE SEA ISLE CITY WEBSITE AT www.seaislecitynj.us *

Sea Isle City Podcast

2011-02-17T17:27:00.002-05:00

A co-worker and I started a podcast about Sea Isle City, please check it out!

itunes link

non-itunes link

Sea Isle City News 2/10/11

2011-02-10T19:42:00.001-05:00

February 10, 2011

MAYOR'S MESSAGE:

As you know, today’s “Communication Age” allows each of us to stay in touch with the outside world in a variety of wonderful and convenient ways. Thanks to the internet, smart phones, emails and text-messages, it’s never been easier to connect with others and accomplish our goals quickly and efficiently.

Realizing this, I feel that it is important to continually explore new ways to communicate with our residents and visitors. That’s why I am pleased to announce the launch of our new City website, www.seaislecitynj.us, which was updated earlier this week. Not only does our website now have a new look, it is also very easy to navigate. Plus, it contains information you may be looking for, including meeting times, our calendar of events, contact phone numbers and email addresses, tourism updates and plenty of links, including to Sea Isle’s Facebook and Twitter pages. And, of course it is also where people sign-up for our City’s E-News System, which includes these bi-monthly E-Newsletters. (By the way, please let your friends without computers know that paper copies of our E-Newsletters are always available at City Hall).

TV Channel 2, the home of Shore TV, is another great place to learn about what’s happening in Sea Isle City. Shore TV is a 24-hour television broadcast system that we share with Avalon and Stone Harbor, and it is also where you can view our new “Sea Isle Minute” segments, which spotlight local community leaders who have some great things to tell you about your favorite island resort! So, be certain to tune-in to Channel 2 everyday!

Deciding exactly what information you need to know can be a challenge, but obtaining that information shouldn’t be. That’s why we will continue to communicate with you in a variety of ways. –After all, staying well-informed is important for each of us!

CITY COUNCIL'S MESSAGE:

At the February 8 City Council meeting, Council introduced the 2011 Local Municipal Budget, which has a “zero” tax rate increase this year. We will host a budget workshop that is open to the public on Tuesday, February 22, at 1:00 p.m. to discuss each City Department and make any changes as needed. There will also be a public hearing on Tuesday, March 15, at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to discuss the City’s 2011 Budget. We are still waiting to hear from the State of New Jersey to learn when the final adoption of the budget can occur.

Also at the February 8 meeting, Council awarded a professional service contract to Center Stage Entertainment for $79,900. Center Stage Entertainment and our Community Services Department have lined-up some great free weekend entertainment for the summer of 2011 under our new Band Shell at Excursion Park. Some of the acts are very well-known, such as The Sensational Soul Cruisers on June 18, The Duprees on July 16, The Quaker City String Band on July 23, Real Diamond (Neil Diamond tribute) on July 30, Beatlemania Again (Beatles tribute) on August 6, Don’t Call Me Francis on August 20 and many others.

Rental Permits are now being issued through the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall. All property owners who rent any dwelling are required to purchase a rental permit for $125 before May 1. A portion of each rental permit fee goes directly to Sea Isle’s Tourism Commission, which in turn promotes our town and makes Sea Isle a premier destination.

Mercantile Permits for 2011 are also now available at City Hall or online. All business owners are reminded to get their permits right away. For additional information about Rental or Mercantile Permits, phone the City Clerk’s Office, (609) 263-4461 ext.200.

Council continues to work to control spending while providing the perfect sea shore experience for all. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact any of your City Council members. Our contact info is available on the City’s new website under Government/City Directory. We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you this summer!

UPDATE ON CITY PROJECTS:
• Excursion Park Entertainment Complex: Work continues on the construction of the band shell and the new pavilion, as the contractor tries to take advantage of the limited good weather over the past month. Completion of this project is still scheduled prior to Memorial Day Weekend.

• Marina Building: Piling foundation work has been completed, with steel framing of the building anticipated to be completed in March. The building is scheduled to be substantially finished and ready for operation by the end of May.

• 43rd Street Utility Replacement and Repair: Utility work is substantially complete and repaving is scheduled to be completed by the end of May.

• 47th Place Bulkhead Replacement: This project was awarded to Walters Marine Construction at the February 8 City Council meeting for the contract amount of $133,644. The work will be performed through the spring and completed prior to the 2011 summer season.

• 32nd Street Promenade Ramp Reconstruction: Work will be restarting after considerable delays due to inclement weather. This project is being completed by in-house forces and involves complete replacement of the foundation infrastructure along with all new decking.

• 85th Street Lifeguard Station/Public Restrooms: Work continues on framing and interior renovations to completely rehabilitate the structure, provide for handicapped accessible restrooms, additional restroom facilities and improved storage capacity for lifeguard operations.

• Public Library at 48th and Central: The contractor has substantially completed the building sheathing, giving form to the new building; and work continues to progress on the project as the contractor works toward completion this coming summer.

• Public Address System for Promenade: The City is preparing specifications for a project to provide a public address system for the full length of the Promenade for the coming summer season. The PA system will be utilized for announcements and music on the promenade.

DID YOU KNOW…

• Due to the Lincoln’s Birthday Holiday, City Hall and all other municipal buildings will be closed on Friday, February 11.

• 2011 Polar Bear Plunge Weekend is February 18-20. This year’s official plunge site is the 40th Street Beach at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 19. Other activities include the Polar Bear Prince & Princess (ages 10-16) and King & Queen Contests on Friday night, a costume contest on Saturday, a 5K Run/1M Walk for Autism on Sunday, and vendors selling items all weekend. For additional information visit www.seaislecitynj.us or phone 263-3756.

• A FREE Trolley Service is available for The Polar Bear Plunge, courtesy of Sea Isle Revitalization. Trolleys will run along Landis Avenue (29th to 93rd Street) and also along Park Road, 10am to8pm, Saturday, February 19.

• Sea Isle City has another published author living in town: Former SIC Publicist Dr. Irene Jameson has penned Memoirs of a Polar Bear Queen, which she will sell during this year’s Polar Bear Plunge to raise funds for children with Autism. Info: 263-2968.

• The Strathmere Ensemble will perform a special winter concert on Sunday, February 20, 4 p.m., SIC United Methodist Church, JFK and Park Road. Admission is free, however donations will be accepted. Info: 263-6185.

• Due to the President’s Day Holiday, City Hall and all other municipal buildings will be closed on Monday, February 21. PLEASE NOTE: There will be no curbside trash collection on February 21. All trash collections that week will be moved up one day, therefore if your collection day is Monday your trash will be collected on Tuesday (Tuesday’s trash will collected on Wednesday, etc.) Also, the Trash & Recycling Yard adjacent to the Sea Isle Bridge will be open on Sunday, February 20, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., however the yard will be closed on Monday, February 21.

• Our next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. on the second floor of the Public Safety Building, 233 JFK Boulevard. At this meeting, the Administration will present a detailed analysis of our trash and recycling collection operations, with information on the cost of these services.

• Like many communities across the nation, Sea Isle City sells unwanted merchandise and supplies online at GovDeals, where items are auctioned at great savings. For a direct link to GovDeals.com, visit our City website: www.seaislecitynj.us .

• Sea Isle City's newly updated website, www.seaislecitynj.us, is better than ever.

Sea Isle City Real Estate Update 2/9/11

2011-02-09T10:38:00.004-05:00

Well we are off to a good start! So far, since January 1st, 12 homes have gone under contract.

The homes that have closed since the last update are:

234 38th Street, asking price $549,900, sold price $530,000

5110 Central Ave., asking price $610,000, sold price $585,000

110 60th Street, asking price $765,000, sold price $731,000

210 55th Street, asking price $749,000, sold price $730,000

138 65th Street, asking price $579,000, sold price $545,000

125 89th Street, asking price $425,000, sold for $370,000

5200 Landis Ave, asking price $679,000, sold price $635,000

6310 Emmeus, asking price $539,000, sold price $500,000

3510 Central Ave. asking price $299,000,sold for $266,000

4315 Landis Ave., asking price $299,000, sold price $235,000

Latest Sea Isle City News-- January 27th

2011-01-27T20:13:00.001-05:00

January 27, 2011

MAYOR'S MESSAGE:
One of the benefits of being mayor is the constant interaction I have with our residents and visitors. People from our community phone my office, write me letters and e-mails and stop me on the street, either to voice their opinions, mention a concern or tell me that our town looks better than ever.

Recently, I received an email from Army Major Tim Ramsey, who is currently serving in Afghanistan. In his message, Major Ramsey mentioned that he has been reading about Sea Isle City online from the Middle East, and he wanted to congratulate us on our 2011 budget and our city in general. He also had a thoughtful suggestion concerning our beaches. After reading his kind words, I was humbled and filled with a sense of pride - all because a soldier who is stationed thousands of miles away took the time to send a friendly email to the mayor of a small South Jersey resort town.

I also recently received a letter from Governor Chris Christie, who wrote to thank me for delivering our 2011 budget under his 2% cap and without a tax increase. In his note the governor said, "I thank you for your tenacious pursuit of responsible budgetary and tax policies and for demonstrating that more efficient and effective government is possible." This too filled me with pride - as it should for everyone who calls Sea Isle City home. Unlike other municipalities and cities across the nation, Sea Isle City is operating with a strong financial base and an eye on the future. However, our work is far from over.

In February, we are expecting a visit from New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, who is personally visiting many towns throughout the state to discuss the concerns of community leaders, identify problems and discuss possible solutions. I will be certain to listen attentively as Lt. Governor Guadagno shares her thoughts and opinions with us, and I will speak freely with her about ways to make our state even better. Look for an update about her visit in a future communication. Until then, please don't hesitate to stop me on the street, phone my office and send me emails with your thoughts and concerns.

