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Harvey Cedars November 2021 News

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ November 2021 Hometown News [image: Thanksgiving 1182790550-612x612.jpg] *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* Nine years ago, last week, SuperStorm Sandy ravaged our little town. It took a number of months to reopen and longer to recover. We must always remember the ocean is wonderful and dangerous at the same time. Public Works has flushed all the hydrants getting ready for the winter months. We are putting the town to bed. Ice eaters will be going on the docks, trash cans in, benches put away, public bathrooms closed for the winter season, so they don’t freeze up, everything ready for a long winter's nap. However, we do keep a porta potty at the park all winter long. Paving will start on 72nd Street and 85th Street the week of the 8th of November. They will install some drainage and curbing, followed by scarifying and regrading, and then final paving. The process should not take very long, but if you need to get out during the process you will need to park across the street. We will be notifying residents by phone calls and Nixle updates. Good news! We just received notification that our streetscapes grant application has been approved. We will be looking to design a walkway through the center of town. This will be a great addition to our town. I want to thank the members of the committee that worked on this concept, it is exciting to get this far. We still have a lot of work to do, however it will be a big improvement to the business district. We are still waiting for the final approval for the plans for the paving of North Holly and Essex Avenue. As the winter gets close, we will get the snow removal equipment hooked up and ready to go. We are hoping for a warm winter with very little snow. I am not sure that is going to happen but we can hope. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* The finance department is working hard this month on our yearly short-term debt sale. Similar to last year, we expect to have another low interest rate. 2022 Holiday Beach Badges are on sale! The exclusive holiday design can be purchased at Borough Hall or by mailing in your order form. Quantities are limited. The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee met in person last month for the first time in over a year to recap 2021 events and brainstorm ideas for 2022. The Committee is happy to see new members joining the group this year. As a reminder, all concerts and events are paid for through collection of craft show fees, donations and sales. NO tax dollars are used to provide for fireworks, concerts and other events. Thank you to all committee members for volunteering throughout the season. Without you, the summer events would not be possible. The Committee is selling Harvey Cedars merchandise at Borough Hall. There are long sleeve shirts, tote bags, cookbooks with recipes from your neighbors, hats and more! Stop by to pick up a holiday gift and support the Activity Committee. *Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale* On behalf of myself and Chief Burnaford we want to wish all a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! Body Worn Cameras: The Harvey Cedars Police Department is proud to announce the deployment of body worn cameras. In addition to our in-car cameras which we have had for 10 years, our officers assigned to patrol duty will wear a body camera to enhance community trust and record public interactions in an official capacity. The cameras will be worn on the police officer's outermost garment, in the center of the upper body. The body worn cameras will be used in accordance with the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office Directive and the Harvey Cedars Police Department policy. Our Supervisors will conduct a monthly review of body worn camera footage in accordance with the AG Directive and HCPD policy. We look forward to this age of continued transparency and will continue to provide the residents and visitors of Harvey Cedars with the best possible services. Body Worn Cameras are a positive for both the public and police officers. They can ensure an impartial record of police interaction with the public. However, the State did not fully fund the program. For example, they did not provide any funding for all of the ancillary costs associated with the program, including maintenance, training, and record keeping. I will continue to lobby the State and our State Representatives to sufficiently support all aspects of this valuable program. Additionally, the administrative and clerical tasks associated with the Body Worn Camera program will be significant. I am working on ways to address these administrative and clerical tasks without taking Officers off patrol. "LET-IT-GROW “ NOVEMBER (Formerly No-Shave November): The HCPD is participating again this year in the annual “LET-IT-GROW” campaign to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by a cancer diagnosis. This year, 100% of the proceeds will go directly to "David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation", a great Foundation committed to helping NJ families that are battling cancer. It’s A “fun” way to encourage donations. You do NOT have to quit shaving to contribute. Since our Officers are always clean-shaven, people invariably ask “‘are you growing a beard’ or ‘what’s up with not shaving?!” And the answer leads right into encouraging donations. I, personally, am all in! Please visit www.hcpolice.org to donate. David’s Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation is a 501c3 Not-for-profit that raises funds to provide financial assistance, wellness services, and hope to New Jersey families afflicted with a cancer diagnosis. Their website is: Davidsdreamandbelieve.org <http://davidsdreamandbelieve.org/> HCBP Business Appreciation Program: As with all businesses, recruiting and retaining a full seasonal staff is a challenge for the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol. Chief Townsend did a great job in maintaining a full staff of Lifeguards and Beach Badge Checkers this year, and next year the great Harvey Cedars businesses will show their appreciation to our staff. Four HC breakfast and lunch businesses: The Neptune Market, the Nep2une Surfside Grill, Birdy’s, and Agnello’s By the Cove will give HC Lifeguards and Badge Checkers a 10% discount on breakfast and lunch throughout the season. This is a nice incentive for staff to come and stay with the HCBP. I want to thank these great businesses for their generosity and commitment to our town. DEAD TREES!: For those who do not know, Harvey Cedars last year passed a “Dead Tree” Ordinance requiring homeowners to remove dead trees - or the town will remove them and charge the homeowner. Dead Trees are not just unsightly, they are a huge safety issue. Branches have flown through the windows of other homes, and onto the boulevard; the trees themselves easily fall and cause damage. With the increased storms and high winds, dead trees MUST be dealt with. Removing dead trees is the law, but it is also common sense. CROSSWALKS: Completed! After many delays due to issues with the boulevard repayment, the additional Crosswalks in Harvey Cedars were completed by the County. I want to thank the Ocean County Engineer’s office for their follow-through on getting this done. DID YOU KNOW? Last month we started a “Did You Know?” section where we will present an interesting fact about the HCPD that you should be aware of. So…Did you know….every year over 100 property owners in Harvey Cedars register for the Winter House Checks Program. This Program, currently overseen by Ptl. Nick D’Andrea, is a service that has our officers periodically checking in on properties when they are unoccupied for any period of time, and notifying the owners of any issues. We encourage everyone to take advantage of this free and invaluable service! Visit www.hcpolice.org and click on “Winter House Check” to sign up today. We do ask that everyone signs up every year to ensure that the department has the most current contact information. [image: Thanksgiving images.jpg]

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Harvey Cedars Holiday Badge Order Form

