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Borough of Point Pleasant Beach Ocean County, New Jersey www.pointpleasantbeach.org

A Message from your Mayor Vincent R. Barrella During the past ten months, the governing body (and this is a relatively new governing body, with five of its members having served for less than two years) has tackled many of the issues we face as a community. I am happy to say that, from the outset, we have been able to work together in an effort to resolve these issues. I would like to take this opportunity to lay out some of things the Council has accomplished, and some of those that require additional work. One of the most important decisions, but generally one that goes unnoticed by those not involved in the political process, is the appointment of the borough’s professionals -- our attorney, engineer, auditor, municipal court judge, etc. This year, for the first time, interviews of applicants were conducted not only by members of both parties, but by borough employees as well since they are the ones who deal with the professionals on a regular basis. We owe a debt of gratitude to Councilman John Mercun, Borough Administrator/CFO, Christine Riehl and our Municipal Court Administrator, Michelle Sargent, for their willingness to participate in that process. In an effort to control spending, the governing body eliminated the position of Director of Public Works. This decision saved the taxpayers approximately $100,000. In addition, we reached an agreement with the Teamsters union which increased prescription drug co-pays. We were successful in getting the county to demolish the building at 29 Inlet Drive; this saved taxpayer dollars as we did not have to hire a private contractor to complete the demolition work. This represents just a few of the cost savings measures either implemented or under consideration. I do not know one member of the Council who believes that this year’s tax increase was acceptable, but given falling revenues and increased costs it was inevitable. The governing body will continue to look to cut expenses where it can without significantly impacting the services provided to

our residents. For example, we have approved a resolution which would allow us to participate in a largely state funded feasibility study concerning the consolidation of our building department with that of neighboring towns and are exploring other shared services opportunities. Unfortunately, the majority of the borough’s budgeted expenditures are non-discretionary in that they are either contractually or state mandated. In order to stabilize our tax rate, additional non-property tax revenue sources must be developed. We have begun this process. A bi-partisan committee of residents and business owners was appointed to develop ideas as to how to derive additional revenue from parking and other sources. Councilman John Dixon and Councilwoman Kristine Tooker serve as council liaison to that committee. This committee expects to report its recommendations to the council within the next few months. With the unanimous support of the council, I have vigorously lobbied the administration in Trenton and legislators from our own as well as other districts in an effort to convince them to adopt the recommendation of the New Jersey State League of Municipalities that towns like Point Pleasant Beach be

allowed to do what cities like Newark, Jersey City and Atlantic City are allowed to do now, raise money locally by developing revenue streams from sources other than property taxes. If these efforts are successful, the funds raised through these non-property tax sources will be used to provide direct property tax relief to our taxpayers. The first phase of the repairs to our sewer infrastructure was successfully completed. This project averted potentially disastrous street collapses in a couple of sections of town, including the downtown area. In addition, we expect to see improvement in the discrepancy between the amount of water we import and that which we export, which will allow the governing body to reconsider the present water and sewer rate structure. We have also taken steps to begin the second phase of repairs to our sewer system. Councilman Mercun and Councilwoman Tooker have put in an enormous amount of time and effort spearheading the development and the adoption of a remediation plan for the Lake of the Lillies. The centerpiece of that plan is the desperately needed dredging of that lake. At the request of our attorney, I took an active role in ongoing negotiations with the DEP

regarding our application for a dredging permit for Lake Louise. After more than ten years, I am happy to report that a settlement has been reached that will allow for that lake to be dredged. The Tourism Advisory Committee has been active in developing ideas that will help promote tourism. The council liaison to the committee is Councilman Ray Cervino and it is anticipated that the committee will play an important role in forging a more meaningful partnership between our residents and our tourism industry. The governing body has also begun the work of preserving the character of Point Pleasant Beach. We have adopted some of the changes recommended to the Master Plan, and are working with a planner to facilitate the adoption of a new Master Plan. We are also working to implement changes recommended by the Board of Adjustment which will help control the massing of homes. The Historic Preservation Committee has been asked to make recommendations that can be incorporated into an ordinance which will serve to identify and protect historic buildings. The Shade Tree Committee has made recommendations for an ordinance to further protect the character of our town by controlling the indiscriminant cutting of trees. We have focused on increasing recycling efforts in the Beach, both to protect the environment and save taxpayer dollars. I am happy to report that Jenkinson’s has accepted the challenge and has made significant strides in the area of recycling. Since I took office in January, the days, weeks and months have been exciting and rewarding. I know that the entire governing body looks forward to continuing to confront the challenges facing us. There has been some acrimony, but that is to be expected as change is not easy. Despite the difficult times we live in, I am optimistic that Point Pleasant Beach will remain the great place to live that it currently is, and will in the future be an even better place to raise a family or enjoy your retirement.

PUBLIC WORKS HOLIDAY REMINDER The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach would like to remind all residents that there will be no trash or recycling pickup on the following holidays.

Holiday Date Thursday November 27th Thursday December 25th Tuesday January 1st

PUBLIC WORKS HOLIDAY REMINDER

The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach would like to remind all residents of the following up coming holidays and how they can affect your trash and recycling

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Point Pleasant Beach Neighborhood Watch Program

On October 16th, The Borough of Point Pleasant Beach with the help of The Ocean County Road Department tore down the building located at 29 Inlet Drive. Stay tuned for future site plans!

