Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City has closed its beaches and promenade.  Mayor Len Desiderio announced that the city was closing both to continue social distancing.  Ocean City has also closed its beaches and boardwalk in Cape May County.

Sea Isle City is holding its council meeting electronically Tuesday morning.  Council is expected to approve a new municipal budget that includes no tax increase.  Members of the public will be able to dial in during the council meeting to listen, and offer public comment at appropriate times.

Sea Isle City has decided to close its Community Lodge and the former public school/recreation building due to coronavirus.  The Mayor will be holding a meeting with the business community Monday afternoon to discuss the current coronavirus climate.

Sea Isle City has postponed its annual St. Patrick’s Day parade.  The parade scheduled for Saturday will not be held; however, there are plans to hold the parade on Saturday, April 18th instead.

Bishop Dennis Sullivan has decreed the St. Joseph’s Church in Sea Isle City is no longer a church.  The Press of Atlantic City reports that this is a reaction to major renovations needed at the building, and the parish cannot take on additional debt.  A group of parish members in …

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy participated in the annual run/walk for autism in Sea Isle City on Sunday.  The event was held one day after the annual polar bear plunge that brings tens of thousands of people to Sea Isle City every President’s Day weekend.

The new Sea Isle City municipal budget is not expected to include a tax increase this year.  Mayor Len Desiderio announced that there is also no proposed increase to water and sewer rates this year.  He also says a new pickle ball court will be coming to a tennis court …

It’s polar bear plunge weekend in Sea Isle City.  Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to be in the community for the big event that takes place at 12 Noon on Saturday.  Sunshine, with temperatures in the 30s are in the forecast for the plunge.  It takes place at …

Sea Isle City is now dispatching fire, police, and rescue services to all fire calls.  The Press of Atlantic City reports that these practices have been put in place after some recent house fires; one included a fatality.  Officials say other changes are being considered but would not go in …

The Sea Isle City Council meets Tuesday at 10:00am.  Mayor Len Desiderio is expected to present the new 2020 municipal budget and deliver a state of the city address.  Council has largely minor business on its agenda, absent the budget presentation.