Seabreeze Realty Newsletter -Oct-Nov

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LBI e-Magazine

Halloween Party

Zombie Walk

Manahawkin Bay Bridge Ship Bottom Single Family Oceanblock $1,295,000 5 Bedrooms– 5.5 Baths

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Dorland J Henderson Memorial Bridge Have you noticed the plaque on the bridge as you leave the island?

In 2000, the Manahawkin Bay Bridge was renamed, the Dorland J Henderson Memorial Bridge.

Mr Henderson was a top engineer who overcame discrimination to become the chief engineer of the Dept of Transportation Electrical Bureau and Division of Traffic Engineering. He started the policy of removing references to race, creed, color or national origin from all personal records to ensure that everyone who worked for him did so in an environment free of racial distinctions.

He designed the Manahawkin Bay Bridge built in 1958, which includes 768 separate light fixtures inserted into the hand rail giving the night time appearance of a “string of pearls.�

Mr Henderson was born in the early 20th century. He lived in Newark and died in 1996 at the age of 96.

The original causeways were replaced by four bridges to Long Beach Island

Causeway or Bridge?

A causeway is a raised road, usually providing passageway over wetlands. A bridge is a structure which allows passage over some type of impediment to travel (such as a roadway over a river, or other body of water). Causeways tend to refer to roadways which are close to the surface of the water or wetlands they provide passage over, and often do not allow nautical navigation underneath them. A bridge, by contrast, is always elevated over water, allowing it to flow freely (although is most often supported by pilings).

Manahawkin Bay Bridge Since it was built in 1958, the Route 72 causeway has been the only way on or off the island. The 57-yearold bridge had cracks in its structural supports, inadequate shoulders and walkways and poor lighting.

The Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridges Project involves the construction of a new structure parallel to and south of the existing Manahawkin Bay Bridge, rehabilitation of the existing Manahawkin Bay Bridge, and the rehabilitation of three trestle bridges over Hilliard’s Thorofare, East Thorofare, and West Thorofare. Other planned improvements include: • A six-foot sidewalk on the westbound (north) side of Route 72, with connections to communities and points of interest on the south side of the roadway; • Bicycle accommodations, including wider outside shoulders on the twin Manahawkin Bay Bridges and six-foot bike lanes on the trestle bridges; • Improvements to the intersection of Route 72 and Marsha Drive in Stafford Township to alleviate seasonal traffic delays; and • Intersection improvements in Ship Bottom, designed to improve traffic flow for both north/ south traffic on Long Beach Island and along 8th and 9th Streets, and drainage improvements to improve access during heavy rainfalls and high tides.

Construction of the new bridge just south of the existing span started in May of 2013, completion

is expected by summer 2016. At that time the original bridge, which has been deemed structurally deficient and functionally obsolete, will be closed for rehabilitation.

Today when you cross the bridge you will see the construction of the parallel bridge as well as ongoing work in the Forsythe Reserve, with the latter serving as part of the environmental mitigation for the project.

According to Charles Bassano, Resident Engineer for the Rt. 72 bridge project, “Uplands and tidal lowlands will be constructed not only to create a coastal habitat for our local marine life but create a passive recreation area where locals and visitors alike can come and take in nature and learn about coastal fauna and flora.

Thousands of plants and trees will be planted and park benches and story boards will be placed throughout the area.”

Completion of the total project is expected in 2020. After completion both bridges will have wide shoulders that can accommodate bicyclists. The old bridge will have 2 lanes of westbound traffic and a sidewalk protected by a barrier for pedestrians. Two lanes on the new bridge will bring traffic east onto the island in Ship Bottom.

For more information please visit http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/roads/ rte72manahawkinbaybridges/

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News was announced on the Official LBI Chowderfest page Thursday October 1st.

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Why use a Realtor for you Long Beach Island vacation home?

Top Ten for Renters 1) Huge selection of inventory at a variety of prices.

2) Easy check in and check out.

3) Agents are familiar with properties and can guide you.

4) Agents are on hand to help with problems.

5) Security deposits are held in escrow.

6) Agents can point you to activities, restaurants, etc. on the Island.

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8) Friendly staff is available to assist you 7 days a week.

9) User friendly website for viewing many properties right from your home.

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Top Ten for Homeowners 1) Agents are always available to show your property.

2) Real estate agency’s website will maximize your exposure to potential renters with photos, stats, etc.

3) Agency is on hand to assist with problems.

4) Comprehensive lease covers more issues than homeowners would think of.

5) Real estate agency holds escrow in bank.

6) Easy check-in and check-out for tenants.

7) Agency offers assistance to access of plumbers, handymen, A/C Contractors, etc. when needed.

8) Facilitate the incidentals…such as keys, signs, etc.

9) Efficient bookkeeping means receiving y payments in a timely fashion.

10) Advise you on market trends, such as pricing and amenities to maximize your income.

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Kids’ Parties

Crafts

OPEN ALL YEAR Cement statues Painting on canvas Wood crafts Paper clay Shell art Fiber art Miniatures

Things to do on LBI Celebrate the Season with a Small Town Christmas Local businesses pull out all the stops to celebrate in style. A decorating contest is open to all property owners in Beach Haven (from 12th Street to Nelson). A plaque will go to the winner of “Best Business,� “Best Residence� and “People’s Choice.�

November 27th to January 1st

Santa Visits Viking Village November 28 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Ship Bottom Christmas Parade

The 36th Annual Ship Bottom Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 5th, 2015 beginning at 1:00 p.m. along Long Beach Boulevard 5th Street to 25th Street.

December 5 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

FREE EVENTS

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Crafts • Snacks Zombie Makeup and Costume

OCT 31 Join us for a Halloween Party at Noon Zombie Walk at 2 PM Dog Parade 3:30 PM Fun for all ages!

Get a head start on trick or treating this year! The fun starts at noon on Schooner’s Wharf and Bay Village.

Start at LBI Creative Minds for a party and let us make you up for the zombie walk. At 2 PM the zombie walk begins at LBI Creative Minds and participating stores will be handing out candy.

Follow the zombie leader through Schooner’s Wharf and Bay Village as you blankly stare while walking like a zombie.

Prizes will be awarded for the Best Zombie, Youngest Zombie, Best Zombie Walk, and Best Zombie Craft.

At 3:30PM the Dog Parade begins at Buddy’s Pet Stop.

Dress up your dog and follow the parade. Prizes will be awarded and every dog who enters will receive a bag of pumpkin treats.

Ship Bottom Single Family Oceanblock $1,295,000 5 Bedrooms- 5 Baths

Brant Beach Over sized Duplex Oceanblock $1,699,000 8 Bedrooms- 5 Baths 2017 Long Beach Blvd Surf City, NJ 08008 609.494.7778 128 N Bay Avenue Beach Haven, NJ 08008 609.492.87800 www.SeaBreezeRealtyonLBI.com

Holgate Single Family Reduced $849,000 4 Bedrooms- 5 Baths

Brant Beach Single Family Oceanfront $4,295,000 9 Bedrooms- 5 Baths