Stories for October 2021

October 31, 2021

In Sea Isle, Halloween is Monstrously Fun

You’ve heard of the movie “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” right? Well, this was “A Nightmare on 39th Street.” T.J. …

October 31, 2021

Property Taxes Due Nov. 1

Fourth quarter property taxes are due Nov. 1. To avoid interest penalties, payments must be received by 4 p.m. on …

October 30, 2021

Big Waves, Great Surfing in Sea Isle

Jude McAfee was surfing in turbulent 6-foot waves that were much taller than him, but he was having fun the …

October 29, 2021

Storm Isn't Hurricane Sandy, Part II

Thankfully, it wasn’t another Hurricane Sandy. Coinciding with the ninth anniversary of the ferocious hurricane that devastated parts of the …

October 29, 2021

Storm Message From Office of Emergency Management

A low pressure system will be moving over our area through the course of today (Friday) into the early morning …

October 29, 2021

Superior Farms Names 3 Trending Dishes You Must Make This Fall Season

Superior Farms raises grass-fed American lamb and publishes a host of interesting recipes on their website. We asked Superior Farms …

October 29, 2021

Luke Caspian Jefferson Provides Tips for Minimalist Backpacking

Luke Caspian Jefferson leads group outdoor adventures at several destinations each year. He reports that backpacking, whether day hikes, or …

October 28, 2021

Sea Isle Makes a Commitment to Continue Protecting Wildlife

Sea Isle City’s wildlife is far more diverse than those obnoxious, squawking seagulls that seem to relish swooping down on …

October 28, 2021

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

A Coastal Flood Watch will be in effect for Sea Isle City from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday. A …

October 28, 2021

Welty Building Company Reviews How the Construction Industry Can Become More Sustainable

For many years, the construction industry has been known as one of the biggest polluters on the planet. Thanks to …

October 28, 2021

Matthias O’Meara and Paula Permenter on California DOE - Mishandling COVID Federal Relief?

Matthias O’Meara (Matt O’Meara) and Paula Permenter are the Founders of Choice Advisors in Texas, which helps schools and other …

October 27, 2021

Sea Isle Scores Well in State Survey

The results of the state’s annual Best Practices Inventory survey is in and Sea Isle City did well. The inventory …

October 27, 2021

Anthony Macri Ontario Lawyer Discusses Property Division and Debt During Divorce

During any divorce process, dividing property, assets, and debt is often a major point of contention. Unfortunately, nearly 40% of …

October 26, 2021

No Answers Yet for Dune, Beach Erosion in Townsends Inlet

Some of the tall trees are standing precariously on the edge of the collapsed dunes, while others have fallen onto …

October 26, 2021

Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Sea Isle City from 11 a.m. to …

October 26, 2021

Construction on Park Road This Week

Motorists should plan a different route of travel this week during construction on Park Road near JFK Boulevard and 44th …

October 26, 2021

Family First Life CEO Shawn Meaike Breaks Down What Factors Impact Life Insurance Premiums

When selecting a life insurance policy, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the industry jargon and the seemingly numerous …

October 26, 2021

A Wayne Stewart of Baton Rouge, LA, Discusses the Most Visited Tourist Attractions in Paris

Each year, France receives more than 200 million tourists, with its capital city of Paris receiving 60 million of these …

October 25, 2021

Sea Isle Man Gets Second Shot at Life With Photography

Dan Jamison was angry. He was bitter. He went from being a successful insurance broker to living at his parent’s …

October 25, 2021

Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Expected

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect for Sea Isle City from 8 p.m. Monday …

October 25, 2021

Armand Candea of Candea Development Reviews the 1906 Urban Plan of Chicago

Today, Chicago is often cited as having had one of the most successful urban development plans in United States history. …

October 25, 2021

Thompson Builders on Litigation and the Pandemic's Strain on The Construction Industry

Thompson Builders of Novato California compiles litigation data for the building industry. In the following, the company reports how various …

October 25, 2021

Daniel Menard Discusses How Small Business Grants Energize the Renewable Energy Sector

Daniel Menard is the COO of VOTI Detection, a company offering advanced security scanning products for government, military, aviation, and …

October 24, 2021

Write-in Votes to Decide School Board Election

The ballot for the Nov. 2 election shows there is one seat open for a three-year term on Sea Isle …