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:

As you may know, Mayor Desiderio presented Sea Isle's 2011 Budget to City Council on January 11. On January 13, council held a public budget workshop to discuss revenues and expenditures for each City department. We were very pleased that the Administration was able to present a ZERO TAX RATE increase for 2011. Your council members, mayor, business administrator and department heads have been working diligently during the last three years to achieve this goal.

Below are some of the major initiatives that have allowed us to manage the budget while maintaining services and improving our economic well-being as a city:

o Sea Isle City has maintained a hiring freeze (except for public safety and statutorily required positions).
o The City opened all contracts and eliminated a very costly health benefit package by changing to the state benefit plan for employees and retirees.
o A 5-year capital planning process has been established.
o Departments have been restructured for efficiency.
o Expenses have been controlled in each department.

According to a 2010 survey by SICTA, Sea Isle Revitalization and the SIC Chamber of Commerce, "taxpayers are much more satisfied about receiving a great deal for their tax dollars." City Council feels that the initiatives mentioned above are just a few ways that we have achieved this type of taxpayer satisfaction.

City Council is dedicated to supporting fiscal prudence while investing in our infrastructure and increasing our surplus funds. All of this allows us to maintain a well-managed and attractive town.

UPDATES ON CITY PROJECTS:
Excursion Park - Construction on this project is ongoing, with completion of the bandshell, new beach pavilion and promenade seating area all scheduled for completion prior to Memorial Day.

Reconstruction of Basketball Courts & Playground on JFK Boulevard - The project is scheduled to go out to bid in early February, with award of a construction contract scheduled for early March and project completion prior to Memorial Day.

Replacement of the Marina Boat Ramp - The City received the necessary waiver of environmental restrictions regarding the placement of a coffer dam between January 1 and May 31, which will allow the project to be awarded at the February 22nd council meeting and be completed by the end of April.

Inflow and Infiltration Remediation - This project is the culmination of over two years of planning, investigation, assessment and engineering related to the City's sanitary sewer system. The goal is to correct problems associated with the infiltration of groundwater into underground pipe systems and the inflow of flood waters into the system. The City maintains an extensive 40+ mile long sewer main system, and this multi-phase project will start with the areas most in need of correction. The first phase, to correct sewer lines from 22nd to 41st Street, will be completed prior to the summer season.

North-End Landfill Remediation With Use of Dredged Materials/Passive Park Development - Environmental investigation and engineering continues on this project, which is funded in part through an agreement with the NJ Department of Transportation. The City's consultants are working to obtain a landfill disruption permit to enable our environmental scientists and engineers to perform subsurface investigations. The objective at this point is to obtain the required permits this year to perform work on the landfill necessary to develop a Passive Park for recreation, as well as perform necessary containment of eroding landfill areas.

55th Street Water Treatment Facility - Since construction was completed in 2008 on the City's well and water treatment facility, the Water and Sewer Division of Public Works has continued to perform routine and specialized maintenance projects to keep the facility in excellent condition. Shown below are photos of the facility, which is responsible for delivering water at 700 gallons per minute to the residents of Sea Isle City. This is one of four sites throughout Sea Isle that provide for the annual delivery of hundreds of millions of gallons of water to City residents and visitors.

DID YOU KNOW...

o Our next regular City Council meeting is Tuesday, February 8, 2011, 10:00 a.m.

o Free 'Tween Craft Club sessions for kids, age 9-14, will take place at the SIC Library, 125 JFK Boulevard, on Mondays, February 14 & 28, March 14 & 28, April 11 & 25, May 9 & 23, 3:00 to 4:00 pm. Info: (609) 463-6354 (609) 463-6354 .

o The SIC Department of Recreation hosts weekly fitness classes, basketball and volleyball pick-up games, yoga sessions and after-school activities for kids. For info, phone 263-0050.

o 2011 Polar Bear Plunge Weekend is February 18-20. Activities include Prince & Princess and King & Queen contests, a costume contest, a 5K Run/1M Walk for Autism, vendors and an icy dip in the Atlantic Ocean. For additional information visit www.seaislecitynj.us or phone 263-3756.

o City Hall is open to the public Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 p.m.

o Sea Isle City's Town Watch/Town Pride is a volunteer organization that works with the SICPD to promote and ensure public safety. For information about TW/TP, phone Carl Lingesso, 263-6982.

o City Councilman Bill Kehner was recently installed as President of the Cape May County League of Municipalities. The league consists of local elected officials who meet each month to discuss recent developments, share ideas and plan for the future.

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? --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 today to obtain the answers you need. Visit our website, www.seaislecitynj.us and click on the Government/City Directory tabs for a complete list of contact information - or phone City Hall, 263-4461.

Sea Isle City Calendar of Events for January and February

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EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY
JANUARY & FEBRUARY, 2011

TWEEN CRAFT CLUB
January 24, February 14 & 28, 2011, 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Ages 9 – 14, Sea Isle City Library
Info: (609) 463-6354

CAPE MAY COUNTY BABE RUTH SIGNUPS
January 15, 2011, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, UT Community Center
January 19, 2011, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Amanda’s Field
January 22, 2011, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, UT Community Center
January 29, 2011, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM UT Community Center
Info: (609) 263-0050

SIC TEEBALL/BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Registration Now – February 18, 2011, $25, Ages 5 – 12
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Recreation Service Building
Info: (609) 263-0050

MOTHER & DAUGHTER YOGA
January 27, 2011, 7:00 PM, Community Lodge
Info: (609) 263-0050

POLAR BEAR KING & QUEEN/PRINCE & PRINCESS CONTEST
February 18, 2011, Prince & Princess 6:30 PM, King & Queen 7:00 PM, LaCosta Lounge
Info: (609) 263-3756

POLAR BEAR PLUNGE
February 19, 2011, 2:00 PM, 42nd Street & the Beach, $25 Registration - Ages 12 & older
Costume Contest Registration: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Judging 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Post-Plunge Party: 2:30 PM, Awards 3:30 PM, LaCosta Lounge
Info: (609) 263-3756

5 K RUN/ 1.5 MILE WALK FOR AUTISM
February 20, 2011, 11:00 AM
$20 Pre-registration by 2/15/11
$25 Registration, 2/19, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$25 Same day Registration, 9:00 – 11:00 AM
LaCosta Lounge - JFK Blvd. & Landis Ave.
Post-Run/ Walk Party & Awards immediately following at LaCosta Lounge
Info: (609) 741-7728, polarbearrunwalkforautism.com

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge
$5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGA
Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Submitted by the Sea Isle City Department of Community Services
*VISIT THE SEA ISLE CITY WEBSITE AT www.seaislecitynj.us *

Sea Isle City News 1/4/11

2011-01-04T12:52:00.001-05:00

December 30, 2010

MAYOR’S MESSAGE:

As each New Year approaches, many of us take the time to reflect on the previous twelve months and examine the changes that have occurred in our lives. Here in Sea Isle City, we can look back at 2010 with great pride, knowing that our resort has undergone many improvements that have enhanced our island’s appearance and strengthened our community’s infrastructure. And, we still have projects in the works that will make life here even better! By the time the summer of 2011 is in full swing, we will have a new band shell at Excursion Park, an inviting new beach pavilion at JFK Boulevard, a modernized seating area on our Promenade, a new municipal boat ramp and other worthwhile improvements that will further enhance our town and attract new visitors -- so be sure to watch us grow!

As we all continue to “dig out” from this week’s nor’easter snow storm, I would like to thank Sea Isle City’s Department of Public Works and our Police Department’s Office of Emergency Management for their efforts. As the storm approached, our OEM effectively informed property owners with E-alerts and telephone calls, and they also spread the word when our region’s state of emergency was lifted (FYI: If you have not yet done so, you can sign-up for similar alerts on our City’s website). Additionally, the DPW has been busy all week clearing our roadways, intersections and fire hydrants as quickly as possible – which was quite a large task, thanks to the nearly 20-inches of snow we received (not to mention the strong winds and resulting snow drifts).

During this season of peace and love, I would also like to thank all of our residents and visitors for their input and suggestions throughout the past year. Working as a team, I know we can reach all of our goals and continue to flourish as a thriving resort community. I am very excited about Sea Isle City’s future and I look forward to sharing it with each of you!

May you and your loved ones enjoy a healthy and prosperous 2011! Happy New Year!

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:
2010 has been a very productive year here in Sea Isle City, and we will continue with that level of productivity in 2011. We have many exciting projects in the works for the upcoming year that will further improve the town we love and continue to make Sea Isle City “the place to be.”
During our last council meeting, we introduced a funding ordinance, which is described below under “Project Updates.” Please take time to review these projects. If you have any thoughts or comments, feel free to email us (our City website has our contact info) or attend our next Council meeting on January 11, 2011, when we will be hearing citizen comments on the funding ordinances. Also, on January 11, the Mayor will render his “State of the City” address and present a budget to City Council for fiscal year 2011. Additionally, Council will hold two budget workshops, January 13-14, 10:00 a.m., in Council chambers. The public is invited to attend these workshops and will have an opportunity to discuss their thoughts with Council members and the Administration regarding the budget.
Each member of City Council would like to wish everyone a safe and healthy New Year! –We look forward to seeing you and hearing your comments in 2011.

UPDATES ON CITY PROJECTS:
SNOW DELAYS: The recent nor’easter and accompanying snow has slowed the progress of some of our projects, including road work at 43rd and 63rd Streets, the Excursion Park project, reconstruction of the promenade access ramp at 32nd Street and the south-end dune fence placement/dune grass planting project. However, we expect to get back on track in January. Some weather delays are inevitable, and this is factored into the project schedules.

One item that shore communities can appreciate is that we generally do not perform much construction during most of what is considered “the ideal time” for such work in this region (late spring through summer). We obviously avoid the summer so we don’t negatively impact our busiest tourist season; however, this creates a natural impediment to most effectively scheduling construction.

