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A Message from your Mayor

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e all know that Point Pleasant Beach is a great town to raise a family or enjoy your retirement. We have the best school system in Ocean County, we have a dedicated group of public employees – both uniform and non-uniform – that truly care for the town, and we have exceptional people willing to give of their time and energy on a volunteer basis. As a community we do not hesitate to rally around those in need.

The Beach is really two towns, a quiet winter hamlet and bustling hectic summer community. Our status as a tourist destination is second to none as each year the recreational facilities located here attract millions of visitors in major part because of the clean safe environment our residents and taxpayers provide. In short, while there are other communities similar to ours, none is quite the same. We are unique.

Unfortunately, one area in which the Beach is not unique is that we are not immune from the economic pressures that exist throughout the State of New Jersey. Because of our “two town” status those economic pressures have hit us harder than many other communities. I am, however, confident that we will overcome these difficulties and work ourselves through this period of financial hardship.

The Borough’s finances are not unlike those of your individual households.

Vincent R. Barrella If your income is stagnant and your expenses are increasing you have two choices – try to earn more money or cut back on your spending. Unlike each of you, whose ability to increase your household income is constrained only by your individual talents, energy and your personal choices, the Borough’s ability to do so is subject to restrictions imposed by State law and the collective will of the people.

In Point Pleasant Beach we have three principal revenue sources – parking, court revenue and property taxes. Parking and court revenue are essentially flat and/or declining with no likelihood of a meaningful increases in the future. As a consequence the Council’s Finance Committee has been forced to tap into our “savings” account, which is now virtually exhausted. That leaves property taxes.

The Finance Committee, chaired by Councilman John Mercun, in an effort to fulfill their responsibility to present a budget to the entire Council that complies with State law and minimizes any property tax increase, has recommended dramatic cuts in spending this year.

Unfortunately, these cuts come with a price, funding for many of our popular committees and programs has been cut and we face reductions in police and sanitation services.

In short, the belt-tightening that began last year will continue this year and into

ATTENTION RESIDENTS OF POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Due to these tough economic times, everyone can use a little help.

Help is available! We have gathered some useful information for everyone and contact numbers to see if you qualify. · If you need help with your natural gas bills, programs are available for incomeeligible households as well as families experiencing temporary difficulty due to loss of employment or illness. To learn if you qualify, contact the program directly at The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) and Universal Service Fund (USF) Ocean County 732-244-9041. · Did you know that owners cannot evict residential tenants simply because the property in which they live is in or has been sold through foreclosure? If you feel that you are at risk of being evicted from your rental home because of foreclosure, here is a program you can call for help. Department Of the Public Advocate, Division of Citizen Relations 609-826-5070. · The Property Tax Reimbursement Program reimburses eligible senior citizens and disabled persons for property tax increases. The amount of the reimbursement is the difference between the amount of property taxes that were due and paid for the “base year” (the first year that you met all the eligibility requirements) and the amount due and paid for the current year for which you are applying for the reimbursement. This program is also known as the “Senior Freeze”. To speak to a representative directly, call the Property Tax Reimbursement Hotline 1-800-882-6597 Monday thru Friday 8:30-4:30. · AARP Tax aide Program-The AARP Tax-Aide advisors are available to assist all moderate and low income tax payers with their Federal and State tax returns in Upper Kolbe Hall from 9:00AM-1:00PM. This service is available every Monday until April 13th. Please bring last year’s (2007) tax return and current (2008) tax information.

the future. As difficult as it may be, we will all need to share in the sacrifice, whether you are a Borough employee, resident or taxpayer. Because of the constraints imposed by State law on our ability to raise revenue, one group, the nearly two million visitors that enjoy all that the Beach has to offer, will be exempt from that sacrifice.

Since taking office I have lobbied the State legislature and the Governor to garner their support for legislation that will reverse this fundamental inequity by allowing Point Pleasant Beach to impose impact fees on tourist related activities. I believe that the taxpayers of Point Pleasant Beach deserve the same relief from property taxes that taxpayers in larger communities currently enjoy and I will continue to fight to secure this equality for you. This is a slow road, although there have been glimmers of hope.