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*It may not feel like it out there today, but the holiday season is just around the corner. * *These limited quantity badges are available for purchase and pick-up at Borough Hall. Order forms are attached for your convenience. * *Please remember that beach badges can not be mailed. * [image: Holiday Beach Badge 2022.png]

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Harvey Cedars October News

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ October 2021 Hometown News [image: image.png] *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* Summer is over and Fall has begun. The nights are starting to have that crisp cool feel to them. You can even sleep with the AC off and the windows open. We enjoy the cool nights, but they are a sneak preview of a cold winter to come. The dock on 78th Street is finally completed. We just have a few finishing touches. It looks great. A tremendous improvement to the town. We will be flushing hydrants throughout town in the next few weeks. This may cause a little discoloration to your water. If you let it run for a few minutes, the discoloration will quickly disappear. We are beginning the water main replacement on North Holly within the next two weeks. We are also in the process of improving the water flow on Bay Terrace. In the near future, you will see us paving 72nd Street and 84th Street. This should be completed before the paving plants close in December. We have just submitted the plans for funding approval for improved drainage and paving of North Holly and Essex Avenue. As things wind down, we will be putting the beachfront to bed for the winter . You will see us rolling up the access mats, removing the lifeguard stands, securing benches, and bringing some of the trash cans off the beach. As we wrap things up, you will need to turn off your outside showers, blow out your sprinkler systems, and make sure your plumbing is ready for freezing weather. Freeze ups can cause a lot of damage, so take the necessary steps to get your house ready for winter. We could get a cold snap sooner than expected. We still have a lot to accomplish before the end of the year. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* As the weather cools down and we head into fall, it's time to start thinking about Holiday Beach Badges for 2022! The order forms with this year's holiday design and information will be emailed within the next couple of weeks. The tax sale that was scheduled to take place on September 10th was canceled due to all delinquent payments being received prior to the sale. As a friendly reminder, the 4th quarter tax payment of 2021 is due on November 1st. Added/omitted bills will be sent out in the next few days for those property owners that have additional assessments. For your convenience, we offer a FREE direct debit program for taxes and water/sewer bills. If you would like to sign up for this service click here <http://www.harveycedars.org/Cit-e-Access/webpage.cfm?TID=150&TPID=14906>. *Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale* The Summer season is over and I want to thank Police Chief Burnaford and the HCPD, and Lifeguard Chief Townsend and the HCBP for a terrific season. More people, bigger crowds, more rip currents, continuing roadwork, many other issues, and, with their leadership and professionalism, we had a safe, successful season. Speaking of rip currents we are ordering explanatory rip current signage for each beach entrance. These signs are produced by the United States Lifesaving Association, and clearly demonstrate how to recognize a rip current and what to do if caught in one. They take some time to be delivered, and more time to install, but they will be installed before next season. Please be aware of a new law in New Jersey: the “NJ Safe Passing Bill” which requires that all motorists must move over a lane when encountering a walker, bicyclist, or wheeler, if a lane is available and safe to do so; if not, they must pass no less than four feet from the walker, bicyclist, or wheeler. If neither moving over a lane or moving four feet away is possible, the motorist must reduce speed to 25 mph or lower than the posted speed while passing. The HCPD will enforce this new law as it does with all traffic regulations. Traffic lights were turned off - earlier than I would have wanted. I know that some want the lights off this early, but, given the still crowded town, I would prefer they stay on longer. I spoke several times with the County Engineer’s office, as the County dictates turning the lights on and off. They agreed to check in with Harvey Cedars a month before any decision in the future, though noted that they must consult with all towns on the North end. Speed limits are due to rise sometime over the next few weeks. Bottom line: please drive safely, and watch for pedestrians and bikers. Over the course of the year, we presented the background of our Chief and the members of the HCPD. You will get a chance to meet them, and learn about their respective areas of responsibility, at a series of HCPD Community Forums that are planned for next Spring. Until then, each month we will add a “Did You Know?” section where we will present an interesting fact about the HCPD that you should be aware of. So…Did you know…. the HCPD has been accredited since 2011 by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police through its New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission and has received re-accreditation every three years since then. Accredited status represents a significant professional achievement and acknowledges the implementation of policies and procedures that are conceptually sound and operationally effective. *Special Notice From The Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association* Calling all taxpayers, residents, and friends of Harvey Cedars! HC will receive its dune grass from the county on October 8th and with that, your HCTA has arranged a fun social event to help get everyone motivated and coordinated in our planting and dune protection efforts. Here's a quick event run down: Saturday, Oct 9: 9am to 1pm *(can’t make it on the 9th, read on for more options!)* For this event, we will focus on our community dune areas in greatest need of grass plantings: -- Essex Ave though 68th Street -- Burlington Ave through Atlantic Ave 9AM Meet HCTA Trustees and other neighbors at the HC Department of Public Works (DPW) building -- that’s the white gate that faces the Blvd, near the water tower -- to get grass and tools for planting. The bundles of grass don’t weigh much and can be transported easily in the back of a car (yep, we have trash bags to keep the back of your car clean!). Some planting tools will be available to borrow from DPW and you’re also welcome to BYO trowels, gloves. etc. See the videos below for ordinary household tools to help with planting. 1PM Meet back at the DPW building to return whatever you borrowed and head right over to Sunset Park to enjoy some refreshments and socializing with neighbors, friends, and the HCTA trustees. Here’s some additional info to help make your dune grass experience richer and more meaningful… Learn more about planting techniques and the importance of dune grass: https://youtu.be/9LuaKu-n3yA Here’s a link to an instructional video on how to plant dune grass: https://youtu.be/kDRuaF1H7XU Can’t Make it on Oct 9th? You can still help protect our dunes! Dune Grass is available to taxpayers at no charge with a simple call to the Public Works office at 609-494-6905. The grass delivered to HC on October 8th will be viable for planting for up to three weeks. If you can make it out to do some dune grass planting on another October date, please call and let them know, the Folks at Public Works are eager to help. The more dune grass we can get planted in the fall, the better our dunes and our island will be protected for years to come. Thanks, in advance, for your help in protecting our beautiful Harvey Cedars! Attachments area Preview YouTube video Why is beachgrass so important to the Jersey Shore? Why is beachgrass so important to the Jersey Shore? <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LuaKu-n3yA&authuser=0>Preview YouTube video How to Plant Dune Grass for Coastal Sustainability How to Plant Dune Grass for Coastal Sustainability <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDRuaF1H7XU&authuser=0> [image: image.png][image: image.png]

