The last two storms had a markedly different impact on Bradley Beach and Monmouth County.  The storm on September 28th and 29th -Thursday and Friday, and the following weekend- were a challenge that we met as a community.  There was unfortunate road and basement flooding; but as a community, we fared comparatively well versus a few surrounding towns like Asbury Park. The storm last Saturday was a bit more forgiving, thankfully.  Our Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Police, and Public Works (DPW) snapped into action and did a great job. 

As many of you know, we opened “bulk pick-up” in town on Sunday and closed this out this past Friday.  We picked up 50 tons of bulk in that short period.  Thanks again to Public Works- huge undertaking.  A little bit of irony- the Ladies Auxiliary of the BBFD held their annual townwide garage sale on Saturday and Sunday!  So I am sure some of the 50 tons removed from households got some replenishment! 

Thanks to our residents on Beach Locker removal- only one outlier in 600 lockers! 

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 extended deadline is at the end of this year. (December 29th) 

COG will have canvassers walking door to door in Bradley Beach starting this week and walking until the week before Thanksgiving. 

Some other activities to note: 

On October 4th the BB Elementary School participated in the annual national “Walk & Roll” to school day.   This event is where students, teachers, parents, and families come together to promote the simple joys of walking or biking to school and how to do it safely. Thanks for the assistance of the Rec. Department Director Courtney Pappas and the BBPD team- we walked to school! Great event!

Our application for the Recreation Center Park Project for a 2023 Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Grant was awarded last week.  I am pleased to inform you that the project has been selected by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners to receive grant funding in the amount of $265,000.  We will now complete planning and further assess our funding model so that we can commence- congratulations!

A big shout-out to one of our own on “Restaurant Row”.  Today’s Asbury Park Press cited Luna Verde as a top 20 vegan Mexican food- not in the county, not in the state; but in the entire U.S.!  The article mentioned the community-based focus of the eatery.  Eslin Morris- co owner- had a great quote- READ

Congratulations to Eslin and Mahonrry- great achievement!

The Mayors Wellness Campaign- we’ll have our fourth walk of the year (now a “walk and talk” on October 22nd- with the topic- “healthy dog- healthy you”, We are looking forward to seeing you, along with your dog (on a leash please)!

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

The Clean Ocean Action Fall Beach Sweeps will take place on Saturday morning, October 21.  Join the Bradley Beach Environmental Commission in this annual event.  

To register, go to cleanoceanaction.org.

 INFRASTRUCTURE 

We have had a lot of success with our Infrastructure projects this past 2 + years- time to pivot to the next set of projects-

We have been working on a project to enhance/ freshen up our Lake Terrace Park. We have had the planning meetings with the appropriate people, and we will be getting started shortly.

Every Project counts-

Some months ago, Eagle Scout Andrew Seckular, from Communications High School, came to us with a proposal for his Boy Scout Eagle Project.  Andrew was a part of Troop 110 out of Lincroft.  Andrew told us that he grew up on the amazing beaches of the Jersey Shore and, because of the immense impact that it had on him, he wanted to repay the community by doing his Eagle Project with Bradley Beach to help preserve and protect the beachfronts for generations to come. 

So, when Andrew met with our DPW Supervisor, Biagio Cofone, a decision was made that more Bike Racks were needed.  The job was planned and is completing now.  Four spots on the Promenade.  

Andrew raised $489.84 for 4 bike racks.  Congratulations and THANK YOU!

The next Bradley Beach Senior Meeting will be on Wednesday October 25th,  at the Firehouse.  I am sure an interesting program is being planned.

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 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

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