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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ April 2023 Hometown News *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* April showers bring May flowers. We experienced quite the thunder and lightning storm over the weekend. There was also a significant threat of tornadoes in our area. We saw some swirling in the High Bar area but were fortunate to not see any damage in Harvey Cedars. I have received a couple of inquiries of “where do we go during these times”? One place of refuge would be the Davis Center gymnasium at the Bible Conference. The Conference is designed as an essential building to withstand stronger wind conditions. It also has a backup generator in the event power is lost. The Fire House on 80th Street is also a place for congregating after a storm. Public works is very busy getting ready for the summer. We are working with the state to get all of the crossovers open in time for Memorial Day. Clearing the walkovers of sand that has been deposited over the winter months is a high priority. In the near future, we will begin the water main replacement on West Bergen Ave. and West 75th Street. This project will be completed prior to the busy summer months, the streets will be paved in the early fall. The Department of Public Works will also be adding and replacing the fire hydrants on those streets during the renewal. As the summer approaches, I want to bring to your attention the Memorial Paver Project at Sunset Park. The project is a great way to remember someone and make an investment and improvement to our park. The point at the park is a wonderful place to watch a sunset. We need to have more people get behind this project to get it going. We will be sending out a dedicated email for the brick project. Please keep an eye out for the email and consider purchasing a brick of your own. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* The 2023 Harvey Cedars budget was introduced at the March 20th meeting and is expected to be adopted at the April 17th meeting. This year Harvey Cedars residents should expect to see a very small increase in the local tax rate. There are several large projects happening in town that we would like to see accomplished this year, most importantly the Sunset Park Playground Rehabilitation. Last year several residents brought to our attention the need for new playground equipment which is an extremely costly endeavor. We have also applied for a grant to help offset some of the costs for the playground equipment. Beach badge pre-orders are going on now! If you have not done so already, please click here <https://www.harveycedars.org/documents/Forms/2023%20badge%20form.pdf> for the order form for seasonal beach badges. Badges will be available for pick-up on May 1st at borough hall through June 16th. The pre-order form is for regular seasonal badges only. Senior badges will be available for in-person purchase on May 1st with photo ID. The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee met last month to plan out new merchandise and discuss the summer events. There are multiple new items coming soon. Check out the new collegiate style lightweight crew neck below! This design is only available for purchase in borough hall. If you have not done so, click here <https://shorepromotions.com/harvey_cedars/shop/home> to check out the HCAC online store to support our summer events. [image: Sweatshirt - Collegiate HC.jpg] Thank you to all who have donated towards the fireworks already! As always, we expect it to be a wonderful event. A new fireworks t-shirt is currently in production. We are hoping to announce its arrival in the next newsletter. *Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale* With Spring here, more and more people will be out walking and biking and enjoying our great town. Please be careful on our roads and remember to bike with traffic (and obey traffic rules when biking) and walk against traffic. And remember to stop in at Borough Hall to pick up a reflector if you are going to be walking or biking in the dark. In March we passed a new Ordinance changing the start of Construction hours from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., from March thru October (previously it stayed at 7 a.m. until Memorial Day.) I hope this gives our residents a little more peace and quiet this Spring. Saturday night, April 22nd from 6 P.M. until 10pm. will be the first "Casino Night,” hosted by the Harvey Cedars Police Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit, and the High Point Volunteer Fire Company. The goal of the HC Police Foundation is to provide funding for youth and community outreach programs, charities, training and education, and funding for specialized equipment to help our police department better serve the community, so not only will you have a great evening, you will be doing good for the community. Proceeds from the Casino Night will go towards a high school scholarship and to support the High Point Fire Company. The cost for the event is $125, which includes food provided by the Neptune Market, and beer and wine provided by Neptune Liquors, and, of course, chips to bet with which can be turned in for raffle tickets and prizes. You can register in advance by emailing Sgt. Snow at ksnow(a)hcpolice.org or show up at the door. Attendees must be 21 or older and present a valid ID. Sponsorships are still available! We are making excellent progress with a “Dead Fish Plan” in case we have another unpleasant event this summer. After meeting with Public Works, Public Finance, the LBI Health Department and the Department of Environmental Protection, I circulated a draft plan to all and we will meet in April to finalize a “Emergency Management” Plan. Hopefully we never need it, but if we do, we’ll be ready! I want to thank the many Harvey Cedars residents who attended Part 2 of the American History presentation I gave in March at the Library in Surf City at the request of the Friends of the Library. I love giving these talks, and I especially love the discussion afterwards. Thanks again to all, and to the Friends of the Library for inviting me to speak! Our Chief of Beach Operations Randy Townsend, while busy getting full staffed and ready for the summer, has also begun preparing the HCBP Community Forum which will be held on Thursday, May 25th at 5 p.m. at Borough Hall. Mark your calendars!

