Sea Isle City Yacht Club under construction

The Yacht Club of Sea Isle City's new facility is currently under construction. The new building project is expected to be completed by May of 2013. Pictured are the artist's renderings of the front and rear view of the new club.

The Yacht Club will accomodate weddings of up to 250 guests, with grand views of the beautiful sunsets overlooking the coastal waterways of Sea Isle City.

Due to the construction schedule, we will not begin hosting weddings until the Fall of 2013. We have pre-construction wedding pricing available until May 1st 2013. For more information about holding a wedding at the club please contact Jim Collins at jimycsic@aol.com or call 609-263-7282.

Here are some of the photos of the current construction.

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SEA ISLE CITY TOWN UPDATES - September 2012

SEA ISLE CITY PROJECT UPDATES:

With the prime summer season now behind us, the City’s project activity has intensified.  We will have many projects ongoing this coming fall, winter and spring, in order to once again improve and beautify the City.  These include the complete reconstruction and improvement of JFK Boulevard, streetscape improvements to Landis Avenue from 39th to 43rd Street, replacement of the skate park at Dealy Field with a new state of the art concrete facility, replacement of deteriorated bulkheads, new railing for the southern end of the promenade, multiple utility and road paving projects, resumption of the lagoon dredging project, and additional improvements throughout the City in continuation of one of our core missions – to maintain and improve our public assets and infrastructure.


Construction of Welcome Center Addition to the Community Lodge and Renovations of the Existing Lodge Facility and Site – The Welcome Center addition has been completed and was opened to the public on September 15, 2012.  The Community Lodge remains open and all activities continue as scheduled.  On the surrounding site, City forces have completed the paver plaza fronting the Fisherman’s Memorial wall.  When finally completed, the area will include lighting and bench seating.  Landscaping and sidewalk reconstruction will be performed by Public Works forces on the 42nd Street side prior to next season.

Lagoon Dredging - The current status of the project is as follows:

*The contractor, Wickberg Marine Contracting of Belford, NJ, has completed dredging the western end of Rio Grande Lagoon and a portion of Rio Del Isole (along Venicean); as well as work around the Yacht Club.

*The dredging plant has returned to the City, and is currently working to complete dredging in Rio Grande lagoon.

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)

The project provides for the ability of private property owners adjacent to the project area to enter into an agreement with the dredging contractor to dredge their private slips (at the private owner’s expense).  In conjunction with the City project, properties at the above locations do have the required permits to perform private slip dredging.

As part of this project, consistent with the commitment to afford the opportunity to private property owners to have their slips dredged (at their own expense), the City continues to work with the Army Corps of Engineers and the NJ Department of Environmental Protection to obtain permits for previously identified areas of need, including the western side of Venicean Road (along the intracoastal waterway) and along Sounds Avenue in the area of 38th Street.  Permits for these areas are expected to be obtained this fall, which will still allow time for these property owners to come to agreement with the dredging contractor to have their slips dredged prior to completion of the overall project. Please see photos below of the dredging project in Rio Grande canal, taken September 20...

Sewer and Road Reconstruction on Central Avenue (49th to 69th Street) - The project has been contracted to the firm of Lewandowski Construction Industries, Inc., of Waterford, NJ.  The contractor has resumed construction operations following the summer hiatus, and is currently working from 63rd toward 69th Street.  Utility work was previously completed from 63rd to 55th Street, and the road surface was temporarily restored to allow for vehicular travel over the summer.  The remainder of phase one (to 49th Street) along with phase two (from 63rd to 69th Street) will be completed this fall and winter; after which the entire roadway will be resurfaced (in the spring).  The project will provide for an upgraded sewer system and new road surface for the entire one mile stretch of roadway.  This section of sewer has been problematic for years, with continuous maintenance issues; and this project will not only provide for appropriate sewage infrastructure, it will assist in decreasing the amount of ground water sent to the county sewage treatment plant, thus saving in unnecessary costs associated with the treatment of “infiltration” water. Please see photos below of Central Avenue between 63rd and 64th Street, taken earlier this week...