GOING… GONE!!! The Point Pleasant Beach Neighborhood Watch WINTER WATER REMINDER th Is a ,program that started a joint effort by Beach the Pointwith Pleasant On October 16 The Borough of as Point Pleasant the help of The Ocean County Beach police Department and community residents. The group Road Department tore down the building located at 29 Inlet Drive. Stay tuned for future site plans! meets every other month to discuss safety in the community and GOING… GONE!!! programs that are offered to residents of our As per Code 11-6-5, the homeowner is responsible for the care of the water meter and th assistance Thesmall Point Pleasant Beach Neighborhood Watch is a program On Octoberthat16 , The Borough of Point Pleasant with the help of The Ocean municipality. In WINTER the coming months, we willBeach have Officers speaking its protection from freezing…or from anyCounty injury thereto. If you are going to be away WATER started as a joint effort by the Point Pleasant Beach PoliceREMINDER* WINTER WATER REMINDER* on raising awareness in crime prevention, the Mc Gruff House for an extended period of time, during the winter months, you should consider having Road Department down the building located 29 Inlet Drive. Stay tuned for future site plans! Departmenttore and community residents. The group meetsat every your water shut off and plumbing winterized. The Borough’s Water Department will As perand Code 11-6-5, the homeowner is responsible for theProgram. care of the water meter and its Program, the We Care Emergency Management other month to discuss safety in the community and small as- Code As per 11-6-5, the homeowner is responsible for the care of the water meter and its shut off the water and drain your meter for a fee of $30.00. For more extensive winteriprotection from freezing…or from any injury thereto. If you are going to be away for an extended Come show support for the safety of our community on Wednesday sistance programs that offered to residents of our municipalprotection from freezing…or fromshut anyIf injury thereto. Ifarises you are going to be away for an extended th are zation, contact your plumber. an emergency outside of normal business hours period of time, during the winter months, you should consider having your water off and November 19 , in the G. Harold Antrim Mediaperiod Center at 6:30 PM time, during winter you should having your water shut off and ity. In plumbing the coming months, we have Officers on ofwill that require anthe employee callout, there will beconsider a charge of $120.00. winterized. Thewill Borough’s Waterspeaking Department shut off the water andmonths, drain your and be a part of the Point Pleasant Beach Neighborhood Watch plumbing winterized. The Borough’s Water Department will shut off the water and drain your meter for a fee of $30.00. For more extensive winterization, contact your plumber. If an raising awareness in crime prevention, the Mc Gruff House Program! meter forrequire a fee ofan $30.00. For more extensive emergency arises outside of normal business hours that employee callout, there willwinterization, contact your plumber. If an

Point Pleasant Beach Neighborhood Watch Program

Program, and the We Care Emergency Management Program. ONbusiness POINThours PLEASANT emergency arisesUPDATE outside of normal that require anBEACH’S employee callout, there will be a charge of $120.00. Come show support for the safety of our community on Wednesday, November be a charge of $120.00. Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) 19th, in the G. Harold Antrim Media Center at 6:30 PM and be a part of the Point Trap Neuter & Return (TNR) PROGRAM Pleasant Beach Neighborhood Watch Program!

Point Pleasant Beach is a ground-breaking community in PLEASE CONTACT PATTI ASCOLESE: 732-899-6487 adopting the first official TNR program within all of Ocean and Monmouth Counties. Surrounding towns have shown great in- Report all strays to KAREN MILLS at the Board of Health: terest in our program and are watching closely for its success. 732-892-3757 What Isare TNR?going – According to recent studies provided by PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR FUNDRAISING 50/50 WITH The Police Department offers home security checks to residents that Cat Allies”, on vacation or whose homes will be vacant for a period of time. “Alley Officers willit is the only effective and humane A DRAWING DATE OF DECEMBER 15, 2008 (JUST IN way to manage a community’s feral cat population. Cats TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!!) RAFFLE TICKETS ARE $1.00 check the exteriors of homes to make sure they are secure and are willhumanely notify a and taken to a veterinarian to be ANYONE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING TICKETS CAN CONTACT st trapped All Dog and Cat Licenses are due for renewal every January 1 neutered, . Rabies must beKittens good spayed or testedshots and vaccinated. andst PATTI ASCOLESE: 732-899-6487 OR TRICHE SHERMAN: 732st Alldiscovered. Dog and Cat Licenses are due for contact if something unusual is Residents just need to fill out a st Alldelinquent Dogfriendly and Cat Licenses are due for renewal January 1 . Rabies shots must be good through November 1 . A late fee will be charged for license fees paid after March . 295-4121 stray cats if adoptable are fostered until they31 can every st st The Police request Department offers home renewal every January 1st. Rabies at the police department to take of thisinNovember service. through 1 . Ahomes. late Healthy, feeforwill beferal charged Landlords must inform tenants thatadvantage if they are staying Point Beach more than be placedPleasant into loving adult cats 10 are for delinquent license fees paid after March 31 . shots must be good through Novemsecurity checks to residents thatthe aredog or cat must be licensed. Part timeLandlords must inform that iftown they are inprogram Point isPleasant more returned colonytenants where our volunteers care for them.staying The TNR funded solelyBeach through for donations andthan 10 days, residents withto atheir license in another must ber 1st.if A late fee will be charged fundraising efforts and not your tax dollars. Your tax-de days, the dog or cat must be licensed. Part time residents with a license in another town must license the cat or dog they are here for 90 days or more. Any questions? Call Karen Mills at going on vacation or whose homes will for delinquent license fees paid after What cat is a feral cat? – ifA cat that are is unsocialized and90 avoids contributions be greatly appreciated and canMills at license the or dog they here for daysductible or more. Anywould questions? Call Karen Borough Hall at 732-892-3757. pets that have beenat 732-892-3757. make a big difference in the lives of stray and feral cats in be vacant for a period of time. Offic- March 31st. Landlords must inform human contact. Similarly, stray cats are Borough Hall abandoned or accidentally lost who are forced to fend for our community. Through your support we can reduce cat tenants that if they are staying in Point ers will check the exteriors of homes to Pleasant Beach for more than 10 days, themselves. When outdoor cats are not sterilized, more kit- overpopulation and ensure life without litters. We are almake sure they are secure and will no- the dog or cat must be licensed. Part tens are born, and kittens that have not been socialized at ways accepting CASH donations or you may wish to make a an early age can become feral. And so, the cycle continues! contribution from our wish list below: tify a contact if something unusual is time residents with a license in an • Small or large cat carriers Your Animal Welfare Committee has been working tirelessly other town must license the cat or dog discovered. Residents just need to fill if they are here for 90 days or more. to address the needs of the town’s feral cat population and we • Large dog crates out a request at the police department Any questions? Call Karen Mills at are making progress. So far we have Trapped, Neutered, & Re- • Blankets, towels, linens, and pillow cases turned (TNR) 18 cats and trapped and are fostering 19 kittens. • Small paper plates or feeding bowls to take advantage of this service. Borough Hall at 732-892-3757. • Wet and dry cat food The kittens are the difficult part. Most are between 5-8 weeks • Non-clumping cat litter old and need to be fostered for socialization so they can be come adoptable. This takes time, volunteers to keep them, and Please contact PATTI ASCOLESE at 732-899-6487 to lots of patience. But as they begin to trust and start meow- make arrangements to drop off donations or have ing and purring for your attention, it makes it all worthwhile. items picked up by one of our committee members. Volunteers are greatly needed to help with so- The Animal Welfare Committee’s Mission Statement is: cializing kittens…Can you lend a hand? “To better care for and protect all domestic and wild animals Volunteers are also needed for: Fundraising, fostering, in our Point Pleasant Beach Community…and to create a coheand colony care. Please contact our Volunteer Coordinator sive environment for both human and animal cohabitation.” No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. – KRISTIN HENNESSY: 732-899-1412 Working together with your support, we can accomplish our REMEMBER IF YOU KNOW ANYONE WHO IS LOOKING TO goal! ADOPT A CAT OR A KITTEN TO A FOREVER LOVING HOME