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Harvey Cedars March Newsletter

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ March 2023 Hometown News *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. Some of the old timers may recall that the 1962 storm occurred in March. It blew out of the northeast for fifteen days and the dunes could not hold up with all the high tides. Over half of the homes washed away during that great storm. We watched many homes wash out of Harvest Cove and into the bay. When you looked out of the window of our home, there was only one house that remained to the east and that was the house on Burlington Avenue in which Judy Gerkins now lives. In fact, my mother took one of the pictures used in the National Geographic magazine which covered the storm. You may have seen it. We are fortunate today that our dunes are intact. They could withstand a pretty good storm. The problem is that the beach is not in good shape. I met with the Army Corps of Engineers and State Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to develop a plan to access the beach where there is a significant drop-off from where the dune is eroded down to the flat beach. We will have that plan in place very shortly and will make sure all public beach accesses are accessible by Memorial Day. We do not want to start the project too soon and have a random storm destroy all our hard work. It is disappointing that the beach sand replenishment will likely not be done until the fall. Our Streetscapes Committee has finalized the plan for improving the downtown area for pedestrian traffic. The plan will provide a contiguous sidewalk from Borough Hall to 80th Street on the west side of Long Beach Boulevard and from 78th Street to 80th Street on the east side of the boulevard. The project will be a tremendous improvement for public safety on the boulevard. We will be submitting our final plan to the DOT for final approval shortly and will then proceed to the bidding process. I had our yearly meeting with the Ocean County Road Department and requested from them to add a crosswalk at James Street, along with trimming trees along Long Beach Boulevard, and clearing the shoulder to the edge of the pavement. Other plans in place are to raise the bulkhead on 80th Street and various yearly activities like cleaning storm drains to improve drainage. We discussed the Streetscapes project, and the County will be supporting us as we seek the final approval from the DOT. There are many other things happening to get ready for summer. Please feel free to contact us with any of your concerns. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee is having their first meeting of 2023 in the upcoming weeks to discuss the summer events and Labor Day fireworks! A donation request for fireworks was included in the mailing of water bills. Thank you again to all of those who have already donated! The 2023 beach badge order form is now available. The form was mailed with water bills this month. A special email was sent to our e-bill account holders. If you did not get the email, please check your spam mail. The forms can also be found on the Harvey Cedars website by clicking here <https://www.harveycedars.org/documents/Forms/2023%20badge%20form.pdf>. This form is for pre-order of regular seasonal badges only. Badges will not be available for pick-up until the spring. Please support our summer events by visiting our storefront. Click here to check it out! <https://shorepromotions.com/harvey_cedars/shop/home> All events are paid for by donations and merchandise sales only. In case you missed it, the Borough of Harvey Cedars and the Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association are working together to create beautiful new areas in our park with a personalized brick campaign. For more information and to purchase a brick, click here <https://www.harveycedars.org/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=18417>. *Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale* I hope everyone is safe and healthy, and ready for Spring to arrive. In February I received the report on the review of the HCPD by the Law Enforcement Risk Control Consultant, J.A. Montgomery Consulting. The review is done annually in conjunction with the Ocean County Joint Insurance Fund, on which I sit as the Harvey Cedars representative. The review covered some 31 points and concluded with: “There are no suggestions for improvement at this time.” Anyone or any department that has ever been audited knows what a rare accomplishment that is. Congratulations to Chief Burnaford and the entire HCPD. And note that while the auditors may not have found anything that needs improvement, achieving constant, steady improvement is and always will be a guiding principle of the HCPD! I want to thank our Traffic Safety Officer, Ben Mrozinski, and Chief Burnaford for their review of the proposed Streetscape plan as it relates to boulevard safety. Their review and input was presented at the last Streetscape Committee meeting and was extremely useful in finalizing plans. In February I met with Dan Krupinski, LBI Health Department to further develop a plan in case we are hit with a dead fish problem again this year. Input towards a plan has already been provided by Public Works, Public Safety, and Public Finance and we will all meet again to finalize a plan so we are ready…..just in case! By now you have probably heard that outdoor dining will be permitted again this year in Harvey Cedars. We try to learn every year how to make the process smoother, safer, and more convenient. I want to thank the many people who emailed, wrote, and called expressing their support and offering their thoughts, especially around traffic and parking. The Chief and I are committed to making sure the process improves year over year, so that our residents and visitors can enjoy our great restaurants. Remember to obey all regulations and to respect the neighbors and we will have another great year. Last summer we were extremely fortunate to have Officer Danielle Bialecki with us as a Seasonal Officer. She was a constant presence in Harvey Cedars, biking around town, patrolling the beach, and interacting with so many residents. I am happy to say that Officer Bialecki will be with us again this season. We were fortunate to have her last year and we are fortunate that she will be back! We do have an opening for an additional Class 1 Seasonal Officer for this summer. Applications may be picked up at Borough Hall or downloaded on the Harvey Cedars website. Please share the opportunity! I want to thank the many Harvey Cedars residents who attended the presentation I gave in February at the Library in Surf City at the request of the Friends of the Library. Part 2 of this American History program, focusing on the policies and people that have kept us together as a nation, will be on Sat., March 11th at 10 A.M. I expect we will have another good interactive discussion. For information about membership in the Friends of the Island Library, stop by the library for a brochure or email lbif(a)theoceancountylibrary.org Another reminder to Mark Your Calendars ! - Casino Night: Saturday, April 22nd, 6 P.M. at the High Point Firehouse, to benefit the Harvey Cedars Police Foundation and the High Point Volunteer Fire Company. - Thursday May 25th, 5 P.M. at Borough Hall, will be the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol Community Forum, led by HCBP Chief Randy Townsend, and modeled after the very successful HCPD Community Forums.

