I want to build on our wonderful diversity in Bradley Beach.  Last week, we had a very successful “Chinatown by The Sea” reunion.  It was well-attended, joyful, and emotional- what a great event!  

With important holidays upon us (Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot) we should recognize and value our Jewish neighbors.  This “community within our community” has deep roots in Bradley Beach and are wonderful friends and citizens.  

Last Saturday, at Congregation Agudath Achim, members of the Police Department, Office of Emergency Management (OEM), and the municipal government participated in an annual “blessing”.  Rabbi Maury Kelman (below, right) both thanks and blesses us for keeping our residents and visitors of the congregation safe and working to make Bradley Beach a nice place to live.  This is one of my favorite events of the year.  Both Chief Guida and I got the opportunity to address the congregation- such an honor.  This was followed by a wonderful Kiddush (meal and fellowship).

The prior Sunday, the congregation invited some of our Police and OEM to join them in a barbeque at their Ocean Avenue site.

LocalSummer “II” is upon us this Sunday!

LocalSummer 2023 -  Sunday, September 10th- 5:00pm - 7:30pm at Brinley Avenue Beach

This fun event is open to All Bradley Beach Residents !  Free!  Bring Your Own Food! 

You can also purchase food from Shore Good Eats and Treats , a very popular food truck on the Jersey Shore. Their eclectic menu is always a hit and we are excited that they have included Bradley Beach in their busy schedule.

Check out www.FeelGood Shuttles.com to book a free ride. 

There will be games and prizes. Bring your 2023 beach badge for special prizes .

And of course, bring your favorite beach chair! 

Sunday September 10 will be a great celebration of our 130th Bradley Beach Anniversary of our special town with great neighbors. 

Sponsored by Borough of Bradley Beach and Bradley Beach Business & Community Alliance. 

MORE COMING UP THIS WEEKEND-

Reminder that we have our next MAYORS WELLNESS WALKS (MWC) on Saturday, September 9 at 9am.  Please register and ask your friends and families to register as well and join us for our "happy feet" walk. 

Link to register- https://www.bradleybeachnj.gov/mayors-wellness-campaign/

In addition, please come to and participate in our fourth blood drive on Monday, September 18th

One of our last events of the season will be a return to LATIN FEST 2023— mark your calendars- September 9th – from 3:00PM- 8:PM Riley Park.  We are hoping to build on that success and have a great event!  Join us!!!

As you can see, “INFRASTRUCTURE” moved down slightly on this newsletter. In the next edition, we will be elevating it again. Lots to talk about- sewer projects, Lake Terrace Park Rehab project, enhancing the Promenade Playground, possible re-configuration of the Biase Center….stay tuned!!

* Infrastructure project: The Biase Center roof replacement:

This will be the FINAL UPDATE on this important project. The finishing “punch list” for the roof replacement has been completed. The roof was completely replaced. Our DPW team is completing building fixes prior to re-certification. We are targeting the week of a September 18th to move our Community Development and Meals on Wheels groups back inti the site- FINALLY!

* Fletcher Lake.  FINAL UPDATE- Our partners, Neptune Township (specifically Ocean Grove) is near completion on the restoration of the northeast bulkhead portion of Fletcher Lake.  Work began 9 weeks ago and is basically completed.  Great job and THANK YOU to the Neptune and the Fletcher Lake Commission Team for advocating for this important project!

SPECIAL SPORTS UPDATE- “BLUES versus JEWS” annual basketball game

Building on the previously mentioned great community relationships, on Thursday night, Sept. 7th, the annual Police Department v. Synagogue (aka- Blues versus Jews) basketball game was played.  For the first time in a long, long time, the Synagogue team prevailed!  The gym (St. Teresa’s- 9o degrees-ugh!) was rock’in with the usual intensity and great play.  Coach Guida will have to re-group for next year.  Suffice it to say, Coach Kelman had a satisfied look on his face after a few rough years!

 The teams, as always, played very hard and the intensity level was high.

A few other quick topics to highlight:

Monday, September 11th, continues to be a day of reflection and remembrance.  The Sylvan Lake Commission donated a flag that will fly on Ocean Ave. and Fourth Avenue.

After Labor Day, we will have a reduced lifeguard staff patrolling on our beaches for the month of September.  Enjoy this special time; but please exercise safety.  Please swim with caution - don’t take the chance- P L E A S E !

I urge everyone to promote water safety.  Please swim when lifeguards are on duty!

We will continue to focus on Service and Progress as a Municipal Team.

That’s all for now!

We have a lot to be thankful for here in Bradley Beach, and much to celebrate.  

Thank you- and see you around town.  Hope to see you next weekend at our events!

Mayor Larry Fox

The Borough of Bradley Beach is looking for photo submissions for the 2024 Municipal Calendar.

For more information, official rules and requirements and to enter, please visit the website at: https://www.bradleybeachnj.gov/photo-contest/ OR