Stories for March 2018 - SeaIsle News

March 31, 2018

Sea Isle Releases 2018 Visitors Guide

Want to know how much beach tags cost? Need a place to stay? Where are the parking lots? All that …

March 31, 2018

Bridgens, Paul Allen

Bridgens, Paul Allen age 78, of Ocean City passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at Cooper Hospital of Camden, NJ.

March 31, 2018

Sea Isle City - The Time Before Landis

When New Jersey was founded in 1664, it was divided into two parts, East and West. What was to become …

March 30, 2018

Mayor's Message:

I am very proud to announce that Thomas McQuillen is Sea Isle City’s new Chief of Police. As you know, …

March 30, 2018

The Townsends Inlet Bridge will be Closed for 3 Weeks Beginning April 2

The Townsends Inlet Bridge (connecting Sea Isle City and Avalon) will be closed to all vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic …

March 29, 2018

Sea Isle City Honors Hometown Heroes of Vietnam War

As combat soldiers, Michael Rodgers and his fellow Vietnam veterans were trained for the horrors of war. However, they were …

March 29, 2018

Easter Celebration is Egg-cellent for Hundreds of Children in Sea Isle

During the summer, their brightly colored plastic buckets help them to build sand castles on the beach. But on Wednesday …

March 29, 2018

Sea Isle City Will Honor Vietnam War Veterans on March 29, 2018

Desiderio will gather with other leaders of the community to host a special ceremony at Veterans Park in honor of …

March 28, 2018

Today’s Easter Program In Sea Isle City Is Moving INDOORS

Due to the pending wet weather, today’s Easter Program in Sea Isle City is being moved from Dealy Field to …

March 27, 2018

Sea Isle City Names New Police Chief

He grew up on 47th Place, the sixth of eight children raised by Joan and Frank McQuillen. Other than serving …

March 27, 2018

No Tax Increase in Sea Isle's 2018 Budget

City Council gave final approval Tuesday to a $24.7 million municipal operating budget that keeps the local tax rate stable …

March 27, 2018

Town Hall to Address Effects of Opioid Crisis on Cape May County

Cape May County residents are encouraged to join the conversation on the statewide opioid epidemic when the Partnership for a …

March 26, 2018

Time to Hop Down to Sea Isle Easter Program

Sea Isle City kids are lucky. The Easter Bunny may be busy getting ready for Sunday - but he still …

March 25, 2018

Search is on in Sea Isle for Summer Workers

This summer, some European college students are expected to pack their bags for a trip to Sea Isle City – …

March 25, 2018

Summer Rentals Indicate Strong Season Ahead for Sea Isle City

Bookings for summer rental properties, a key indicator of whether Sea Isle City’s vacation market will be strong, weak or …

March 23, 2018

Sea Isle Seeks Grants to Build Kayak Launch Site on Bayfront

For some nature lovers, there may be no better way to enjoy Sea Isle City’s wildlife and seashore scenery than …

March 23, 2018

Free Rabies Clinic on April 14:

The City Clerk’s Office will host a Free Rabies Clinic on Saturday, April 14, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., inside …

March 23, 2018

Environmental Forum Attracts Students From Across N.J.

The wrath of snow, sleet and rain from the fourth nor’easter in March could not stop more than 100 students …

March 21, 2018

Sea Isle's 85th Street Playground Gets Facelift

When you put the words “beachfront” and “playground” together, what usually comes to mind? An exclusive, oceanview hideaway where some …

March 21, 2018

Nor’Easter Will Impact Our Area With Wind, Flooding and Snow

Another nasty day as a powerful Nor'easter takes shape off the coast. High winds, coastal flooding and heavy wet snow …

March 20, 2018

Sea Isle City Issues Storm Advisory, Cancellations

A coastal storm will form and strengthen in our area starting tonight and continue through early Thursday morning, bringing snow, …

March 20, 2018

Sea Isle's Summer Recreation and Entertainment Lineup Packed With Fun

Sea Isle City’s tourism campaign has the catchy slogan “The Forecast is Fun!” to attract more families to town. But …

March 18, 2018

Sea Isle City’s World War II Vet Bill Johnson has Zest for Life

When people describe Sea Isle City resident Bill Johnson, they call him a treasure, someone who always has a smile, …

March 17, 2018

Sea Isle City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Delights

When Sea Isle City Mayor Lenny Desiderio decides to do something fun, he goes all out and he does it …

March 17, 2018

St. Patrick's Day Weekend in Sea Isle to Include Partying and Parading

Perhaps they’ll down a few pints of Guinness. Or maybe they’ll sip on some Irish whiskey. While it is not …

March 16, 2018

City Council's Message:

During the March 13 City Council meeting, Council introduced and had first reading for three new ordinances...