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Harvey Cedars February News

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ February 2023 Hometown News *[image: Snow covered beach bench for newsletter.jpg]* *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* It is February already. The winter is flying by and spring will be here before you know it. We have good news and bad news. First the good news. We have secured 50 million dollars for the LBI beach project between all the partners. This will allow us to restore the beaches, fix the walkovers and repair all the beach accesses. I’m glad that there are resources to make it through another round of renourishment. The bad news is that the funding will not be in place for the 2023 season. The Federal Government will most likely have the money in place this spring but it will take some time for our state partners to get together and before contracts can be advertised. We will likely not see more sand on the beach until the fall or winter months, while this is disconcerting to us, we must look at the bright side. The good news is that our dunes are intact and homes are protected. The bottom line is, there is money for restoration and we will see a beach project in the near future. Obstacles that may delay the beach replenishment project include regulations that dredging companies must be US owned in order to be awarded the contract. Currently, there are only two dredging companies that are US owned and operated; Great Lakes and Weeks Marine. In the meantime, we are putting plans in place to provide access to the beach on all the public walkovers. Our public works will be working with our State and Federal partners to establish and rebuild walkovers for all the public access points. We will also bolster our Beach Wheels program to help our disabled and elderly population have better access to the beach due to the challenges caused by erosion. I have had numerous conversations with our State and Federal partners, and because of our established relationship, we will move up the list quickly if the funds become available sooner. I am sure many of you are disappointed that the project won’t start right away, I am as well. However, I wanted to communicate with you that as things develop we will let you know our plans for our beaches as summer approaches. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* February 1st brings our first snowfall of the year (and the first quarter tax due date)! If you are interested in the direct debit program for taxes or water/sewer, the forms can be found by clicking here <https://www.harveycedars.org/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=14942>. In January, we filed our Annual Debt Statement. Our Net Debt is 0.186%, where the state allowed up to 3.5%. The town is in good financial shape and continues to have a very low debt percentage. The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee is in full swing with summer preparations. The concert line-up for Wednesday night summer concerts has been finalized and vendors are applying for the craft and art events. The calendar of events will be available early spring! The HCAC will be hosting our fireworks this year on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 2nd. The fireworks are funded through donations only, not from your tax dollars. A donation request will be included in the mailing of your water bills. Thank you to those who have already donated! Besides shirts and sweatshirts, the HCAC has a variety of items available for purchase at borough hall. Stop by to check out the wine glasses, lanterns, totes, hats, and cookbooks! All purchases support the events throughout the year. Visit the online shop by clicking here <https://shorepromotions.com/harvey_cedars/shop/home>! Don't forget to get your new dog license! Getting your dog licensed is the law, but there are also many benefits for the dog owner. A licensed dog can easily be returned to their owners! The process also reminds you to keep your dog up to date on their rabies vaccination. *Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale* In another feather in the cap of the Harvey Cedars Police Department, HCPD Chief Robert Burnaford was asked to help teach water rescue to the new recruits at the Ocean County Police Academy, clearly demonstrating the level of expertise we have here in Harvey Cedars. Congrats to our Chief. Once again there have been some sightings of coyotes both on the bay and ocean sides of town. The following are things you can do if you spot a coyote in your neighborhood or near your home: · Frighten coyotes with loud noises. · Fear of humans is important for coyote survival. · Keep garbage in a tightly sealed container. · In your yard, remove pet food, fallen fruit and spilled seed beneath bird feeders. · Use yard lights or motion detectors to frighten them away. · Keep pets in fenced areas or covered kennels. · Stay with your pets while outdoors, unless pets are in a secured, covered kennel. · Do not allow pets to run loose. Keep pets on a leash. A very important reminder: PLEASE make sure your house number is Visible and Clear. Should emergency vehicles get a call for an address, it is important that they can quickly identify the house. Mark your calendars now for some upcoming events you do not want to miss! - Saturday night, April 22nd the Harvey Cedars Police Foundation will be holding a Casino Night at the High Point Firehouse. Proceeds of the event will help support the charitable work of the non-profit Harvey Cedars Police Foundation and the High Point Volunteer Fire Company. It's a great partnership and a fun night to raise some funds. Food and beverages will be provided. - After the very successful HCPD Community Forums, we have scheduled a Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol Community Forum, led by HCBP Chief Randy Townsend, for Thursday night, May 25th, right before the start of the full beach season. More information as we get closer. - From an idea that arose at one of the HCPD Community Forums, we have begun discussions to hold CPR/First Aid training in coordination with the High Point Volunteer Fire Company. Dates and details to be announced soon. - On a personal note, I have been asked by the Friends of the Island Library to be the guest speaker for a two-part American History program focusing on the policies and people that have kept us and our nation together. The presentations will be at the OC Library in Surf City, Part 1 on Saturday, Feb 25th, 10:00 - 11:30, and Part 2 on Saturday March 11th, same time. I hope to see many of my Harvey Cedars neighbors there for what I hope will be a good interactive discussion. The Friends of the Island Library is an all-volunteer non-profit organization devoted to supporting & promoting the Long Beach Island Library in Surf City. For information about membership in the Friends of the Island Library, stop by the library for a brochure or email lbif(a)theoceancountylibrary.org A couple of quick reminders: In case you are just now getting away for the winter, you can still register for the Winter House Checks Program, 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. If you're one of the hearty individuals out walking, running, or biking when it is dark out, stop by Borough Hall and pick-up a free “High Reflective Visibility Reflector Bands for Wrist, Arm, or Leg.” These bands are worn to enhance your visibility and safety.

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Harvey Cedars January 2023 Newsletter