FUNDING AUTHORIZATIONS: On December 28, City Council introduced funding ordinances to advance a portion of the capital plan adopted by council on December 14. The ordinances include $1.6 million in general building capital funds and $3.5 dollars in water/sewer utility funds. Council will hold a public hearing on these ordinances and take them up for adoption at the January 11 council meeting at 10:00 a.m. The following projects will be able to be accomplished upon approval of the funding:

• A public address system along the entire length of promenade – The system will broadcast public address announcements and music. The police department has researched appropriate systems, and specifications will be finalized upon adoption of the bond ordinance in order for installation to take place prior to the 2011 summer season.

• Reconstruction of our basketball courts and playground on JFK Boulevard between Landis and Central Avenue – The existing basketball courts are severely deteriorated and will be replaced, and new lighting, sidewalks and benches will also be installed. The playground will be replaced with new equipment and the entire ground area will receive a textured, cushioned surface, which is currently only in place at the base of the existing equipment. The existing equipment will either be relocated to the 85th Street playground to replace deteriorated equipment at that location or auctioned on “Gov-deals.” Design work is mostly complete, and the project will be up for bid following adoption of the bond ordinance. Construction is expected to take place in March, April, and May for completion prior to the 2011 summer season.

• Landscaping at the east-side of the Sea Isle Bridge and improvements at the City’s north-end entrance – This project includes new landscaping at our bridge and the addition of landscaping and a new welcome sign at our north-end’s entrance from Strathmere. Landscaping design work will be completed upon adoption of the bond ordinance, and the project will be bid and constructed prior to the 2011 summer season.

• Additional beach walkovers (aka: mobimats) for improved beach access – Acquisition of mobimats for placement at various beach accesses will be made in order to place mobimats (or “Mr. Boardwalk” style walkovers) at all beach access points. Note: where erosion has significantly reduced beach width, there may be no walkovers placed; decisions on walkover placement will be made in early summer. Walkovers to be placed prior to Memorial Day weekend, and placement completed island-wide by mid-June.

• 85th Street Restrooms and Lifeguard Facility upgrades and handicapped accessibility – The existing building has been gutted and is being prepared to be made handicapped accessible. Additional restrooms, new siding and new roofing will also be added. The work is being performed by in-house Public Works forces.

• Furnishings for our new history museum inside the County Library currently under construction at 48th and Central – In preparation for completion of the County Library, scheduled for the coming summer, the City has agreed to provide appropriate furnishings when the Sea Isle City Historical Museum relocates to their new facility inside the Library. The administration is working with Museum Director Mike Stafford to finalize the specifications for the new furnishings.

• Replacement of the marina boat ramp – The administration has authorized the design and preparation of permit applications for the replacement of the boat ramp at the public marina (adjacent to the Sea Isle Bridge). Contingent on the waiver of environmental restrictions regarding the placement of a coffer dam between January 1 and May 31 (due to winter flounder restrictions), the project will be bid in January and completed by April. If the governing agency (National Marine Fisheries Service) does not waive the environmental restriction, work will have to be delayed until fall 2011.

• Continuation of the inflow and infiltration remediation project to reduce flood and groundwater flows into our sewer system. Funding is currently in place for the investigation and preparation of plans and specifications, and construction work to address the first phase of infiltration remediation (Basin 1 sewer system, 22nd to 41st St.). Additional funding in this ordinance will allow the next phase of investigation (cleaning and televising of sewer systems in Basins 4 and 5, 61st to 83rd St. ) to proceed, along with contingency funding for the first phase of remediation work.

• Sewer and road reconstruction on Central Avenue, 49th to 69th Street - The City has made applications to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a combination grant and loan to accomplish this project, which is estimated at $3.2 million. The USDA grant is anticipated to be in the $750,000 to $1 million range, with the balance in loans.

DID YOU KNOW…

• Sea Isle City will host a fabulous Fireworks display on New Year’s Eve, 8:30 p.m., JFK and the Beach (info: 263-0050).
• Our next City Council meeting is Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 10:00 a.m.
• The SIC Chamber of Commerce will host a “Bagels on the Beach” meeting on Tuesday, January 11, 2011, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at the Community Lodge. Guest speaker: Monica Coskey. Topic: Cooperative Advertising. All are welcome to this free event (info: 263-9090).
• The City’s Recreation Department sponsors weekly Yoga and Aerobics classes. Visit our city website, www.seaislecitynj.us, for more details or phone 263-0050.
• The SIC Library will host free “Tween Craft Club” classes for kids, ages 9-14, twice each month on Monday afternoons, January through May (info: 609-463-6354 609-463-6354 ).
• AARP Chapter 710 meets on the second Thursday of the month at 1:00 p.m. inside the Community Lodge (info: 263-3831)

DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION? --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 today to obtain the answers you need. Visit our website, www.seaislecitynj.us , and click on the Government/City Directory tabs for a complete list of contact information or phone City Hall 263-4461.

Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update

2011-01-04T12:06:00.005-05:00

Here are the homes that have closed since November 18th, 2010:

22 35th Street, asking price $450,000, sold price $400,000

6604 Landis Ave., asking price South $699,500 sold price $677,000, New, Unfurnished

8411 Sounds Ave, asking price $895,000, sold price $800,000

319 39th Street, asking price $539,000 sold price $517,500

7 84th Street, asking price $1,079,000, sold price $950,000

7404 Pleasure, asking price $1,095,000, sold price $995,000 unfurnished

105 74th Street, asking price $749,000, sold price $720,000, New, Unfurnished

127 34th Street, asking price $584,000, sold price $575,000

126 55th Street, asking price $499,900, sold price $467,500

114 54th Street, asking price $739,000, sold price $720,000

129 67th Street, asking price $695,000, sold price $650,000 unfurnished

105 51st Street, asking price $589,900, sold price $550,000

105 65th Street, asking price $369,900, sold price $335,000

226 43rd Street, asking price $599,963, sold price $575,000

233 57th 2nd floor, asking price $499,000, sold price $437,500

201 90th Street, 1st Floor, asking price $599,000, sold price $550,000

9 78th Street, asking price $889,500, sold price $832,500

7304 Pleasure, asking price $825,000, sold price $800,000

7508 Landis Ave, asking price $675,000, sold price $622,500 Short Sale, Unfurnished

2010 Real Estate Market Summary for Sea Isle City

2011-01-04T11:17:00.002-05:00

Happy New Year Everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful Holiday Season!

Here is the wrap up for the real estate market in Sea Isle City for 2010.

We had 180 homes go under contract or close in 2010. That is down 10 homes from 2009.

The following is the breakdown:

-Single Family Homes- 13 with an average price of $1,119,363.

-Building Lots-2 with an average price $576,000

-Commercial-1 priced at $255,000

-Condo/Townhouse- 140 with an average price of $611,403

So there 156 homes to close with an average sales price of $650,994, average days on the market were 193, and the average sales price was approx. 90% of the original asking price.

***24 homes went under contract in 2010 but they still have not closed***

Beachy Keen Holiday Promotion

2010-12-02T22:09:00.000-05:00

REMINDER Friday Dec. 3 at 6 PM to 8 PM

Stop by Beachy Keen for a glass of wine.

Next to Brizzles on Landis between 46th and 47th.

10 % of all purchases will be donated to S.O.S. Sea Isle Cats, Inc.

Great reasonable price gifts at $5.00 and $10.00 and more. Some adorable turtle jewels for $2.00

Sea Isle City News

2010-11-18T22:19:00.002-05:00

November 18, 2010

MAYOR’S MESSAGE: As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, it is appropriate to remember all that we have to be thankful for as citizens of Sea Isle City – and the United States of America. Whether you are a local resident or a regular visitor to our island resort, you know that Sea Isle City is a very special place filled with many good people.

On November 11, we gathered to honor our nation’s veterans and dedicate our new Veterans Park, which was beautifully renovated earlier this year. It is always an honor for me to participate in our town’s Veterans Day ceremony, and I wish to express my personal thanks to all of our veterans for their service.

Sea Isle City is moving forward on a positive path, and I am committed to ensuring that we keep our focus on our core mission, which is to provide the necessary and desired public services required to maintain a safe, clean and enjoyable community. Our overall mission involves a straightforward goal, which encompasses the satisfaction of our residents and visitors and also the protection and maintenance of our public assets, infrastructure and our community’s culture and values with the utmost degree of honor and professionalism.

Thank you for allowing us to share this communication with you. Have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday!

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:
City Council would like to congratulate the organizers of the 1st Annual Jersey Shore Striper Tournament, which was a tremendous success. We feel this event will soon become one of the most important fishing tournaments in South Jersey. In similar fashion, we would like to congratulate Sea Isle Revitalization on the success of their most recent endeavor, Ladies Weekend, which took place on November 12-13 and was also a big success.

We are excited about each of these new events, which meet the goal of enhancing our shoulder season, and we will continue to work with the groups in town who help support our businesses because City Council understands the importance of developing and maintaining a strong business base.

UPDATES ON CITY PROJECTS:

EXCURSION PARK PROJECT – A Construction contract was awarded by City Council on November 9, 2010, to Fred Schiavone Construction of Malaga, NJ, in the amount of $1,988,075. The award of the project allows construction to proceed on the recreation and entertainment complex that has been in the planning stages for many years, and which will serve the residents and visitors of Sea Isle well into the future. Council's award will provide the necessary time to complete the project prior to the 2011 summer season. The Mayor has directed the City Administration to continue working to secure grant funding through federal and state agencies to reduce the cost of the project (the City has applications in process for grants to pay for the handicapped accessibility components of the project and the bandshell component).

80TH STREET WATER TOWER PROJECT – Look for the water tower to be shrouded soon, as the tank and support structure is prepared for rehabilitation and painting. The project remains on track for a December, 2010 completion.

CAPITAL PLAN WORKSHOP: The next capital plan workshop is scheduled for December 14, 2010, at 2:00 p.m., at which time council will be presented with a resolution to adopt the Capital Plan for 2011-2015.