In my opinion, from a revenue prospective, next year and future years will shape up as potentially worse.

For example, the one time $540,000 revenue source utilized this year will not be available, and beginning in 2011 approximately $400,000 per year that the Borough has had available to it because of a change in accounting practices will disappear. This equates to approximately $250 per year for the average home in the Beach. As Councilman Mercun noted in his March

17 report to the council, it is essential that we develop other revenue sources and/or achieve major reductions in our ever increasing costs. If we do not do so, and the status quo remains, we are facing a future of substantial property tax increases and diminished services.

Despite the difficult financial times in which we live, we must be careful not to repeat the mistakes of the past. We must continue to invest in the future in a reasonable and responsible manner, both to preserve the character and integrity of the Beach and to lessen the risk of a future financial crisis after we get through these difficult times as I am sure we will.

In the meantime, residents and non-residents alike should enjoy the resources and amenities of the town, support our local businesses and frequent the Borough’s boardwalk, restaurants and beaches as we work to retain the Beach’s status as the crown jewel of the Jersey Shore.

2009 ELECTION DATES School Board Election • April 21st Primary Election • June 2nd General Election • November 3rd Voter Registration Deadlines for Elections: School Board • March 31st Primary • May 12th General Election • October 13th 2009 ELECTION DATES Change of Party Declaration Deadline: Primary Election • April 13th

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POINT PLEASANT BEACH FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWSBEACH FIRE POINT PLEASANT

Volunteering with the Fire Department

Since 1885, volunteers have been “I would strongly encourage anyone Since 1885, volunteers been continuously serving the in residents continuously serving thehave residents of Point interested servingof Point their Pleasant community to Beach, providing fire protection on 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The Point Ocean Fire Company #1 DEPARTMENT Pleasant Beach, providing fire protection on consider joining the Fire Department,” said Pleasant Beach Fire Department is actively seeking dedicated individuals who would like to 24serve hours a day, every day of thevolunteering year. The with Chief Department Vincent Storino. “From Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company #2 their community through theof Fire Department.

Ocean Fire Company #1 Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company #2 Point Pleasant Beach Fire Department is younger Explorers in High School, to retired Attention Property Owners & Builders: Currently, therededicated are several different ways someone volunteer Fire actively seeking individuals whoin which individuals, wecanhave a spotwith forthe everyone.

Attention Property Owners & Builders: Department.

For those residents between the age of 14 and 18, the Fire Department has an We are writing to ask you to please consider assisting the Point Pleasant would like to serve their community through We have had new firefighters in their 50’s Explorer Post, which is affiliated with the Boy Scouts, as well as a junior firefighter Beach Fire Department as part of your construction process. Unwanted items We are writing to ask you to please consider assisting the Point Pleasant Beach Fire volunteering withisthe Fire Department. the basic training course and serve as program. This a great way for young peopleattend to become involved in community service, Department as part of are yourtoconstruction process. itemsthe andFire buildings that are and buildings that be demolished canUnwanted greatly help Department’s serving Currently, there capacity are several different members. There are very few other volunin a support and participating in training programs. to be demolished can greatly help the Fire Department’s training program, here’s how ways in which someone can volunteer with teer opportunities as rewarding as respondtraining program, here’s how you can help. you can help.

Residents over 18 can join as an active firefighter a Fire Police member.

Newof need.” toas help a neighbor in their time the Fire Department. For those residents be- ingor For our training program, we could use the following materials from properties For our training program, we could use the following materials from properties being firefighters are provided with state certified training free of charge, as well as a full Departtween the age of 14 and 18, the Fire Depart- The Point Pleasant Beach Fire demolished or remodeled: being demolished or remodeled: compliment of protective equipment. Within the firefighting ranks, there are many • Metal railings ment has an Explorer whichoperator is affili-andment operates from two stations,The Ocean Fire different roles, such asPost, apparatus different firefighting positions.

· Metal railings

· Metal security bars and window covers • Metal security bars and window covers ated with the Boy Scouts, as well as a suppression junior Company #1 located at 400Fire Arnold Avenue members take part in delivering fire and emergency response.