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ January 2023 Hometown News *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* Happy New Year! 2023 looks to be a good year. We have many exciting things planned for this year. We hope to get the park project going. There are two streets where we are going to replace the water mains and repave the roads. We are looking forward to completing phase one of the Streetscape Project. The Streetscape Project will be a big improvement to the general business district in downtown Harvey Cedars. The project will not only improve the look of the downtown area, but it will also make it much safer for pedestrian foot traffic. I want to remind you to make sure your house is prepared for the cold winter weather. Remember to turn off and drain your outside showers. Many people drain their homes and turn the water off at the meter. If you don’t turn the water off, set the heat high enough to keep the pipes from freezing. Trying to save a few dollars by keeping the heat low could cost you thousands of dollars in water damage from broken pipes. Again, I want to wish you a happy New Year. Looking forward to another great year in Harvey Cedars. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* Happy New Year! As we move into a new year, we begin work on the 2023 annual budget. The finance department is working hard to keep expenses down and no/minimal tax increase. The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee would like to thank everyone that purchased merchandise during the holiday season! Your purchases will help the HCAC fund all of our events throughout the summer. Check out the online storefront by clicking here <https://shorepromotions.com/harvey_cedars/shop/home>! 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 of our staff, we wish everyone a great, safe, Happy (and healthy) New Year. The beginning of December brought incredible pride to Harvey Cedars when, as a result of 6 HCPD Community Forums, the New Jersey State Legislature passed and presented to Harvey Cedars a Joint Resolution of the State Senate and the General Assembly recognizing the Harvey Cedars Police Department as being “highly esteemed in Ocean County and throughout the Garden State.” It further stated that the HCPD: “has set a standard of excellence and established a model to emulate through its trailblazing Community Forums Initiative.” The State Resolution, sponsored by Senator Connors, Assemblywoman Gove, and Assemblyman Rumpf, also praised the members of the HCPD as “individuals of strong character and uncommon determination.” The N.J. Joint Resolution concluded by calling the Harvey Cedars Police Department “a leader in the State” and the legislature paid tribute to its “exemplary officers.” The full Resolution is pasted at the bottom of this email. Congratulations to every member of the HCPD. We would like to thank everyone who brought toys to Borough Hall for the Harvey Cedars Police Foundation “Fill A Patrol Car” Toy Drive to benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates.) Through your generosity, the goal was more than met - the Patrol Car was stuffed with toys when they were delivered for the children at CASA. The Sandpaper recently did an article regarding the volunteer Fire and First Aid responders who service Harvey Cedars and how we as residents can contribute time and money for their support. The full article can be read at Sandpaper Link <https://www.thesandpaper.net/articles/jcta-campaigns-to-help-volunteer-firs…> Many thanks to the Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association (HCTA) and the Joint Council of Taxpayers Associations (JCTA) for their work in publicizing the need for us to support our volunteers. A reminder to be careful when walking the boulevard in the dark. Even with lighter clothing, it may be hard for cars to see you on the boulevard. Harvey Cedars residents can pick up free reflectors to be worn for your safety at our Police Station. These “High Reflective Visibility Reflector Bands for the Wrist, Arm, or Leg” can be worn as you walk or run, enhancing your visibility and safety. If you are one of the hearty souls out there walking or running in the dark, pick one up, and be safe! Here is the full New Jersey State Legislature "Joint Legislative Resolution” praising the HCPD.: [image: Police letter.jpg]

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Harvey Cedars January 2023 Newsletter

