Stories for January 2022

January 31, 2022

Renovation Projects Fuel Sea Isle Housing Market in 2021

New housing construction cooled off a bit in Sea Isle City in 2021, but an upswing in home renovation projects …

January 30, 2022

County to Seek Concept Plan to Replace Townsends Inlet Bridge

No one is going to say goodbye to the Townsends Inlet Bridge anytime soon, but the multiyear process for eventually …

January 30, 2022

Ocean City’s “Rock Star” Not Going to Sea Isle

Ocean City is unwilling to share its “rock star” chief financial officer with a neighboring town – even on a …

January 30, 2022

Storm Delays Trash Collection This Week

All curbside trash and recycling collections in Sea Isle City will be delayed by two days this week to allow …

January 29, 2022

Blizzard Slams Sea Isle

Empty streets and huge piles of snow from the blizzard that clobbered the Jersey Shore overnight Friday left parts of …

January 28, 2022

Sea Isle Braces for Blizzard

Theresa and Chip Duross have lived in Sea Isle City since 1980. During the past 40 years at the shore, …

January 28, 2022

Winter Storm and Blizzard Warning

Snow will begin falling in the early evening hours Friday and continue through Saturday afternoon. Snowfall totals at this time …

January 27, 2022

Sea Isle Continues With Offseason Roadwork

Sea Isle City continues to improve roadways during the offseason in an effort to make sure the streets are in …

January 27, 2022

Mayor’s Message: Jan. 27

Mayor Leonard Desiderio outlines the benefits of Sea Isle City's proposed $20 million community center. City Council introduced a $20 …

January 27, 2022

Special Weather Statement: Storm Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Sea Isle City effective from 7 p.m. Friday to …

January 27, 2022

Winnetonka High School Principal Discusses Alternatives to Traditional 4 Year College

High school students looking to the future are often urged to pursue a traditional college education, but recent trends display …

January 27, 2022

PAUL OGNIBENE, COHASSET RESIDENT, GIVES BACK

Paul Ognibene, the CEO of Cambridge-based real estate development company Urban Spaces, is known as an innovative developer. His prescience …

January 26, 2022

Sea Isle Prepares For Any Emergencies if "Polar Bears" Take Plunge

The traditional Polar Bear Plunge won’t be held in Sea Isle City over the Presidents Day weekend this year, but …

January 26, 2022

First Quarter Property Taxes Due Feb. 1

First Quarter Property Taxes are due Feb. 1. To avoid interest penalties, payments must be received by 4 p.m. on …

January 25, 2022

Funding Plan Introduced for Sea Isle's $20M. Community Center

City Council introduced a $20 million bond ordinance Tuesday to fund the construction of Sea Isle City’s proposed community recreation …

January 24, 2022

Fire Station to Undergo Renovation for Overnight Crews

Looking to respond to fires even faster, Sea Isle City found a way in 2021 for the volunteer firefighters to …

January 24, 2022

Local Writer to Teach How to Write Essays

Join writer Eva Feeley, of Sea Isle City, for a virtual four-week workshop hosted by the Ocean City Free Public …

January 23, 2022

Oar House Pub to Host Fundraiser For Sea Isle's United Methodist Church

The Oar House Pub’s 5th Annual Polar Bear Baggo Tournament in Sea Isle will not only make for some fun …

January 22, 2022

Sea Isle's Beaches Suffer Some Erosion in Storms

C.J. Dunton is a year-round surfer who also enjoys walking on Sea Isle City’s beaches – even in the dead …

January 21, 2022

Sea Isle to Host Combined Art and Green Fair

Sea Isle is gearing up for a big Art/Green Fair. It will include the popular free tree raffles and this …

January 21, 2022

Much Can Be Learned by Analyzing New Year Marketing Strategies with BrandTotal

BrandTotal understands that marketing during a seemingly never-ending pandemic is far from easy. A New Year is typically cause for …

January 20, 2022

Cape May County Bridge Commission Approves Toll Increase

The Cape May County Bridge Commission, emphasizing the need for more revenue to maintain its network of aging bridges, approved …

January 20, 2022

Cape May County Chamber of Commerce President Retiring

After more than three decades of service, the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce is bidding a bittersweet farewell to …

January 19, 2022

Sea Isle to Host Summer Lineup of Concerts, Family Movie Nights

Chilly temps and cloudy days may have some people stuck in the doldrums, but Sea Isle City has a lineup …

