Sea Isle City

Another devastating fire in Sea Isle City, this one destroyed four homes on Easter Sunday morning.  Fire crews from multiple communities were called to the fire at 75th and Central avenues in the city shortly before 6:00am.  There are no reports of injuries to occupants,  and an investigation into the …

The Townsend’s Inlet Bridge between Avalon and Sea Isle City will not be open this summer.  The County issued a press release Monday afternoon, saying the reconstruction of the bridge on the Avalon side means the bridge won’t open until about “late summer”.  The bridge was supposed to be open …

The county owned bridge that links Sea Isle City to Avalon will not be open in time for Memorial Day weekend.  Officials in both Sea Isle City and Avalon have reported to their governing bodies that the bridge won’t be open by the holiday, as promised.  No official word from …

Sea Isle City has approved a new budget with a half cent decrease in the local tax rate.  Mayor Len Desiderio says budget projections allow his to guarantee another zero tax increase for 2020.

Sea Isle City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is Saturday.  The parade will step off at 3:30pm along Landis Avenue, from 83rd Street to 63rd Street.  A best dressed competition will be held at a local bar in advance of the parade.

Reports today say a former Sea Isle City resident was killed in the jet crash in Ethiopia on Sunday.  Matt Vecere lost his life when the jetliner went crashed.  WPVI-TV in Philadelphia reports that Vecere’s death was announced by his employer, IQAir.

Sea Isle City’s council meets Tuesday and is expected to introduce an ordinance that will set certain regulations for how and when motor vehicles can drive on flooded streets.  Council is also expected to approve a resolution that allows the city to take bids regarding ice cream and kayak franchise …

Sea Isle City and Avalon are among local communities striving to prohibit establishments from selling recreational or medical marijuana in municipal limits.  Sea Isle City will hold a second reading of an ordinance that prohibits this activity at its March 26th Council meeting.

Sea Isle City Police have released photographs of two women who are wanted in connection with an investigation at the CVS Pharmacy located in the city.  Police are not disclosing the nature of the investigation, and have released two photographs.  If you have information about these suspects, you are asked …

Some local fire departments were called for a mutual aid request for a reported structure fire in Sea Isle City.  The call went out shortly before 2:30pm on Monday for a property at 5912 Pleasure Avenue.  Google Maps shows a three story residential property at that location.  We’ll provide more …