 

Utility Reconstruction on Landis Avenue (54th to 69th Street) – The project has been contracted to F.W.Shawl & Sons of Marmora, NJ, and will provide for water and sewer line replacement in advance of the County project to resurface Landis Avenue from 54th to 69th Street.  To date, the contractor has installed hydrant services, water main extensions out of several intersections, and new water services to adjacent properties.  The contractor has remobilized his operations following the summer hiatus and has completed water service installations between 54th and 55th Street; and will proceed southward on Landis with sewer and water services over the next several weeks.  The County is scheduled to resurface Landis Avenue from 54th to 69th Street in the spring of 2013. Please see photos below of Landis Avenue, taken earlier this week...

Inflow and Infiltration (I & I) Remediation – The firm of Video Pipe Services, Inc. of Newfield, NJ, has substantially completed the major re-lining and repairs, but must complete some corrective work to internal repairs to finalize their contractual obligations.  Some of this work will require excavation of the road surface.  The contractor has resumed construction operations, following the summer hiatus, and is now working on 72nd Street (between Landis and Pleasure), after which they’ll move to 32nd Street (between Landis and Central).  The need for this project was identified over the past several 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.  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 next phase of I & I work will involve replacement of sewer lines that cannot be substantially corrected through internal, “no-dig” repairs, as are being performed in this phase.  As those projects are engineered and prepared for bidding and construction, we will provide updates on the specific details of the projects.  

Utility Reconstruction, Various Streets - The project includes replacement of deteriorated underground utilities (water and sewer) in several streets, as part of the City’s comprehensive road and utility program.  The project is being performed by Garden State General Construction, Inc., of Rio Grande, NJ.  Following utility work, the streets will receive new surface paving.  The following streets are included in this project:
1.    42nd Street, Landis Avenue to Promenade
2.    48th Street, Landis Avenue to Promenade
3.    50th Street, Landis Avenue to Promenade                      
4.    51st Street, Landis Avenue to Promenade                       
5.    60th Street, Landis Avenue to Central Avenue   
6.    43rd Place street end with guide rail barrier        
7.    79th Street, Landis Avenue to Central Avenue   
8.    60th Street, Landis Avenue to Beach End     
The contractor is currently working at the 48th and 50th Street locations.              

JFK Boulevard Reconstruction, from Bridge to Landis Avenue – The County worked with the City to design this project to reconstruct and reconfigure JFK Boulevard from the bridge to Landis Avenue.  The project limits also include reconstruction of Landis Avenue from JFK Boulevard to 40th Street.  The project scope includes the addition of widened sidewalks, decorative lighting, streetscape improvements and landscaping, a new traffic light at JFK Boulevard and Park Road, drainage improvements, and elevation of the road surface which will assist during times of flooding.  The project involves federal funding, and the next step is for the County to obtain authorization from federal and state agencies to proceed to bidding.  The county expects to receive the necessary authorization this month in order to award a contract for a fall 2012 construction start.  In this event, construction will take place between October 2012 and May 2013.

Water Well and Well House Construction at 50th Street – Last week, the City received 11 bids for construction of a new water supply well and well house to replace the inactive, obsolete facility on 50th street (between Landis and Central Avenue).  The apparent low bidder was B&H Contracting, Inc., of Folsom, NJ, in the amount of $1,363,000.  The pre-construction meeting for the project will be held on October 4th, at which time the details on construction procedures and schedule will be discussed.  Ultimately, the project will provide for the capability to deliver approximately one million gallons of water each day to City residents, and will help to ensure the viability of our critical water infrastructure now and into the future.  A portion of the work will require around the clock operations (during well drilling, which will extend to a depth of over 800 feet).  The surrounding residents will be notified regarding these operations, and the City will take measures to minimize any inconveniences.  The project is expected to be completed prior to the summer 2013 season.    

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Sea Isle City Fall Family Festival Weekend Sept 15-16

SEA ISLE CITY – The summer may soon be over, however the fun will continue in Sea Isle City long after Labor Day, thanks to the many enjoyable activities listed on the City’s autumn calendar of events – including the 2012 Fall Family Festival Weekend on Sat.-Sun., Sept. 15-16. Hosted by Sea Isle’s Department of Tourism, this year’s Fall Family Festival Weekend will begin on Saturday morning with a huge Seaside Market along the Promenade between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine). With 400 vendors and a fantastic Food Court, the Seaside Market is the festival’s biggest attraction.