Home Security Checks

DOG/CAT LICENSE DOG/CAT LICENSE REMINDER DOG/CAT LICENSE REMINDER REMINDER

TheAnnual Annual Christmas Tree The Christmas Lighting Tree Lighting November 28th 28th November Downtown PleasantBeach Beach Downtown Pt.Pt Pleasant 5:30-8:30 pm 5:30pm-8:30pm

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR BULK PICK-UP/DROP OFF

Bulky waste item will be picked up several times a year. The pick-up dates s Please Visit Our Website at www.pointpleasantbeach.org following 5th Wednesdays of the month during 2008 & 2009.

RULES & REGULATIONS FOR Environmental Environmental Commission BULK PICK-UP/DROP OFF Commission October 29, 2008 December 31, 2008 April 29, 2009 July 29, 2009

The last day to sign up for Bulk Pick-Up Day is ALWAYS THE FRIDAY BEFO

PICK-UP. may be used on Mondays, Tuesdays. Bulky waste item willACTUAL be picked up Drop-Off Coupons LIMITATIONS Fridays & Saturdays. Center CLOSED on shall Wednesdays, so y several times a year. The pick-up dates The All Recycling receptacles andiscontainers be use the drop-off coupons then. Drop-Off Coupons can be purchased at Boro shall be the following 5th Wednesdays of such size and weight as can easily Mon.-Fri. 9am –4pm. of the month during 2008 & 2009. be handled by one man and in no case exceed lbs in weight or 4 feet in FILL OUT 60 APPLICATION AT BOROUGH HALL October 29, 2008 length. December 31,Pick-Up 2008 & Drop-Off Applications are provided at Borough hall and must be fill to the actual curbside pick-up.DROP-OFF ONLY RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS April 29, 2009 CENTER ALLOWED TO SIGN UP for this program. NO COMMERCIAL July 29, 2009 You can purchase a drop-off coupon ESTABLISHM at VEHICLES WITH COMMERCIAL PLATES Borough Hall and OOR dropCONTRACTORS your items off WILL at BE PE Illegal Dumpers will be PROSECUTED to the Full Extent Of The Law. No Asb The last day to sign up for Bulk Pick- the department of Public Works, Cooks Flammables or hazardous materials OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITT Up Day is ALWAYS THE FRIDAY Road, Point Pleasant Beach from 7;00 BEFORE THE ACTUAL PICK-UP. am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 4:00 Drop-Off Coupons may be used on pm. The Drop-Off Center is CLOSED LIMITATIONS Mondays, Tuesdays. Thursdays, Fridays on WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS. All receptacles and containers shall be of such size and weight as can easily & Saturdays. The Recycling Center by one man and in no case exceedREMOVAL 60 lbs in weight or 4 feet in lengt is CLOSED on Wednesdays, so you FREON may not use the drop-off coupons then. NO REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS Drop-Off Coupons can be purchased at OR DROP-OFF AIR CONDITIONERS WILL BE CENTER Borough Hall, Mon.-Fri. 9am –4pm. COLLECTED proof atisBorough provided thatdropthe You can purchase aUnless drop-off coupon Hall and your items departmentAT of Public Works, Cookshas Road,been Point Pleasant FILL OUT APPLICATION FREON removedBeach by from a 7;00 am 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. The Drop-Off Center is CLOSEDQualified on WEDNESDAYS & BOROUGH and HALL Licensed Contractor. Pick-Up & Drop-Off Applications are refrigerant recovery technicians may FREON REMOVAL provided at Borough hall and must be be found by consulting the yellow filled out prior to the actual curbside pick- pages-prices Ole Forsberg (732) NO REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERSvary. OR AIR CONDITIONERS WILL BE COLL up. ONLY RESIDENTSUnless & PROPERTY 295-4684 and E&S Appliances proof is provided that the FREON has been removed(732) by a Licensed C OWNERS WILL BE ALLOWED 270-3227 are justmay a few. Johnny T will the ye Qualified refrigerant recovery technicians be found by consulting vary. Ole NO Forsberg (732) and E&S Appliances (732) 270-3227 a TO SIGN UP for thisprices program. take the295-4684 refrigerator without removing Johnny T will take the refrigerator without removing the FREON COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS, the FREON and he gives free estimates and he gi estimates (732) 232-5915. VEHICLES WITH COMMERCIAL (732) 232-5915. PLATES OR CONTRACTORS WILL BE PERMITTED. Illegal Dumpers will be PROSECUTED to the Full Extent Of The Law. No Asbestos, No Flammables or hazardous materials OF ANY KIND WILL BE PERMITTED.

use ofEnvironmental chemicals. Create a rain garden Commission has made reducing nonThe on your property to catch rain water point source pollution its project for this year. The (which can have high concentrations of pollutants) and slowly filter it before Commission is Rememworking to educate residents and business it reaches the storm drains. ber, we are part of both the Manasquan owners on ways to help keep our waterways clean by River and Barnegat Bay watersheds everything that goes into the storm educing the amount ofand pollution that enters our storm drains, ending up in our drains, ends up in our waterways! The Environmental Commission ay, lakes, river and ocean. Save Barnegat Bay gives many helpful tips in it’s reminds everyone that the State of Jersey has issue: a law limiting www.nitrogenfree.com engine ew website dedicatedNew to this and brochures for idling to three minutes. Please turn off your engine when waitingavailable in line, heir new “Bay Buddy” program are at Borough Hall. Among the things picking up children from school, etc. Save gas and protect the environment! ou can do are: The Environmental Commission has made reducing non-point source pollution its project for this year. The Commission is working to educate residents and business owners on ways to help keep our waterways clean by reducing the amount of pollution that enters our storm drains, ending up in our bay, lakes, river and ocean. Save Barnegat Bay gives many helpful tips in it’s new website dedicated to this issue: www. nitrogenfree.com and brochures for their new “Bay Buddy” program are available at Borough Hall. Among the things you can do are: Try not fertilizing, but if you must, use a low-nitrogen/slow release or organic product, fertilize only once in the spring and fall, do not fertilize when rain is expected in the next 24 hours and never fertilize within 10 feet of a water body. Eliminate or drastically reduce herbicide and pesticide use. Reduce lawn area where possible and leave grass clippings as natural mulch; never allow clippings to go into the storm drains. Plant native plants that don’t require as much water and grow hardy in our area without the