October 24, 2021

“Coffee with a Cop” at Colonnade Inn Oct. 28

The Sea Isle City Police Department will host the next “Coffee with a Cop” meet-and-greet on Thursday, Oct. 28, from …

October 23, 2021

Some Challenges, But Overall a Successful Season for Sea Isle's Beach Patrol

Renny Steele, chief of the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, said no one should make the mistake of thinking that …

October 23, 2021

Sea Isle's Halloween Parade Scares Up Plenty of Chills, Thrills

Werewolves bared their fangs. Ghouls rose from the grave. Ghosts haunted the streets. And wicked witches danced. All of these …

October 22, 2021

Jason Tomlinson Says It’s Not Too Early for the Texans to Look Towards the Draft

As a lifelong fan of everything Texas football, Jason Tomlinson understands the pain of being a Houston Texans fan right …

October 21, 2021

Surfers Ready For Waves in Sea Isle

California. Hawaii. Australia. When it comes to surfing, there’s no doubt those are the places surfers want to be. But …

October 21, 2021

Mayor's Message: Oct. 21

Mayor Leonard Desiderio gives a rundown of Sea Isle City's Halloween festivities, beginning with the annual holiday parade Friday night …

October 21, 2021

What Will the Museum of the Future Look Like?

The last two years have not been kind to any industry, least of all museums. When museums initially closed their …

October 20, 2021

Sea Isle City's Halloween Celebration Will Be Boo-tiful Again

Ghosts, ghouls and goblins are coming back to Sea Isle City. In this case, that’s a good thing – a …

October 19, 2021

Sea Isle Considers Solution for Swimming Pool Dilemma

Sea Isle City’s trend for bigger, fancier houses also means that homeowners are clamoring for a must-have amenity – swimming …

October 18, 2021

Spotlight on History: Sea Isle’s Methodist and Catholic Churches

Sea Isle City became an official Borough in 1882. Within two years, Methodist and Catholic churches had been built. Spotlight …

October 17, 2021

Sea Isle Couple Turns Tragedy Into Effort to Help Others

Jennifer and Brian Larsen took turns holding their adorable 3-year-old daughter, Melody, while talking with friends and well-wishers Sunday morning …

October 16, 2021

Hundreds of Baby Turtles Released in Sea Isle

Each year diamondback terrapins are uncovered from sandy nesting boxes in Sea Isle City. A group of volunteers, headed by …

October 15, 2021

A Great "Summer" Beach Day in Sea Isle

Joe George, his wife, Alice, and seven of their friends from Sea Isle City were lounging on the beach Friday …

October 14, 2021

Sea Isle Marina Renamed in Honor of Late Frank Edwardi Sr.

Sea Isle City’s municipal marina is regarded as one of the gems of the Fish Alley neighborhood, an enclave of …

October 14, 2021

Innogrit on the Data Storage Issues- How Can Businesses Address Common Obstacles in Big Data?

Innogrit- a fabless IC design company founded by technology leaders in Silicon Valley- has been heavily involved with advancing storage …

October 13, 2021

Sea Isle Expects Big Presidents Day Weekend, Although Polar Bear Plunge Doubtful

Polar Bear Plunge or not, Sea Isle City officials are predicting a blockbuster holiday for Presidents Day weekend in 2022. …

October 12, 2021

City Council Rejects Plans for $20 Million Community Rec Center

Balking at the cost, City Council rejected plans by Mayor Leonard Desiderio for an estimated $20 million community recreation center …

October 12, 2021

Smoothstack Reviews The Great Resignation in IT

The so-called “Great Resignation” is an interesting side effect of the COVID pandemic. Companies focused on getting people to return …

October 12, 2021

Jack Elkins of Palm Beach on What Homebuyers Need from Their Real Estate Agent

As a top name in luxury real estate in Palm Beach Florida, Jack Elkins has been helping people find their …

October 12, 2021

Camera Operator Answers the Most Common Questions About His Field

According to a recent A.C. Nielsen Co survey, the average American spends more than 4 hours per day watching television. …

October 11, 2021

Old House Demolished for Sea Isle's Next Mixed-Use Project

It didn’t take long for the two-story house to be obliterated. In just a few hours Monday, a home that …