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ January 2023 Hometown News *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* Happy New Year! 2023 looks to be a good year. We have many exciting things planned for this year. We hope to get the park project going. There are two streets where we are going to replace the water mains and repave the roads. We are looking forward to completing phase one of the Streetscape Project. The Streetscape Project will be a big improvement to the general business district in downtown Harvey Cedars. The project will not only improve the look of the downtown area, but it will also make it much safer for pedestrian foot traffic. I want to remind you to make sure your house is prepared for the cold winter weather. Remember to turn off and drain your outside showers. Many people drain their homes and turn the water off at the meter. If you don’t turn the water off, set the heat high enough to keep the pipes from freezing. Trying to save a few dollars by keeping the heat low could cost you thousands of dollars in water damage from broken pipes. Again, I want to wish you a happy New Year. Looking forward to another great year in Harvey Cedars. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* Happy New Year! As we move into a new year, we begin work on the 2023 annual budget. The finance department is working hard to keep expenses down and no/minimal tax increase. The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee would like to thank everyone that purchased merchandise during the holiday season! Your purchases will help the HCAC fund all of our events throughout the summer. Check out the online storefront by clicking here <https://shorepromotions.com/harvey_cedars/shop/home>! 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 of our staff, we wish everyone a great, safe, Happy (and healthy) New Year. The beginning of December brought incredible pride to Harvey Cedars when, as a result of 6 HCPD Community Forums, the New Jersey State Legislature passed and presented to Harvey Cedars a Joint Resolution of the State Senate and the General Assembly recognizing the Harvey Cedars Police Department as being “highly esteemed in Ocean County and throughout the Garden State.” It further stated that the HCPD: “has set a standard of excellence and established a model to emulate through its trailblazing Community Forums Initiative.” The State Resolution, sponsored by Senator Connors, Assemblywoman Gove, and Assemblyman Rumpf, also praised the members of the HCPD as “individuals of strong character and uncommon determination.” The N.J. Joint Resolution concluded by calling the Harvey Cedars Police Department “a leader in the State” and the legislature paid tribute to its “exemplary officers.” The full Resolution is pasted at the bottom of this email. Congratulations to every member of the HCPD. We would like to thank everyone who brought toys to Borough Hall for the Harvey Cedars Police Foundation “Fill A Patrol Car” Toy Drive to benefit CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates.) Through your generosity, the goal was more than met - the Patrol Car was stuffed with toys when they were delivered for the children at CASA. The Sandpaper recently did an article regarding the volunteer Fire and First Aid responders who service Harvey Cedars and how we as residents can contribute time and money for their support. The full article can be read at Sandpaper Link <https://www.thesandpaper.net/articles/jcta-campaigns-to-help-volunteer-firs…> Many thanks to the Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association (HCTA) and the Joint Council of Taxpayers Associations (JCTA) for their work in publicizing the need for us to support our volunteers. A reminder to be careful when walking the boulevard in the dark. Even with lighter clothing, it may be hard for cars to see you on the boulevard. Harvey Cedars residents can pick up free reflectors to be worn for your safety at our Police Station. These “High Reflective Visibility Reflector Bands for the Wrist, Arm, or Leg” can be worn as you walk or run, enhancing your visibility and safety. If you are one of the hearty souls out there walking or running in the dark, pick one up, and be safe! Here is the full New Jersey State Legislature "Joint Legislative Resolution” praising the HCPD.: [image: Police letter.jpg]