January 19, 2022

George Seryogin Shares Tips for Becoming a More Confident Skier

Skiing is a notoriously challenging sport to progress in. As one of the few winter sports that cannot be practiced …

January 19, 2022

Professional Equestrian Freddie Vazquez Jr. Reviews the Most Common Mistakes New Riders Make

Although horseback riding is one of the oldest sports dating back thousands of years, today, it is rarely perceived as …

January 18, 2022

New Sea Isle Museum President Excited to Showcase History

Ron Kovatis may be the new president of the Sea Isle City Historical Society & Museum, but he is certainly …

January 18, 2022

Professor Michael Fraas on Brillo de Sol – Bringing Quality Education to Children in Need

Professor Michael Fraas is a Member of the Brain Injury – Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (BI-ISIG) of the ACRM and …

January 17, 2022

Sea Isle's Palm Trees Die, Are Cut Down

They were droopy, dried out and dying. Now, they’re gone. The once silky green palm trees that adorned Sea Isle …

January 16, 2022

Sea Isle's "Creative" Chief Financial Officer is Retiring

Combining a creative side with a flair for numbers, Paula Doll has overseen Sea Isle City’s municipal budgets and has …

January 16, 2022

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

The National Weather Service issued a Coastal Flood Advisory for Sea Isle City in effect from 5 a.m. to 11 …

January 15, 2022

Coping With the Cold: Beach Tags a Hot Seller

On a frigid day when many people were out buying snow shovels and rock salt to prepare for the arrival …

January 15, 2022

Berkshire Hathaway Honors Sales Associates

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

January 14, 2022

Sea Isle Loses “Great Man,” Mayor’s Father, Leonard J. Desiderio

He always went by Mr. D. It was a short nickname for a man with a long list of accomplishments, …

January 14, 2022

Special Weather Report: Flood Advisory

Sea Isle City is under a Coastal Flood Advisory until 10 a.m. Saturday. Minor tidal flooding is expected on low-lying …

January 13, 2022

Sea Isle Tourism Commission Rolls Out Summer Campaign

A winter storm is in the upcoming forecast, but Sea Isle City is looking ahead at warmer, sunny skies when …

January 13, 2022

Mayor’s Message: Jan. 13

Mayor Leonard Desiderio says the offseason will be a busy time for Sea Isle City to complete a series of …

January 12, 2022

In Sea Isle, Plans Unfold to Turn Old Hotel Into Something New

One of the first things the new owners of the former Coast Motel did last year was to rebrand it …

January 12, 2022

Atlantic Sea Scallop Group Calls on BOEM to Ensure “Mutual Prosperity” of Fisheries and Offshore Wind Industries

Today, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced it will conduct a wind lease auction for 480,000 acres of …

January 11, 2022

A Familiar Face Takes Charge of Sea Isle's Police Department

Capt. Anthony Garreffi Jr. has been in this position before. For seven months, he served as the acting chief of …

January 11, 2022

U.S. SEAFOOD ORGANIZATIONS RECOMMEND STEPS TO REDUCE IMPACTS FROM OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY

On Friday, January 7, 2022, Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA), along with many other commercial fishing associations and businesses across …

January 11, 2022

VFW's Auxiliary Shows Appreciation to Police Dept.

VFW Post 1963's Auxiliary delivered trays of breakfast and lunch sandwiches to the Sea Isle City Police Department as a …

January 11, 2022

How to Save Money by Getting a Home Warranty

Are you interested in buying a New Jersey home warranty but aren’t sure if you’ll save money? You can save …

January 10, 2022

40th Street Restrooms to Undergo Renovation

Sea Isle City is planning to spend quite a bit of money to renovate a building that is a popular …

January 10, 2022

Michael Treco Discusses Recent Developments in Science Education

Michael Treco is an educator and science writer who recently joined the Columbia University, Teachers College Young Alumni & Student …

January 9, 2022

Cape May County Zoo Welcomes Condor

he Cape May County Zoo is excited to announce the recent arrival of a very special guest from the Philadelphia …

January 8, 2022

No Polar Bear Plunge This Year, But Still Plenty to Do

For 25 years, Polar Bear Plunge mania gripped Sea Isle City in the middle of winter. However, this year Sea …

January 7, 2022

Sea Isle Looks to Expand Lifeguard Coverage in North End

Sea Isle City is expected to add lifeguard protection to two more north end beaches as it looks to expand …

January 7, 2022

Second Snowstorm is a Lightweight

A storm that arrived in the early morning hours Friday proved to be a mere nuisance compared to the colossal …

January 7, 2022

County Announces Closings Amid Storm

Cape May County announced a series of closings Friday due to the storm. They follow.