October 10, 2021

Dredging of Marina, Lagoons Set to Resume After Delay

After a lengthy delay, Sea Isle City is planning to resume a nearly $1 million dredging project that includes clearing …

October 10, 2021

Flood Warning in Effect Until 5 p.m. Monday

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Warning for Sea Isle City until 5 p.m. Monday. Minor flooding …

October 9, 2021

Sea Isle's Beaches Get Their Fall Cleaning

There were paper wrappers, plastic bottles, cups, cigarette butts, deflated balloons, ripped pieces of clothing, a shoe or two and …

October 8, 2021

Police Officers Wear Pink Badges to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

Sadly, nearly all of us have a friend, a family member or know of someone in the community who has …

October 8, 2021

Flood Advisory in Effect Until 3 p.m. Sunday

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect from 9 a.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday. …

October 7, 2021

Tourism Campaign Invites Visitors to "Reconnect in Sea Isle!"

The advertising campaign for the summer of 2021 proved successful in drawing crowds to Sea Isle City, showcasing attractions from …

October 7, 2021

Mayor’s Message: Oct. 7

Mayor Leonard Desiderio explains a new policy that will no longer allow private events to use Sea Isle City's streets, …

October 6, 2021

Sea Isle Considers Ways to Free Up Pickleball Courts

Scoring front-row tickets to a Lady Gaga or Rolling Stones concert might be easier than getting a pickleball court in …

October 6, 2021

Blessing of the Animals Ceremony Includes Dogs, Cats and Donkeys

The community was once again invited to attend a yearly Blessing of the Animals ceremony at St. Joseph Catholic Church …

October 5, 2021

Delays With Community Rec Center Project Draw Objections

Sea Isle City’s former public school has been on borrowed time ever since formal plans were unveiled in 2019 to …

October 5, 2021

Michael Gauss Explores the Restaurant Labor Shortage- Are There Any Ways to Overcome Staffing Issues?

The ongoing labor shortage in the restaurant industry has been hard to miss in recent months. In extreme cases, customers …

October 4, 2021

Condo Owners Concerned About Erosion to Beach, Dunes in Townsends Inlet

“We have a beach today,” Joe Civitillo said to Russ Napolitano, sounding incredulous that there was actually sand in front …

October 4, 2021

Traffic Alert for Central Ave., Park Road

Utility construction will continue this week on Central Avenue between 69th and 84th streets. Construction also continues along Park Road …

October 3, 2021

N.J. Makes Changes to Landlord-Tenant Law

As the summer’s seasonal rental population begins winding down along the coast, the eyes of local landlords and tenants turn …

October 2, 2021

Four Join Sea Isle's Lifeguard Hall of Fame

Four former lifeguards were inducted into the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol Alumni’s Hall of Fame during a ceremony Saturday …

October 1, 2021

Sunday, October 31

In Sea Isle, Halloween is Monstrously Fun

You’ve heard of the movie “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” right? Well, this was “A Nightmare on 39th Street.” T.J. …

Property Taxes Due Nov. 1

Saturday, October 30

Big Waves, Great Surfing in Sea Isle

Jude McAfee was surfing in turbulent 6-foot waves that were much taller than him, but he was having fun the …

Friday, October 29

Storm Isn't Hurricane Sandy, Part II

Thankfully, it wasn’t another Hurricane Sandy. Coinciding with the ninth anniversary of the ferocious hurricane that devastated parts of the …

Storm Message From Office of Emergency Management

A low pressure system will be moving over our area through the course of today (Friday) into the early morning …

Superior Farms Names 3 Trending Dishes You Must Make This Fall Season

Superior Farms raises grass-fed American lamb and publishes a host of interesting recipes on their website. We asked Superior Farms …

Luke Caspian Jefferson Provides Tips for Minimalist Backpacking

Luke Caspian Jefferson leads group outdoor adventures at several destinations each year. He reports that backpacking, whether day hikes, or …

Thursday, October 28

Sea Isle Makes a Commitment to Continue Protecting Wildlife

Sea Isle City’s wildlife is far more diverse than those obnoxious, squawking seagulls that seem to relish swooping down on …

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

A Coastal Flood Watch will be in effect for Sea Isle City from noon to 8 p.m. on Friday. A …

Welty Building Company Reviews How the Construction Industry Can Become More Sustainable

For many years, the construction industry has been known as one of the biggest polluters on the planet. Thanks to …

Matthias O’Meara and Paula Permenter on California DOE - Mishandling COVID Federal Relief?

