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‘Tiiiy Island’ Now Worth Over $200 Million

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following wuedltod lor apace By Domink Raff a SEA ISLE CITY - Sea Isle City experienced a rate of growth unparalleled in our histocyJoom 1970 to the present. The entire market value of qur tiny Island soared more than 600 percent from just over $31 million to the present $205 million. While the decade ended during a period of double digit inflation and spiraling costs, a highly unusual situation came to pass. For the first time in the history of our city, and I am sure it' is rare elsewhere, 100 percent of the uncollected taxes for the 197B tax year were collected and a tax sale

reassessment programs which resulted in only minor complaints because people realize their value is increasing beyond their wildest imagination and the present tax rate is the lowest it has been since 1974. Land we couldn't give away after the 1962 storm is now treated like the crown jewels, and well it should be. We have superior services from garbage collection to police protection accomplished with the second lowest tax rate in Cape May County - a bargain, due to good administration. Our water quality and delivery system is second to none >VE HAVE in recent

‘‘One of our needs for the 80s will be to solicit aid from the county government to do more for our city in view of the vast amount of taxes it collects from our citizens.'

became unnecessary during 1979. It is noteworthy, also, to report that 97 percent of the 1979 taxes were collected by the end df 1979. This indicates that the taxpayers are determined to pay folf' the privilege of possession of their properties despite the devaluation of the dollar. I take this to mean that our residents and property owners take pride in owning their homes and land and are confident that its value will continue to rise with each passing year. BECAUSE OF THIS situation, twice during the 1970s we had property revaluation and ‘Guarantee’ Eyes Holding Company ATLANTIC CITY - The Board of Directors of Guarantee Bank has approved the formation of a bank holding company to provide greater business flexibility. Under the proposal, which will be submitted to Ua shareholders, Guarantee Bank would become a wholly owned subsidiary of the holding company and the shareholders of the bank would become shareholders of the holding company. The proposed transaction requires approval of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the New Jersey Commissioner of Banking.

years constructed a new public safety building, a new community center, and a new public works facility will be completed shortly. New jetties have been built and the beach replenished with dredged material from Townsend’s Inlet. We have qualified for and received federal and state grants in the millions of dollars. Early this year two more jetties are to be constructed, with an additional two to follow, affording us one of the best protected islands along the New Jersey coast As the state begins disbursing some of the $25 million shore protection bond money passed by the voters two years ago, Sea Isle City is in line to receive a generous share because of our need and our willingness to meet all state and federal requirements. One of our needs for the 80s will be to solicit aid from the county government to do more for our city in view of the vast amount of taxes it collects from our citizens. I ENVISION the 80s as the decade during which we will come to grips and solve many of our energy and environmental

problems. The needs of the people must be met at the same time we preserve our city for future generations. Our citizens should join in every effort to conserve and po-haps it is about time that we embark on a recycling program that would involve our waste and garbage. Items like paper, glass and metals can be salvaged and we

should consider planning for this. We could very well witness saturation with the use of our land limited by environmental considerations. We must be prepared to meet the challenges this presents. Mayor Raffs has been a member of the municipal governing body for almost 20 years.

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FARM LEADER Vincent DMaiiIo of Tucks hoe and his wife Anna smile their approval wKh his presentation of the coveted Award of Achievement during banquet of the State Vegetable Growers Association In Atlantic City recently. An innovator in many farming techniques since immigrating to the Jersey Cape from his native Chlte. Italy In 1916, he is also a lifetime member of the Tuckahoe Flr^Compipy.

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