43rd STREET CONSTRUCTION PROJECT – M.G. Lindemon Trucking Company of Goshen, NJ, has been contracted to complete water and sewer utility work on 43rd Street. The cost for this project, which has a completion date of December 10, is $210,923.00.

DID YOU KNOW…
• Following several weeks of restoration, the Townsend Inlet Bridge is now open.

• Sea Isle City’s Annual Family Feud competition is Friday, November 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Lodge. For details, phone 263-0050.

• Our next City Council Meeting is Tuesday, November 23, 10:00 a.m.

• City Hall and all other City buildings will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 26.

• Holiday Beach Tags are available at City Hall for $15 – and they make great Christmas gifts!

• Sea Isle’s Beach Path Adoption Program is currently underway. For information, phone the Department of Public Works, 263-6000.

• TV Channel 2 is a great place to find information about local events and activities 24-hours a day – and Channel 2 also plays great music!

• Sea Isle City’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place on Tuesday, November 30, at 6:00 pm in front of the SIC Library, 125 JFK Blvd.

• Other local holiday events include:
- The Mayor’s Toy & Food Drive, 263-4461, ext. 245;
-The South End Neighborhood Association’s Christmas Show with Santa, Dec. 3, 7pm, 263-3002;
-SIC History Museum Christmas Open House, Dec. 4, 10-1, 624-7929;
-K. of C. Santa’s Calling Program: Dec. 6, 263-0050;
-SIC Garden Club House Lighting Contest, pre-register by Dec. 6, 263-0050;
-PTA Holiday House Tour: Dec. 10, 6pm, $15, 263-3351;
-VFW Brunch With Santa: Dec. 19, pre-register by Dec.10, 263-0050;
-New Years Eve in Italy: Dec. 31, 5pm, pre-register by Dec.24, 263-0050;
-New Year’s Eve Fireworks in SIC, JFK & the Beach, 8:30 pm, 263-0050.

Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update

2010-11-18T21:28:00.007-05:00

We are now at 166 homes that have gone under contract or closed since January 1st. The homes that have closed since the last post are:

6604 Landis Ave, asking price $699,500, sold price $672,000

20 68th Street, asking price $899,000, sold price $875,000

138 67th Street, asking price $689,000, sold price $669,000

113 58th Street, asking price $749,000, sold price $715,000

7609 Pleasure Ave., asking price $2,699,000, sold price $2,535,000

9109 Pleasure Ave., asking price $874,500, sold price $837,500

201 90th Street, 1st Floor asking price $599,000, sold price $550,000

2nd Floor sold for $575,000

9 78th Street, asking price $889,500, sold price $832,500

3608 Sounds Ave, asking price $889,000, sold price $779,900

7601 Pleasure Ave., 1st Floor, asking price $1,699,000, sold price $1,450,000

2nd Floor, asking price $1,899,000, sold price $1,525,000

382 43rd Place, asking price $325,000, sold price $320,000

227 80th Street, asking price $495,000, sold price $475,000

113 36th Street, asking price $549,000, sold price $502,000

4601 Landis Ave., asking price $440,000, sold price $420,000

4100 Boardwalk, asking price $493,900, sold price $425,000

133 67th Street, asking price $235,000, sold price $235,000

9107 Landis Ave., asking price $419,000, sold price $395,000

109 82nd St, asking price $389,000, sold price $351,000

4114 Central Ave. aksing price $299,000, sold price $277,500

4009 Landis Ave., asking price $419,000, sold price $392,500

Sea Isle City News 10/25

2010-10-25T19:44:00.001-05:00

FROM THE CITY OF SEA ISLE CITY

October 20, 2010

MAYOR'S MESSAGE:

Over the past year, the City has accomplished some great things, and more are coming! The City has been expanding our ways of communication during the past several years, and we are now adding this bi-weekly e-newsletter. We have worked to keep the public apprised of City activities, events and other points of interest through press releases, e-alerts, mailings, our website and communication with local media. However, the regular issuance of an e-newsletter will only serve to improve the availability of information to our citizens. Below you will find updates on City projects and other information about City activities and events.

Our goal is to provide you with accurate and timely news regarding your local government. As I quoted Thomas Jefferson in my State of the City address at the beginning of the year, "whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government." I've also spoken in the past of working together, in a spirit of partnership, to set an example for our citizens. This continues to be our goal, and we hope that you'll find our newsletter informative. Please let us know of any comments you have about these communications.

CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE:

Message from the Mayor:

We want to thank everyone for another great summer in Sea Isle City. Without Sea Isle's homeowners and visitors, our island would not be the premier destination we all love.

Council is excited about the changes that have taken place within the city so far and we are looking forward to upcoming improvements that will occur over the winter and spring. If you ever have any concerns or questions, the email address for each City Council member is listed on our City website. Please feel free to contact us at any time - we take your input very seriously!

UPDATES ON CITY PROJECTS:

Cape May County Library/Sea Isle Branch: The erection of structural steel framing is scheduled to begin this month; project completion is scheduled for June 2011.

Excursion Park/Promenade/Street End Project: As part of our ongoing Beach to Bay Project, the City will receive and accept bids on October 28th for Phase 1, which includes the construction of a new bandshell in Excursion Park, a new beachfront Pavilion on the Promenade at JFK Boulevard with handicap ramps leading to the beach, as well as a reconfigured Promenade with benches, pergolas, staging and landscaping. Construction is anticipated to commence in December 2010 with completion in April/May 2011. The renderings below depict these projects.

Welcome Center: After much discussion internally and publicly to establish the location, the City has determined that an addition to the Community Lodge (fronting JFK Boulevard) will be the site of the new Sea Isle City Welcome Center. The Center will house the Offices of Tourism and Beach Tags and also provide space for the coordination of information distribution and marketing for the Chamber of Commerce and Sea Isle Revitalization. At the October 26 City council meeting, the architectural firm of Blane Steinman is scheduled to be authorized to proceed with the development of plans for the project.

Sewer and Road Reconstruction: The City is working with City Engineer Andrew Previti and the South Jersey Economic Development District to obtain grant funding for a comprehensive sewer and road reconstruction of Central Avenue between 49th and 69th Street. Portions of Central Avenue, particularly between 49th and 55th Street, are in poor condition due to deteriorated underground sanitary sewers. The City is on track to receive grant funding, which will allow us to proceed with the first phase of reconstruction (including the area from 49th to 55th Street) in order to be completed prior to the 2011 summer season.

Marina Boat Ramp: The City is in the process of applying for permits and preparing construction documents for the reconstruction of our municipal boat ramp. Contingent on the timely receipt of permits, this project is scheduled to be completed prior to the 2011 season.

Projects Completed in 2010 include the Beach Patrol Headquarters at 44th Street, the installation of Street Lights and Boardwalk Lights at the Marina, Veterans Park at JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue, the South End Beach Fill from 74th Street to 94th Street, and Promenade Re-surfacing from 40th Street to 29th Street.

DID YOU KNOW...
• During the October 12th City Council meeting, Mayor Desiderio announced the City will receive a $5 million reimbursement from the State of New Jersey in November for our South End Beach Fill Project, which was completed in June 2010. This money is in addition to the $2.7 million we received from the state for last year's Downtown and North End Beach Fill Project.
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• October 26th at 10:00 a.m. is the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The meeting will take place in Council Chambers located on the second floor of the City's Public Safety Building at 233 JFK Boulevard. View all regularly scheduled meetings by visiting www.seaislecitynj.us and clicking on the Government/Council tabs.
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• At the October 26 City Council meeting, council is scheduled to have a public hearing to consider adopting ordinances that will revise zoning along 42nd, 43rd and 44th Streets adjacent to Park Road (affecting commercial and residential zoning) and along Landis Avenue between 44th and 47th Streets (regarding a change in commercial designations in that area). In addition, Council will have a public hearing on an ordinance that affects several standards, which will improve the development capability in the commercial zone as well as provide for more effective compliance with FEMA flood standards throughout the city. Details of these ordinances can be obtained by visiting our website - click on the Government/City Clerk/Documents tabs, or by phoning the Zoning Office: 609-263-1166
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• On October 26th at 2:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Council will hold a public workshop to discuss the City's 5 year capital plan. Proposed projects for all areas of public infrastructure, including roads, beach replenishment, drainage, facilities, utilities and equipment will be reviewed and publicly discussed.

• Trick-or-Treating in Sea Isle City will take place on Saturday, October 30, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sea Isle City November 2010 Activities

2010-10-25T12:16:00.000-05:00

EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY

JERSEY SHORE STRIPER TOURNAMENT
November 5th @ 7:00 am – November 7th @ 2:00 pm
Info: (609) 741-7728

PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME AT SIC LIBRARY
November 10 & 17, 2010, 10:00 – 11:00 am, SIC Library – 125 JFK Blvd.
Info: (609) 263-8485

VETERANS DAY CEREMONY
November 11, 2010, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Veterans Park
Info: (609) 263-4461 *245

TWEEN CRAFT CLUB
November 15, 2010, 3:00 – 4:00 pm, Boys & Girls Ages 9 – 14, SIC Library – 125 JFK Blvd.
Info: (609) 263-8485

FAMILY FEUD
November 19, 2010, 6:30 pm, Community Lodge, Pre-registration by November 12th
Info: (609) 263-0050

MAYOR’S ANNUAL TOY & FOOD DRIVE
November 19th – December 20th, Item drop off at City Hall, 1st Bank of SIC, Kix Package Goods
Info: (609) 263-4461 * 245

MAYOR’S ANNUAL TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
November 30, 2010, 6:00 – 7:00 pm, Veterans Park
Info: (609) 263-4461 *245

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge
$5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGA
Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Submitted by the Sea Isle City Department of Community Services
*VISIT THE SEA ISLE CITY WEBSITE AT www.seaislecitynj.us

