Stories for March 2021 - SeaIsle News

Wednesday, March 31

March 31, 2021

Angelo's Restaurant Off the Market; Will Reopen for Summer

Legions of customers who have enjoyed eating at Angelo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria for nearly 40 years will have at least …

Tuesday, March 30

March 30, 2021

Sea Isle Honors an "Extraordinary" Police Officer

Josh Rinck, a patrolman, has been selected as the Sea Isle City Police Department’s Michael “Mickey” Cullinane Officer of the …

March 30, 2021

BOEM Opens Public Comment Period on Offshore Wind Project

The Federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has opened a 30-day public comment period on a large-scale wind energy …

March 30, 2021

Responsible Offshore Development Alliance: Fishermen Ignored In Rush to Expand Offshore Wind

Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA), a broad membership-based coalition of fishing industry associations and fishing companies, today announced its response …

Monday, March 29

March 29, 2021

Moment of Silence Honors Vietnam Veterans

Normally, Sea Isle City recognizes National Vietnam War Veterans Day each year with formal ceremonies involving hundreds of people, but …

March 29, 2021

Work Begins on New Pickleball Courts

Sea Isle City began construction Monday on seven pickleball courts that are expected to be ready in time for the …

March 29, 2021

Catholic Daughters Donate Nearly 100 Easter Baskets

Following a successful Lenten outreach program that yielded an abundance of candy, cellophane Easter grass, snacks, toys, and other treats, …

Sunday, March 28

March 28, 2021

Spotlight on History: The Strange Case of Landis vs Landis vs Burk

Who really owned Sea Isle? The Players Charles Kline Landis, founder of Sea Isle, which at one time comprised the …

Saturday, March 27

March 27, 2021

Sea Isle's Turtle-Themed Shirts Go On Sale in April

Sea Isle City is a town that takes its turtles very seriously. For 35 years, the Sea Isle City Environmental …

March 27, 2021

Sea Isle to Observe Moment of Silence for Vietnam War Veterans

In observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, people in Sea Isle City are asked to pause for a moment …

Friday, March 26

March 26, 2021

Dredging Project for Marina is Delayed

Equipment failures will delay the completion of a part of Sea Isle City’s nearly $1 million dredging project for some …

March 26, 2021

Museum Donates $5,000 to St. Joe's Church

One of Sea Isle’s most historic treasures is receiving help from the guardians of local history. Sea Isle City’s Historical …

Thursday, March 25

March 25, 2021

Mayor's Message: March 25

Mayor Leonard Desiderio announced Thursday that dogs will be allowed on most of Sea Isle City's beaches until May 1. …

March 25, 2021

Cape May County is "StormReady"

The New Jersey Storm Ready Board has approved an application by Cape May County to become a “StormReady” county. Cape …

Wednesday, March 24

March 24, 2021

Sea Isle 2021 Budget Includes Small Tax Hike

Sea Isle City has approved a $26.8 million municipal budget for 2021 that reflects the resort town’s strong finances despite …

March 24, 2021

Mayor's Message: March 24

Mayor Leonard Desiderio says Sea Isle City has reached an agreement with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to …

Tuesday, March 23

March 23, 2021

Dogs Have Their Day on Sea Isle's Beaches Again

There are howls of joy in Sea Isle City. Dogs are allowed back on most of the city’s beaches, giving …

Monday, March 22

March 22, 2021

Historical Plaques Give Glimpse of Sea Isle's Fascinating Past

Snippets of Sea Isle’s rich history from the late 1800s and early 1900s are revealed during a self-guided tour down …

Sunday, March 21

March 21, 2021

Springfield Inn Site Sells for $5 Million; Work Starts on New Attraction

The development company that demolished the old Springfield Inn to make room for a new outdoor bar and restaurant paid …

March 21, 2021

Berkshire Hathaway Recognizes Office Leaders in Cape May County

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors salutes sales associates in Cape May County for being the office leaders in …

Saturday, March 20

March 20, 2021

In Sea Isle, Spring's Arrival is Celebrated

Logan Haines, all of 4 years old, marched out onto the beach Saturday afternoon carrying a plastic toy bucket and …

Friday, March 19

March 19, 2021

Maria Bello, Other Stars Headline Fundraiser With Sea Isle Ties

Stars from Broadway, Hollywood and Nashville will all come together for a virtual fundraiser benefiting a nonprofit organization that helps …

Thursday, March 18

March 18, 2021

Cleanup Plan Discussed for Bridge Graffiti

The agency that operates the Townsends Inlet Bridge will be breaking out the scrub brushes and power-washing equipment to remove …

March 18, 2021

VFW Auxiliary Donates to 78th Air Refueling Squadron

On March 14, the members of VFW Post 1963’s Auxiliary donated a variety of gifts to the U.S. Air Force …