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Harvey Cedars September News

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ September 2021 Hometown News *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* Labor Day is already here, and we are looking forward to the fireworks as summer officially comes to a close. It is my hope that you have had a wonderful, safe summer. I know many of us will enjoy slower weekends in the fall. We still have projects to complete in Public Works. We will soon be paving 72nd and 85th streets - we will be awarding the contract this week. We will begin replacing the water main along North Holly in the very near future. We also hope to pave North Holly and parts of Essex this fall. The dock on 78th street is under construction. The process has been painful, but we are working on it with our guys, and if we are not diverted to other emergencies, we will start to make visible progress. As far as the beach goes, the nearshore sand placement project has been completed. They placed 110,000 cubic yards of sand just off the shoreline. We are planning on leaving the beach mats out until the end of September unless a hurricane comes up the coast. If that happens, we will remove the mats sooner to avoid damaging them. A quick plug for the Volunteer Fire Company: they could really use your support. They were not able to hold the Dog Day Road Race fundraiser again this year, but you can still support the Fire Company by purchasing a shirt. Please click here <https://shorepromotions.com/dog_day_race/shop/home> if you would like to purchase a Dog Day T-shirt and support the Fire Company. A win-win for everyone! *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* Thank you to the Harvey Cedars Taxpayer Association for hosting the annual taxpayer meeting. It is nice to hear the concerns of our taxpayers. The tax rate in Harvey Cedars is 0.940, which means the average tax bill is $9,745.06. 29% of the tax bill goes to fund the municipal budget, 41% to the county, 25% to the regional school, 5% to the local school and 1% to the municipal open space fund. We work hard to keep the municipal portion of the taxes stable to maintain a steady tax bill. The municipal tax sale for delinquent 2020 taxes is scheduled for Friday, September 10, 2021, at 10 AM. At this time, there is one property scheduled to be sold at tax sale. Thank you to all of our taxpayers, in these unprecedented times, for paying on time and keeping our town fiscally solvent. For your convenience, we offer a FREE direct debit program for taxes and water/sewer bills. If you would like to sign up for this service, please click here. <http://www.harveycedars.org/Cit-e-Access/webpage.cfm?TID=150&TPID=14906> *Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale* I hope everyone had a great Summer….and can keep it going through September! As you are probably aware, we changed the timing for the Wednesday evening Concerts to 6 P.M.we to 8 P.M. This was done purely for safety reasons, as it is much better to have people leaving Sunset Park and crossing the boulevard while it is still daylight. We expect to keep this time going forward. Speaking of the Concerts, our HCPD Officers did a great job in covering the Concerts. Between those events, the Blue Claw Craft Show, and the Coffee With A Cop events, and their regular patrols, our Officers were truly part of our community this Summer! New traffic signage was installed along 80th Street, to emphasize that 80th Street is not an Outlet back to the Boulevard, and that U-Turns are not permitted on the side streets. We will continue to evaluate traffic signage throughout the town in an effort to improve safety. With the off-season approaching, please remember to utilize the HCPD “Winter House Check” Program. This program is free of charge and will help our officers keep an eye on your property when you are not here. We ask that every property owner visit www.hcpolice.org to sign up. Please be aware that this time of year we start to lose our lifeguard staff to high school and college commitments. Some of our least populated beaches will be unguarded on certain days if not every day through the end of the summer. The unguarded beaches will be routinely patrolled by lifeguards on quads to speak with beach patrons and encourage them to swim near a lifeguard. Additionally, please note our postseason lifeguard schedule September 8-12 Middlesex and 80th guarded daily weather permitting. Sept 13-30 Middlesex guarded 7 days weather permitting September 13 - 30 Weekends 80th St guarded staff and weather permitting Remember: while September is typically great beach weather, the hurricane season brings increased changes of rip currents. Please be mindful, pay attention to the flags, and obey Lifeguard instructions at all times. Our Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol continues to shine in local competitions (Note: all are held after hours). While the HCBP priority is, and always has been, protecting our beaches and beach-goers, these after hour “competitions” are more than just sporting events. They demonstrate the training, professionalism, and excellence of our HCBP staff. Congratulations to HCBP Chief Randy Townsend and his team on the following accomplishments this year: - Long Beach Island Lifeguard Tournament: 1St Place AND SIX times in a row as Champions. Longest duration in history of one town holding title as champions 2014 -2021 - Ship Bottom tournament 1st place - Surf City Epic tournament 1st place - Lavallette Men’s tournament 1st place - HCBP tournament 1st place - Diamond Beach Tournament 1st place - Ortley Beach tournament 1st place - Cape May Point Women’s challenge 1st Place - Lavallette Women’s tournament 2nd place - Seaside Park tournament 2nd place - LBTWPBP women’s tournament 3rd place Additionally, I am proud to say that the AC Press posted a new video interview/instructional article to articulate and show what a rip current is and how a lifeguard effectively makes a rescue - and they featured HCBP Chief Randy Townsend and his staff demonstrating how to recognize and deal with rip currents. The AC Press chose Randy and our beach patrol for this film because of our great relationship with them and because of the great work that our patrol does day in and day out. Continuing our monthly presentation of the background of the HCPD Officers, this month we present our newest (as in Brand New) Officer, Jonathan Rainier: Special Officer Class 2 Jonathan Rainier 22 Years Old Long Beach Township Police Department, Class 2 & Dispatcher, May 2018 - July 2021 Harvey Cedars Police Department, Class 2, July 2021 - Present Attending Stockton University *Recycling Changes* "Residents please be advised that there's been an increase in acceptable recycling materials allowed by the county. You may now place clean and dry chipboard items, including cereal boxes, aluminum food cans foil along with #1, #2, and #5 plastics with the lids and caps on in your recycling bin. All other recycling guidelines are to remain in place. Examples of acceptable plastics waste include plastic drink bottles, yogurt containers, disposable cups, juice and milk jugs, and sturdy cosmetic and cleaning bottles. Please continue to refrain from placing plastic bags of any kind in curbside recycling. For extensive information on recycling changes, please visit the Public Works tab on the Harvey Cedars website: http://www.harveycedars.org/Cit-e-Access/webpage.cfm?TID=150&TPID=14872 or call the Public Works office at 609-494-6905. Thank you for recycling!" _______________________________________________ Harvey Cedars News mailing list -- harveycedarsnews(a)lists.cit-e.net To unsubscribe send an email to harveycedarsnews-leave(a)lists.cit-e.net