The Environmental Commission will be partnering with Citizens Rights to Access Beaches (CRAB) and the PPB High School Environmental Club in a beach clean-up/dune grass planting on Sunday, November 9th at the Maryland Avenue Beach. Volunteers are needed and details will be available on the Announcements page on the town website or by contacting Councilwoman/Environmental Club Advisor, Kristine Tooker at ktooker@ pointbeach.org.

ry not fertilizing, but if you must, use a low-nitrogen/slow release or organic roduct, fertilize only once in the spring and fall, do not fertilize when rain is xpected in the next 24 hours and never fertilize within 10 feet of a water body. Eliminate or drastically reduce herbicide and pesticide use. Reduce lawn area where possible and leave grass clippings as natural mulch; never allow clippings o go into the storm drains. Plant native plants that don’t require as much water nd grow hardy in our area without Important information fromthe theuse of chemicals. Create a rain garden Office of Emergency Management n your property to catch rain water (which can have high concentrations of Shelter, Evacuation, ollutants)Radio and slowly it before it reaches the storm Remember, we Please Visitdrains. Our Website at Stationfilter Information: www.pointpleasantbeach.org re part of both the Manasquan River and Barnegat Bay watersheds and SHELTER INFORMATION: For localized evacuations either Antrim School or the High School will be utilized with verything goes the Beach storm drains, ends up in our waterways! backup sheltersthat at Ocean Fire Companyinto #1, Point Pleasant Fire Company #2 and Borough Hall. For disasters of a larger scale, the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach will rely on the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management to determine what the safest shelter location will be. Shelter information will be made available on the borough’s AM radio station. “PET FRIENDLY” SHELTER INFORMATION: During localized evacuation homeowners with Pets will be allowed in the local Shelters such as Antrim School or the High School. It is important to understand that evacuees in the local shelters may be separated from the other evacuees without pets. This is to ensure anyone that is located in the shelters with pet allergens or other issues to not get exposed to this situation. For disasters of larger scale, the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach will rely on a “Pet Friendly” countywide shelter. The information on where this shelter will be located will be provided to our residents who require this type of shelter if a disaster strikes. Shelter information will be made available on the borough’s AM radio station. EVACUATION / EVACUATION ROUTES: An evacuation order can be issued for many types of emergencies.The emergency could be a localized emergency or something of greater magnitude that would force a boroughwide evacuation. You will be advised of an evacuation in the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach by at least one of the following: · AM Radio Station · Loud Speakers on Emergency Vehicles · PA Broadcast from the Borough’s Emergency Siren · Door to Door by Emergency Personnel If an evacuation is ordered, Route 88 West and Route 35 North will be utilized. AM RADIO STATION INFORMATION: As a reminder, the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach has an Emergency / Informational AM Radio Station on 1630 kHz AM. The radio station when no emergency is occurring, broadcast NOAA Weather Radio for Central New Jersey including the Jersey Shore. It also broadcast information on events that occur in the town throughout the year During an emergency, the station will broadcast information pertaining to the event to include but to exclude event updates, evacuation routes, shelter information, etc. Questions for the Point Pleasant Beach Office of Emergency Management: If you have a question for the Office of Emergency Management, please do not hesitate to give us a call. You can reach us at 732-892-0500 and ask for Coordinator Daniel DePolo or Deputy Coordinator Kyle Grace

he Environmental Commission reminds everyone that the State of New Jersey as a law limiting engine idling to three minutes. Please turn off your engine when waiting in line, picking up children from school, Save and protect Point Pleasantetc. Beach Officegas of Emergency he environment! Management “WE CARE” PROGRAM – “Help Us, Help You”

he Environmental Commission will be partnering with Citizens Rights to Access Beaches (CRAB) and the PPB High School Environmental Club in a beach lean-up/dune grass planting on Sunday, November 9th at the Maryland Avenue Beach. Volunteers are needed and details will be available on the Announcements page on the town website or by contacting Councilwoman/Environmental Club Advisor, Kristine Tooker at tooker@pointbeach.org. For the past year, the Office of Emergency Management has been working to identify our residents with special needs that may require additional help should an emergency or disaster occur. With the help of the Ocean County Office of Emergency Management, the “We Care” Program was established. We are asking any residents with special needs to please fill out the below form and return to the Police Department. If you need assistance completing below form info or need someone to pick it up from your residences, call the police department (732) 8920500 and ask for PFC Kyle Grace. Make sure you tell the dispatcher why you are calling. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

NAME _________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________ PHONE# _______________________________________________________________ EMERGENCY CONTACT:

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ADRESS _______________________________________________________________ PHONE# _______________________________________________________________ CHALLENGES (please mark all that apply): _______ Mobility impaired, bed bound _______ Wheel chair capable _______ Sight impaired, blind _______ Hearing impaired _______ Oxygen/respirator use _______ Transportation dependent _______ Dialysis _______ Alzheimer/dementia _______ Other _______ Year round resident _______ Seasonal resident

October 31 - Trick-or-treat at downtown stores until 7:00pm. Lok for the balloons outside the participating stores in the downtown area.

Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce

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ADMIISTRATOR Christine Riehl....................................................892-8770 MUNICIPAL CLERK Maryann Ellsworth.............................. 892-1118, Ext. 211 CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Christine Riehl...................................... 892-1118, Ext. 212 REGISTRAR OF VITAL STATISTICS Maryann Ellsworth............................... 892-1118, Ext. 210 POLICE CHIEF Daniel DePolo....................................................892-0500 SUPERINTENDANT OF PUBLIC WORKS John Trout..........................................................899-0705 WATER SUPERVISOR James E. Broyles................................................892-2550 BOROUGH ENGINEER Raymond Savacool............................................. 451-0100 CONSTRUCTION OFFICIAL Michael Gardner................................................899-3306 CODE ENFORCEMENT/ZONING OFFICER Elaine Petrillo....................................................899-3306 FIRE OFFICIAL Paul Mueller......................................................899-3306 PLUMBING INSPECTOR Sal Farruggia.....................................................899-3306 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Karen Mills........................................................892-3757 TAX COLLECTOR Christine Riehl....................................................892-0435 TAX ASSESSOR Howard Carpenter..............................................892-5060 BOROUGH ATTORNEY Sean Gertner......................................................363-3333 MAGISTRATE James Liguori....................................................892-0436 PROSECUTOR Steven Zabarsky.................................................349-1600 COURT ADMINISTRATOR Michelle Sargent................................................892-0436 BOARD OF HEALTH Karen Mills...........................................892-1118, Ext. 217 CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR Chief DePolo......................................................892-0500 FIRE CHIEF John Demillo......................................................892-0500 BOROUGH COUNCIL Regular meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:30 PM at the Borough Hall, 416 New Jersey Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742. These meetings are open to the public and your attendance is welcome. A caucus meeting will be held at 6:30 PM. On the 4th Tuesday of the month a special meeting may be held for those items normally covered in closed or workshop sessions. This meeting is at 7:00 PM.

Calendar of Upcoming events

Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce

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November 5 -5-Chamber Expo at Jenkinson’s, Pt Pleasant Beach, Pt. Pleasant Boro, Brick, Lakewood & the Toms river/Ocean County Chambers 5:00-7:00 pm-OPEN to the PUBLIC. th October 26 - Point Pleasant Annual Halloween Bridge Ave 1:00 pm. Sign-ups at the Point Beach Calendar ofParade, Upcoming events Chamber Office, th 517 Arnold Ave. October 26th PointChristmas Pleasant Annual Halloween 1:00 pm. November 28 -Annual tree Lighting, SantaParade, ArrivalBridge & FreeAve Pictures with Santa in Downtown Point th Pleasant Beach, 5:30-8:30 pm…..(Rain date-November 29 ). st Sign-ups at the Point Beach Chamber Office, 517 Arnold Ave. October 31 - Trick-or-treat at downtown stores until 7:00pm. Lok for the balloons outside the participating October 31st Trick-or-treat at downtown stores until 7:00pm. Look for the balloons outside the stores in the downtown area.

participating stores in the downtown area.

November 5 -5-Chamber Expo at Jenkinson’s, Pt Pleasant Beach, Pt. Pleasant Boro, Brick, Lakewood & the Toms river/Ocean County Chambers 5:00-7:00 pm-OPEN to the PUBLIC.

November 5th- 5-Chamber Expo at Jenkinson’s, Pt Pleasant Beach, Pt. Pleasant Boro, Brick, Lakewood th

November 28 -Annual tree Lighting, Santa Arrival &5:00-7:00 Free Pictures with Santa Downtown Point & theChristmas Toms River/Ocean County Chambers pm-OPEN to theinPUBLIC. th Pleasant Beach, 5:30-8:30 pm…..(Rain date-November 29 ).

November 28th- Annual Christmas tree Lighting, Santa Arrival & Free Pictures with Santa in Downtown Point Pleasant Beach, 5:30-8:30 pm…..(Rain date-November 29th). th

December 6 - Free Pet Pictures with Santa at Point Pleasant Hardware, 12:00-2:00 pm. th

December 7 - Brunch with Santa at Ferrara’s, 520 Arnold Ave, 10:00-2:00 pm. th

December - Breakfast Santawith at the Corner Deli,Pleasant 600 Arnold Ave, 9:00-11:00 am. December136th Free Petwith Pictures Santa at Point Hardware, 12:00-2:00 pm.

December207th Brunch with withSanta Santa at Ferrara’s, 520 ArnoldArnold Ave, 10:00-2:00 pm. th November -5-Chamber at Jenkinson’s, Pt Pleasant Pt. Pleasant Boro,am. Brick, Lakewood & the December 5 - Breakfast Expo at the Corner Deli, 600Beach, Ave, 9:00-11:00 December 13th- County Breakfast with Santa at the Corner Deli,to600 Ave, 9:00-11:00 am. Toms river/Ocean Chambers 5:00-7:00 pm-OPEN the Arnold PUBLIC. st December2120th Breakfast with Santa at the Corner Deli, 600 Arnold Ave, 9:00-11:00 am. December thth- Brunch with Santa at Ferrara’s, 520 Arnold Ave. 10:00-2:00 pm. December 6 21st- -Annual Free PetChristmas Pictures with at Point Pleasant 12:00-2:00 pm. in Downtown Point November treeSanta Lighting, Santa Arrival &Hardware, Free10:00-2:00 Pictures with December28 Brunch with Santa at Ferrara’s, 520 Arnold Ave. pm.Santa th Pleasant Beach, 5:30-8:30 pm…..(Rain date-November 29 ). th December 7 - Brunch with Santa at Ferrara’s, 520 Arnold Ave, 10:00-2:00 pm. th

The 1880’s Tower Cottage Has Been Restored

th The Tower13 Cottage at 203with Forman has been its tower for as long am. as most of us December - Breakfast SantaAvenue at the Corner Deli,without 600 Arnold Ave, 9:00-11:00 can remember. Just recently its new owner, Tony Haddad has restored it to its original grandeur. th After the railroad came here 1880, as aAve, resort and building December 20 - Breakfast withinSanta atour the community Corner Deli,took 600 off Arnold 9:00-11:00 am. began in earnest in the development known as Point Pleasant City. The Tower Cottage was one of the first st dozen houses be built. In Santa the early 1880’s, this was 10:00-2:00 constructed, oceanfront lots were December 21 to - Brunch with at Ferrara’s, 520building Arnold Ave. pm. being The offered Tower Cottage at 203 Forman Avenue haslot been without its tower for as long as most of us can remember. for $2500. The Tower Cottage sold for $600, according to town historian Jerry town would likeHaddad to thank Historical Society Historian Wooley for the JustWooley.The recently its new owner, Tony hasthe restored it to its originaland grandeur. AfterJerry the railroad came here in 1880, photos. our community took off as a resort and building began in earnest in the development known as Point Pleasant City. th December 6 Free Pet Pictures with Santa at Point Pleasant 12:00-2:00 pm. The Tower Cottage was one of the first dozen houses to be built. InHardware, the early 1880’s, this building was constructed,

The 1880’s Tower Cottage Has Been Restored

oceanfront lots thwere being offered for $2500. The Tower Cottage lot sold for $600, according to town historian Jerry December 7 - Brunch with Santa at Ferrara’s, 520 Arnold Ave, 10:00-2:00 pm. Wooley.The town would like to thank the Historical Society and Historian Jerry Wooley for the photos. th

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December 21 - Brunch with Santa at Ferrara’s, 520 Arnold Ave. 10:00-2:00 pm.