Sea Isle City Octoberfest Weekend

2010-10-18T19:35:00.002-05:00

Busy weekend in Sea Isle City this weekend (Oct. 22nd-24th)

Halloween Parade and Dance Party
10/22/2010
Landis Avenue - 46th Street to 40th Street
Halloween Parade & Promenade Dance Party
Parade route is from 46th Street to 40th Street on Landis Avenue.
7PM, Pre Registration by October 15, call 263-0050 or email
sicrec@seaislecitynj.us for more information. Dance Party following
parade on the promenade at JFK. (Rain Date October 24 at 12pm)

Surf Competition
10/23/2010 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
JFK Blvd & The Beach
ESA, Surf Competition
Registration 7am, Surf 8am-4pm, $20, 884-5277,
snj@surfesa.org or visit http://snj.surfesa.org/

Beach Clean Up and Dune Planting
10/23/2010 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
JFK Blvd. & The Beach
Environmental Commission,
25th Anniversary Beach Clean Up/Dune Planting
10am-12pm, 263-6000, Ext. 17

Chamber of Commerce Octoberfest
10/23/2010 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Excursion Park - JFK Blvd. and Pleasure Avenue
Chamber of Commerce, Octoberfest
11:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.,
263-9090 or www.seaislechamber.com

Octoberfest Baking Competition
10/23/2010 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Braca Cafe - JFK Boulevard and the Beach
Octoberfest Pie Baking Contest
A relaxed format to make winning - - well, as easy as pie!
Diliver your pie to Braca Cafe between Noon and 1:00pm.

TI Halloween Show
10/23/2010 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
T.I. Civic Center - 138 85th Street
T.I. Garden Club, Annual Halloween Show and Costume Contest
7pm, 609 263-3002

City-Wide Realtor Open House Weekend
Saturday, 10/23 and Sunday 10/24

Sea Isle City City-Wide Open House This Weekend!

2010-10-18T17:59:00.002-05:00

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to let you know that this weekend Sea Isle is having a city-wide open house weekend! It is a great time to see a lot of inventory, there will be a lot of open houses both Saturday and Sunday. You can stop by our office to get a copy of all of the open houses, or stop by any of our open houses and we will give you a list too!

Eric, Diane and I will be doing the following open houses so stop by and see us! If you go to any of the other open houses make sure you tell them you are working with us! Thanks! :)

Saturday
5512 Roberts Ave. East 12-3
6010 Pleasure, North 12-3
223 83rd Street, West 12-3
7808 Landis Ave. 2nd Floor 12-3

Sunday
5512 Roberts Ave. East 12-3
126 55th Street, East 12-3

Thanks! Hope to see you there!

Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update

2010-10-15T19:41:00.005-05:00

Sea Isle City's real estate market is still doing pretty well. We are now at 149 homes that have sold or gone under contract since January 1st. That is down 5 homes from the same time period of 2009.

The homes that have sold since the last post:

85 85th Street, asking price $799,000, sold for $785,000

310 47th Place, asking price $549,000, sold price $520,000

8509 Pleasure Ave., asking price $699,900, sold price $640,000

8710 Pleasure Ave., asking price $689,900, sold price $625,000

201 90th Street, asking price $650,000, sold price $575,000

129 76th Street, asking price $659,900, sold price $600,000

8913 Landis, asking price $599,900, sold price $575,000

3200 Landis Ave, asking price $359,000, sold price $345,000

4111 Landis Ave., Unit 2W asking $289,000, sold price $255,000
2E asking price $274,000, sold price $255,000
3E asking price $294,000, sold price $265,000

SOS Fundraiser Cocktail Party- Sunday 5 to 8--Great Time, Great Food, Great Cause!

2010-10-07T12:28:00.003-05:00

A glass of wine, a sip of beer and our world famous homemade cooking! Along with funny friends with big hearts. How can you resist?

Video from SOS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iaCXHEz8zgk

Check this out!! New RE/MAX Mobile Phone App--FREE!! Very Cool!!

2010-10-06T14:47:00.002-05:00

I'm excited to tell you about my mobile real estate app that provides instant access to homes for sale and recent sales in your neighborhood all from the convenience of your cell phone!

My app works on standard cell phones and smart phones and is FREE!

Whether you are interested in purchasing a home, or just want to see what your neighbor's home is listed for this is a great app!!

Search all MLS listings and view prices, square footage, taxes, features, maps,
pictures and more! The "Call" feature will connect you to me if you have questions.

It's easy to download my app. Here's how:

Text: KellyB
To: 87778

You will receive a text message with a link to download my app.

If you need help downloading my app, please call my technical support team at Smarter Agent at 856-614-5423 856-614-5423 . If you haven't used a text code or downloaded an app before, this is a great time to learn how!

Then, the next time you're wondering what's for sale or what just sold - open my app and all the information will be at your fingertips.

You will not be called unless you want to be! Pass it along to your friends too!

Best,

Kelly

Sea Isle City's Harbor Festival This Weekend!

2010-09-30T08:46:00.001-05:00

Time Saturday, October 2 · 10:00am - 6:00pm

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Location 42nd Street and the Bay

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Created By Sea Isle Revitalization

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More Info Times of Events
October 2nd
11am to 6pm

Chowder Contest – 1pm

Blessing of the Fleet – 2pm

Clam Eating Contest – 4pm

Awards for the Chowder and Clam Eating Contest will be presented after the Clam Eating Contest

Sea Isle City Calendar of Events for October

2010-09-24T19:53:00.001-05:00

EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY

SEA ISLE REVITALIZATION HARBORFEST
October 2, 2010 (Rain Date: October 3), 11:00 am – 5:00 pm, 42nd Place & the Bay
Info: (609) 271-8989

PHILADELPHIA FIREFIGHTERS UNION 36TH ANNUAL MEMORIAL 5K RUN/ WALK
October 3, 2010, Registration 9:30 am, Run 11:15 am
Info: memorialrun@iaff22.org

CHARLOTTE MORETTI RACE FOR THE CURE 5K RUN/ WALK
October 9, 2010, Registration 8:00 am, Run/ Walk 9:00 am, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade
Info: (609) 263-2968

ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY PARADE & ITALIAN FESTIVAL
October 9, 2010, Festival: 11:00 am – Dusk, 63rd Street & Landis Ave., Parade: 2:00 pm
Info: (609)263-4461 *230 or (609)263-6341

ESA SURF COMPETITION
October 16 & 23, 2010, Registration 7:00 am, Surf 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, JFK Blvd & the Beach
Info: (609) 884-5277 or http://snj.surfesa.org

HALLOWEEN PARADE & DANCE PARTY
October 22, 2010, 7:00 pm, Landis Ave. – 46th – 40th Streets
Dance Party immediately following Parade – JFK Blvd & the Promenade
Registration & Info: (609) 263-0050

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION 25TH ANNIVERSARY BEACH CLEAN UP/ DUNE PLANTING
October 23, 2010, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, JFK Blvd & the Promenade
Info: (609) 263-6000

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OCTOBERFEST
October 23, 2010, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm, JFK Blvd & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-9090

OCTOBERFEST PIE BAKING CONTEST
October 23, 2010
Info: (609) 263-8847

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge, $5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGAFIT
Mondays & Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Sea Isle City News & Alerts

2010-09-16T11:10:00.001-05:00

Register your bike at the Annual Fall Family Festival on Saturday September 18, 2010 The Sea Isle City Police Department will be located at the North Side of JFK Blvd and the base of the Promenade from 9:00AM - 3:00PM. Bring your bike to complete the registration process.

City Wide Bulk Pick Up is scheduled for Thursday September 23, 2010. Place all objects curb side. Questions regarding acceptable items, call 609 263-6000.

"Operation Take Back", a local collection of prescription and over the counter medicine is scheduled for Saturday September 25, 2010. Dispose of unused, unwanted and/or expired medicine at the Sea Isle City Police Department, located at 233 JFK Blvd from 10:00AM - 2:00PM. Liquids must be in a sealed container, no syringes will be accepted.

The winter "Recycle and Drop off Area" schedule, will take effect Monday September 27, 2010. Located at 4001 Kneass Avenue, hours are: Fridays and Mondays, 7:15AM - 2:45PM; Weekends 10:15AM - 4:45PM; Closed Holidays, except Memorial Day 2011.

The winter "Trash and Recycling" schedule will begin Monday September 27, 2010 and reflects the following: 1st - 44th Streets, Wednesdays; 45th - 70th Streets, Mondays; 71st - 94th Streets, Tuesdays.

Sea Isle Ctiy 4th Annual Irish Festival--Sept. 24-26th

2010-09-13T18:47:00.000-05:00

SEA ISLE CITY — All are invited to attend the fourth annual Sea Isle City Irish Festival on Sept. 24, 25, and 26 at JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue.

The weekend-long celebration, which is co-sponsored by LaCosta Lounge and Kix-McNutley’s, will include a bevy of Irish bands, Irish dancers, an Irish Market and plenty of great food.

The festivities will begin on Fri., Sept. 24, at 4 p.m., with music from West of Galway and Round Tower. On Saturday, more live music will fill the air from 1 p.m. until midnight, including performances by Cletus McBride, Snakes, Celtic Connection and others.

On Sunday, Snakes will return to the stage from noon to 4 p.m.

The Irish Market will open on Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. and will feature dozens of vendors selling crafts, collectibles and many Irish-inspired items. Each year, the market is a big hit with festival goers looking for unique and festive merchandise.