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Concert Cancelled

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Tonight's concert has been cancelled due to impending weather. (8/4/2021)

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Harvey Cedars August News

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ August 2021 Hometown News *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* The first of August marks the middle of summer. We just had a wonderful meet and greet on Saturday night, and it was so good to see Jim Fritz. We will continue to cheer him on as he recovers. The Near Shore Sand placement project is underway and we are starting to see some improvement to our beaches. This is great news. We are hoping for a minimal hurricane season so we can capture as much sand as possible. The water tower has been cleaned. Between now and the end of the summer most of our attention will be on the beach. We are constantly working on walkovers and entrances. Each rain storm brings more work. In between working on the beach, we will slip off to work on the dock at 78th Street. The County will be working on the Boulevard in the next few weeks. There are two sections that will be replaced along with repairing manholes and storm drains in the south bound lanes. As a reminder, there is another bulk trash pickup day this summer on Monday, August 16th along with regular trash pickup. Two (2) bulk items, such as furniture or mattresses, may be placed out for pickup. That is all for now. Please notify us if you have a specific concern. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* The new tax bills were mailed in mid-July. The grace period has been extended through August 13, 2021. We offer convenient online bill pay for tax and utility bills at www.harveycedars.org with minimal processing fee. Looking to get involved in the Harvey Cedars Community? The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee is looking for volunteers. The Activity Committee hosts fun events throughout the year. Email events(a)harveycedars.org if you're interested in volunteering. Kids Night in the Park has been postponed, and a new date in August will be posted on Social Media. Come out for a night of family fun with a petting zoo, juggler, carriage rides, and emergency vehicles on display. Proceeds will benefit the Marine Mammal Stranding Center and the Harvey Cedars Police Foundation. The Annual Blue Claw Craft Show will be on August 21, 2021. The Long Beach Island PBA #175 will host the crab race. Come support local crafters and/or race your own crab! *Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale* I hope the Summer is going well for all. Continue enjoying safely! Just a reminder of the importance of locking your vehicles and removing your key fobs. There have been recent incidents in Harvey Cedars and on LBI that warrant this precaution. Always report any suspicious activity to the Harvey Cedars Police Department. Speaking of car thefts, while on patrol at approximately 1:45am on July 19th, HCPD Officer Nick D’Andrea observed two high-end vehicles traveling south through Harvey Cedars. Once the drivers of the high-end vehicles noticed Officer D'Andrea’s police car, they accelerated and continued heading south at a high rate of speed. One vehicle ended up in Newark and the other vehicle crashed near Hochstrasser Marina. Officer D’Andrea along with other LBI Officers were able to safely apprehend the driver. Both high-end vehicles were stolen out of Loveladies. Great police work by Officer D’Andrea for being on patrol while most of us are sleeping! After 8 years with the HCPD, Ptl. Anthony Abbatemarco has resigned effective August 1st and will be joining the NJ State Police. We want to thank Officer Abbatemarco for his great service to Harvey Cedars and wish him luck in his new position. And I am happy to announce that Ptl. Jonathan Rainier has joined the HCPD as a full-time Special Law Enforcement Officer Class II. Chief Burnaford did a great job in having qualified candidates ready to step in as soon as there was an opening so that we would not be short-staffed at any time. The HC Beach Patrol underwent an annual “Sanitary” examination and review by the LBI Health Department, and got a perfect review. Congrats to HCBP Chief Randy Townsend and his management staff. The HCPD held 2 “Coffee With A Cop" events in July, one at Birdy’s and one at the Neptune Market. Thanks to these great HC businesses for hosting us. The Chief and the Officers did a great job meeting residents, answering questions, getting to know the HC residents better, and letting the HC residents know them better. We are looking to schedule another “Coffee With A Cop” event later in the season, possibly at the new Agnello’s By the Cove. Details to follow. Once again, we are aware that with the repairs needed to fix the boulevard repaving work still on-going, the remaining Crosswalks have not been completed. This is unacceptable from a safety issue and we will continue to “nag away” until the County’s commitment is met. Continuing our monthly presentation of the background of the HCPD Officers, this month we present Officer Nick D'Andrea: Patrolman Nick D’Andrea: 24 Years Old Harvey Cedars Police Department, Class 2, March 2020 - Jan. 2021 Harvey Cedars Police Department, Full-Time; Jan. 2021 - Present Associate Degree in Social Science from Ocean County College *Friendly Borough-wide Reminders * *Litter.* The wind and seagulls are our biggest litterbugs! Please use trash can lids to cover your trash cans. Recently, the Borough has received complaints of uncovered trash cans. *Dead Trees.* Please cut down any dead trees on your property before they spread disease to healthy trees. You don't always need a tree doctor to tell you if a tree is dead. There are a few exceptions to the rule, but if a tree's leaves are 100 percent brown, or if a pine tree's needles are 100 percent rust-colored, the tree is dead, and it needs to come down soon. A dead tree could fall on its own or be pushed over by winds, so it’s a safety threat to nearby houses, fences, garages, automobiles, etc. Per Borough ordinance, violations will be issued for non-compliance. *Concerts.* The Wednesday night concerts in Sunset Park now start at *6pm* and end at *8pm*. Adjust your fun-time schedules!

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Re: Add to Harvey Cedars Email List?

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Will do! Thanks. Daina Dale, Municipal Clerk/Registrar/Utility Collector clerk(a)harveycedars.org 609.361.6000 #3 fax 609.494.2335 Borough of Harvey Cedars PO Box 3185 Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008 On Fri, Jul 16, 2021 at 6:33 AM Kate Noonan <katernoonan(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Daina, > > Hope all is well. If possible, could you add me to the Harvey Cedars email > list? This will save my dad some time as he forwards them all ;) > > Thanks so much, > > Kate Haar-Lyons > (daughter of John Lyons, 5308E Long Beach Blvd) >

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Harvey Cedars Summer Concerts Time Adjustment

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Harvey Cedars Wednesday night concerts will now start at *6:00pm* and end at *8:00pm*. *WEDNESDAYS in Sunset Park6pm-8pm* July 21, 2021 - Dead Reckoning (Grateful Dead tribute band) July 28, 2021 - Asbury Fever (Springsteen tribute band) August 4, 2021 - Verdict (Soca music) August 11, 2021 - Slow Hands (Clapton tribute band) August 18, 2021 - Facedown (Classic Rock) Daina Dale, Municipal Clerk/Registrar/Utility Collector clerk(a)harveycedars.org 609.361.6000 #3 fax 609.494.2335 Borough of Harvey Cedars PO Box 3185 Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008

