City Hall, 233 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Sea Isle City, NJ 08243
8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio
mayorlen@seaislecitynj.us
Phone 609-263-4461, Ext. 1245
Fax 609-263-2142
Assistant to the Mayor
Pattiann Ponichtera
pattiann@seaislecitynj.us
Phone 609-263-4461, Ext. 1245
Fax 609-263-2142
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MAYOR'S MESSAGE, OCTOBER 29, 2026
Dredging of Townsends Inlet started today. To recap this project, the channel that provides passage through the inlet under the TI bridge has become severely choked due to sand buildup, which has impacted safe navigation. The inlet is a critical passageway for recreational and commercial boating, and the opportunity to address this issue now came about due to the current replenishment of Avalon’s beaches, and the fact that the borrow site for Avalon’s project is right in the vicinity of the area needed to be dredged for navigation. The city entered into an agreement with the Borough of Avalon to perform the project, the cost of which will be shared between Sea Isle, Avalon, Cape May County, and the Bridge Commission. The dredging should be completed within the next week.
On November 10 at 1:00 p.m., the administration will present the proposed 5-year capital plan to city council at a public workshop. The capital project process generally follows, in sequence, the stages of conceptualization, design, funding, and construction, and the annual memorialization of this process is the City’s 5-year capital plan. The administration has been reviewing past citywide priorities, assessing progress to date, and re-establishing priorities for the coming years. The objective is to come to agreement with council on the capital plan priorities; and adopt by council resolution the agreed upon capital plan by the end of each year. In this manner, we can factor our anticipated debt service needs into the following year’s operating budget. All categories of capital needs are reviewed, including the following:
*Equipment and vehicles
*Beach, bay, and promenade
*Roads and drainage
*Facilities and buildings
*Marina
*Operations and office equipment
*Water and sewer equipment
*Water and sewer infrastructure
Tomorrow, Friday, October 30, in the Community Center parking garage, the city will hold a new haunted house event called “The Curse of Fish Alley Lagoon.” The event is free for all our residents and visitors. Those wishing to attend should enter through the main Community Center Lobby and check in at the front desk before going into the garage. The haunted house event is geared toward kids aged 10 and older and adults who enjoy a good scare. We want to make sure this is a night the whole family can enjoy, so for our younger children, or anyone who might find the haunted garage a little too scary, there will be separate, kid-friendly activities right inside the Community Room.
On Halloween - Saturday, October 31 - we’ll host a trunk or treat from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Community Center parking lot; and trick or treat will take place throughout the city from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
As a reminder - Tuesday, November 3rd is Election Day, and the voting location for all districts is now at the Community Center, located in the 4500 block of Central Avenue.
On November 11, at 11:00 a.m., we will hold our annual Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park on JFK Boulevard. I encourage everyone to join us as we honor the patriotism, service, and sacrifices of the men and women who have served our country in times of both war and peace. While we recognize and appreciate our veterans every day, Veterans Day offers a special opportunity to reflect on their unwavering dedication to our nation and express our gratitude for their selfless service and commitment. In the event of rain, the ceremony will be held at the Community Center.
Smile, you're in Sea Isle!
Mayor Leonard C. Desiderio
“I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crises. --Abraham Lincoln
