Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ
June 2021 Hometown News
*Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan
Oldham*
Memorial Day weekend is over, and summer is officially upon us. The weekend
and the storm did leave its mark on the beaches. We will be back out
rebuilding the walkovers this week.
The good news is that Harvey Cedars is partnering with the Army Corps of
Engineers, and will begin a near shore sand placement project. The project
is a pilot program where they beneficially use the sand that has built up
in the Barnegat inlet, transport it, and deposit the sand just off of our
beaches. They will place the sand where we have seen the most severe
erosion. We will be using a hopper dredge - the Murden. If you click on
this link, you will be able to watch the dredge in action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JJjUqv1Z3M
This project will begin next month and last up to 45 days. The Army Corps
of Engineers will be placing 150,000 to 200,000 cubic yards of sand just
off our shores and it should wash up and build our beaches. The project
will avoid all the mobilization a typical project requires. There will be
no set up of pipes, baskets, or bulldozers, and there should not be any
beach closures.
For more information on the project, you can visit our website for a
further explanation and a list of frequently asked questions:
www.harveycedars.org
You will also see activity around town, for example: completing boulevard
paving, cleaning the water tower, replacing the North Holly water main, and
repairing the 78th Street dock.
We are looking forward to a great summer.
*Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice*
*BEACH ACCESS PROGRAM* - Thank you again to the Harvey Cedars Taxpayers
Association for your donation to help fund the new Harvey Cedars Beach
Access Polaris. The Taxpayers Association kindly donated $1,500 toward the
purchase, and the remaining portion was funded through a Community
Development Block Grant. Details on how to schedule a ride to the beach
can be found on www.harveycedars.org <http://www.HarveyCedars.org>
[image: Polaris IMG-1479.jpg]
*(Pictured from left to right: Chief Robert Burnaford, HCTA President
Kathleen Ries, Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners - Jon Oldham, John M.
Imperiale, and Paul Rice.)*
*BADGES!* Beach badges will be required on the beach starting June 26th.
Preseason badge rates are in effect through June 15th. Any order dropped
off or postmarked by June 15th will be at the reduced rate of $35 each.
Badges can be picked up or purchased on Fridays at Borough Hall from 9am to
3pm. Badges will be available daily starting June 26th at the Beach Badge
Booth in Sunset Park from 10am to 3pm.
*TOWNWIDE YARDSALE *- Due to the inclimate weather on Memorial Day weekend,
the annual Taxpayers Association Yard Sale has been carried over to this
weekend.
*FIREWORKS* - As a reminder, fireworks will be held at dusk on Labor Day
Saturday, September 4th in Sunset Park. Donations for the Labor Day Weekend
Fireworks celebration are still being accepted.
*Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor
John M. Imperiale*
On behalf of myself and Chief Burnaford, we want to make sure everyone has
a safe, happy, and downright wonderful Summer Season!
- As you should have seen by now, the speed limits have been lowered and
the traffic lights are operational. Please drive carefully.
- The approved crosswalks are being painted and will be completed soon.
Remember always to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalks!
- If you see Office Dan Grundtisch out on Patrol, congratulate him on being
named the HCPD Officer of the Year for 2020 ! Officer Grundtisch has done a
fabulous job, above and beyond, and is more than worthy of this
recognition. Other Officers have been recognized for their outstanding
work. You can see those in recent articles in The Sandpaper or on the HCPD
Facebook page.
- At the last Borough meeting in May, the third of our first three “Good
Neighbor Ordinances" passed, dealing with Noise and setting time limits on
use of “power” tools and other noise. The first two dealt with long-term
parking and dog waste. I want to thank everyone who provided me with
suggestions and guidance on these Ordinances. Keep the ideas and feedback
coming!
- Regarding the beach, please note that the Lifeguard schedule for June is
posted on the Harvey Cedars borough website: www.harveycedars.org
<http://harveycedars.org>
- You may have seen a News12 New Jersey story this past Wednesday, 5/26,
regarding beach towns having trouble staffing for lifeguards this year.
They reached out to Chief Burnaford, as I am proud to say they usually do
for stories about the Jersey Shore, and our Chief reported how we will have
a fully staffed Beach Patrol this year. Chief Burnaford recognized the work
our Beach Patrol Chief, Randy Townsend, has done to ensure that we will be
fully staffed this year.
- I am pleased to announce that Officer Ben Mrozinski will be assuming the
responsibilities of the department's Traffic Safety Officer, replacing
Detective Tim Butler who served wonderfully in that role for many years.
Officer Mrozinski continues to be responsible for ensuring our medical
supplies are fully stocked, and monitoring and posting on the various
social media platforms we utilize. Detective Butler will continue with his
other responsibilities which include, but are not limited to, handling
Evidence, Investigations, Accreditations Management, Vendors, Background
Checks, and Grants.
Finally, speaking of Officer Ben Mrozinski, in our continuing presentation
of the background of our Officers, this month we present Officer
Mrozinski's bio:
Patrolman Ben Mrozinski:
27 Years Old
Harvey Cedars Police Department, Class 1; 2016 - 2017
Harvey Cedars Police Department, Class 2; 2017 - 2018
Harvey Cedars Police Department, Full-Time; 2018 to Present
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Stockton University