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Harvey Cedars Bulk Trash Pickup Dates for July & August

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Please be advised Harvey Cedars will have two (2) bulk trash pickup dates this summer along with normal trash pickup on: *Monday, July 19, 2021* *Monday, August 16, 2021* In the past, bulk trash items have not been collected in the summer months, however the schedule has been adjusted to allow for one day in July and one day in August for bulk pickup. Bulk items include furniture, mattresses, screens, storm windows, bath tubs, lumber tied securely in bundles not more than four (4) feet in length and not weighing more than 50 pounds, plumbing and electrical fixtures, and other refuse of a similar nature and kind. White goods, tires, building and demolition material, trees and branches *are not included*. *Limit of two (2) bulk items per collection.* Regular bulk refuse collection shall resume the Monday after Labor Day. Please call the Borough office or Public Works 609-494-6905 with any questions. Daina Dale, Municipal Clerk/Registrar/Utility Collector clerk(a)harveycedars.org 609.361.6000 #3 fax 609.494.2335 Borough of Harvey Cedars PO Box 3185 Harvey Cedars, NJ 08008

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Harvey Cedars July News

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ July 2021 Hometown News *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* Happy 4th of July. We want to wish you a happy safe holiday. A couple of exciting things to report this month. We installed a new flag pole out on the point at Sunset Park. Thanks to the businesses that donated to make Harvey Cedars a better place. The Land Use Board has completed their review of the master plan, and one of the outcomes was to design a streetscape plan for downtown. Following this exercise, we have applied for a grant to the State for the downtown business district. The Nearshore Betterment Sand Placement project will begin next week. Not a moment too soon. We desperately need our beaches to fill in. This project will last 30 to 45 days. There should not be any interruption to beach patrons. Still to come, the cleaning of the water tower, 78th Street dock, North Holly water main along with Essex drainage. We have been delayed due to backorders and COVID, but you will see activity shortly. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* Congratulations again to Daina for receiving the Clerk of the Year award! It's a well-deserved recognition for all of her hard work and dedication to Harvey Cedars over the years. Daina is our Clerk of the Year every year! The finance department has applied for and received the first portion of Harvey Cedars' share of the federal American Rescue Plan funds. We are working on where best to use the funds within the federal guidelines. Tax bills are anticipated to be sent this month. The bills will be sent out when the certified rate is received from the County. Summer is here! Excited for a "normal" summer filled with events. It is wonderful to see the park being used by so many of our residents! There are many activities to check out - LIT, soccer camps, tennis camps, pickleball and more. There are ReClam the Bay educational sessions in the park and Virtual Discussions from Rutgers. Our first official event will be Craft Day by the Bay on Saturday July 3rd. The summer concert series will be held every Wednesday beginning July 14th, weather permitting. Harvey Cedars 33rd Annual Arts Festival is scheduled for Sunday July 18th. For a full list of events stop by Borough Hall to pick up a calendar. Donations for the Labor Day Fireworks celebration are appreciated. *Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale* On behalf of myself and Chief Burnaford, we want to add our congratulations to all of the accolades that Daina Dale has received on being named State of New Jersey Municipal Clerk of the Year for 2020. Could not be more deserving! We are more than aware that the County has NOT completed all of the Crosswalks that they committed to complete before the Season began. There are 6 remaining Crosswalks to be done. The County Engineer is well aware of our urgency. We will continue to reach out to them until the work has been completed. Working with Chief Burnaford, Chief Townsend, and the HC Labor Attorney, Armando Riccio, we produced the first completely detailed Harvey Cedars Beach Operations Handbook, a 33 page Document that covers all Beach Operations, Duties, Discipline, Conduct, Procedures, and other Policies. This was a big undertaking before the season began and I want to thank all involved for their dedication. This Handbook was “officially" adopted by a Borough Resolution at the June 21st Borough meeting. In addition, a mandatory two-hour training session was conducted to ensure that all beach operations employees are fully aware of all our Policies and Procedures. Speaking of training, in June the HC Police Department held its annual “Full Department Training Day,” where each Officer covers a specific topic of expertise for the full staff. All of the HCPD Officers did a great job! And I want to thank the HCPD Chaplain, Wes Smith for attending the event and offering his inspirational words. With the 4th of July weekend coming up, please be aware that illegal fireworks will not be tolerated. A notice stating such will be on the boulevard signboard and posted on our social media platforms. In June, Chief Burnaford was asked, and honorably accepted, to give some opening remarks at an event sponsored by the NJ Office of Homeland Security & Preparedness, in collaboration with the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office and the US Department of Homeland Security. The event was designed to provide public health services for reopening businesses, the current threat environment and everyday community preparedness resources. Quite the important topic, obviously, and it was an honor for the HCPD Police Chief to be asked to give the opening remarks. Congrats Chief Burnaford! In our continuing presentation of the background of our Officers, this month we present the 2020 Officer of the Year Officer Daniel Grundtisch’s bio: Patrolman Daniel Grundtisch: 31 Years Old Stone Harbor Police Department, Class 2, 01/2013 - 09/2013 Ocean City Police Department, Class 2, 12/2017 – 08/2018 Little Egg Harbor Police Department, Class 2, 08/2018 – 07/2019 Harvey Cedars Police Department, Class 2, 07/2019 – 10/2019 Harvey Cedars Police Department, Full-Time; 10/2019 to Present Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice from Stockton University

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Harvey Cedars June 2021 News

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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

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Harvey Cedars May 2021 News

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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

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Harvey Cedars April News

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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