Matthias O’Meara (Matt O’Meara) and Paula Permenter are the Founders of Choice Advisors in Texas, which helps schools and other …

Wednesday, October 27

Sea Isle Scores Well in State Survey

The results of the state’s annual Best Practices Inventory survey is in and Sea Isle City did well. The inventory …

Anthony Macri Ontario Lawyer Discusses Property Division and Debt During Divorce

During any divorce process, dividing property, assets, and debt is often a major point of contention. Unfortunately, nearly 40% of …

Tuesday, October 26

No Answers Yet for Dune, Beach Erosion in Townsends Inlet

Some of the tall trees are standing precariously on the edge of the collapsed dunes, while others have fallen onto …

Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect Wednesday

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory in effect for Sea Isle City from 11 a.m. to …

Construction on Park Road This Week

Motorists should plan a different route of travel this week during construction on Park Road near JFK Boulevard and 44th …

Family First Life CEO Shawn Meaike Breaks Down What Factors Impact Life Insurance Premiums

When selecting a life insurance policy, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the industry jargon and the seemingly numerous …

A Wayne Stewart of Baton Rouge, LA, Discusses the Most Visited Tourist Attractions in Paris

Each year, France receives more than 200 million tourists, with its capital city of Paris receiving 60 million of these …

Monday, October 25

Sea Isle Man Gets Second Shot at Life With Photography

Dan Jamison was angry. He was bitter. He went from being a successful insurance broker to living at his parent’s …

Heavy Rain, Flash Flooding Expected

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch in effect for Sea Isle City from 8 p.m. Monday …

Armand Candea of Candea Development Reviews the 1906 Urban Plan of Chicago

Today, Chicago is often cited as having had one of the most successful urban development plans in United States history. …

Thompson Builders on Litigation and the Pandemic's Strain on The Construction Industry

Thompson Builders of Novato California compiles litigation data for the building industry. In the following, the company reports how various …

Daniel Menard Discusses How Small Business Grants Energize the Renewable Energy Sector

Daniel Menard is the COO of VOTI Detection, a company offering advanced security scanning products for government, military, aviation, and …

Sunday, October 24

Write-in Votes to Decide School Board Election

The ballot for the Nov. 2 election shows there is one seat open for a three-year term on Sea Isle …

“Coffee with a Cop” at Colonnade Inn Oct. 28

Saturday, October 23

Some Challenges, But Overall a Successful Season for Sea Isle's Beach Patrol

Renny Steele, chief of the Sea Isle City Beach Patrol, said no one should make the mistake of thinking that …

Sea Isle's Halloween Parade Scares Up Plenty of Chills, Thrills

Werewolves bared their fangs. Ghouls rose from the grave. Ghosts haunted the streets. And wicked witches danced. All of these …

Friday, October 22

Jason Tomlinson Says It’s Not Too Early for the Texans to Look Towards the Draft

As a lifelong fan of everything Texas football, Jason Tomlinson understands the pain of being a Houston Texans fan right …

Thursday, October 21

Surfers Ready For Waves in Sea Isle

California. Hawaii. Australia. When it comes to surfing, there’s no doubt those are the places surfers want to be. But …

Mayor's Message: Oct. 21

What Will the Museum of the Future Look Like?

The last two years have not been kind to any industry, least of all museums. When museums initially closed their …

Wednesday, October 20

Sea Isle City's Halloween Celebration Will Be Boo-tiful Again

Ghosts, ghouls and goblins are coming back to Sea Isle City. In this case, that’s a good thing – a …

Tuesday, October 19

Sea Isle Considers Solution for Swimming Pool Dilemma

Sea Isle City’s trend for bigger, fancier houses also means that homeowners are clamoring for a must-have amenity – swimming …

Monday, October 18

Spotlight on History: Sea Isle’s Methodist and Catholic Churches

Sea Isle City became an official Borough in 1882. Within two years, Methodist and Catholic churches had been built. Spotlight …

Sunday, October 17