Wednesday, March 17

March 17, 2021

Old Church Likely to Survive; Demolition No Longer Seen

This time last year, blue lawn signs inscribed with the words “Save Our Historic St. Joseph’s Church” were popping up …

Tuesday, March 16

March 16, 2021

Cashless Parking on the Way in Sea Isle

Few things may be more annoying than having to interrupt a perfectly relaxing summer beach day to run back to …

March 16, 2021

Lorette Smith-Bivins

Lorette Smith-Bivins (nee Ryzner) passed away peacefully in her Cape May home on March 7, 2021. Please honor her lifelong …

Monday, March 15

March 15, 2021

Sea Isle Begins Seasonal Ban of Dogs on Beach

For a precious few months during the fall and winter, dogs are allowed to romp on Sea Isle City’s beaches …

March 15, 2021

Van Drew Responds to Alleged Death Threats From Columnist

U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew released the audio of an alleged death threat Ocean City columnist John McCall, a longtime …

Sunday, March 14

March 14, 2021

Tips for Hiring a Home Improvement Contractor

Many of us get excited this time of year thinking about the beach and the upcoming summer fun just around …

Saturday, March 13

March 13, 2021

A Spring-Like Day to Savor the Shore

Jim and Deb McLaughlin and their children, Mark and Molly, had a vast stretch of the Sea Isle City beach …

Friday, March 12

March 12, 2021

A Tree-mendous Giveaway in Sea Isle

Sea Isle City’s Environmental Commission is looking to add some green to the town. A dash of lime, pink and …

Thursday, March 11

March 11, 2021

Sea Isle Ready to "Reconnect" With Visitors

Tourism officials in Sea Isle City are hoping that visitors will “reconnect” with the beach town this summer. For the …

March 11, 2021

Mayor's Message: March 11

Mayor Leonard Desiderio is hoping that the development of the new single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine will speed up the …

Wednesday, March 10

March 10, 2021

Settlement Talks Continue in Lawsuit Over Wetlands Property

Tucked behind the tall marsh reeds at the end of 81st Street is muddy, nondescript property overlooking the back bays …

Tuesday, March 9

March 9, 2021

Sea Isle to Seek Public Feedback on Recreation Center Project

Sea Isle City will hold a public presentation in April on plans for a community recreation center as it looks …

March 9, 2021

Sea Isle Gives $3,000 to Local AARP Chapter

Mayor Leonard Desiderio briefly met with the Board of Directors of AARP Chapter 710 on Tuesday to present them with …

March 9, 2021

Mayor's Message: March 9

Mayor Leonard Desiderio says as the number of coronavirus cases in the region continues to trend downward, we are moving …

Monday, March 8

March 8, 2021

City Council Incumbents to Run Unopposed in May Election

Three Sea Isle City incumbents seeking new terms on City Council are virtually guaranteed re-election even before the first votes …

March 8, 2021

Zoo Welcomes New Snow Leopard

The Cape May County Zoo on Monday announced the arrival of an 8-year-old female snow leopard named Maliha. Dr. Alex …

Sunday, March 7

March 7, 2021

Former Mazzella's Bakery Property Hits Market for Nearly $3.7 Million

Mary Jane Gleeson recalled the lines of customers standing outside Mazzella’s Bakery to buy the freshly made pastries, cakes and …

Saturday, March 6

March 6, 2021

Nearly 60 Years Later, Sea Isle Remembers Monster Storm

It defies logic to think that homes, hotels, theaters, amusement piers and boardwalks could disappear overnight. But they did, along …

Friday, March 5

March 5, 2021

Sea Isle to Hire Construction Firm for Pickleball Courts

Sea Isle City’s plan to build seven new pickleball courts in time for the bustling summer tourism season will take …

Thursday, March 4

March 4, 2021

Sea Isle Mails Out 6,500 Beach Tag Postcards

Remember those postcards you would receive from your parents and grandparents when they were away on vacation trips? “Miss you. …

Wednesday, March 3

March 3, 2021

Zoning Board Approves Duplex Elevator

Sea Isle City’s Zoning Board voted to approve a lift for a three-story home and extend a deck. During a …

Tuesday, March 2

March 2, 2021

Angelo's Restaurant Up For Sale In Sea Isle

Angelo’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, one of Sea Isle City’s most iconic businesses for 40 years, is up for sale for …

March 2, 2021

Deauville Inn Completing New Dock Project

One of the Deauville Inn’s last winter projects is well underway and will soon provide a safer environment for boaters …

Monday, March 1

March 1, 2021

Zoning Board Tables Duplex Demolition

After listening to criticism of the project from surrounding property owners, Sea Isle City's Zoning Board postponed voting on plans …

March 1, 2021