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Harvey Cedars March News

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ March 2021 Hometown News *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* March comes in like a lion and rolls out like a lamb. It seems like yesterday was February first. Where did the month go? We dodged a bullet on all but one of the snow storms. However, the storms wreaked havoc on the beaches. We are currently on the beaches everyday with our bulldozer, loader and skid steer. The Ford tractor, which pulls the beach rake, was damaged early on and now is at the shop, out of commission. We are working hard to provide access to all of the street ends. This will be followed with rebuilding the emergency entrances, handicap walkovers, and we will end up reinstalling the dune fence. There is a lot of work to be done before summer. The team has also been working their way through town cleaning storm drains. We do this twice a year along with when one becomes clogged with debris. We have also been called to a number of water leaks. Frozen pipes along with some underground leaks have taken some of our time as well. Summer is coming, and while we are finalizing the budget, which will put the money in place for a number of projects, we are doing preventative maintenance at the water plants. We are working hard to get ready for the summer. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* Greetings! Pre-season beach badges are now on sale. Order forms will be mailed with water bills or can be found at www.harveycedars.org. We will also be selling beach badges through the VIPLY app. Preseason badges are $35 each and the deadline to purchase them is June 15th. We look forward to having a "normal" summer season this year with concerts and art/craft shows. The concert line up for the Wednesday night summer concert series has been finalized and vendors are applying for the craft shows. The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee will be hosting our fireworks this year on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 4th. The fireworks are solely funded by donations, not from your tax dollars. A donation request will be included in the mailing of water bills. Thank you to those who have already donated! Every dollar counts. *Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale* On behalf of myself and Chief Burnaford we hope everyone weathered February well and all are healthy, safe, and happy! Speed Limit on side streets: As you know, the speed limit on W.80th Street has been lowered to 20 M.P.H. and signage will be up soon. Also, HCPD Traffic Safety Officers have been working with the Harvey Cedars Borough Engineer, Frank Little, in an attempt to lower the speed limits on some of our other side streets, specifically Buckingham Avenue, West Essex Ave and Cedars Avenue. Unfortunately, at least for now, upon completion of a traffic study, and the speed data we provided, it was determined that we cannot lower the speed limits at this time. As a result, the Chief has indicated that Officers will conduct high visibility traffic enforcement over the next 6-8 months on these particular streets. During this time, our Traffic Safety Officers will obtain new data and work with the Borough Engineer to revisit lowering the speed limits. Safety on the Boulevard: As we know, safety along Long Beach Boulevard continues to be a primary focus of the HCPD. The Chief and I met with a resident on the north end of town to discuss some of these safety issues. While we work to do everything we can to address these concerns, we encourage all of our residents to reach out to the Chief or I with any concerns. We are always willing to personally meet to discuss and listen. A sub-committee of the Land Use Board is also looking at the issue of “sidewalks” in Harvey Cedars with the goal of improving both the safety and the look along the boulevard. 2021 Summer: Beach Operations Chief Randy Townsend continues to prepare for this upcoming summer season. This preparation includes the Lifeguard in Training (LIT) Program. We are planning and anticipating a full program this year. The cost of the program has increased this year from $200 to $250 to assist with operating expenses. Our LIT program continues to remain one of the most professionally run programs at the lowest cost to the participants on LBI. Previously we have given you the background of Chief Burnaford, Sergeant Snow, and Sergeant Frazee. This month, we will begin presenting the background of the rest of the members of the HCPD, in order of seniority, beginning with Officer Chris Oldham: Officer Chris Oldham 35 Years Old Harvey Cedars Police Department, Class 1; June 2009 - August 2009 Harvey Cedars Police Department, Class 2; September 2009 – December 2010 Harvey Cedars Police Department, full-time for 10 Years, January 2011 - Present Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Liberty University. *News from the Long Beach Island Health Department:* We, the LBI Health Department, have established a clinic on 3/3 that will be for *eligible long beach island residents only*. This clinic will be posted on the lbihealth.com webpage where residents will be able to schedule appointments. Having limited supply, reaching our community is priority. To date we have already physically registered approximately 150 local resident seniors without internet or computers, email or computer literacy that contacted our office since the vaccine was available on 1/14. That outreach will continue as long as necessary. Our physically/medically homebound population that definitively due to their condition cannot make it to out are being vaccinated. We are also in regular communication with local primary care groups for identifying individuals most at risk of severe risk of covid-19 disease and navigating an opportunity for vaccination. The Health Department is very hopeful that the single J & J Covid immunization will be available soon although, it is unclear as to how the State is planning to deploy it. They are in favor of having that available locally should they be able to receive it. The Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are all substantially safe & effective vaccines against Covid-19. Some Numbers LBIHD To Date 3/1/21 First Moderna Vaccine administered starting 1/06/21 Total Vaccine Doses Administered: 1656 Total Fully Immunized: 486

