Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ
April 2021 Hometown News
*Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan
Oldham*
I was thinking about starting out with an April fool's joke... but decided
that was not the best thing to do.
Spring is finally here and summer will soon follow. Public Works is
focusing on the beach. We are still bolstering up the dunes, and will be
working on the walkovers. The handicap walkovers take precedence, followed
by replacing the dune fence where it is missing.
We are also planning on replacing the water main on North Holly and
repaving afterwards. This should begin later this month. Along with the
water main, we will be flushing the hydrants by the end of the month.
Flushing the system twice a year helps maintain high water quality.
In addition to beach maintenance and water main projects, the Public Works
Department is working on restoring and improving the 78th Street dock to be
ready for the summer season.
We have a lot to do and are working hard to accomplish as much as
possible. More to follow.
The Island towns are joining together working on resiliency, and Harvey
Cedars is participating. We have included a survey link below. Please take
the time to participate.
*Resident Feedback Needed for a New Island-Wide Resiliency Project *
The Resilient Long Beach Island Project is a part of the DEP's Resilient NJ
program, which helps the most vulnerable communities adapt to climate
impacts. Resilient LBI is actively assessing our community's unique
vulnerabilities and responses to sea level rise, coastal storm surge and
precipitation-based flooding, and would like to hear directly from Harvey
Cedars residents.
Please consider filling out an online survey to voice your resiliency
concerns and priorities by clicking here or on the link in the attached
flyer <https://forms.gle/2LNEiQEaXCPi3hLx8>.
We thank you for providing the input needed to make Resilient LBI a success!
*Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice*
Thank you for those who have generously donated to the Labor Day Fireworks
celebration! We are well on our way towards our goal. If you have not
done so already, fireworks donations can be mailed or dropped off at
Borough Hall. The fireworks are funded solely by donations, not from your
tax dollars.
*BADGES?!* Beach badges will be available for pickup outside of Borough
Hall near the West 76th Street parking lot during Memorial Day Weekend
(Friday, May 28, 2021 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, and Saturday, May 29, 2021
from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM). Senior beach badges will also be for sale on
those dates for persons age 65+ with valid ID. Badges *will not* be
available inside the Borough Hall. Additional pick up dates will be
announced on the HarveyCedars.org <http://www.HarveyCedars.org> website.
The pre-season rate of $35.00 remains in effect through June 15th. Senior
badges are the discounted price of $12.00 all season regardless when
purchased. Badges will be required starting June 19, 2021.
*Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor
John M. Imperiale*
On behalf of myself and Chief Burnaford, we hope everyone is safe and
happy…and ready for a great Spring!
The new 20 M.P.H. speed limit signs have been installed on W. 80th Street,
so please be aware and watch your speed, as always, whenever…and wherever
you are driving!
Please be aware that several new Ordinances, dealing with Noise, Parking,
and Dogs will have their first reading at the next Borough meeting on April
9th. Full details of these proposed changes will be read at the April 9th
meeting.
During the month of April, the HCPD will be cracking down on distracted
drivers as part of New Jersey's U.DRIVE U.TEXT U.PAY enforcement campaign.
The police department successfully applied for and received state funding
to conduct high visibility enforcement that will target motorists who
engage in dangerous distracted driving behaviors such as talking on
hand-held cell phones and texting while driving. Be aware that “distracted
driving” is any activity that diverts attention from driving, not just
limited to talking or texting on your phone, but also eating, drinking,
fiddling with the car’s stereo or navigation system - anything that takes
your attention away from safe driving.
Please take a minute to read and, if you agree, sign the petition to amend
the new marijuana law. Chief Burnaford, along with other Law Enforcement
leaders from Ocean County, participated in an important public relations
event to draw attention and bring awareness to the new marijuana law and
the severe restrictions it places on law enforcement, even after the
parental notification change has been signed by the Governor. More
information can be found by clicking here.
<https://www.change.org/p/trenton-allow-officers-to-engage-at-risk-youth-wit…>
Previously we have given you the background of Chief Burnaford, Sergeant
Snow, Sergeant Frazee, and Officer Chris Oldham. This month, we would like
to present the background of Detective Timothy Butler.
Detective Tim Butler
32 Years Old
Long Beach Township Police Department, Class 1; 2006 – 2009 Summer Seasons
Ship Bottom Police Department, Class 1; 2010 Summer Season
Ship Bottom Police Department, Class 2; 2011 – 2012 Summer Seasons
Harvey Cedars Police Department, Class 2 October 2012 – July 2013
Harvey Cedars Police Department, Full-Time July 2013 - Present
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from St. Bonaventure University