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· Metal doors • Metal doors · Hurricane/Storm shutters membersprogram. This assist with firefighting operations through trafficPleasant and crowd control.

A Company training firefighter is a great way for and Point Beach Fire • Hurricane/Storm shutters

· Metal roll-down doors · Bilco doors coursepeople and protective equipment provided these members as Laurel well. Avenue. The Fire young to become involvedisin com- to#2 located at 614 • Metal roll-down doors

· Chain link fencing and supports · Hurricane windows munity service, serving in a support capacity Department responds to approximately 300 • Bilco doors “I would strongly encourage anyone interested in serving their community to consider The Fire Department willfencing assist and in the removal of these items if needed as and • Chain link supports participating training programs. fire and emergency calls as“From year, younger as well as joining the Fire in Department,” said Chief of Department Vincent Storino.

• Hurricane windows well. Also, if a property is being razed, they make great training opportunities. Explorers Residents over School, 18 can to join as anindividuals, active conducts training sessions a month. in High retired we haveseveral a spot for everyone.

We have had new firefighters in their 50’smember. New attend the basic training course and serve asworkman’s members. There Just prior to demolition, we can utilize the property for many different training firefighter or as a Fire Police Members are provided comThe Fire Department will assist in the removal of these items if needed as well. are very few volunteer respondinga toLength help a neighbor pensationasinsurance, of Service areother provided with opportunities state certifiedas rewarding applications.

Allisactivities arethey fully covered by the opportunities. municipal insurance policy firefighters Also, if a property being razed, make great training Just prior to in their time of need.” demolition, cantraining utilize the for many training applications. and no livewefire isproperty conducted in thedifferent structure.

When finished, All the prop- training free of charge, as well as a full com- Pension and other benefits through the town activities are fully covered by the municipal insurance policy and no live fire training is pliment of protective equipment. Within the operates and the NJ two Statestations, Fireman’s Association. All The Point Pleasant Beach Fire Department from Ocean Fire erty is secured and all hazards are cleared. conducted in the structure. When finished, the property is secured and all hazards are firefighting ranks, there are many different training and required protective clothing Company #1 located at 400 Arnold Avenue and Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company #2 is We hope that you will consider assisting the Fire Department with the buildcleared. located at as 614apparatus Laurel Avenue.

The Fire Department responds to approximately 300 fire roles, such operator and differprovided as well.

We that you assisting Fireor Department thethe building fixtures inghope fixtures thatwill areconsider no longer beingtheused with the with use of structure itself emergency calls as year, members as well as conducts training a month. entand firefighting positions. The take several If you are sessions interested in joining or that are no longer being used or with the use of the structure itself for training. Your Members are provided workman’s compensation insurance, a Length of Service Pension for training. Your contributions will help our volunteers train to the highestpart in delivering fire suppression and emerwould like more information on membercontributions will help our volunteers train to the highest-level possible. Please feel free and other benefits through the town and the NJ State Fireman’s Association. All training possible.

Please to contactoreither one aofpick-up. us withThank any questions or gency tolevel contact either one of usfeel withfree any questions to arrange You. response.protective Fire Police members assist asship, and required clothing is provided well. you can contact Ocean Fire Company to arrange a pick-up. Thank You. with firefighting operations through traffic #1 at oceanfire1@verizon.net or by calling Frank Finn Finn Thomas Vogel Thomas Vogel Frank If you are control. A interested in training joining or wouldand like more informationoronPoint membership, can Fire and crowd course 732.892.1654 Pleasant you Beach Captain Captain contact Ocean Fire Company #1 at oceanfire1@verizon.net or by calling 732.892.1654 or or

Captain Captain protective equipment is provided to these Company #2 at ffinn4340@comcast.net Ocean Fire Company #1 Pt. Pleasant Beach Fire Company #2 Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company #2 at ffinn4340@comcast.net or by calling 732-892Site of #2 Point members Pleasant asBeach well. Open Space by calling 732-892-1127 Pt. Pleasant Beach Fire Company

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Acquisition- The recent demolition of the old restaurant has our town and yes it costs money. Because of this, the Open the municipal budget and funds at canLoughran’s only be usedPoint for open unobstructed space purposes.opened Through up the an referendum process,panoramic voters are Space Advisory Committee, which only acts in an advisory view of the Manasquan the only ones that can approve the estab- River estuary and capacity, has inlet. lishment of a trust fund or make changes put together an

Open Space Facts and Figures Despite being a fairly new initiative in Point Pleasant Beach, the borough council has made two significant purchases using the borough’s Open Space Trust Fund – a lot at Loughran’s Point and the Risden’s parking lot on New Jersey Ave – with no increase in taxes!

