Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ
May 2021 Hometown News
*Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan
Oldham*
May flowers are in bloom. Summer is right around the corner. Two big things
to report on. The President declared a disaster for the beach erosion in
New Jersey, which will make federal funds available to help repair some of
our walkovers entrances, handicapped ramps, and dune fencing. We also are
going to pilot a federal program that will place 150,000 to 200,000 cubic
yards of sand just off our shoreline. The sand will be placed between
Atlantic and Cape May Avenue. There will be more information coming out on
this shortly. This is great news.
We will also start the cleaning of the water tower along with the repair of
78th Street dock. There are several additional projects that will start as
soon as the budget gets approved.
The County continues to promise me they will be out to fix the deficiencies
in the paving of the Boulevard. This would include adding additional cross
walks.
Summer is coming quickly, and public works has a lot to accomplish before
it arrives.
*Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice*
After many months of hard work, the Harvey Cedars 2021 Annual budget will
be adopted in May. Thank you to the Commissioners, Department Heads, and
Taxpayers Association for your participation and input during the budget
process.
*Beach badges will be available for outdoor pickup only on the following
days:*
*Memorial Day Weekend*
*Friday, May 28, 2021* West 76th Street
outside Borough Hall 9AM - 3PM
*Memorial Day Weekend*
*Saturday, May 29, 2021* West 76th Street
outside Borough Hall 9AM - 12PM
*Friday, June 4, 2021* West 76th Street
outside Borough Hall 9AM - 3PM
*Friday, June 11, 2021* West 76th Street
outside Borough Hall 9AM - 3PM
*Friday, June 18, 2021* West 76th Street
outside Borough Hall 9AM - 2PM
*Saturday, June 19, 2021* Sunset Park
Badge Booth 10AM - 3PM
During the scheduled pick up times, preseason and seniors badges will be
for sale. Seniors 65+ may purchase the $12 Senior badge any time during
the season with proper ID. The discounted preseason rate or $35 ends June
15th. All orders must be postmarked by June 15th to receive the
discounted price. After June 15th, the rate is $45. Starting June 26th,
all badges will be available daily from 10am to 3pm at the Recreation Booth
in Sunset Park.
The Taxpayers Association will host the annual town wide yard sale on May
29th. The Borough's Activity Committee will be selling Harvey Cedars
merchandise outside Borough Hall from 9am -12pm. Stop by to get a t-shirt,
keychain, sweatshirt or a Harvey Cedars cookbook!
*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. As always, reach out to either of us at any time with any questions
or thoughts!
Just a reminder: there are still Coyotes being spotted on the island, and
in Harvey Cedars. Follow the guidelines as laid out on the HCPD website,
www.hcpolice.org, which includes keeping trash cans secure and pets inside.
While the very successful April “Distracted Driving” campaign has ended,
the need for safe driving is always necessary, especially with the
increased auto and bike/pedestrian traffic as the peak season begins.
Please continue to exercise caution at all times and remember to walk
against traffic and bike with traffic!
The first “Good Neighbor” ordinances detailed in last month's communication
dealing with some parking, noise, and dog waste will have their second
reading and public comment at the Borough meeting (Zoom) on Friday, May 7th
at 4:30. Please join the meeting, especially if you have any thoughts on
these proposed changes to the Borough ordinances.
Last year’s extremely well-received outdoor dining will be returning this
year. It is definitely necessary for our restaurants to succeed in these
times, and just as important, many, many people loved it. The Harvey Cedars
restaurants all did a great job last year, and we will be reviewing this
year’s plans to see what, if any, improvements can be made for traffic and
pedestrian safety.
The Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol is hard at work getting ready for the Summer
season: ensuring that we are fully staffed, and that all necessary safety
equipment, lifeboats, radios, ATV’s, and other equipment is in perfect
order, and that our HCBP Programs, such as the Lifeguard-in-Training
Program and the Beach Access program will be ready to go. No one is more
qualified to continue giving Harvey Cedars the best beach patrol possible
than our Chief of Beach Operations, Randy Townsend. For those not familiar
with Chief Townsend, below is his (very impressive) background:
Chief of Beach Operations Randy Townsend
41 Years old
Borough of Harvey Cedars Lifeguard 1998- 2003
Borough of Harvey Cedars Lifeguard Lieutenant 2004 -2007
Borough of Harvey Cedars Lifeguard Captain 2008- 2016
Borough of Harvey Cedars Chief of Beach Operations 2017- Present
Southern Regional High School Surf Team Coach 2006 - Present
National Scholastic Surfing Association NE Conference Director 2015-
Present
Ocean County College AS Business
