So back to the beach at the Lake Terrace.  The drainage operation caused a gouge in the beach entrance.  On Saturday, the Neptune and Ocean Grove Public Works TEAMS collaborated by sharing equipment and people power.

We announced Saturday that we would pick up bulk items from the curb and temporarily go off of the normal schedule.   Just put your damaged items on the curb.  This included brush and downed branches.  In addition, we will keep the North DPW Yard open all week (normally is closed Tuesday and Wednesday), so you can also bring items there. 

Appointment of Acting Business Administrator- Meridith DeMarco

I am pleased to announce that Meredith Demarco, most recently Council President, has accepted the position of Acting Business Administrator. Meredith resigned her Council President position on 30-September. Her new appointment is effective 

1-October. Meredith’s diverse experiences, her career development to-date, and her knowledge of Bradley Beach make her well suited for this assignment.

Meredith has demonstrated the skills that set her up for success in this next career step. She has showed strong communication skills as Council President. She has dealt with technology and social media/ websites effectively. Her experience in grants will be invaluable.

In this position, I am also looking for a “Customer Service” mindset. She has this skillset.

Meredith also has organizational experience. She has supervised and managed department heads, staff attorneys, communications staff, finance staff, and in some situations, consultants.

I think Meredith being a resident, a volunteer serving on various boards/ commissions, and being an elected official is a differentiating factor for her in this role that will serve her and the community well.

The Municipal Administrator is the Chief Administrative Officer of the Borough and is responsible to the Mayor and Council for the proper and efficient administration of the business affairs of the Borough. The Municipal Administrator supervises and directs the business activities of all departments. The Municipal Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day activities of the municipal government and implements policies established by the Mayor and Council. The Administrator is responsible for providing all services to the residents of the Borough of Bradley Beach. The Divisions of Tax Assessment, Tax Collection, and Finance are directly under the Department of Administration and Finance. All Department Directors report to the Administrator.

Email the Acting Borough Administrator is:: BA@bradleybeachnj.gov

A few other bits of news

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. 

Below is a communication from NJ Department of Treasury about the program.

https://www.nj.gov/treasury/taxation/anchor/canvassing.shtml

Starting October 1st, our Lifeguards are off duty.  The weather forecast this week looks really good.  Enjoy this special time; but please- safety first.  Exercise caution - don’t take the chance- P L E A S E !

I urge everyone to promote water safety.  

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