For additional information about the Irish Festival, phone 609-263-3756 609-263-3756 , or email lacostalounge@comcast.net

Fall Family Festival in Sea Isle CIty 9/18-19

2010-09-13T12:51:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to remind everyone that our Annual Fall Family Festival is next weekend. Stop by and see me at my RE/MAX stand on the promenade. Here's what's going on:

9/18/2010 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
JFK Blvd. & The Promenade/Pleasure Ave.
Fall Family Festival Weekend

Sand Sculpting: Demonstration & Contest, 9am-12pm;
Seaside Vendor Market & Food Court, 9am-4pm (Rain or Shine)
Children’s Activities & Live Music, 10am-3pm;
Dance Party, 7pm, 263-8687 or email us at sictour@seaislecitynj.us

9/19/2010 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
JFK Blvd. & The Promenade
7th Annual Gerard A. Desiderio Antique Auto Show
$6 Pre-registration by June 18, $9 Same day,
Awards Ceremony 1pm & Antique Auto Parade, 1:30pm,
973-563-0254 or carshowsic@aol.com

9/19/2010 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
JFK Blvd, and Pleasure Avenue
Free Guided Historical Trolley Tours & Live Music
10:30am-12:30pm

Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update

2010-09-13T12:23:00.003-05:00

Eight more homes went under contract making it a total of 129 homes to go under contract or sell since January 1st. The homes that have closed since the last post re:

3710 Central Ave., asking price $306,900, sold price $287,000

6611 Landis Ave., asking price $699,000, sold pricr $639,500

7612 Central Ave., asing price $599,000, sold price $577,500

4009 Landis Ave., asking price $439,000, sold price $395,000

Sea Isle City-_Earl's On His Way!

2010-09-03T14:07:00.001-05:00

We are under a Tropical Storm Warning for Sea Isle City. We shouldn't get hit too hard, but the surf was rough already!

Sea Isle City--The Calm Before the Storm

2010-09-02T18:47:00.002-05:00

Just wanted to share a beautiful sunset over the 45th/46th Place, Lagoon, which came at the end of a very hot day down in Sea Isle City.

We are under a Tropical storm warning with Hurricane Earl on its way up the East Coast. Will keep everyone posted on how we make out down here!

Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update

2010-08-30T13:39:00.004-05:00

11 More homes have gone under contract, making it 121 homes to go under contract in Sea Isle City since January 1st.

221 87th Street, asking price $249,000, sold for $210,000

3309 Landis Ave., asking price $569,000, sold for $546,000

236 37th Street, asking price $599,000, sold for $583,000

4607 Central Ave., asking price $649,000, sold for $615,000

7610 Pleasure Ave., asking price $698,000, sold for $650,000

5110 Landis Ave., asking price $699,000, sold for $680,000

Sea Isle City Events for September

2010-08-27T11:46:00.001-05:00

EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY --September, 2010

STRATHMERE ENSEMBLE CONCERT
September 5, 2010, 4:00 pm
United Methodist Church – JFK Blvd. & Park Road
Info: (609) 263-6185

PATRIOT DAY CEREMONY
September 11, 2010, 9:30 am
Veterans Park – JFK Blvd. & Landis Ave.
Info: (609) 263-4461 Ext. 245

FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL WEEKEND
JFK Blvd. & The Promenade
September 18, 2010:

Sand Sculpting Demonstration/Contest 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Seaside Vendor Market & Food Court 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Rain or Shine)

Children’s Activities & Live Music 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Dance Party 7:00 pm

Info: (609) 263-8687

September 19, 2010:

7th Annual Gerard Desiderio Antique Auto Show

9:00 am Registration, 1:00 pm Awards, 1:30 pm Parade
Info: (973) 563-0254

Free Guided Historical Trolley Tours & Live Music 10:30 am – 12:30

LaCOSTA & KIX McNUTLEY’S IRISH FESTIVAL WEEKEND
September 24 - 26, 2010
Irish Bands, Craft & Food Vendors, Irish Dancers
Friday 4:00 – 10:00 pm, Saturday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
JFK Blvd. & Landis Ave.
Info: (609) 263-3756

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge, $5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGAFIT
Mondays & Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Submitted by the Sea Isle City Department of Community Services
*VISIT THE SEA ISLE CITY WEBSITE AT www.seaislecitynj.us *

Sea Isle City Calendar of Events August 24th to 31st

2010-08-18T19:51:00.001-05:00

EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY - AUGUST 24 - 31, 2010

MOVIE NIGHTS
Tuesday, August 24th – Up
Thursday, August 26th – Bedtime Stories
Tuesday, August 31st – The Princess and The Frog (last movie night)
Dusk @ Excursion Park – JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTIES
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm (ends 8/25/10), JFK Blvd. & the Promenade
Info: (609) 263-8687

SUMMER CONCERTS – (last summer concert)
Monday, August 30, 2010, 7:30 pm – TIDAL WAVE BAND (Rock N Roll)
JFK Blvd. & the Promenade
Info: (609) 263-8687

SEA ISLE REVITALIZATION CRAFT & FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays (ends 8/31/10), 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 271-8989

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GUIDED BEACHCOMBING
Tuesdays & Thursdays (ends 8/31/10), 10:00 – 11:00 am, Adults $1, Children $.50
Tuesdays: 29th Street & the Promenade, Thursdays: 94th Street & TI Waterfront Park Pavilion
Info: (609) 263-9643

ZOGFIT WOMEN’S FITNESS & BEACH BOOT CAMP CLASSES
Info: Cheryl Herzog (609) 263-9023, www.trainwithcheryl.com

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge, $5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGAFIT
Mondays & Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Submitted by the Sea Isle City Department of Community Services
*VISIT THE SEA ISLE CITY WEBSITE AT www.seaislecitynj.us *

Busch's Redevelopment Fall Through

2010-08-17T20:33:00.003-05:00

The Press of Atlantic City had a story in today's paper that the Busch's redevelopment project has fallen through due to lack of restaurant participation. See the story below:

http://pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/cape_may/article_f0708e53-9517-5dc2-bd90-67333aac1ef8.html

Great Development Opportunity in Sea Isle City!

2010-08-12T18:37:00.002-05:00

Looking for a development opportunity in Sea Isle City?

Just wanted to let everyone know about a new listing which would be a good development opportunity. We just listed 113 36th Street which is on an oversized lot--58x110. It has a home on it but it is a tear down so the value is in the land. They are asking $549,900 which is really priced aggressively. A few months ago the lot on the corner of 36th and Landis sold for $510K and it was on Landis and a standard size lot.

If you or anyone you know are interested, please let me know! Thanks!

Kelly

Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update

2010-08-12T10:13:00.005-05:00

There are now 110 homes that have gone under contract or sold since January 1st. The homes that have closed since the last update are:

10 86th Street, asking price $899,000, sold price $845,000

30 55th Street, asking price $699,000, sold price $645,000

4600 Landis Ave., asking price $259,000, sold for $250,000

13 71st Street, asking price $1,200.000, sold price $1,169,225

27 58th Street, asking price $1,195,000, sold price $999,000

4009 Landis Ave., asking price $439,000, sold price $425,000

4601 Landis Ave., asking price $490,000, sold price $450,000

340 47th Place, asking price $1,195,000, sold price $1,100,000

5804 Central Ave., asking price $569,000, sold price $540,000

8227 Sounds Ave., asking price $1,500,000, sold for $1,275,000

6406 Central Ave., asking price $419,000, sold price $370,000

Sea Isle City Events 8/16-23

2010-08-11T09:48:00.001-05:00

EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY - AUGUST 16 - 23, 2010

SUMMER CONCERTS
Monday, August 16, 2010, 7:30 pm - DAISY JUG BAND (ROCK N ROLL)
Monday, August 23, 2010, 7:30 pm - JUST IN TIME (ROCK N ROLL)
JFK Blvd. & the Promenade

MOVIE NIGHTS
Tuesday, August 17th – Old Dogs, Thursday, August 19th – Race to Witch Mountain
Dusk @ Excursion Park – JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.

SEA ISLE REVITALIZATION SUMMER SALE
August 21, 2010, 10:00 am – 10:00 pm

SMART SOCCER CAMP
August 23 – 27, 2010, Ages 3 – 5, 9:00 – 10:00 am, $95, Ages 6 – 15, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm, $160
Dealy Field
Info: www.SmartSoccer.com

SEA ISLE REVITALIZATION CRAFT & FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GUIDED BEACHCOMBING
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Adults $1, Children $.50
Tuesdays: 29th Street & the Promenade, Thursdays: 94th Street & TI Waterfront Park Pavilion

FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTIES
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade

ZOGFIT WOMEN’S FITNESS & BEACH BOOT CAMP CLASSES
Info: Cheryl Herzog (609) 263-9023, www.trainwithcheryl.com

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge, $5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGAFIT
Mondays & Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Submitted by the Sea Isle City Department of Community Services
*VISIT THE SEA ISLE CITY WEBSITE AT www.seaislecitynj.us *

Events in Sea Isle City August 9th-15th

2010-08-07T19:20:00.000-05:00

EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY - AUGUST 9 - 15, 2010

SUMMER CONCERTS – HAWKINS ROAD (DANCE MUSIC)
Monday, August 9TH, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade, Info: (609) 263-8687

SEA ISLE REVITALIZATION CRAFT & FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., Info: (609) 271-8989

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GUIDED BEACHCOMBING
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Adults $1, Children $.50
Tuesdays: 29th Street & the Promenade, Thursdays: 94th Street & TI Waterfront Park Pavilion
Info: (609) 263-9643

MOVIE NIGHTS
Tuesday, August 10th – The Spy Next Door, Thursday, August 12th – Bandslam
Dusk @ Excursion Park – JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

GIRLS LACROSSE CAMP – LACROSSE EVOLUTION
August 9 – 13, 2010, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Ages 7 – 17, $225, Dealy Field
Info: (610) 873-9910

TENNIS MINI CLINIC
August 10 – 12, 2010, 4:45 – 7:00 pm, Ages 6 – 16, $65, Dealy Field Tennis Courts
Info: (609) 263-0050

AUTISM SPEAKS – SIC WIFFLE CLASSIC FUNDRAISER
August 14, 2010, 10:00 am, Dealy Field
Info: www.seaislewiffclassic.com