Mayor..............................................VINCENT R. BARRELLA (vbarrella@pointbeach.org.................................892-1118 Council President.............................. MICHAEL LOUGHRAN (mloughran@pointbeach.org.............................892-1063

COUNCIL MEMBERS or Advisory RaymondCommittee Cervino...............................................899-1070 mellsworth@pointbeach.org Advisory Committee was formed to address the needs of our Dainiel DiCorcia.................................................899-1031 we felt was not being served as well as it could be. To that mellsworth@pointbeach.org residents aged 60 and over asking for ideas about activities John Dixon.........................................................295-0899 were happy to receive many responses and the Committee n response tojdixon@pointbeach.org that feedback. JohnatMercun...................................................... s will be offered Antrim School beginning on Thursday, 714-1598 nd lasting for jmercun@pointbeach.org an hour. The class is limited to 20 participants. Tooker...................................................899-1236 bus trip to theKristine Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank to see the 3 ktooker@pointbeach.org Beast with dinner to follow Osteria Dante on Sunday,

st for the entire trip including transportation, show tickets The Borough Offices are located at 416 New Jersey Avenue . Committee isand a branch of the Recreation Department. are open to serve the public weekdays from 9:00 AM orough Hall atto732-892-3757 to sign up for theafter computer 4:00 PM. In case of emergency office hours, please or the bus tripcall or for any information. More activities will be 732-892-0500 ur feedback is important to us! would like to remind our seniors that all activities run at St. Martha’s Church are available to Point Pleasant Beach ntact them at 732-899-3797 for more information.

Shade Tree Advisory Committee

Looking for that perfect gift or for a way to honor that special person or event? The Shade Tree Advisory Committee will be starting a Commemorative Tree Program, which will replace some of our ailing trees on Arnold Avenue. Please check our webpage on the municipal website for details, where you can also find information on tree planting and care, recommended Tree Advisory Committee trees for our area and lots of other information. values its trees rfect gift or forPoint a wayPleasant to honor Beach that special person or - they are a vital part of environment protecting against soil Advisory Committee willour be starting a Commemorative eplace some of our ailing trees on Arnold Avenue. erosion, providing beauty and shade, a habitat for birds e on the municipal website for details, where you can and also helping to keep our air and water clean!

ee planting and care, recommended trees for our area on. ch values its trees - they are a vital part of our ainst soil erosion, providing beauty and shade, a

Then and Now- An 1880s view of the cottage (Above left) and what it looks like today (Above right). In the picture below it is the Middle house. This 1884 view is looking west along Atlantic Avenue. A horse drawn trolley took tourists to Resort House hotel on Richmond Avenue.

Senior Advisory Committee Our newly-appointed Senior Advisory Committee was formed to address the needs of our older citizens; a population we felt was not being served as well as it could be. To that end a survey was sent to all residents aged 60 and over asking for ideas about activities they would like to see. We were happy to receive many responses and the Committee has planned some activities in response to that feedback. Free computer classes will be offered at Antrim School beginning on Thursday, December 4, 2008 at noon and lasting for an hour. The class is limited to 20 participants. There will also be a bus trip to the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank to see the 3 p.m. show of Beauty and the Beast with dinner to follow Osteria Dante

on Sunday, November 23, 2008. The cost for the entire trip including transportation, show tickets and dinner is $60 per person. The Senior Advisory Committee is a branch of the Recreation Department. Please call Karen Mills at Borough Hall at 732-892-3757 to sign up for the computer classes or purchase tickets for the bus trip or for any information. More activities will be planned in the future and your feedback is important to us! The Committee also would like to remind our seniors that all activities run through the Senior Beehive at St. Martha’s Church are available to Point Pleasant Beach residents as well. Please contact them at 732-899-3797 for more information.

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The Laptop: a Tool for 21st Century Learning By: Dr. John A. Ravally, Superintendent

his year the Point Pleasant Beach School District will pilot a middle school “one child - one laptop” program. The ultimate goal of the program is to put a 21st Century tool in the hands of our students to help better prepare them to become productive citizens in a new global economy. The computer has changed our world dramatically. It has figuratively “flattened” the world according to New York Times 2002 Pulitzer Prize winning columnist, Thomas Friedman, who argues that to survive in a flat world, students must become comfortable using technology as a tool for learning. The Point Pleasant Beach School District has teamed up with Apple Computers to develop this project in its efforts to best prepare Point Pleasant Beach students for what lies ahead. This past summer, G. Harold Antrim teachers participated in a two-day summer institute presented by Apple Computers. The focus of the institute was to introduce teachers to the Apple platform and accompanying software. Teachers quickly realized the reasons the District chose Apple as its partner in this new venture as they became familiar with both the hardware and software designed for promoting technology in schools. The District is preparing to deploy approximately 100 Apple MacBooks, leased using revenue gained from the Educational Broadband Spectrum (EBS) deal, rather than revenue gained through taxation. The EBS revenue stream comes from royalties paid to the Point Pleasant Beach School District by the Sprint Nextel Corporation which leases the spectrum from the school district. Thanks to the EBS deal, all grade 6 and grade 7 students will be issued a laptop to use both in school and at home as part of the pilot. In preparation for the deployment, school district administrators have worked along with the Board of Education to improve the technology infrastructure at G. Harold Antrim School – again using the dollars earned from the EBS deal. The expectation is that students will become more actively engaged in

the process of teaching and learning by using the technology of their generation. Educational experts, economists, and the Department of Education all agree that the students of today need to learn how to effectively collaborate, critically think and problem solve using technology in order to help shape our country’s future during this century. Please visit the G. Harold Antrim School’s web site at www.ptbeach.com to learn more about the 1:1 Laptop initiative and to follow along during the implementation period.