One of the prevailing misconceptions is that these purchases have lead to property tax increases, when in fact they have not!

Funding for these purchases is being derived solely from the dedicated open space tax of 1 cent/$100, on all taxable properties – and not from general tax revenues. With the reevaluation, the average homeowner open space levy for the borough’s Open Space Trust Fund is now approximately $70/year and this amount will remain unchanged.

Some little known facts are that the trust fund, unlike other taxes, is under voter control, totally separate from

to an existing trust fund – it is under voter Open Space and control! In addition to acquiring property, Recreation Plan our town’s trust fund is with significant broad enough to fund public to Plea Site input of Point maintenance and developensure that the Acquisition- The r The Borough’s recent ment of town owned recre-purchase of residents’ interoldare restaurant at L Risden’s lot willsuch generate significant ational properties, as ests served. opened up an unob parking and additional the boardwalk, parks, ball This plan, along concession/bathhouse leasing revenues. view of the Manas fields, etc. with committee It is the mission of the rinlet. ecommenopen space initiative to dations and preserve and protect the further public natural environment and input are the historic properties from unguideposts for desired over development, the Council to while improving recreational opportunities make decisions and acquisitions that are in the best interThe Borough’s rec for public enjoyment and future generations. ests of the town. and the Open

One of the benefits of the Open Space Democracy is about consent and dissent Risden’s lot will g Trust Fund is the ability to get higher match- Space Advisory Committee, welcomes and encourages pubparking and additio ing grants, which reduce the cost of purchase to the town. lic input. The committee is cross-sectional and comprised of concession/bathho The borough has been awarded $300,000 for the inlet prop- representatives from the Planning Board, Historic Preservaerty, from Green Acres, and may be eligible for as much tion Committee, and Recreation Committee, Environmental $1,500,000 for the Risden’s parking lot. Additionally, the Commission, two council liaisons and three at-large resident Risden lot will generate significant parking and additional representatives, who represent the varied interests of all concession/bathhouse leasing revenues, which will also re- residents. It meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at duce the cost of purchase.

7:00 p.m. in borough hall and the public is always welcome.

Open Space is ultimately about a vision for the future of Call 732-899-6133 for further information.

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pring is right around the corner, hurray! Your Environmental Commission is working with the Town Council, Public Works and other public committees to make our beautiful town as friendly to Mother Earth as possible.

The Commission’s efforts include educating the the corner, hurray! public on the benefits of using native landscape Commission is working plants and eliminating or limiting the use of Public Works and other organic fertilizers fertilizers, using low-nitrogen our beautiful onlymake when needed.

Mother Earth as

· Educate yourself on the benefits of lownitrogen organic fertilizers. Google if you canthere’s a wealth of information out there! Check out www.nitrogenfree.com, Save Barnegat Bay’s new website which contains tips for combating non-point source pollution. · Become a Barnegat Bay Buddy. Brochures are available at Borough Hall. · Add NJ coastal native plants to your landscape.

Many require no watering or fertilizer, saving you money and giving you more beach time.

Together we can make a difference!

Everyone in the town can help. Here are three steps you can take this spring to make our ocean, Help make Point Pleasant Beach a better place efforts include bay, river, lake and subsurface water cleaner and for people, turtles, crabs and fish! the benefits of using healthier:

on’s lic on pe plants and eliminating or limiting the use of fertilizers, using lownitrogen organic fertilizers only when needed. own can help. Here are three steps you can take this spring to make our

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The PoliceThe Department would like towould remind bicycle ridersbicycle of the following Police Department like to remind of the following concerns when riding in our safetyriders concerns when riding insafety our community:

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New Jersey State Law requires that children under the age of 17 must New Jersey Lawarequires wear a1.helmet whileState riding bicycle.that children under the age of 17 must wear a helmet while riding a bicycle.