Also on Saturday morning, a free Sand Sculpting Demonstration will begin at 9:00 a.m. on the JFK Boulevard Beach, led by professional artisan Chuck Feld, from Sand Pounders Sand Sculptors. Then, after learning ways to build a better sand castle, participants will construct their own creations during a free Sand Sculpting Contest. At 12 noon, judges will present awards to the winning sand sculptures in several categories.

In addition to the Seaside Market, Food Court and Sand Sculpting Contest, festival-goers can also enjoy free children’s activities at Excursion Park, JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue, and free musical performances by Second 2 None at the Excursion Park Band Shell on Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Then, after the vendor’s tents and tables are folded-up at the Seaside Market, The Exceptions, a popular pop-rock band, will perform a free concert at 8:00 p.m. at the Band Shell. Spectators are reminded to bring folding chairs and beach blankets to the evening concert, because the Band Shell’s benches often fill-up early.

2012 Fall Family Festival Weekend will continue at 9:00 a.m. on Sun., Sept. 16, with the 9th Annual Gerard A. Desiderio Antique Auto Show, which will feature a bevy of classic cars and trucks on the Promenade between 29th Street and JFK Boulevard (rain or shine). In addition to marveling at the sparkling chrome bumpers and well-maintained interiors of the many vehicles entered in the auto show, festival-goers can also enjoy Free Guided Historical Trolley Tours of Sea Isle City, which depart every half hour, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., from JFK Boulevard and Pleasure Avenue. Also, live music by The Snake Brothers Band will fill the air on the Promenade at JFK Boulevard between 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

At 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, the Sea Isle City Environmental Commission’s 2011 Beautification Awards will be presented to this year’s winning property owners during a special ceremony on the Promenade at JFK Boulevard. Then, at 1:00 p.m., trophies will be presented to the owners of the winning vehicles in the festival’s antique auto show. Afterwards, Fall Family Festival Weekend will come to dramatic close with a parade through town featuring the classic vehicles from the auto show.
For additional information about the 2012 Fall Family Festival Weekend, contact The Landis Co., Realtors www.LandisCo.com or phone 609-263-3400.

Sea Isle City Fall Events and Meetings

--A free “Write Your Own Memoirs” class will be offered on Mondays, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m., starting September 10 at the Sea Isle City Library, 4800 Central Avenue. The seven-week course will be led by Sea Isle City resident Eva Feeley, a published author and member of the Jersey Cape Writers.  Pre-registration is required (263-7301).

--The Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization’s 2012 Around the World Gala is Monday, September 10, 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Excursion Park, featuring over 200 wines and beers from around the globe, 20 signature dishes from local restaurants, live entertainment by The Cameos, and silent and live auctions with amazing items (263-9090 or www.seaislechamber.com).

--Sea Isle City’s 2012 Patriot Day/9-11 Ceremony is Tuesday, September 11, 9:00 a.m., Veteran’s Park, JFK and Landis Avenue (263-4461, ext. 245).

--The next City Council meeting will take place on Tuesday, September 11, at 10:00 a.m. inside Council Chambers on the second level of the Public Safety Building, 233 JFK Boulevard.

--2012 Fall Family Festival is Saturday-Sunday, September 15-16. Saturday’s activities: Seaside Market along the Promenade with hundreds of booths, Food Court, Sand Sculpting Demonstration and Clinic, Live Music, and Free Family Activities at Excursion Park; Sunday’s activities: Free Guided Historical Trolley Tours, Live Music, Antique Auto Show on the Promenade, Beautification Awards Ceremony, and an Antique Auto Parade through town (263-TOUR or www.seaislecitynj.us).

--The 2012 Fall Invitational Roller & Street Hockey Tourney is Saturday-Sunday, September 22-23 (please note date change), at the Dealy Field Hockey Court (631-331-1220 or tazz7981@yahoo.com).

--Sea Isle’s 50’s 60’s & 70’s Reunion is Saturday, September 15, at KIX-McNutley’s, 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. (609-425-5521 or www.seaislereunion.com).

--2012 Irish Festival Weekend is September 21-23 at JFK Boulevard and Landis Avenue, featuring live Irish music and dancing, an Irish Vendor’s Market, food and more (263-3756 or www.lacosta-seaisle.com).

--The 2nd Annual Michael Fisher 5K Run/Walk is Saturday, September 22, 9:30 a.m. at LaCosta Lounge (609-861-3848 or www.michaelfisherfoundation.org).

