Welcome Home to Sewall’s Point! You are going to love living here. It is a special place.

New Resident Packet

Please drop by Town Hall to meet us – we are honored to be of service to you and the Town. In the meantime, please let this web page serve as a brief introduction to Sewall’s Point. 

Sewall’s Point is organized by a Town Charter. We have five elected commissioners who annually elect a mayor and vice-mayor from their ranks see the Town Commission’s page. These public servants serve without compensation and meet regularly on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., and sometimes have other special meetings as well. We encourage you to attend the meetings and get involved. Check the Town’s website for meeting dates, agendas and a lot of valuable information. We urge you to review all of the information available on our website and sincerely invite you to come to Town Hall for a cup of coffee and to say hello. We are here to assist you; please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

We want to be sure you are aware of these special features:

• Town Commons Park – Sewall’s Point has a beautiful park with a playground for children and several benches angled to enjoy beautiful water views. You may also enjoy fishing in the river and the water retention area. The park is located across from Town Hall. You are welcome to have parties and other events there. Please check with the Town Clerk to reserve the gazebo.
• Town Events – Get to know your neighbors by participating in the many events presented by the Town and our wonderful Cultural Committee. Join us for the Winter Holiday Open House at Town Hall, the 4^th of July Bicycle Parade and Family Party, the Spring Eggstravaganza, Movies under the Stars and many other fun activities. These events contribute to the feeling of community that helps to make Sewall’s Point a very special place
• Historical Markers – Sewall’s Point is full of history and even has a book written about it by local resident and historian, Sandra Thurlow. You will find historical markers in Indialucie, High Point and the Town Park; look for them as you travel through those areas. The Town of Sewall’s Point was chartered in 1957 and is named after Henry Sewall.
• Trees and Wildlife – We are a nationally recognized Tree City and an Audubon Society Certified Bird Sanctuary. We love our wildlife and our trees and carefully protect them. You must have a permit to remove any tree with a caliper of 2” or more, and heavy trimming of trees (called “hat racking”) is deemed to be effective removal. Fines are heavy, so please visit the building department in Town Hall before doing any significant tree work if you have any questions.

You will soon learn that the Sewall’s Point Police Department is a vital contributor to the feeling of community that makes Sewall’s Point special. Our officers are committed to your safety and well-being.  Among the special services they provide are:

• Complimentary Video Program – The Police Department will come to your property and video tape your house for purposes of insurance or historical documentation free of charge. Please call the Police Department to schedule an appointment.
• Car Decals – The Police Department offers a decal program for residents of the town.
• Vacant House Check – If you are leaving town, you are welcome to visit and register your home with the Police Department. They will do periodic drive-by’s and check that your doors are locked, if that is your desire.

Common Rules for the Town

Some of the most commonly referenced rules are:

• Overnight Parking – Overnight parking is not allowed on streets or rights-of-way. Contact the Police Department at (772) 781-3378 for current Code restrictions.
• Trucks – Trucks with a net weight of more than 8,000 lbs. must be garaged or completely concealed from view at all times.
• Boats – Boats must be completely concealed from view at all times.
• Construction Hours – Contractors: 8 AM to 5 PM Mondays through Saturdays. Residents: 8 AM to 8 PM Mondays through Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM. Noise levels cannot be over 80 decibels after 5 PM. Please be considerate of your neighbors when performing work during these hours.
• Contractors are not permitted to work on the following holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Noise – Homeowners are expected to avoid disturbing noises after 5:00 P.M. and all day on Sunday
• Building Permits – Permits are required for all construction activity. Minor repairs approved by the Building Official may not need a permit, but you should always check first with the Building Department. Permits are issued at Town Hall. 
• Tree Permits – A permit is required for removal or relocation of any tree having a caliper diameter greater than or equal to 2 inches measured at four feet above the soil. Permit fees are nominal, however, penalties for failure to obtain a permit are severe. Sewall’s Point is a Tree City and as such has a strict habitat management ordinance.

• Vacant Houses – Residents leaving their homes unoccupied for any period of time may wish to advise the Sewall’s Point Police Department at (772) 781-3378. Residents will receive regular police checks during their absence.

• Town Commission Regular Meetings  – The Sewall’s Point Town Commission meets twice a month: on the 2nd Tuesday beginning at 5:30 PM, and on the 4th Tuesday beginning at 7:00 PM. Meetings are held at Town Hall. The public is cordially invited to attend and encouraged to participate.

For a more in depth list of rules view the “Rules for the Town” .

To view all town rules and laws vie the Town’s Municipal Code.

Garbage Collection Services

Residents will receive twice-a-week collection service on Monday and Thursday. Set out time is no earlier than 5:00 P.M. the night before and must be removed no later than midnight the day of pickup. Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, Labor Day, 4th of July, Memorial Day, and New Year’s Day are the only holidays when there is no curbside collection. The accumulation or dumping of trash, debris, tree branches, etc. on improved or unimproved property is prohibited.

Recycling

We encourage residents to reduce, reuse, and recycle. On Mondays, residents will receive Single Stream recycling services; this means you can combine all of your recycling.

Yard Waste

Yard waste will be picked up on Wednesday of each week for Sewall’s Point residents who are services by Waste Management. Holidays delay yard waste pickup by one day except on MLK day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Day, when normal yard waste pickup will take place.

• Yard waste is grass clippings, branches, limbs, pine needles, pine cones, palm fronds and any other small vegetative waste.
• Yard waste should never be placed in plastic bags for disposal.
• Yard waste should be bundled or be containerized in paper bags, boxes or garbage cans.
• Yard waste must be bundled in lengths no longer than 4′ or 6″ in diameter, nor may it weigh more than 50 lbs.
• You may also use containers for yard waste up to 32 gallons and weighing 50 lbs or less.
• Do not mix yard waste with garbage that has been placed by the curb for pick-up
• Can be curbside no earlier than 24 hours before pickup on Wednesdays

Bulky Items Collection

All bulky waste should be placed curbside on your regularly scheduled collection day. Bulky waste that cannot be collected will be “tagged” with an information card notifying you that the waste has been scheduled for pick up. Examples of bulky items are:

• Refrigerators (please remove doors as a safety measure)
• Ranges
• Toilets
• Washers and dryers
• Bath tubs
• Water heaters
• Sinks
• Bicycles
• Other appliances, household goods and furniture

Important Phone Numbers