January 6, 2022

After a Delay, Dredging Project to Resume in Mid-January

With the second winter storm of the week expected to dump heavy snow again on Sea Isle City, this hardly …

January 6, 2022

Special Weather Statement: Storm Advisory

The second winter storm of this week is expected to bring accumulating snowfall to Cape May County from Thursday night …

January 6, 2022

Charles Zsebik Discusses Recent Mergers and Acquisitions

Charles Zsebik is an M&A specialist who contributes to several business publications. Below, Mr. Zsebik breaks down some of the …

January 5, 2022

Local Animal Rescues Join to Help Cats

Two local animal welfare nonprofit organizations, S.O.S. (Sea Isle Cats) and Cape Atlantic Cats out of Ocean City are working …

January 5, 2022

Sturdy Savings Bank Celebrates a Century of Service

Sturdy Savings Bank is celebrating 100 years of providing personalized banking services to the communities it serves, including Somers Point.

January 4, 2022

Four Homes for Sale Next to Former Industrial Site

Four homes built next to the former site of a gas manufacturing plant that operated in Sea Isle City more …

January 4, 2022

George William Carris On What to Consider Before Fostering Animals

In early 2020, as many American families were forced to isolate and shelter within their homes, demand for new pets …

January 4, 2022

Nathaniel Whittle of Texas Names the Best National Parks for Hiking

Hiking is a pastime without nationality. People around the world enjoy the activity, some even going on a holiday centered …

January 4, 2022

Stephen Troese Jr. Reports the Latest College Football News

It’s bowl season and as the nation prepares for their favorite college teams to show down for the last time …

January 3, 2022

Winter Storm Dumps Heavy Snow on Sea Isle

Mike Jargowsky, Sea Isle City’s coordinator of emergency management, called it the “trifecta” of winter storms. There was rain, followed …

January 3, 2022

Cape May County Weather-Related Closings

The Sea Isle City, Cape May City, Stone Harbor, Lower Cape and Wildwood Crest branches of the Cape May County …

January 3, 2022

Chris Russo of Portland on How We Can Improve Access to Arts Education

For years, educators have upheld that arts education plays a vital role in helping facilitate young students’ educational development. The …

January 2, 2022

Mike’s Seafood Run/Walk for Autism Goes Virtual Again for 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t stopped Mike Monichetti, his family and loyal staff of Mike’s Seafood & Dock Restaurant in Sea …

January 2, 2022

Special Weather Statement: Storm Watch

The National Weather Service has issued a Coastal Flood Watch and a Winter Storm Watch in effect for Sea Isle …

January 1, 2022

A Quiet New Year’s Day in Sea Isle

New Year’s Day in Sea Isle City was in stark contrast to the night before, when fireworks illuminated the sky …

January 1, 2022

Monday, January 31

Renovation Projects Fuel Sea Isle Housing Market in 2021

New housing construction cooled off a bit in Sea Isle City in 2021, but an upswing in home renovation projects …

Sunday, January 30

County to Seek Concept Plan to Replace Townsends Inlet Bridge

No one is going to say goodbye to the Townsends Inlet Bridge anytime soon, but the multiyear process for eventually …

Ocean City’s “Rock Star” Not Going to Sea Isle

Ocean City is unwilling to share its “rock star” chief financial officer with a neighboring town – even on a …

Storm Delays Trash Collection This Week

All curbside trash and recycling collections in Sea Isle City will be delayed by two days this week to allow …

Saturday, January 29

Blizzard Slams Sea Isle

Empty streets and huge piles of snow from the blizzard that clobbered the Jersey Shore overnight Friday left parts of …

Friday, January 28

Sea Isle Braces for Blizzard

Theresa and Chip Duross have lived in Sea Isle City since 1980. During the past 40 years at the shore, …

Winter Storm and Blizzard Warning

Snow will begin falling in the early evening hours Friday and continue through Saturday afternoon. Snowfall totals at this time …