Bicycles2. must have lights at night.

Bicycles must havewhen lights riding when riding at night.

Ridingon double Riding3.double bikeson bikes 4. Riding against traffic/failure to stay right Riding5.against to stay right Riding traffic/failure on sidewalks on boardwalk during prohibited hours Riding6.onBikes sidewalks Bikes on boardwalk during ***** A traffic citation can prohibited be issued to hours a juvenile or adult requiring him to appear in municipal court for violations

***** A traffic citation can be issued to a juvenile or adult requiring him to appear in municipal court for violations

 RULES & REGULATIONS FOR BULK PICK-UP/DROP OFF  Bulky waste items will be picked up several times a year. The remaining pick-up dates shall be the following 5th Wednesdays of the month during 2009.

April 29, 2009 and July 29, 2009 The last day to sign up for Bulk Pick-Up Day is ALWAYS THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE ACTUAL PICK-UP. Drop-Off Coupons may be used on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays. The Recycling Center is CLOSED on Wednesdays, so you may not use the drop-off coupons then. Drop-Off Coupons can be purchased at Borough Hall, Mon.-Fri. 9am –4pm.

 FILL OUT APPLICATION AT BOROUGH HALL  Pick-Up & Drop-Off Applications are provided at Borough hall and must be filled out prior to the actual curbside pick-up. ONLY RESIDENTS & PROPERTY OWNERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO SIGN UP for this program. NO COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS, VEHICLES WITH COMMERCIAL 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.

 LIMITATIONS  All receptacles and containers shall be of such size and weight as can easily be handled by one man and in no case exceed 60 lbs in weight or 4 feet in length.

 DROP-OFF CENTER  You can purchase a drop-off coupon at Borough Hall and drop your items off at the department of Public Works, Cooks Road, Point Pleasant Beach from 7:00 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm.

The Drop-Off Center is CLOSED on WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS.

 FREON REMOVAL  NO REFRIGERATORS, FREEZERS OR AIR CONDITIONERS WILL BE COLLECTED Unless proof is provided that the FREON has been removed by a Licensed Contractor.

Qualified refrigerant recovery technicians may be found by consulting the yellow pages-prices vary. Ole Forsberg (732) 295-4684 and E&S Appliances (732) 270-3227 Shade Tree Committee are just a few. Johnny T will take the refrigerator without removing the FREON and The Shade Tree Committee has 2 vacancies……….. he gives free estimates (732) 232-5915.

Point Pleasant Beach Community Point Pleasant Beach Community E Endowment Fund Inc.

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he Point Pleasant Beach the quality of life organization, for our residents. community-based, non-profit which see Community Endowment Fund Inc. Any donations to the Foundation are involvement in and support for the needs of the Boro is an independent, communityconsidered tax exempt (if goods Point Pleasant Beach Com based, non-profit organization, or services are received, the assist the Mayor and Bor which seeks to set an example portion in excess of the cost sector resources and co of community involvement of the goods or services is worthwhile capital improve in and support for the tax exempt). Donations and purchases for the com needs of the Borough of may be earmarked Point Pleasant Beach. for local how taxpayers you wantand to im r The Point Pleasant them applied, i.e., to Any to the Found Beach Community plantdonations a tree, purchase goods or services Endowment Fund recycling containers, are rece cost of the goods for or service seeks to assist the obtain plants earmarked for how Mayor and Borough the Beautificationyou wa purchaseanimal recycling co Council by securing Committee, Beautification Committ private sector resources neutering, promote and community support a tourism event, etc. touris The capital Board ofThe Trustees from of 5-7from members Board ofconsists Trusteesof consists to provide for worthwhile please contact Sharon members having a termCadalzo, of 3 years.PPBCEF improvement and otherinformation, projects 5-7 and events and purchases for the For more information, please contact community to lessen the burden on Sharon Cadalzo, PPBCEF Secretary the local taxpayers and to improve at 732-892-1118 x232.