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Harvey Cedars January News

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ January 2021 Hometown News *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. I am hoping it will be better than 2020. Putting things in perspective, I have been trying to focus on some of the positive things from this year, cherish each day, and focus on the things that matter most. I also want to recognize High Point Volunteer Fire Company and Barnegat Light First Aid Squad for putting together our first Santa Run. It was a huge boost to morale, not only for the kids, but for everyone young and old. Great job. We have had a number of north east storms and the beaches suffered some erosion, especially in the middle, to south end of town. We didn’t lose any dune fence, but there was a bit of erosion. The beaches are the backbone to our existence, first line of defense, and the engine that drives our economy. We are working on a pilot program to add additional sand into the beach system. The boulevard still has some deficiencies and the lanes have not been finally painted. The manholes and some of the storm drains are also not at the correct level. We have brought these items to the attention of the County and they will address the outstanding issues with the contractor. In the next few months Atlantic City Electric will be trimming the trees that have grown into the transmission lines. This is commonly done to minimize power interruptions. There are a few changes to the trash contract for 2021. You will no longer need to bundle tree branches. Branches will need to be cut in four-foot lengths neatly piled. The limit is a four-foot cube of trimmings. This year there will also be one bulk pick up in July and August. At our taxpayers' meetings, I commonly heard the desire for bulk pick up in the summer months, and so we added them to the contract. We will be mailing out the trash calendars shortly. In the meantime, you can find the pickup schedule on our website. We have a number of additional improvements in the planning stages. More information to follow. Wishing you a Happy New Year. Stay Safe. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* This month the Borough received reimbursement from Ocean County for OCCARES for COVID expenditures. The Borough received $67,691.62 for our expenses from March 1st through September 30th. The process for the final submission will cover expenses from October 1st through the end of the year, this submission will occur early in 2021. To date all of our submissions have been reimbursed, from cleaning expenses to the lumber for additional lifeguard stands. Next year we are planning for a great concert lineup, craft shows, and arts festival. We are ever hopeful to return to life as "normal". With anticipation of a more normal summer, we will be accepting donations for next summer's fireworks starting in the spring. During the current COVID resurgence, we have again transitioned to ZOOM for all public meetings. The next Borough meeting is Friday, January 8, 2021. Anyone wishing to participate may register at www.HarveyCedars.org. Have a safe and healthy New Year. *Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale* On behalf of myself, Police Chief Burnaford, Beach Patrol Chief Townsend, and all the members of the HCPD and the HC Beach Patrol, we wish everyone a great and Happy (and healthy) New Year. The Harvey Cedars Police Department is launching a new program for the New Year: the HCPD CCC Program: Cops Contributing to the Community. The HCPD CCC Program will capture and document the various activities that HCPD Officers do for the Harvey Cedars community, above and beyond their normal police duties. The Program will BUILD ON activities already being done by the HCPD and expand on them to include a greater reach and impact upon the community. The members of the Harvey Cedars Police Department have always sought to find opportunities to contribute in meaningful ways to the community they serve. The HCPD CCC is an exciting way to show their dedication and commitment. It is envisioned that the program will bring new ideas and initiatives to the Department's attention. Activities such as philanthropic initiatives, through the HCPD Foundation and fundraising events such as the annual “No Shave November “campaign, local school partnerships, educational volunteer programs, nonprofit Board membership and assistance, partnerships with community-based organizations, resident interaction and assistance, and other community-based activities will be tracked by the HCPD CCC Program. Everything done through the HCPD CCC Program will be done in the name of the entire Department. Individual Officers are not looking for recognition, but this Program will give true recognition to the Department as a whole. I am happy to announce that Patrolman Nick D’Andrea was sworn in as a full time Harvey Cedars Police Officer. Officer D'Andrea has been an HC Class 2 Officer since March 6th and has performed incredibly well all year. He has been a tremendous asset to Harvey Cedars. He has an Associate Degree in Social Science from OCC. We will hold an official swearing in ceremony when Patrolman D’Andrea’s family can attend. Last month I gave you the background of Chief Burnaford. This month I would like to present the HCPD Sergeants: *Sergeant Steve Frazee* 42 Years Old Seaside Heights Police Department, Class 1; April 1998 - September 1998 Tuckerton Police Department, March 1999 - April 2005 Member of the Harvey Cedars Police Department for 15 Years, May 2005 - Present Masters Degree in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University. *Sergeant Kevin Snow* 34 Years Old Beach Haven Police Department, May 2005 - December, 2010 Member of the Harvey Cedars Police Department for 10 Years, January 2011- Present Sociology Degree from William Paterson University

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Harvey Cedars Car Theft

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*I hope all are well. Once again, I thought it important to send a brief note now rather than wait until the Feb.1st Communication. * *Please note that Harvey Cedars did have a high end motor vehicle theft on Friday evening. The vehicle was unlocked and the key fob in it. * *Please remember to always lock your vehicles and take your keys with you. Never leave valuables in plain sight. Always report suspicious activity immediately to our police department. 609-494-6509 * *Our Officers are working with multiple agencies on this investigation.* *Thank You* *John M. Imperiale: Deputy Mayor/Commissioner, Public Safety and Public Affairs*

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Vaccine Registration Information

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*I hope all are well. I wanted to send a quick update out as we received the following information today from the LBI Health Department as to how residents may pre-register for the Covid vaccine. * *If you go to the below website, it will walk you through pre-registering for the vaccine.* https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine *Thank You, John Imperiale, Deputy Mayor/Commissioner of Public Safety and Public Affairs*

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Harvey Cedars December News

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ December 2020 Hometown News *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* November flew by. Thanksgiving gave us some time to think about all the things that we are thankful for. 2020 has certainly been a different year. The County’s contractor is putting the finishing touches on the Boulevard. One more lane of overlayment, then the striping of the lanes. It seems like the manholes are more prevalent than expected. We have notified the County for correction. Our team is wrapping up the water main on 72nd Street. The services have been switched over and the hydrant is back in service. We will be patching the blacktop prior to repaving in the Spring. Winter storms are coming, and we are getting all the equipment ready for mobilization. Our guys do a great job under pressure. Please prepare your homes for the winter. If leaving your house unattended for the winter, draining pipes is more secure than leaving on the heat. Remember, in times of storms, power outages are common. Outside showers: turn off and drain early! If we have to turn off your water at the street, it is $50 during working hours and $200 for after hours, weekends and holidays. We are also working on our water diversion permit. The application was resubmitted with the State. We continue to use more water than our current permit allows, causing us to apply for a new permit. We are working on budget items for 2021. There are a lot of things to accomplish. I am looking forward to keeping the town moving forward. Feel free to contact me if you have items that need to be addressed. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* First off, we would like to thank the Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association for their generous donation towards the purchase of a second Polaris beach vehicle to be used for our handicap beach access program next year. Along with their money, we will be using a portion of the $34,000 CDB Grant to fund the purchase. The remainder of that money will be used to offset the cost of beach mats. We have also received grant money from NJ Natural Resources for the purchase of two new heating and air conditioning units and LED lighting for the borough hall. It will cover roughly 50% of the cost and allow us to pay off our portion, at 0% interest, over the course of the next 5 years. We have been notified that more grant money will be coming our way to pay for the repaving of both Holly and West Essex Avenues in 2021. As the Holidays are fast approaching, I'd like to remind you all that we have some items for sale here at the borough offices, such as Holiday beach badges, sweatshirts, T shirts and hats that would make fantastic gifts. Stop by, say hello and purchase some logo wear for your favorite Harvey Cedars fan. In closing, I would like to thank all of the office staff for doing an excellent job throughout this trying year and for all the help and education they have given me during my first year in office. Have a Wonderful Holiday, Paul Rice *Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale* First, on behalf of myself, Police Chief Burnaford, Beach Patrol Chief Townsend, and all the members of the HCPD and the HC Beach Patrol, we wish everyone a wonderful holiday season and a great and Happy New Year. NO SHAVE NOVEMBER is over! Every member of the HCPD, including the Chief and myself, participated in *No** Shave November* campaign to raise money and awareness for those impacted by a cancer diagnosis. This year, we were able to raise over $1,000 for David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation. The foundation announced that 100% of the proceeds will go directly back to those who are impacted and need assistance. There is still time to donate on www.hcpolice.org Thank you to everyone who participated and everyone who donated! The Boulevard repaving project is wrapping up and once again I would like to commend the HCPD Officers for their diligence. The Boulevard, as we know, can be “unsafe.” The HCPD Officers did a great job in keeping us safe throughout the roadwork project. Coyotes! By now you have probably heard about the coyotes on LBI. There have been several sightings on the Island, north and south ends. There has been at least one reported sighting in Harvey Cedars. We have been in communication with the Stafford Animal Control (whom we contract animal control services with) and they are well aware. Anyone sighting a coyote should call Animal Control at 609-597-1000. And please be vigilant with regards to pets - do not let them outside unattended - and be extra careful with garbage bins. Visit Wildlifehelp.org for more information about coyotes. Governor Murphy has signed legislation that will require all uniformed State, County and Municipal Patrol Law Enforcement Officers to wear a body worn camera. Governor Murphy signed this legislation to “promote transparency in policing and build trust between police officers and the communities they service”. The HCPD has always believed that transparency, for both the public and the officers, is extremely important. Additionally, cameras are another tool to provide an added level of safety to the officers as well as the public. Since 2011 each Harvey Cedars marked patrol vehicle has been equipped with in-car cameras and microphones that each Officer wears while on patrol. This has been a voluntary measure, not State mandated, that has been added to our vehicles for these many years. We will be diligent in trying to ensure that the Governor also provides the necessary funding for this mandate. NIXLE: for those of you who receive messages through NIXLE, be aware that NIXLE will now be sending the majority of messages in the form of an email and NOT a text message. We encourage residents to download the NIXLE (Everbridge) app as you will then receive regular messages and updates from the HCPD. The Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association has generously donated $1,500 towards the HC Beach Patrol for the purpose of obtaining a second Polaris Ranger Crew 1000. This is the vehicle that is used for the Beach Access Program - which we intend to have fully back to normal next season, making a second vehicle essential. The Beach Access Program allows us to transport those in our community who need assistance getting on and off the beach. Another reminder: We urge all property owners to utilize our free winter house check program. Property owners can go to www.hcpolice.org and register their home. Officers will periodically check on their property to ensure that all doors and windows are secure, there are no water leaks, etc. And, most importantly, if there is an issue with the property, the Officers have up to date contact information to successfully notify the property owner of the issue. As mentioned last month, we had planned a series of six monthly “HCPD Community Forums” for this year, so that HC residents can learn about the HCPD, its Policies and Procedures, and meet the members of the Department. Obviously, we could not do that this year, but hopefully we will next year. In November’s “Communication” I presented the HCPD Organization Chart. For this month, and each month going forward, I thought that I would present the background of one of our Officers, starting with our Chief, Robert Burnaford: *Chief Robert Burnaford:* 38 Years Old Member of the Harvey Cedars Police Department for 15 years, since 2005 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island President, Ocean County Police Chief's Association Member, New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association Member, International Association of Chiefs of Police rburnaford(a)hcpolice.org 609-276-1306 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *On behalf of all the Harvey Cedars Commissioners and employees, we wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday season.* *~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~* [image: holiday divider.gif] *.*