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Time for Shore Protection - How You Can Help

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Save Your Shore‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [image: Harvey Cedars Borough Logo.jpg] How You Can Help to Save Your Shore [image: beach-erosion.png] Dear Harvey Cedars Property Owner: If you have not already contacted your Senators and Congressman, now is the time to contact them. With another storm approaching, maintaining our shoreline is critical. As stated in previous emails, Harvey Cedars and LBI are due for our 7-year renourishment project in 2023, but first we require Congress to appropriate the necessary funds. You can help by contacting your US Representatives urging them to support the funding by clicking on the button below. Please share this link and information with anyone you know. * If you reside in another district, you can still help by contacting your district's representative. More information is provided by clicking on the link below.* Your assistance and support are greatly appreciated. Click Here to Contact Legislators <http://www.harveycedars.org/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=18451> pn7ve9ki3pgu

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Shore Protection - How You Can Help

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Save Your Shore‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [image: Harvey Cedars Borough Logo.jpg] Save Your Shore [image: beach-erosion.png] Dear Harvey Cedars Property Owner: As we have all witnessed, our beach is in need of sand; some areas of town more than others, but we all know this can change with just one storm. Harvey Cedars and LBI are due for our 7-year renourishment project in 2023, but first we require Congress to appropriate the necessary funds. You can help by contacting Senators and Congressmen urging them to support the funding by clicking on the button below. Please share this link and information with anyone you know. Your assistance and support are greatly appreciated. Click Here to Contact Legislators <http://www.harveycedars.org/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=18451> pn7ve9ki3pgu

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Harvey Cedars December 2022 News