March 16, 2018

Shore Medical Center Launches a $100,000 Fundraising Campaign for New Maternity Department Technology

Each year Shore Medical Center’s Maternity Department helps an estimated 1,200 babies make their grand entrance into the world. And …

March 16, 2018

Sea Isle City Gets Ready for Summer Tourists

Video vignettes of families splashing in the ocean, a child making sand castles and a pair of paddle boarders gliding …

March 15, 2018

Mayor's Message:

As the old proverb goes, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” With that in …

March 14, 2018

Sea Isle to Repair Storm-Damaged Dunes

Jagged mini-cliffs carved out of some of Sea Isle City’s dunes by a string of nasty coastal storms will soon …

March 14, 2018

Ocean City High School Students Walkout for Solidarity in Memory of Parkland Students

A somber silence fell over the grounds of the Ocean City High School football field Wednesday morning, as more than …

March 14, 2018

Teen-Oriented Entertainment to Return This Summer in Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City is bringing back teen-oriented open mic nights as part of its weekly summer entertainment series after the …

March 13, 2018

Delay for Debut of E-ZPass Toll System on Cape May County Bridges

Motorists waiting for the arrival of E-ZPass on the five bridges that connect the Cape May County seashore towns along …

March 13, 2018

Desiderio, Fiocchi and Hugin Gain Republican Endorsements in Cape May County

Former state Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi picked up a key endorsement Monday night from Cape May County Republicans amid a crowded …

March 13, 2018

Ocean City High School Drama Club in “The Addams Family”

“The Addams Family” may be “creepy and kooky” and all together “ooky,” but when you put Ocean City High School …

March 12, 2018

Delayed Opening for Ocean City Schools Tuesday

All Ocean City Schools will have a delayed opening Tuesday, March 13, due to the storm...

March 11, 2018

Erosion Causes Cliff-Like Sands in Sea Isle City

Chuck Walsh loves living on the beach at 87th Street in Sea Isle City. He and his wife Maureen purchased …

March 11, 2018

Who Are The GOP Candidates That Could Follow Frank LoBiondo?

New Jersey’s Second Congressional District encompasses a vast swath of territory in the southern part of the state – eight …

March 10, 2018

Get Your Saint Patrick's Day Tags While Supplies Last

Saint Patrick's Day Beach Tags are on sale now at the Welcome Center (300 JFK Boulevard, Monday thru Friday, from …

March 9, 2018

Robert T. Cavanaugh, age 84

Robert T. Cavanaugh, age 84, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in Ocean City, on March 7th, …

March 9, 2018

Dispute Continues Over Debt for Sea Isle Advertising Campaign

Three months after it appeared the two groups were close to reaching a compromise, a dispute continues between the Sea …

March 8, 2018

Irish Eyes Will Be Smilin' - Saturday, March 17

Mayor Desiderio and his family will host Sea Isle City's annual Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday, March 17, beginning …

March 7, 2018

Sea Isle City's Chamber of Commerce Hails "Polar Bear Weekend" as Success

They came, they partied, they were well-behaved and they spent some money, too. Sea Isle City’s signature Polar Bear Plunge …

March 7, 2018

Another Nor’easter Soaks The Coast

Our 2nd Nor'easter in less than a week will make for a miserable Wednesday. However, this one is moving faster …

March 6, 2018

Sea Isle City Stresses Beach Etiquette in New Pamphlets

People buying their beach tags in Sea Isle City will also be handed something else – in addition to that …

March 6, 2018

Ocean City Gains Revenge Over Mainland in South Jersey Girls’ Hoops Title Game

If at first –or second or third – you don’t succeed, try again. For the Ocean City girls basketball team, …

March 4, 2018

Sea Isle's Water Tower Getting its "Smile" Back

It is a feat of magic that could put even the great illusionists Harry Houdini and David Copperfield to shame. …

March 3, 2018

Cause of Sea Isle Fire "Undetermined"

The cause of a massive fire in Sea Isle City that destroyed three oceanfront homes worth millions of dollars will …

March 3, 2018

Effects of Massive Nor’Easter Lingers Into Weekend

Now that the strong gusty winds, rain and even wet snow are gone, we still have to deal with coastal …

March 2, 2018

Storm Brings High Winds, Rain and Snow to Sea Isle

It was a messy mixture of drenching rains, howling winds and even some sticky snow. But the most significant thing …

March 1, 2018

March will be coming in like a lion as a large coastal storm will develop offshore creating the potential for …

March 1, 2018

Saturday, March 31

Sea Isle Releases 2018 Visitors Guide

Want to know how much beach tags cost? Need a place to stay? Where are the parking lots? All that …

Bridgens, Paul Allen

Sea Isle City - The Time Before Landis

When New Jersey was founded in 1664, it was divided into two parts, East and West. What was to become …

Friday, March 30

Mayor's Message:

The Townsends Inlet Bridge will be Closed for 3 Weeks Beginning April 2

The Townsends Inlet Bridge (connecting Sea Isle City and Avalon) will be closed to all vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic …

Thursday, March 29

Sea Isle City Honors Hometown Heroes of Vietnam War

As combat soldiers, Michael Rodgers and his fellow Vietnam veterans were trained for the horrors of war. However, they were …

Easter Celebration is Egg-cellent for Hundreds of Children in Sea Isle

During the summer, their brightly colored plastic buckets help them to build sand castles on the beach. But on Wednesday …

Sea Isle City Will Honor Vietnam War Veterans on March 29, 2018

Desiderio will gather with other leaders of the community to host a special ceremony at Veterans Park in honor of …

Wednesday, March 28

Today’s Easter Program In Sea Isle City Is Moving INDOORS

Tuesday, March 27

Sea Isle City Names New Police Chief

He grew up on 47th Place, the sixth of eight children raised by Joan and Frank McQuillen. Other than serving …

No Tax Increase in Sea Isle's 2018 Budget

City Council gave final approval Tuesday to a $24.7 million municipal operating budget that keeps the local tax rate stable …

Town Hall to Address Effects of Opioid Crisis on Cape May County

Cape May County residents are encouraged to join the conversation on the statewide opioid epidemic when the Partnership for a …

Monday, March 26

Time to Hop Down to Sea Isle Easter Program

Sea Isle City kids are lucky. The Easter Bunny may be busy getting ready for Sunday - but he still …

Sunday, March 25

Search is on in Sea Isle for Summer Workers

This summer, some European college students are expected to pack their bags for a trip to Sea Isle City – …

Summer Rentals Indicate Strong Season Ahead for Sea Isle City

Bookings for summer rental properties, a key indicator of whether Sea Isle City’s vacation market will be strong, weak or …

Friday, March 23

Sea Isle Seeks Grants to Build Kayak Launch Site on Bayfront

For some nature lovers, there may be no better way to enjoy Sea Isle City’s wildlife and seashore scenery than …

Free Rabies Clinic on April 14:

Environmental Forum Attracts Students From Across N.J.

The wrath of snow, sleet and rain from the fourth nor’easter in March could not stop more than 100 students …

Wednesday, March 21

Sea Isle's 85th Street Playground Gets Facelift

When you put the words “beachfront” and “playground” together, what usually comes to mind? An exclusive, oceanview hideaway where some …

Nor’Easter Will Impact Our Area With Wind, Flooding and Snow

Another nasty day as a powerful Nor'easter takes shape off the coast. High winds, coastal flooding and heavy wet snow …

Tuesday, March 20

Sea Isle City Issues Storm Advisory, Cancellations

Sea Isle's Summer Recreation and Entertainment Lineup Packed With Fun

Sea Isle City’s tourism campaign has the catchy slogan “The Forecast is Fun!” to attract more families to town. But …

Sunday, March 18

Sea Isle City’s World War II Vet Bill Johnson has Zest for Life

When people describe Sea Isle City resident Bill Johnson, they call him a treasure, someone who always has a smile, …

Saturday, March 17

Sea Isle City St. Patrick’s Day Parade Delights

When Sea Isle City Mayor Lenny Desiderio decides to do something fun, he goes all out and he does it …

St. Patrick's Day Weekend in Sea Isle to Include Partying and Parading

Perhaps they’ll down a few pints of Guinness. Or maybe they’ll sip on some Irish whiskey. While it is not …

Friday, March 16

City Council's Message:

Shore Medical Center Launches a $100,000 Fundraising Campaign for New Maternity Department Technology

Each year Shore Medical Center’s Maternity Department helps an estimated 1,200 babies make their grand entrance into the world. And …

Sea Isle City Gets Ready for Summer Tourists

Video vignettes of families splashing in the ocean, a child making sand castles and a pair of paddle boarders gliding …

Thursday, March 15

Mayor's Message:

Wednesday, March 14

Sea Isle to Repair Storm-Damaged Dunes

Jagged mini-cliffs carved out of some of Sea Isle City’s dunes by a string of nasty coastal storms will soon …

Ocean City High School Students Walkout for Solidarity in Memory of Parkland Students

A somber silence fell over the grounds of the Ocean City High School football field Wednesday morning, as more than …

Teen-Oriented Entertainment to Return This Summer in Sea Isle City

Sea Isle City is bringing back teen-oriented open mic nights as part of its weekly summer entertainment series after the …

Tuesday, March 13

Delay for Debut of E-ZPass Toll System on Cape May County Bridges

Motorists waiting for the arrival of E-ZPass on the five bridges that connect the Cape May County seashore towns along …

Desiderio, Fiocchi and Hugin Gain Republican Endorsements in Cape May County

Former state Assemblyman Sam Fiocchi picked up a key endorsement Monday night from Cape May County Republicans amid a crowded …

Ocean City High School Drama Club in “The Addams Family”

“The Addams Family” may be “creepy and kooky” and all together “ooky,” but when you put Ocean City High School …

Monday, March 12