319 LaREINE AVENUE UPDATE

As I mentioned in the last newsletter, voters decided in November 2022 (via referendum) not to move forward with the renovations for a community center. 

The discussion and agreement made Wednesday evening was to continue with the disposal of the property; but go directly to an auction of the site.  We will organize this change in direction and put the necessary steps in place as soon as possible.  We will keep you apprised of the plan.  

We have completed the survey, appraisal, and found an “artifact agent”, so these steps should be able to be applied to the change in course.

We appreciate the input and the comments and questions raised at the October 25th meeting.  I hope the direction we agreed to gets this project back on track with a measurable, clear path forward.

We appreciate your patience. 

OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT- UPDATE

Our Office of Emergency Management held a strategy and training session last Saturday.  A key focus was developing community-based reporting on a granular local level within a guideline established by FEMA and being introduced in a graphical methodology to make the overview from a county and state level easier to visually obtain and digest. This will be an ongoing and developing project. 

This is a key response TEAM that supports the Borough.  The OEM group reports to Borough Police Chief- Lenny Guida.  Even though this is an independent group, there are strong links to the Monmouth County OEM.  Thanks for what you do!! 

Senior meeting – October 25th- County/Local OEM training !!

At the Bradley Beach Senior Meeting on Wednesday October 25th,  both the County and Local OEM leadership explained how to sign up the  County registry so that all relevant data on each senior is on file in the case of an emergency.  The session was attended by 25 members of the club.  Great job by Eugene Hannafey and Police Chief Lenny Guida.  

There is a joint Bradley Beach: Avon meeting at the Avon Marina Conference center  that will discuss options concerning Sylvan Lake improvements- specifically the possibility of the natural shoreline expansion.  Details are on the website.

The New Jersey Anchor Outreach Program is about to visit Bradley Beach residents

to provide details about the NJ Treasury 's ANCHOR canvas effort. The Department of Treasury has hired the Civic Operations Group (COG) to promote the ANCHOR Tax Rebate Program whose deadline is December 29th. 

COG will have canvassers wearing blue and yellow vests and overshirts walking door to door in Bradley Beach starting this week and walking until the week before Thanksgiving. 

Volunteerism for the BB Fire Department- We are asking for a volunteer to assist with purchasing/ procurement and general administration for the Fire Company. This is a great way to get involved with a critically important organization in our community.  The volunteer would work with the BBFD and the administration.  If you are interested, please contact https://www.bradleybeachnj.gov/citizen-leadership-form/

With the holidays quickly approaching we have many exciting things planned for the coming months at the rec and all over Bradley Beach so make sure to check the website for updates! Right now, a number of Halloween related events are in the works- details are in the newsletter and the website.

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

Thanks, and see you around town.  Shalom.        

Mayor Larry Fox

Spooktacular Activities Come to Town During the Annual Bradley Boo in Bradley Beach

Stop in Bradley Beach for a spooktacular time this Sunday, October 29, 2023. 

autumn with two of the largest trick-or-treating events in South Jersey! On October 26, 2022, from 6-8:30 pm, the Bradley Beach Tourism Commission hosts their 4th Annual Bradley Boo, a trick or treat down Bradley’s festive Main Street! Come visit our shops and stop in for a treat! Event starts at 12pm and goes until 4pm. 

From 3-5pm, The Bradley Beach Recreation Department hosts their 2nd Annual Trunk-or-Treat in the municipal lot where there will also be free face painting provided. 

To top off an amazing day in Bradley Beach will be the Annual Halloween Parade starts at 5pm and is hosted and funded by the Bradley Beach Fire Department. Register for the Halloween Parade at 4pm at the BB Firehouse at 815 Main Street - parade starts at 5! Awards for the best floats and costumes will be given in the following groups: Ages 1-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-14.

For more information please visit the Bradley Beach website at www.bradleybeachnj.gov or their Facebook event page

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