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ December 2022 Hometown News *[image: image.png]* *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* The holiday season is just around the corner, and we have been hustling and bustling around town to put up decorations. We have also been working on the Borough Hall - the clock tower was in disrepair and many of the trim boards were rotten. Repairing and replacing rotten boards is a slow process and it is much like renovating your home while you are living in it. Our team is doing a great job. When the work is completed, you will see a major improvement in the appearance of the Borough Hall. The Public Works Department continues to repair the beaches and we are trying to provide access for everyone. We are really struggling from Essex Avenue down to Atlantic Avenue as there is so little sand in that area to fix the accesses. The minute we push up some sand, the next high tide takes it out. I was on the phone this morning with the Army Corps of Engineers and was reminded that, during the government’s budgeting time, it is necessary to let our representative know our need for beach renourishment. There was ice on the puddles outside this morning and I want to remind everyone to shut off all outside showers and spigots. You will also want to make sure your sprinkler systems are blown out. Water leaks are common when it gets cold, and a leak can cause a significant amount of damage. The Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association is launching a membership drive. I have attached information on how to become a part of the association. We are continuing to work together on the commemorative brick project at Sunset Park. I wish you all a wonderful Holiday season. *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* Water bills are currently being processed and will be mailed out shortly. If you are interested in signing up for direct debit for future billings, click here <https://www.harveycedars.org/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=14942>. Included with your water billing will be the 2023 recycling and trash schedule. On behalf of the Harvey Cedars Activity Committee, we want to thank everyone for your donations and support this year! Every event hosted by the HCAC is fully funded by donations and orchestrated by our wonderful volunteers. If you are looking for a Harvey Cedars holiday gift, stop by Borough Hall! There is a wide assortment of merchandise available for purchase. The HCAC is selling t-shirts, sweatshirts, lanterns, tote bags, hats, and Harvey Cedars wine glasses. More colors and sizes are available on the HCAC storefront. Click here to shop <https://shorepromotions.com/harvey_cedars/shop/home>. Holiday beach badges are available for purchase now at Borough Hall. Each badge is $35 and can be used for the 2023 season. Order forms can be found by clicking here <https://www.harveycedars.org/documents/Forms/2023%20Holiday%20Badge%20Order…>. Gift boxes can be purchased for an additional $2. Keep an eye out for Santa on December 19th! Santa will be starting at Tidal Drive and heading south on the Boulevard starting at 6PM. If you would like to request a present from Santa, please contact the Fire Chief at (609) 494-9169 or email him rsf5130(a)gmail.com with the address, age, and gender of the child. A new activity will be coming to town next year. The Harvey Cedars Police Foundation is pleased to announce their first Annual Casino Night. A night of food, drinks, gambling and prizes on April 22nd, 2023 from 6pm to 10pm at the High Point Fire Company Firehouse. Portions of the proceeds will go to the Fire Company and Scholarships for outgoing High School Seniors. Stay tuned for more details to come in 2023! Happy holidays from the Finance Department! *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 wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year. Speaking of the holidays, be sure to look for Officers from the Harvey Cedars Police Department on Monday night December 19th, as they assist our Fire Company with escorting Santa around town. We can all be Santa and bring cheer for the holidays: from November 23rd - December 14th, The Harvey Cedars Police Foundation and The Harvey Cedars Police Department will once again be sponsoring the “Fill A Patrol Car” Toy Drive to benefit CASA. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates which helps neglected and fostered children right here in Ocean County. CASA assists children with continuing their education, emotional support, and providing any medical attention needed. You can find more information at www.casaofoceancounty.org. Last year our generous residents more than filled the police car, it overflowed! I know that this year will be just as successful. Anyone interested can bring a new unwrapped toy for children from the ages of 3 -17 years old and bring the toys to the lobby at the Harvey Cedars Borough Hall. Any questions, please contact Sgt. Kevin Snow at ksnow(a)hcpolice.org Also, last year, Harvey Cedars began a tradition, initiated by Harvey Cedars’ own Dave Burns, of using home holiday lighting to honor EMT workers, police, firefighters, and the military. Residents are again encouraged to put up red, white, and blue lights: Red to honor firefighters; White to honor First Aid workers; and Blue to honor the Police. In November we held the final HCPD Community Forum for the year, with Officers Nick D’Andrea and Chris Oldham presenting First Aid and more. Over the series of six Community Forums every member of the HCPD presented their background and expertise to the community. I want to thank them and all of the Harvey Cedars residents who participated and made this series such a terrific success. More such community forums are being planned for next year, including the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol. "LET-IT-GROW” aka “No Shave NOVEMBER” is over and I want to thank all the officers and others who participated, and especially thank those who made generous donations to "David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation” or their own favorite charity.

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Harvey Cedars Police Department FORUM this Wednesday

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*FROM:* Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale *RE:* Reminder: HCPD Community Forum *Wednesday, Nov.16th at 5:00* I wanted to remind everyone that this *Wednesday, November 16th at 5:00 at Borough Hall will be the last HCPD Community Forum *for this year*, *featuring Officers Nick D’Andrea and Christopher Oldham. In addition to presenting their background, as always, the Officers will be presenting: First Aid, with topics to include a CPR Demo, other first aid topics, 911 procedures, First Aid/AED equipment, the HCPD drone program and more. After this HCPD Forum every member of the Harvey Cedars Police Department will have participated in meeting the community, and presenting their background and their role in the HCPD. I want to thank Chief Burnaford and every member of the HCPD for making these community forums a terrific success. Of course they would not have been a success without the participation of Harvey Cedars residents and the great discussions that were part of every Community Forum. See you Wednesday at 5:00!