The Neighborhood Preservation Program (NPP)

Neighborhood The Neighborhood Preservation grantisfunds rather than $500,000.

The Preservation Program in (NPP) a grant awarded by the Borough To date of thePoint program has provided Program (NPP)ofisCommunity a grant awarded NJ Department Affairsby to the Pleasant Beach. grant covers Broadway Affrom Route 35 North to Ocean the NJ The Department of Community trash and recycling cans Avenue in the target and Ocean Avenue south from Broadway to Niblick Street. fairs to the Borough of Point Pleasant

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Beach. for Thethe grant covers businesses & 7 homeowners.

Curb reFunding program hasBroadway been decreased at the State level, so we will only receiving $250,000 in grant fundsplacement rather than frombe Route 35 North to Ocean Avenue on$500,000. a portion of Ocean Avand Ocean Avenue south from Broad-

enue will take place in the spring.

To date the program has provided trash and recycling cans in the target neighborhood, We realize it’sona abad economy, but if way to Niblick provided funds to 5Street. businesses & 7 homeowners. Curb replacement portion of Ocean Avenue will takefor place the spring.has been Funding theinprogram you are at all interested, please send your re-

decreased atathe level, we are willat allquests to theplease NPP Coordinator now, npp@ We realize it’s badState economy, butso if you interested, send your requests to the NPP Coordinator now, npp@pointbeach.org 732-892-1118 x232 only be receiv- or pointbeach.org or 732-892-1118 x232 ing $250,000

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he Shade Tree Committee has 2 vacancies… members needed! The Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Committee is a volunteer group dedicated to all aspects of Protecting trees, planting trees, public outreach/education and working with residents to reach mutually beneficial solutions. We meet No time but want to help? Make a tax-deductible donation to theapoint PleasantInterested Beach once month. persons should send a letter to Mayor Barrella. For more Endowment Fund, earmarked “PPBSTC”. Call Sharon Cadalzo at 732-892-1118 x 232 information, contact Kitty Philip at kittyphilipp@comcast.net. for details.

All dogs registered after March 31st will be subject No time but want to help? Make a tax-deductible donation to the point Pleto a $10.00 late charge. If you have any questions, asant Beach Endowment Fund, earmarked “PPBSTC”. Call Sharon Cadalzo at call Karen Mills at 732-892-3757.

Allplease dogs registered after March 31st will be subject 732-892-1118 x 232 for details. members needed! The Point Pleasant Beach Shade Tree Committee is a volunteer group dedicated to all aspects of tree issues in our town. Protecting trees, planting trees, public outreach/education and working with residents to reach mutually beneficial solutions.

We meet once a month. Interested persons should send a tree letter toissues Mayor Barrella. in ourFor town. more information, contact Kitty Philip at kittyphilipp@comcast.net.

Dog License Reminder Dog License Reminder

to a $10.00 late charge. If you have any questions, please call Karen Mills at 732-892-3757.

Point Pleasant Beach Animal Welfare Committee

Our program has been a huge success to the welfare of the ani- The 6th and 7th graders at St. Mary’s by-The-Sea Episcopal Church our furry dog friends to play in the sand at Maryland Avenue beach, mals here in The Beach! In just a few short months this program has at Bay and Atlantic Avenues held a Valentine’s Day Pet Food Drive. 125 providing they are on leashes, and their owners MUST pick up after trapped, neutered and released and/or adopted out over 100 cats and pounds of dry food and 85 cans were collected. The dog food went to them. This is available during winter months in the off-season and is kittens. We have adoptable cats and kittens that have been socialized, local shelters and all of the cat food was donated to the PPB Animal on a trial basis, so please make sure you follow the rules and keep our vet examined, tested, vaccinated and loved. If you wish to adopt please Welfare Committee. We thank you all so much! beaches clean. call Pam Rickman at 732-551-1775.