What Day Is It Anyway? By Mr. Tom O’Hara, Principal of Antrim Elementary School

he G. Harold Antrim Elementary School is off to a fine start for the 2008 -2009 school year. The referendum of the past two years is completed so no physical changes have taken place but there are changes from past school years. One of the changes which effects all grade levels is the master schedule was switched to a 6-Day rotation schedule where classes run through a cycle of days, not necessarily Monday through Friday. The students and staff

are getting used to the new schedule and all are making adjustments to the new procedures. At the elementary level, classes are still the same as in years past, but the specials schedule is spread out over the 6-Day rotation. Each morning during opening announcements, a reminder is given on what day it is. The middle school age students are experiencing change as well. This population is not only handling the new 6-day rotation, but is also getting used to the new modified block schedule. The modified block schedule has each student in a core academic class for an average of 70 minutes each day of the 6-day rotation and one 50-minute core academic class once every 6 days. The basic component of this schedule is that it takes the time limitations of the school day and makes it work best for the education of our students. Through teaching to learning styles, handson experiences, cooperative learning, multiple means of assessment, grade level planning, technology and a host of other instructional strategies, learning is facilitated so that all students can reach their potential. Students spend more time in the classroom and the school day is Please Visit Our Website at www.ptbeach.COM

more coherently focused and less fragmented. One other change from past years is that G. Harold Antrim Elementary School is on the cutting edge of educational technology. The school is in the final stages of implementation of a 1:1 Laptop Initiative. In this program staff and students will be using new Apple MacBooks in order to infuse technology into the existing curricula. The elementary students will be using either the Mac Lab or carts of MacBooks with wireless access within the classrooms. A pilot program for grades 6 and 7 will have each student in these two grade levels having a MacBook for their use 24/7 during the school year. These students will be using the laptops during the school day and also will be able to access other students and staff while working from home. The idea is to use the new technology as another teaching tool and have the students experience a true 21st century classroom. On behalf of the entire staff, we welcome you to our family and invite you to become partners in the education of the children of Point Pleasant Beach. The Antrim School’s doors are always open and willing to share experiences with the entire “Point Beach” community and guests.

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A CLASSROOM SNAPSHOT By Dr. Ray Ellis, Principal of Point Pleasant Beach High School

hen you are a junior in Point Pleasant Beach High School, you fill out your course selection sheet in February. Your course selections are usually the next level up from the classes you are currently taking. In the field of science, you have many choices, and quite often your selection is Marine Science. From what you have heard from friends and older siblings, the Marine Science class is fun, plus you go on many local field trips. This is all true. In addition to learning about the local area, you are taught by one of the most popular and gifted teachers in Point Pleasant Beach High School, Mr. Bob Strauss. Mr. Strauss is a veteran teacher who operates under the premise that students learn science by rolling up their sleeves and getting right into the water. The current senior students in the Marine Science class begin their lab work each September by visiting the Manasquan River and seining for the small fish and sea creatures that inhabit this environment. The small treasures that are taken from the river are then housed in the aquarium in room 402 for the students to observe and care for during the year. The students learn of water quality and feeding requirements as well as an appreciation for local aquatic life. The students also realize that it is their responsibility to return these creatures to the river at the end of the year. Just last week, Mr. Strauss took his 20 seniors on a fishing trip into the Atlantic Ocean. For many of these students, it was their first venture out on a fishing boat. Many of them did not know what to expect from this experience. The preparation work for this trip started several weeks prior to the actual event. The students met their teacher at the dock at Ken’s Landing at 7:30 a.m. for the ½ day fishing trip on the Norma-K III. Mr. Strauss had prepared his students for this trip by giving them a list of items that he suggested they bring to make this expedition more enjoyable. The students brought sunscreen, sunglasses, and wore old clothes and sneakers. Many of them carried small coolers filled with food and soda as well as cameras to record the event for posterity and perhaps the landing of a fish that would adorn the pages of the Ebbtide, the school yearbook. When the boat sailed away from the dock, there was excited chatter about perhaps catching a giant shark,

tuna, or marlin. There was even a discussion of the movie, Perfect Storm, and one young fisherman knew of the mishap that placed Gilligan on an unknown island for many years back in the 1960’s. Fortunately, the ocean was calm with virtually no waves, so seasickness was not an option for these first time mariners. As the Norma-K III sailed to its first location, Mr. Strauss reminded his students that there are hundreds of wrecks and habitats that the various species of fish, indigenous to our area, inhabit. The class was hoping to catch as many different types of fish as possible so that they could see what they looked like in their natural environment. The first timers were introduced to the baiting of hooks and then the proper techniques in detangling fishing lines when they got caught up with their friend’s line in the water. The first drop was extremely successful and the students were observed hauling in sea bass, porgies, spiny dog fish and even an eel. Mr. Strauss took the time to answer all students’ questions. When the fishing action subsided, the Norma-K III moved to a different location. The teacher had reviewed in his class the navigational wreck charts of the

PRESCHOOL EXPANSION By Dr. Bob Mulligan, Supervisor of Special Education

esearch targeting the development of young children has consistently emphasized the importance of high-quality preschool education. Recognizing the significance of this research and assisted by state funding and legislation, the governor has made a commitment to expand and enhance the quality of early childhood education. Consequently, the New Jersey School Funding Reform Act of 2008 mandates that all three and four-year-old children whose households receive Food Stamps or TANF or whose household incomes fall within the federal income chart below be offered high-quality, free preschool programs beginning in 2009-2010. Intensive high-quality preschool programs close much of the early achievement gaps for lower income children, and positively impact their future academic and social success. In response to this mandate, the Point Pleasant Beach School District is seeking to identify those children in the community who will be between the ages of three and four for the 2009-2010 school year and meet the financial criteria. Parents and guardians who feel their child may qualify for this program should contact Dr. Robert Mulligan, Early Childhood Supervisor, at 732-899-1239 Extension 4000 or 4001 for an application. In order to facilitate planning, the district is asking for inquiries to be received before October 22, 2008.