--Harborfest, hosted by the SIC Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization, will take place on Saturday, September 29, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a variety of family activities (263-9090 orwww.seaislechamber.com).

--The 2012 Baby Boomers Rock-n-Roll Revival Fundraiser with Jerry Blavat will take place at LaCosta Lounge on Saturday, September 29, at 8:30 p.m. (263-3756 or www.lacosta-seaisle.com).

--Sea Isle’s 2012 Italian Festival, hosted by the Desiderio family, is set for Saturday, October 6, 10:00 a.m. to Dusk, at KIX-McNutley’s on 63rd Street, featuring vendors, live music, great food, a cooking demonstration, a canolli eating contest and much more (263-4461, ext. 230 or www.kixmcnutleys.com).

--Sea Isle’s 2012 Columbus Day Parade will take place on Saturday, October 6, at 2:00 p.m.  The parade will begin on JFK Boulevard near the Sea Isle Bridge, turn right (south) on Landis Avenue and end at 63rd Street, where the Italian Festival will be in full-swing (263-4461, ext. 230 or www.kixmcnutleys.com).

--The Philadelphia Firefighters Memorial 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sunday, October 7, at 10:00 a.m. on the Promenade at JFK Boulevard. This event is held in remembrance of the firefighters who died during the 1975 Gulf Oil Refinery fire in South Philadelphia (www.iaff22.org).

--Sea Isle’s Autumn Beach Clean-Up and Dune Grass Planting will take place on Saturday, October 13, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon, hosted by the SIC Environmental Commission.  Families, individuals, groups, clubs, and businesses are asked to volunteer for this important event. No pre-registration is required, simply sign-in on October 13 at JFK and the Promenade. Rain date: October 14 (263-2081).

--An Autumn Card Party & Luncheon will be hosted by the Catholic Daughters of Saint Joseph Church on Friday, October 19, 12 noon to 3:00 p.m., inside the parish auditorium. Participants can enjoy a variety of card and board games during this fundraiser. For tickets, phone 609-486-6166 or 609-861-0865.

--Sea Isle’s 2012 Halloween Parade is set for Friday, October 19, at 7:00 p.m. along Landis Avenue, 46th to 40th Street. Afterwards, a free Halloween Family Dance Party will take place at the Excursion Park Band Shell. Rain date: October 21, 11:30 a.m. (263-0050 or www.seaislecitynj.us).

--A ESA Surfing Competition will be held on the 40th Street Beach on Saturday, October 20, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. “No Surf” date: October 27 (http://snj.surfesa.org).

--The Bishop McHugh Dare to Dash 5K Run/Walk will take place on Saturday, October 20 at 9:00 a.m., JFK Boulevard and the Promenade.  Rain date: October 21, 11:30 a.m. (www.bishopmchugh.com).

--An Octoberfest celebration, hosted by the SIC Chamber of Commerce and Revitalization, will take place at Excursion Park on Saturday, October 20, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., featuring a pie-baking contest, music and plenty of family fun (263-9090).

--A Senior Seminar titled “Using Personal Networks to Reduce Stress” will be offered to Sea Isle City residents on Thursday, October 25, at 11:30 a.m. inside the Community Lodge, JFK Boulevard and Park Road.  This event, presented by the Sea Isle City Municipal Alliance Committee and hosted by Cape Assist, will include a complimentary lunch buffet.  Pre-registration is required; phone 263-0050 by October 19, 2012.

-- Personalized Bricks for the Sea Isle City Historical Museum’s Memorial Garden are available for $200 each. Bricks are a great way to remember someone you love (609-624-7929).

--Dogs are not permitted on Sea Isle City’s beaches or promenade during the summer months. Dogs will be permitted on the beach once again on September 30. As always, dogs must be on a leash, and owners must curb and clean-up after their pets.

--Sea Isle City now offers online view and payment options for municipal property tax bills and water/sewer utility bills (visit www.seaislecitynj.us and click on the "Tax & Utility Payment Center" icon at the bottom of the homepage). You can mail-in a payment as always, or pay online through your checking account, credit card or debit card. Please Note: Online viewing is free; however a convenience charge will be applied if you pay your bills online.