Health Matters on Arnold Avenue has offered to donate a $25.00 Your help is still needed: We need both dry and canned food to The PPB Animal Welfare Committee is proud to announce that we gift certificate to the business whose cat-coin-canister is “healthiest” feed the cats and kittens going through the TNR program. Cat carriers, have received the annual “Heroes for Animals” award from the New each month. Please look for our donation canisters as you stroll through dog and cat crates (new & used) are also needed. To make a donation Jersey Animal Welfare Federation! We will be recognized at their anplease contact Karen Mills 732-892-3757. nual conference on March 21, 2009. This prestigious award recognizes If you know someone who is interested in starting a TNR program outstanding community service to animal welfare organizations in the in their community and would like information on how it works, please State of New Jersey. call Karen Mills at 732-892-3757 or Councilwoman Kristine Tooker at 732-539-7899.

An Osprey Platform has been installed at the Bird Sanctuary at the Lake of the Lillies, with help from the PPB Environmental Commission, the downtown area and shop in our local area businesses. Also, check We always welcome new volunteers for all aspects of the commitmembers of the AWC, the Boy Scouts, and volunteers from the public. out our window display in the Health Matters storefront which features tee, including but not limited to: fundraising, fostering, and adoptions.

Tenants wanted for the nesting season! our ongoing animal welfare causes.

Please consider giving a little of your time each month to help us out. has been a hugewhich success to the welfare aucof theToanimals TheKaren Beach!

Many thanks to Mrs. Deacon’s 8th grade students at the G. HaroldOur program Our past fabulous fund-raisers included a dinner-dance volunteer,here pleasein contact Mills at 732-892-3757 or Kristin HenIn just a few short months this program has trapped, neutered and released and/or Antrim Elementary School who collected and donated a lot of linens to tion at the Lobster Shanty, a giant 50-50, and a vendor sale, have kept nessy at 732-899-1412. our program. The 8th grade students also took part in a Feline Posteradopted us going. this cats year isand a gathering the Ark on March 29th, cats To report stray cats your area, out New overfor100 kittens.at We have adoptable andany kittens thatin have beenplease contact Karen Mills at the Contest, and the Award Winners received a certificate and gift baskets, socialized, and a pet photo contest. If you wish to attend the Ark Boardwish of Health at 732-892-3757. vet examined, tested, vaccinated andfund-raising loved. If you to adopt please call provided by Jenkinsons. The winners were: Veronica Pidduck, Josie event, please join us by offering aPam $15 donation per person.

Please call This committee and its programs are funded entirely through doRickman at 732-551-1775.

Diaz, Acacia Evans, & Devon Gates. efforts the by our dedicated volunteers. Please Pam Rickman 732-551-1775 or Karen Mills at 732-892-3757.

100 nations The PPB Animal Welfare Committee is proud toOnly announce thatand wefund-raising have received consider making a tax-deductible donation to help us create a cohesive Our TNR Ordinance Signs will be up shortly, along with our award- tickets will be sold. annual “Heroes foralso Animals” awardafrom the Newallowing Jersey Animal Welfare Federation! winning student artwork. environment for both humans and animals.

Our community has also adopted new ordinance We will be recognized at their annual conference on March 21, 2009. This prestigious award recognizes outstanding community service to animal welfare organizations in the State of New Jersey.

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THE BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT UPDATE

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Michael Gardner, Construction Official

The Building and Zoning Department is an integral part of the governing body of your municipality, but is a financially independent department--and the only Borough agency that generates its own revenue and operating expenses. The scope and breadth of the responsibilities of the department may surprise some residents, so I will outline the jobs performed by our department. Firstly, we issue permits for construction projects; we then inspect building projects from groundbreaking through to completion and issue Certificates of Occupancy. All zoning issues are handled by the department, performing investigations and inspections when necessary. We issue all mercantile licenses within the Borough. We perform fire inspections on existing buildings to ensure the safety of residents and visitors. In addition, we perform State of New Jersey mandated inspections for multiple dwellings and life hazard uses. The State reimburses us for performing these inspections on their behalf, thus offsetting costs further.

The Building Department is comprised of very qualified, loyal and dedicated personnel with many years of service to the Borough. All of our licensed professionals participate in continuing education programs to ensure up-tothe-minute familiarity with regulations.