Point Pleasant Beach Board of Education Members Mrs. Eileen Laterza, President Mrs. Phyllis Thomson, Vice- President Mr. James Ireland Mr. Paul Semegran Mr. Steve Shofhi Mr. Michael Spader

Point Pleasant Beach Board of Education Meeting Dates November 25, 2008 December 16, 2008 January 27, 2009 February 24, 2009 March 24, 2009 April 28, 2009

FEDERAL INCOME CHART For School Year 2008-2009

Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Each Additional Household Member

Yearly 19,240 25,900 32,560 39,220 45,880 52,540 59,200 65,860 +6,600

Monthly 1,604 2,159 2,714 3,269 3,824 4,379 4,934 5,489 +555

Weekly 370 499 627 755 883 1,011 1,139 1,267 +129

area with his students. The students remembered that these wrecks are often old sunken vessels or man-made wrecks. Captain Matt of the Norma-K III worked hard to be sure that the trip was a success and that plenty of fish were caught throughout the day. At the end of this venture, the Norma-K III began to sail back to the dock. Mr. Strauss and Captain Matt allowed the students to visit the bridge and take a look at the navigational devices, the GPS system, auto pilot, and communication devices. The students also had a chance to see first hand what the bottom scanners detect as well as the fish finders. When the students left the bridge, they all had a better appreciation and understanding of what a boat captain has at his disposal to make fishing trips such as this enjoyable for all of the guests. The real learning that occurred was when the students realized that, as a result of their teacher and his passion for his Marine Science class, they will take away from this type of day the solidifying of their friendship with their classmates, many memories, and even a few “fish tales” about the big one that got away.

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Curriculum: the Cornerstone of Education By Terri M. King, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction

he Point Pleasant Beach School District has long enjoyed the reputation of being one of the best school districts in the shore area. Its dedicated teachers, involved parents, and strong community support have all helped make it the success that it is. Despite its exceptional level of student achievement, the Point Pleasant Beach School District continually strives to ensure that all students – preK through 12th grade - receive an education that will best prepare them for the challenges of the 21st century. One target area that has received significant attention is that of curriculum. Recently, a Curriculum Committee was formed, which met over the summer to discuss the curricular needs of the district. This Committee, comprised of teachers from the Antrim Elementary School and the Point Pleasant Beach High School, together with the district’s Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, discussed the role that curriculum plays in instruction. The Committee reached a consensus that the curriculum document used by teachers to guide teaching and learning must be a viable instrument. It should promote student learning, driven by formative (on-going) and summative (final) assessments, which are presented through differentiated activities that address the learning needs of every student in a classroom setting. The result of the Curriculum Committee’s work was the creation of a uniform curriculum format that can be utilized for every course at every grade level.

The format that the Curriculum Committee created for the Point Pleasant Beach School District is comprised of the following components: the district’s Mission Statement, course philosophy and goals, New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, and the scope and sequence of the course being taught. The last portion of the uniform curriculum format is an actual template. This enables teachers writing new curricula or updating current curricula to include specific Cumulative Progress Indicators (which align directly to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards as mandated by the State of New Jersey), specific learning objectives, teacher assessments, differentiated learning activities, and a technology component. Additionally, this template will become a teacher’s integral “go to” resource for classroom lesson planning and instruction. A copy of the Board-approved curriculum format can be accessed on the district’s website, www.ptbeach.com. With the implementation of the new curriculum format, students and parents alike can be assured that the delivery of all coursework will continue to be done in an exemplary fashion. Students will be even more prepared to take on their roles as citizens in an ever-changing, challenging world because the foundation of the educational structure of the Point Pleasant Beach School District – its curricula - is so solid.

Point Pleasant Beach School District Congratulates Meghan Sosnowski, National Merit Scholar Semi-Finalist and Jessica Shohfi, National Merit Commended Scholar

Point Pleasant Beach Administration Dr. John Ravally Superintendent of Schools 732-899-8840 ext. 1000

Congratulations!!!

Dr Brian F. Savage School Business Administrator 732-899-8840 ext. 1105

Mrs. Deacon

Dr. Raymond Ellis Principal, Point Pleasant Beach High School

Recipient of the 10th Legislative District

Mr. Thomas O’Hara Principal, G. Harold Antrim Elementary School

Excellence in Education Award for 2008

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Dr. Robert Mulligan Supervisor of Special Education 732-899-8840 ext. 4000

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Gulls Sports Corner By Ellen Magliaro, Supervisor of Extracurricular Activities

oint Pleasant Beach High School provides a full complement of clubs and sports. A Beach student can become a member of the National Honor Society, Student Council, design the yearbook, or write for the school newspaper. Students often join a multitude of clubs such as the Book, Chess, Computer, Robotics, Interact, Drama, or Key clubs. Some of them participate in Mock Trial, Math and Science Leagues, Homecoming, Prom, and Float committees. It is very common to find our students at a soup kitchen or walking for cancer. Our Peer Counselors help ease the high school transition for the incoming freshmen, and a very special bond is created once anyone first comes through the front door of our high school. Just ask the alumni who attended the recent Grand Garnet Gull Gathering. Alumni band members played with our current band, and the band notes could be heard all the way to the ocean! The bleachers were full of alumni “gulls” cheering the football team on to an electrifying victory against Keansburg. The sports and extracurricular programs boast over 85% of our student body participating in extracurricular activities. This participation level translates into a well-endowed college transcript with an exceptional amount of our students accepted at the best colleges. A healthy sports offering allows a student to earn a varsity or junior varsity letter in football, cross country, soccer, tennis, volleyball, basketball, wrestling, baseball, track, golf, and softball. A recent endeavor is the formation of a cooperative program with Manasquan High School which provides our students with the opportunity to swim, play ice hockey, and run indoor track. This program has allowed the district to keep costs at a minimum. The pride and traditions of “The Beach” remain ever so deep. In the gymnasium are displayed Garnet Gull banners purchased by our Booster Club which depict the historical tale of divisional, sectional, and in some cases state championships. Chronological data can be traced as far back as 1945 when the Garnet Gulls captured a football championship. Glass display cases exhibit the trophies of time. Additionally, hallways are garnished with the championship plaques, and The Beach slogan, “The Few, the Proud, the Beach,” resonates everywhere. The athletes love to see the community at the contests. To find out when our sporting events are scheduled, please visit us at www.highschoolsports. net . Come out and cheer with our Garnet Gull mascot!

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