CAPT. BILL GALLAGHER 10 MILE ISLAND RUN
August 14, 2010, 5:30 pm, 44th Street & the Promenade
Info: (609) 263- 3655

FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTIES
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade, Info: (609) 263-8687

ZOGFIT WOMEN’S FITNESS & BEACH BOOT CAMP CLASSES
Info: Cheryl Herzog (609) 263-9023, www.trainwithcheryl.com

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge, $5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGAFIT
Mondays & Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Submitted by the Sea Isle City Department of Community Services
*VISIT THE SEA ISLE CITY WEBSITE AT www.seaislecitynj.us *

Sea Isle City Calendar of Events for 8/2-8/8

2010-07-31T12:41:00.001-05:00

EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY - AUGUST 2 - 8, 2010

SUMMER CONCERTS – JIMMY & THE PARROTS

Monday, August 2nd, 7:30 pm, Excursion Park, Info: (609) 263-8687

SEA ISLE REVITALIZATION CRAFT & FARMERS MARKET

Tuesdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., Info: (609) 271-8989

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GUIDED BEACHCOMBING

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Adults $1, Children $.50

Tuesdays: 29th Street & the Promenade, Thursdays: 94th Street & TI Waterfront Park Pavilion

Info: (609) 263-9643

BOBBY WOODS SHORE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL CLINIC

August 2 – 6, 2010, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Ages 6 – 13, $175, Dealy Field

Info: (609) 927-1833

ELITE BASKETBALL CAMP

August 2 – 6, 2010, 8:30 – 10:30 am, Ages 6 – 9, $100, 10:30 am – 1:00 pm, Ages 10 & older, $120

Info: (609) 263-9023

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT

August 3, 2010, 6:00 pm, Marina Park – 42nd Place & the Bay

Info: (609) 263-4311, Ext. 2311

MOVIE NIGHTS

**Please note there will be no movie on Tuesday, August 3, 2010.

Thursday, August 5th – Monsters vs. Aliens

Dusk @ Excursion Park – JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.

Info: (609) 263-8687

VFW POST 1963 - FLEA MARKET

August 7th (Rain Date: August 8th), 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, 301 – 41st Street

Info: (609) 263-8361

FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTIES

Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade, Info: (609) 263-8687

ZOGFIT WOMEN’S FITNESS & BEACH BOOT CAMP CLASSES

Info: Cheryl Herzog (609) 263-9023, www.trainwithcheryl.com

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge, $5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGAFIT
Mondays & Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., $10/class

Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Submitted by the Sea Isle City Department of Community Services

*VISIT THE SEA ISLE CITY WEBSITE AT www.seaislecitynj.us *

Sea Isle City News & Info

2010-07-23T09:52:00.001-05:00

At the July 27, 2010 Sea Isle City Council meeting, Engineering Design Associates, P.A. and the Beach to Bay Steering Committee will be presenting the conceptual plans for the Excursion Park/Promenade/Street End project at 10:00AM in Council Chambers located at 233 JFK Blvd.

Reminder from City Hall: 3rd quarter property tax bills are due August 1, 2010. Pay at City Hall, Monday through Friday from 9:00AM - 4:00PM. Payments must be received by August 10th to avoid interest charges.

The Sea Isle City Beach Patrol is reporting dangerous shorebreak. Shorebreak becomes dangerous when waves break in shallow water and cause swimmers to hit bottom. Striking the head can cause spinal cord injury. The Beach Patrol cautions bathers that serious injuries can occur even in small surf. If In Doubt, Don't Go Out!

The Sea Isle City Police Department and Fire Department asks all property owners to check their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Instructions for care of these devises, call for regular cleaning by vacuuming over and around the alarm units. Check batteries according the manufacturer recommendation. If you cannot find an instruction sheet, you can go online to the manufacture's website and obtain care and maintenance instructions.

The Cape May County Department of Health is launching a free prescription drug card for County residents. Any resident of Cape May County can use the Cape May County Rx Card and save up to 75% on prescription medications. The Rx card is available to all Cape May County residents, regardless of income, age, or insurance status. The Rx card is available at the Department of Health, located at 6 Moore Road in Cape May Court House and at area libraries. County residents can also download a free card, search drug pricing and locate participating pharmacies at www.cmchealth.net .

For additional information please visit our website at www.seaislecitynj.us or call the Department of Community Services at 609 263-0050 609 263-0050 or 609 263-8687.

Sea Isle City Calendar of Events for July 26th to August 1st

2010-07-21T15:06:00.003-05:00

EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY - July 26 – AUGUST 1, 2010

SUMMER CONCERTS – STAR BAND (TOP 40’S)
Monday, July 26th, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade, Info: (609) 263-8687

SEA ISLE REVITALIZATION CRAFT & FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., Info: (609) 271-8989

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GUIDED BEACHCOMBING
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Adults $1, Children $.50
Tuesdays: 29th Street & the Promenade, Thursdays: 94th Street & TI Waterfront Park Pavilion Info: (609) 263-9643

SHORE SPORTS CAMP
July 26 – 30, 2010, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Dealy Field, Ages 6 – 14, $130
Info: (610) 527-1829

MOVIE NIGHTS
Tuesday, July 27th – Planet 51, Thursday, July 29th – Imagine That
Dusk @ Excursion Park – JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

SAT MATH CAMP
July 28 – 30, 2010, High School Students, 10:45 am – 1:45 pm, $195 /session + $95 books
Info: www.ACEtheSATworkshop.com

CMC BAR FOUNDATION 12TH ANNUAL RACE JUDICATA 5K RUN/1K WALK
July 30, 2010 (Rain Date: July 31), Registration 5:00 pm, Run 6:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Beach
Info: (609) 463-0313

AMERICAN NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE – WAR AT THE SHORE
July 31, 2010, 9:00 am, Dealy Field, Pre-registration & fee, Info: (610) 331-6166

FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTIES
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade, Info: (609) 263-8687

ZOGFIT WOMEN’S FITNESS & BEACH BOOT CAMP CLASSES
Info: Cheryl Herzog (609) 263-9023, www.trainwithcheryl.com

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge, $5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGAFIT
Mondays & Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Sea Isle City's Hardware Store Finally Gone!!!

2010-07-20T12:32:00.002-05:00

Just wanted to let everyone know that after a long time coming, the Sea Isle City Hardware store has finally come down. The Jamaician Me Crazy building also went down recently. The future Cape May County Library, which will be located between Park, Central and 48th Street is also getting ready to start. Good things to happen this fall and winter!!

Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update

2010-07-17T18:41:00.006-05:00

We are now at 103 homes that have gone under contract or sold since January 1st. The homes that have closed since that last post are:

8223 Sounds Ave., asking price $1,595,000, sold price $1,475,000

5712 Pleasure Ave. asking price $1,195,000, sold price $1,100,000

301 47th Place, asking price $1,049,000, sold price $950,000

NEW CONSTRUCTION--NO PICTURE AVAILABLE!

367 43rd Place, asking price $849,000, sold price $799,000

214 55th St., asking price $799,000, sold price $775,000

7804 Central Ave., asking price $775,000, sold price $645,000

238 85th St., asking price $515,000, sold price $460,000

4601 Landis Ave, asking prie $440,000, sold price $433,000

5701 Sounds Ave., asking price $450,000, sold price $430,000

8605 Landis Ave., asking price $499,000 sold price $420,000

370 43rd Pl, asking price $250,000, sold price $250,000

Sea Isle City Upcoming Fall Events--Save the Dates!!

2010-07-16T18:33:00.002-05:00

Around the World Gala

On October 16th, the red carpet will be rolled out for the first Around the World Gala co-hosted by the Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Sea Isle Revitalization. You won't need your Passport to taste over 200 wines and Kraft beers from around the world in addition to premium hors d'oeuvres and entertainment. The event will be held at the Sea Isle City Yacht Club beginning at 5 PM. Tickets are $60 per person.

During this glorious evening there will be both a silent and live auction with truly amazing prizes. The event will help the two non-profit organizations, Sea Isle City Chamber of Commerce and Sea Isle Revitalization; continue their work in making Sea Isle City a bustling and vibrant seashore community.

For additional information and tickets, please e-mail seaislemainstreet@yahoo.com or call 609-271-8989 609-271-8989 .

2010 Harborfest

Sea Isle Revitalization's Harborfest celebration, a festival that focuses on the resort's natural bayside environment, waterways, boating and active commercial fishing industry, will take place on Saturday, October 2. Harborfest will offer something for everyone.
Many activities are scheduled to begin at 11:00 a.m. at the town's marina district, 42nd Place and the Bay. In addition to a variety of craft and food vendors who will participate in the event, there will also be interesting exhibits. Aditionally, there will be scallop and clam shucking demonstrations, personal watercraft, kayak and fishing demonstrations, and a sailing demonstration by the Yacht Club of Sea Isle City.

There will be plenty of good music at Harborfest, including the Daisy Jug Band, who will perform from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., and a live radio broadcast. Other scheduled activities include a dunk tank and back bay tours onboard The Star Fish.

At 3:00 p.m., local clergy leaders will offer a "Blessing of the Fleet." Also, Sea Isle City's Fire, Ambulance and Police Departments will have emergency response vehicles on display.

Those who love friendly competitions - and those with hearty appetites - won't want to miss the clam-eating contest at 4:00 p.m. This event is open to the public and participants can sign-up on site prior to the contest. During this competition, surprise celebrity guest judges will award winners trophies and other great prizes, such as Philadelphia sporting event tickets.

Throughout the day, youngsters will enjoy the "Children's Fun Area," which will feature magic shows, a moon bounce, face painters, balloon artists, clowns and a craft station. All of these special children's activities will be provided free of charge.