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Harvey Cedars November News

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ November 2020 Hometown News *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* There is a lot going on in town right now. The County will be completing the drainage repairs on the Boulevard shortly and paving should begin near the middle of November. This part of the project should go quickly. They will mill the existing pavement and come right behind with new asphalt. Then they will realign the traffic lanes. The paving on Cedars Avenue will begin on the 19th of November and should be completed in a very short time period. In addition, our Public Works crew is working hard this month, completing a number of yearly tasks. We recently flushed all the hydrants, put away all the beach mats and lifeguard stands for the winter. We will shortly be closing the park bathrooms and winterizing the sprinklers in the ball field. Our crew will also be replacing the water main on East 72nd Street before the frost sets in. We will then transfer the water services over to the new main in preparation of repaving 72nd Street next year. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* We are currently renegotiating our short-term debt interest rate. Rates are at historic lows and we should be able to save roughly $16,000 in interest payments in the upcoming year. For your convenience and ours, we would also like to encourage everyone to visit our website www.harveycedars.org and sign up for the direct debit options to pay your taxes and water/sewer bills. In doing so, you can help keep our office costs down year over year. Click here for more information and a form. <http://www.harveycedars.org/Cit-e-Access/webpage.cfm?TID=150&TPID=14906> I would also like to once again express my appreciation to our former Commissioner of Revenue and Finance, Judy Gerkens, and congratulate her on the naming of her path at Sunset Park for her 30+ years of service to Harvey Cedars. *Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale* I am proud to start this report by reiterating, for those who have not heard, that the Harvey Cedars Police Department has successfully achieved its 3rd "Police Agency Re-Accreditation” through the NJSACOP (New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police) Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. This is a voluntary state-wide program that implements and proves many policies and procedures that aids in the overall operational efficiency of the department. This is an ongoing process that is re-examined by assessors from the NJSACOP every three years. Congratulations to Chief Burnaford, Detective Tim Butler, who oversees the Accreditation process, and the entire Department. With regard to the HCPD, we had planned a series of six monthly “HCPD Community Forums” for this year, so that HC residents can learn about the HCPD, its Policies and Procedures, and meet the members of the Department. Obviously, we could not do that this year, but hopefully we will next year - they are ready to go! Until then, though, I thought I would send out the HCPD Organization Chart so that you can see all of the members of the Department and their assigned roles and responsibilities. Take a look at the Chart below and feel free to contact myself (609-665-5652) or Chief Burnaford if you have any questions. This has been a busy time for the HCPD given all of the road work, but they have done a terrific job in keeping things safe. Throughout the road construction project, there have been no auto accidents or other incidents. We are entering the time of the year where our Officers typically complete their annual on-line virtual and in person training courses, an extensive series of training, both state mandated and continuing education training, that ensures they maintain their standards of excellence. Scheduling training in the Fall and Winter allows us to have full staffing during the “busy” season. NO SHAVE NOVEMBER: Officers (and myself!) will go through the month of November without shaving to raise awareness and funds for those impacted by a cancer diagnosis. Info and ways to donate will be available on www.hcpolice.org We urge all property owners to utilize our free winter house check program. Property owners can go to www.hcpolice.org and register their home. Officers will periodically check on their property to ensure that all doors and windows are secure, there are no water leaks, etc. And, most importantly, if there is an issue with the property, the Officers have a contact phone number to call. [image: HCPD org chart.jpg] [image: image.png] *On behalf of all the Harvey Cedars Commissioners and employees, we wish everyone a safe, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving.*

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