--The City of Sea Isle City will gladly arrange a Welcome Home Ceremony for any members of the military as they return to town. To arrange a “Hero’s Welcome” for your favorite Sailor, Marine, Soldier, Airman, National Guard or Coast Guard service member, phone Mayor Desiderio’s Office (263-4461, ext. 245) or Commander Chick Haines at VFW Post 1963 (263-1711). You can also find a “Welcome Home Ceremony” application online at www.seaislecitynj.us (via the “Quick Links” and “Downloadable Forms” tabs).

--You can properly dispose of American flags by placing them in the flag collection bin in front of VFW Post 1963 on JFK Boulevard. Please be certain to properly care for all America flags no matter what size!

--Volunteers are needed to help run the SOS Crooked Tail Thrift Shop, 4208 Landis Avenue, between 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily -- or any hours you can help (609-972-5887 or visit www.seaislecats.org).

--Beach Wheelchairs can be borrowed from the Sea Isle City Public Works Department between Labor Day and Memorial Day (263-6000).

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Sea Isle City Concert Under the Stars

Sea Isle City Concert Under the Stars

Concert Under the Stars Series - Mondays, 7:30-9pm, at Excursion Park, JFK Blvd & Pleasure Ave; Free Admission.

Tonight ~ August 13st 

The Christopher Dean Band is a regional blues/soul band based out of the Central New Jersey area, working up and down the east coast year round. Christopher Dean fronts the group, playing guitar and singing lead vocals. Christopher has been playing professionally for the past eight years, having been taught by his older brother and bass player, David, when he was 16. Since graduating high school in 1992, Christopher has studied various styles of guitar ranging from Delta, Chicago and Texas blues to jazz, folk, country, r&b and pop. Having toured worldwide and recording two albums with Big Jack Johnson and The Oilers, including "All The Way Back" in 1997, and "Roots Stew" in 2000, he then recorded his first solo release in 2000, "Dogged n' Driven". Taking his new band and show on the road soon afterward, Christopher has continually toured the east coast for the past 4 years.The band released a brand new CD in 2003 , "Three Times A Fool". It has been well received by blues programs and blues societies on the east coast.

Bassist David Foti, who has also toured worldwide with Big Jack Johnson, has been the solid, ever-present core of the rythm section since the band's inception. AS of Sept 2006 Chip Dixon will be the bands primary drummer covering all of its northeast work.Chip is a solid r&b /soul drummer who has played and toured with The Black Widow Band and Magic Red.Chip brings a solid r&b feel along with warm vocals.

Members:

Christopher Dean - Guitar, Lead Vocals

David Foti - Bass Guitar, Background Vocals

Chip Dixon - Drums, Background Vocals,Vocals

Come to Sea Isle City for a great evening !

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Sea Isle City Dedication Ceremony at Memorial Garden, Aug. 4

SEA ISLE CITY – Sat., Aug. 4, the Sea Isle City Historical Society will host an Open House and Dedication Ceremony to celebrate the completion of their new Memorial Garden, which is now located outside of the Cape May County Library’s Sea Isle branch at 4800 Central Avenue. Held in partnership with the Cape May County Library System, the Open House will begin at 11:00 a.m. inside the Historical Society’s museum on the first level of the library, and the Dedication Ceremony will take place at 12 noon outside in the garden. After the dedication ceremony is over, the public will be invited back inside the museum, where the Open House will continue until 2:00 p.m.

The new Memorial Garden features beautiful landscaping, a pathway accented with personalized brick pavers, bench seating, and a statue of Neptune, the God of the Seas, which was brought to SeaIsle City from Italy during the late 1800’s by the town’s founder, Charles K. Landis. The garden is also the home of a ship’s mast that was salvaged from the George F. Skolfield, which was shipwrecked off the coast of Sea Isle City in 1920.

According to Historical Society President Mike Stafford, the public is welcome to purchase additional personalized brick pavers for the garden’s pathway at a cost $200 each.

“The bricks are a wonderful way to remember a loved one and to help preserve our town’s history,” said Stafford.

To purchase a personalized brick paver, to obtain additional details about the Open House and Dedication Ceremony on August 4, or to learn more about the Sea Isle City Historical Society, phone (609) 624-7929.

Shown in the photo is Sea Isle City Historical Society President Mike Stafford inspecting the society’s new Memorial Garden, which is located outside of the Sea Isle branch of the Cape May County Library. To celebrate the completion of the garden, on August 4, the society will host an Open House inside their museum, located on the first level of the library, and a Dedication Ceremony.

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