Thursday, January 27

Sea Isle Continues With Offseason Roadwork

Sea Isle City continues to improve roadways during the offseason in an effort to make sure the streets are in …

Mayor’s Message: Jan. 27

Special Weather Statement: Storm Watch

Winnetonka High School Principal Discusses Alternatives to Traditional 4 Year College

High school students looking to the future are often urged to pursue a traditional college education, but recent trends display …

PAUL OGNIBENE, COHASSET RESIDENT, GIVES BACK

Paul Ognibene, the CEO of Cambridge-based real estate development company Urban Spaces, is known as an innovative developer. His prescience …

Wednesday, January 26

Sea Isle Prepares For Any Emergencies if "Polar Bears" Take Plunge

The traditional Polar Bear Plunge won’t be held in Sea Isle City over the Presidents Day weekend this year, but …

First Quarter Property Taxes Due Feb. 1

First Quarter Property Taxes are due Feb. 1. To avoid interest penalties, payments must be received by 4 p.m. on …

Tuesday, January 25

Funding Plan Introduced for Sea Isle's $20M. Community Center

City Council introduced a $20 million bond ordinance Tuesday to fund the construction of Sea Isle City’s proposed community recreation …

Monday, January 24

Fire Station to Undergo Renovation for Overnight Crews

Local Writer to Teach How to Write Essays

Sunday, January 23

Oar House Pub to Host Fundraiser For Sea Isle's United Methodist Church

The Oar House Pub’s 5th Annual Polar Bear Baggo Tournament in Sea Isle will not only make for some fun …

Saturday, January 22

Sea Isle's Beaches Suffer Some Erosion in Storms

C.J. Dunton is a year-round surfer who also enjoys walking on Sea Isle City’s beaches – even in the dead …

Friday, January 21

Sea Isle to Host Combined Art and Green Fair

Sea Isle is gearing up for a big Art/Green Fair. It will include the popular free tree raffles and this …

Much Can Be Learned by Analyzing New Year Marketing Strategies with BrandTotal

BrandTotal understands that marketing during a seemingly never-ending pandemic is far from easy. A New Year is typically cause for …

Thursday, January 20

Cape May County Bridge Commission Approves Toll Increase

The Cape May County Bridge Commission, emphasizing the need for more revenue to maintain its network of aging bridges, approved …

Cape May County Chamber of Commerce President Retiring

After more than three decades of service, the Cape May County Chamber of Commerce is bidding a bittersweet farewell to …

Wednesday, January 19

Sea Isle to Host Summer Lineup of Concerts, Family Movie Nights

Chilly temps and cloudy days may have some people stuck in the doldrums, but Sea Isle City has a lineup …

George Seryogin Shares Tips for Becoming a More Confident Skier

Skiing is a notoriously challenging sport to progress in. As one of the few winter sports that cannot be practiced …

Professional Equestrian Freddie Vazquez Jr. Reviews the Most Common Mistakes New Riders Make

Although horseback riding is one of the oldest sports dating back thousands of years, today, it is rarely perceived as …

Tuesday, January 18

New Sea Isle Museum President Excited to Showcase History

Ron Kovatis may be the new president of the Sea Isle City Historical Society & Museum, but he is certainly …

Professor Michael Fraas on Brillo de Sol – Bringing Quality Education to Children in Need

Professor Michael Fraas is a Member of the Brain Injury – Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (BI-ISIG) of the ACRM and …

Monday, January 17

Sea Isle's Palm Trees Die, Are Cut Down

They were droopy, dried out and dying. Now, they’re gone. The once silky green palm trees that adorned Sea Isle …

Sunday, January 16

Sea Isle's "Creative" Chief Financial Officer is Retiring

Combining a creative side with a flair for numbers, Paula Doll has overseen Sea Isle City’s municipal budgets and has …

Special Weather Statement: Flood Advisory

Saturday, January 15

Coping With the Cold: Beach Tags a Hot Seller

On a frigid day when many people were out buying snow shovels and rock salt to prepare for the arrival …

Berkshire Hathaway Honors Sales Associates

Friday, January 14

Sea Isle Loses “Great Man,” Mayor’s Father, Leonard J. Desiderio

He always went by Mr. D. It was a short nickname for a man with a long list of accomplishments, …