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Harvey Cedars November 2022 News

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Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ *[image: November autumn.jpg]November 2022 Hometown News* *Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan Oldham* Fall is in the air, but winter is around the corner. Our Public Works crew has been busy working on the beach, flushing hydrants, and putting summer to bed for the winter months. We are looking to add a piece of playground equipment to Sunset Park this year and, during the budget process, we will be looking to put in for some additional replacement and improvements at the park. Keep your fingers crossed. We are also doing a bit of cosmetic work at the Borough Hall. The building was built in the early 1990s and, after 30 years of use, is starting to show its age. You will see us working on much of the trim and front entrance area. There is a lot of deterioration at the clock area and it will require a significant amount of rebuilding. When work on the Hall is completed, we will all be proud of the building again. Adding to the improvements at the Borough Hall are new plantings and the care of those by some of our residents is making a real difference. Thank you to those who are volunteering to help make Harvey Cedars a better place. We have partnered with the Taxpayers Association to get the word out about a great project in Sunset Park. Click here for information about an opportunity to purchase a brick <https://mailchi.mp/245068d782ff/hcta-news-10-17-2022?e=63659e7dff> in Sunset Park and partner with Harvey Cedars to invest in our community. The Brick Project also offers a holiday gift opportunity with an order *deadline of November 7th*. I appreciate the work of the Taxpayers Association on this project. Have a Happy Thanksgiving, Jonathan Oldham *Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice* As a friendly reminder, fourth quarter taxes are due today with a 10 day grace period. Thank you to everyone that has already paid. 2023 Holiday Beach Badges are on sale now. This year's holiday badge has limited quantities for sale and features an exclusive holiday design. The badges can be purchased in person at Borough Hall during regular business hours or mail your check in with the order form available by clicking this link. <https://www.harveycedars.org/documents/Forms/2023%20Holiday%20Badge%20Order…> Badges will not be mailed, they must be picked up. The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee's Annual Wine Tasting has returned! Join us on Saturday, November 5th at the High Point Firehouse from 5:30PM-7:30pm for 35+ different wines and hors d'oeuvres. There are still tickets available! Tickets can be purchased at Borough Hall during regular office hours for $45 per person. The finance department wishes you a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! *Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale* We held another very successful HCPD Community Forum on October 26, with Detective Tim Butler presenting an overview of the role of the detective in the HCPD, and discussing crime prevention, scams, grants and much more. As usual, the Q and A session was terrific, so thank you to all who attended. Next up, on Wednesday, November 16th at 5 P.M. will be the final HCPD Community Forum for this year, with Officer Nick D’Andrea and Officer Chris Oldham presenting First Aid and Resident Services, with topics to include a CPR Demo, other first aid topics, 911 procedures, First Aid/AED equipment, the HCPD drone program and more. Mark your calendar for another excellent HCPD Community Forum. November marks another year of the HCPD participating in the “No Shave November” campaign to raise money and awareness for those impacted by a cancer diagnosis. The Chief, our Officers, and I will put down our razors for the entire month in an effort to support David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation efforts. Please help us raise money by donating today! More info can be found on our website www.hcpolice.org. At the Borough meeting on October 7th, we had a great presentation from Bob Schuster of the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regarding the dead fish in our coves this summer. He was able to present the “why” of why this happened. However, as there were outstanding questions about any health implications from the dead fish, I have invited Dan Krupinski, the head of the LBI Health Department to attend the first Borough meeting in November - Friday, Nov. 4th at 4:30 to discuss any health concerns regarding the fish kill and answer all questions. Thanks to all who participated in the Town-wide clean-up on Saturday, October 22nd, and a special Thank You to the Harvey Cedars Taxpayers Association for their leadership in this, and so many other events. October brought the ten year anniversary of Superstorm Sandy. Chief Burnaford delivered remarks at Southern Regional High School’s “Homage to Heroes” on Oct. 18th on behalf of all first responders at a concert to commemorate the event. We should be proud that it was the HC Chief of Police who was asked to speak. Hope to see you at the High Point Firehouse for the Wine Tasting on Saturday, November 5th! Another reminder: If you are going to be away at all, register for the HCPD Winter House Registration Program. Property owners can register online ( www.hcpolice.org) or fill out this form and email it to dtilton(a)hcpolice.org And on behalf of Chief Burnaford and myself, a Happy Thanksgiving to all! [image: Thankful.jpg]

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