Sea Isle City Calendar of Events July 19 to the 25th

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EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY - July 19 - 25, 2010

SUMMER CONCERTS – JUST IN TIME (ROCK N ROLL)
Monday, July 19th, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade, Info: (609) 263-8687

SEA ISLE REVITALIZATION CRAFT & FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., Info: (609) 271-8989

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GUIDED BEACHCOMBING
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Adults $1, Children $.50
Tuesdays: 29th Street & the Promenade, Thursdays: 94th Street & TI Waterfront Park Pavilion
Info: (609) 263-9643

CARBONARA PRO SOCCER CAMP
July 19 – 23, 2010, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Dealy Field, Ages 5 – 15, $110, Info: (856) 692-6728

BABY PARADE
July 20, 2010, 6:30 pm, Ages up to 10 years, Pre-Registration Required by July 19th, Info: (609) 263-8687

MOVIE NIGHTS
Tuesday, July 20th – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Thursday, July 22nd - Inkheart
Dusk @ Excursion Park – JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., Info: (609) 263-8687

SAT CRITICAL READING/WRITING CAMP
July 21 – 23, 2010, High School Students, 10:45 am – 1:45 pm, $195 /session + $95 books ,Info: www.ACEtheSATworkshop.com

FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTIES
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade, Info: (609) 263-8687

HOOKED ON HOCKEY
July 22, 2010, 5:00 – 7:00 pm, $5, Hockey Courts – 59th Street & Central Ave., Info: (609) 263-0050

SIC REVITALIZATION – CHRISTMAS IN JULY
July 24, 2010, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Public School – 45th Street & Park Rd., Info: (609) 271-8989

HERITAGE SURF & SPORT QUICKSILVER GROM
July 25, 2010, Check-in 7 am, Surf 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Ages 17 & younger, 37th St. & the Beach, Info: (609) 263-3033

ZOGFIT WOMEN’S FITNESS & BEACH BOOT CAMP CLASSES
Info: Cheryl Herzog (609) 263-9023, www.trainwithcheryl.com

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge, $5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGAFIT
Mondays & Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Submitted by the Sea Isle City Department of Community Services
*VISIT THE SEA ISLE CITY WEBSITE AT www.seaislecitynj.us

Events in Sea Isle City July 12th-18th

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EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY - July 12 - 18, 2010

SUMMER CONCERTS – GOOD TYMES BAND (OLDIES)
Monday, July 12th, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade Info: (609) 263-8687

SEA ISLE REVITALIZATION CRAFT & FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Info: (609) 271-8989

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GUIDED BEACHCOMBING
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10:00 – 11:00 am, Adults $1, Children $.50
Tuesdays: 29th Street & the Promenade, Thursdays: 94th Street & TI Waterfront Park Pavilion Info: (609) 263-9643

LITTLE MISS & JR. MISS SIC PAGEANT
Tuesday, July 13, 2010, 7:00 pm, St. Joseph Auditorium, Pre-Registration REQUIRED by July 12th Info: (609) 263-8687

MOVIE NIGHTS
July 13, 2010 – SHORTS, July 15, 2010 – WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE, DUSK, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave. Info: (609) 263-8687

DANCE CAMP
July 14 – 16, 2010, 10:45 am – 1:45 pm, $95, Ages 5 – 12 Info: (215) 208-2338

FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTIES
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade Info: (609) 263-8687

BOYS LACROSSE CAMP
July 12 – 16, 2010, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, Dealy Field, Ages 8 – 17, $375 Info: (704) 906-1777

TENNIS MINI CLINICS
July 13 – 15, 2010, 4:45 – 7:00 pm, Dealy Field Tennis Courts, Ages 6 – 16, $65 Info: (609) 263-0050

BEACH CLASSIC MEN’S HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
July 17 – 18, 8:00 am, Hockey Courts – 59th St. & Central Ave. Info: (631) 331-1220, Pre-Registration & Fee Required

ZOGFIT WOMEN’S FITNESS & BEACH BOOT CAMP CLASSES
Info: Cheryl Herzog (609) 263-9023, www.trainwithcheryl.com

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge, $5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGAFIT
Mondays & Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

Submitted by the Community Services Department
*VISIT THE SEA ISLE CITY WEBSITE AT www.seaislecitynj.us *

2010-06-30T21:21:00.006-05:00

There are now 93 homes that have gone under contract or sold since January 1st. The following homes have closed since the last post:

13 50th Street, asking price $775,000, sold for $675,000

3900 Pleasure Ave, asking price $299,337, sold for $272,500

337 43rd Place, asking price $799,900, asking price $760,000

Sea Isle City Calendar of Events for July 5th- 11th

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EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY - July 5 - 11, 2010

SUMMER CONCERTS - JUICY (ROCK N ROLL)
Mondays, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade
Info: (609) 263-8687

SHORE SOCCER CAMP
July 5 – 9, 2010, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Ages 6 – 14, $130, Dealy Field
Info: (610) 527-1829

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE – FASHION SHOW
Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade
Info: (609) 374-2721 or (609) 335-0062

MOVIE NIGHTS
July 6, 2010 – PINK PANTHER, July 8, 2010 – BATTLE FOR TERRA, DUSK, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

DANCE CAMP
July 7 – 9 or July 14 – 16, 2010, 10:45 am – 1:45 pm, $95/session or $160 both sessions, Ages 5 – 12
Info: (215) 208-2338

FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTIES
Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade
Info: (609) 263-8687

BLACKTHORN RUGBY – RUGGERFEST
Saturday, July 10, 2010, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Same day registration & fee, Dealy Field – 59th St. & Central Ave.
Info: (215) 675-5790

PHILLIES HOME RUN DERBY
Sunday, July 11, 2010 (Rain Date: July 18), Dealy Field – 59th St. & Central Ave.
12:00 pm – Girls Ages 7 – 12 & Boys Ages 9 – 10, 1:30 pm – Boys Ages 7 – 8 & 11 - 12
Info: (609) 263-0050

ZOGFIT WOMEN’S FITNESS & BEACH BOOT CAMP CLASSES
Info: Cheryl Herzog (609) 263-9023, www.trainwithcheryl.com

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GUIDED BEACHCOMBING
Tuesdays, 10 – 11 am, 29th Street & Promenade, Thursdays, 10 – 11 am, 94th Street & TI Pavilion
Info: (609) 263-9643

SEA ISLE REVITALIZATION FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, 8 am – 1 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave., Info: (609) 271-8989

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge, $5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGAFIT
Mondays & Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

*VISIT THE SEA ISLE CITY WEBSITE AT www.seaislecitynj.us *

Sea Isle City Calendar of Events for 6/28-7/4

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EVENTS IN SEA ISLE CITY - JUNE 28 – July 4, 2010

SUMMER CONCERTS - THE INSIDERS (ROCK N ROLL)
Mondays, Beginning June 28, 2010, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade
Info: (609) 263-8687

PHILADELPHIA EAGLES YOUTH FOOTBALL CAMP
June 28 – July 2, 2010, Session A 8 – 10 am, Session B 11 am – 1 pm, Dealy Field, $199
Info: www.eaglescamps.com

ZOGFIT WOMEN’S FITNESS & BEACH BOOT CAMP CLASSES
Info: Cheryl Herzog (609) 263-9023, www.trainwithcheryl.com

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION GUIDED BEACHCOMBING
Tuesdays, June 29, 2010, 10 – 11 am, 29th Street & Promenade
Thursdays, July 1, 2010, 10 – 11 am, 94th Street & TI Pavilion
Info: (609) 263-9643

SEA ISLE REVITALIZATION FARMERS MARKET
Tuesdays, June 29, 2010, 8 am – 1 pm, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 271-8989

SARA THE TURTLE FESTIVAL
June 29, 2010, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade
Info: (609) 263-8687

FAMILY NIGHT DANCE PARTY
Wednesdays, Beginning June 30, 2010, 7:30 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Promenade
Info: (609) 263-8687

MOVIE NIGHT – STAR WARS: THE CLONE WARS
July 1, 2010, DUSK, JFK Blvd. & Pleasure Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8687

METHOD SKATE SHOP – SKATE JAM
July 2, 2010 (Rain Date: July 4), 4 pm, Skateboard Park – 59th Street & Central Ave.
Info: (609) 263-8463

JR. OLYMPICS
July 4, 2010, Registration 9:30 am, Boys & Girls ages 3 – 13, Dealy Field
Info: (609) 263-0050

FIREWORKS
July 4, 2010, 9 pm, JFK Blvd. & the Beach
Info: (609) 263-0050

AEROBICS
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - Adults, 9:00 a.m. @ Community Lodge, $5/class or $40/10 session pass

YOGAFIT
Mondays & Fridays @ 7:30 a.m., Wednesdays @ 7:00 p.m., $10/class
Info: (609) 602-3398 or www.njbeachYOGA.com

SENIOR CITIZENS SIT & BE FIT
Wednesdays & Fridays, 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. @ Community Lodge, No fee

*VISIT THE SEA ISLE CITY WEBSITE AT www.seaislecitynj.us *

Sea Isle City Real Estate Market Update 6/20

2010-06-20T17:54:00.010-05:00

We are now at 90 homes that have gone under contract or sold since January 1st. The homes that have closed since the last post are:

5 80th St, asking price $2,900,000, sold price $2,235,000

301 47th Place, asking price $1,195,000, sold price $1,075,000

126 77th St, asking price $624,000, sold price $615,000

125 44th St, asking price $649,000, sold price $625,000

4808 Pleasure Ave., asking price $759,900, sold price $730,000

383 43rd Place, asking price $459,000, sold for $435,000

5111 Landis Ave, asking price $549,000, sold price $520,000

131 32nd St, asking price $439,000, sold price $425,000

4601 Landis Ave., asking price $440,000 and $450,000, sold for $432,000 and $450,000

300 Landis Ave, asking price $369,900, sold price $353,000

3400 Landis Ave, asking price $399,900, sold price $390,000