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
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
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
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
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
*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*
*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*
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
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*On behalf of all the Harvey Cedars Commissioners and employees, we wish
everyone a safe and healthy holiday season.*
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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.
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*On behalf of all the Harvey Cedars Commissioners and employees, we wish
everyone a safe, healthy and Happy Thanksgiving.*