The department is headed up by myself, Michael Gardner, as the Construction Official; I have served in this capacity for over nine years with twenty years of experience in all. I am multi-licensed, so I can fill in and perform inspections when other members of the team are on vacation. I review all plans for building projects for the permit process, and perform many of the necessary inspections.

I am also the Floodplain Manager for the town. You will have noticed a dis-

count in your flood insurance premiums this year—that is a result of a zealous departmental pursuit of a Community Rating System classification for our municipality. The work that culminated in the CRS classification also resulted in an honor for me, having been named Outstanding Local Floodplain Management Official for 2008 by the New Jersey Association for Floodplain Management.

Also working hard to ensure compliance is Elaine Petrillo, your Code Enforcement Officer and State certified Zoning Official. Elaine, also multi-licensed has served the Borough diligently and thoroughly for twenty-two years. Joining Elaine and myself is Paul Mueller, your Fire Official, who has over twenty years in the fire service. Paul does our inspections on existing buildings to ensure public safety—a huge issue in a town heavily populated in the summer by vacationers. An integral member of the team is Diane Scavone, with over twenty years of service to the town. Diane is State certified in her position and has been a very qualified Technical Assistant to the Construction Official since 2001. Diane is the first line of contact with contractors, homeowners or professionals and expeditiously ensures the construction permit application process is followed to it’s close. Diane schedules all building, fire, electric, and plumbing inspections. In addition, Susan Dardanello with over eight years of service schedules rental inspections, processes mercantile licenses and fire registrations just to mention a few of the daily tasks.

Lastly, are the part time inspectors that serve the community. Code Enforcement Officer, Joseph Critchley; Electrical Inspector, Eric Sudia; and Plumbing Inspector, Salvatore Farruggia. We are all so proud to have competent, friendly and knowledgeable office personnel.

Christine Riehl....................................................892-8770

Now that you know about who we are and why we are here, I would like to add some reminders for everyone who lives in the Borough—both homeowners and renters alike. · Obtaining the proper permits and getting the required inspections enhances the safety of your families and occupants, and the insurability of your home. · Obtaining the necessary rental CO’s is designed to ensure safety and habitability of your units. · Smoke detectors are required in every residential building, on the ceiling or wall outside each separate sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of rooms used for sleeping purposes, and on each floor level including basements. Always remember that smoke detectors save lives and are an inexpensive necessity! · Carbon monoxide detectors are required outside of each sleeping area if you have ANY fuel burning appliances (heater, hot water heater, gas range, gas fireplace, etc.). If you have an all electric home, carbon monoxide detectors are required when a residence has an attached garage. · Remember that smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are only as good as the batteries that power them—please change batteries at least every six months (doing this at the beginning and ending of Daylight Savings Time is an easy way to remember). Keep extra batteries on hand so if a unit emits a low battery signal, the unit is not disabled. · Put together a family plan and practice fire drills. Make sure that every sleeping area in your home or apartment has an adequate exit in the event of fire or emergency.

The most important task of our Department, however, is to serve the residents of Point Pleasant Beach. We are here for you; the office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and we encourage you to call with questions regarding the construction permit process, and zoning or code enforcement issues. The main telephone number is 732-899-3306.

The change of season is just around the corner; everyone in the Building Department wishes you and your family a safe and healthy summer!

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

Vincent Storino...................................................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.

Mayor..............................................VINCENT R. BARRELLA (vbarrella@pointbeach.org)...............................330-7910 Council President............................ RAYMOND C. CERVINO (rcervino@pointbeach.org)................................899-1070 COUNCIL MEMBERS Raymond Cervino...............................................899-1070 rcervino@pointbeach.org John Mercun...................................................... 714-1598 jmercun@pointbeach.org John Dixon.........................................................295-0899 jdixon@pointbeach.org Kristin Tooker.....................................................539-7899 ktooker@pointbeach.org Frank Rizzo........................................................899-5558 mellsworth@pointbeach.org Sean Hennessy...................................................899-7258 shennessy@pointbeach.org

The Borough Offices are located at 416 New Jersey Avenue and are open to serve the public weekdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. In case of emergency after office hours, please call 732-892-0500.

Please visit our website at www.pointpleasantbeach.org

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