3 May
2023
3 May
'23
2:16 p.m.
Borough of Harvey Cedars, Ocean County, NJ
May 2023 Hometown News
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*Oh Deer!*
New visitors have arrived on the island just ahead of the busy season. The
dear are a first time sighting for many long time residents.
Photo taken by Marc Proetto.
*Department of Public Works & Public Property - Commissioner/Mayor Jonathan
Oldham*
I’d like to congratulate Daina Dale, our Municipal Clerk on her
retirement. Daina served as the Municipal Clerk for the borough for over
20 years, she’s worn many different hats during her tenure and has
contributed to the town and its residents in countless ways. We wish her
much health and happiness in her retirement. She will always be a valued
member to the Harvey Cedars Community.
It will not be long until summer is upon us, and we will be enjoying all
that Harvey Cedars has to offer. Public Works is working hard to be ready
for Memorial Day and the kickoff of our summer season. The team is hard at
work on the beach - pushing up the dunes, clearing entrance ways, and
rebuilding the entrance ways which were destroyed by the winter northeast
storms. We have been working with the State Department of Environmental
Protection to reconstruct the entranceways. We have a lot to accomplish
prior to everyone returning, but our goal is to have everything rebuilt by
Memorial Day weekend.
I want to take this opportunity to thank the volunteers who have been
working with me to improve the landscaping at Borough Hall and Sunset Park.
Everyone has been so helpful and, if you look around, you will notice the
improvement. A loving hand makes a real difference. Volunteerism is alive
and well in Harvey Cedars and our town is better because of all that you
do. See picture below.
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We need to make a big push to jump start the Sunset Park Point memorial
paver project. We have reached the halfway mark and need to get the word
out to push this project over the finish line. If you have not joined the
project yet, or know of someone who would like to purchase a memorial
brick, take a minute to help us complete this project quickly. Click here
for link <https://www.harveycedars.org/cn/webpage.cfm?tpid=18417>
The streetscapes project is in final review with the Department of
Transportation. We need their final blessing before we can enter the
bidding process with contractors. This project will be a great improvement
to our downtown business district. I am looking forward to improved safety
along with a contiguous walking path for pedestrians. This is not to
mention how much better the downtown will look for years to come. I will
keep you posted as we progress. You should see construction begin this fall.
The beach renourishment project is still online for the fall or early
winter. The beaches look good on the north and south end of town. However,
the middle of town is compromised, and this summer will be difficult for
everyone to navigate the beach. I will keep you posted as things develop
surrounding the renourishment of our beaches.
*Department of Revenue & Finance – Commissioner Paul Rice*
The second quarter tax payments are currently due. If you forgot, don't
worry! There is a 10-day grace period. If you are interested in signing
up for the direct debit program, please fill out the form in the following
link and return it to our CFO Rebecca Wessler. Click here for Direct Debit
Form Link
<https://www.harveycedars.org/documents/Forms/Tax%20Direct%20Debit%20Authorization%2020.pdf>
Since adopting the budget at the last meeting, the Borough has received two
grant awards. The annual COPS in Shops grant was awarded to our police
department in the amount of $1,440. The Borough also received $70,000 in
the FY2023 Local Recreation Improvement Grant. Bill and the public works
department are in the process of getting bids to help improve our beloved
Sunset Park.
The 2023 Pickleball Badges are now on sale at Borough Hall. Residents can
come in with their 2023 seasonal beach badge to get their personal
pickleball badge. There is a limit of six (6) per household. For
nonresidents, a seasonal badge is $100. If you have a 2022 pickleball
badge, please bring it to Borough Hall during borough hours for renewal
along with this year’s beach badge.
The Harvey Cedars Activity Committee will be meeting this month to finalize
the details of our summer events. Click here
<https://www.harveycedars.org/documents/2023%20Calendar%20of%20Events.pdf> to
take a look at the events calendar for 2023. The physical copy of the
calendar will be sent out with the utility bills in June and will be
available in borough hall in the upcoming weeks.
When you stop in to borough hall this month to pick-up your beach badges,
check out the new merchandise and clearance sale going on! All sales
benefit the events that our HCAC sponsors throughout the year. If you can't
make it into the borough hall or would like retired design, click here
<https://shorepromotions.com/harvey_cedars/shop/home> to visit our online
store.
Thank you to all who have donated so far to the September 2nd fireworks
show! The fireworks t-shirt is now available for purchase. This t-shirt
will be a limited print so grab it while you can.
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*Department of Public Safety & Public Affairs – Commissioner/Deputy Mayor
John M. Imperiale*
First let us offer our sincere thanks and best wishes to our retired
Borough Clerk, Daina Dale. Daina has been an amazing asset for Harvey
Cedars for so many years. She will be missed and we wish her the best in
whatever her future holds. Also, we want to congratulate Anna Grimste on
becoming the new Harvey Cedars Municipal Clerk. We are extremely fortunate
to have Anna step into this new role.
The Harvey Cedars Public Safety Community Forums resume on Thursday, May
25th at 5 p.m. at Borough Hall with the *Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol
Community Forum*, led by Chief of Beach Operations Randy Townsend. Modeled
on the very successful HCPD Community Forums, which were recognized and
honored by the N.J. State Legislature, the HC Beach Patrol Community Forum
will cover such things as Chief Townsends’ background, the HCBP
Organization Chart, responsibilities of the Chief of Beach Operations,
lifeguard qualifications and responsibilities, beach-badge checkers,
responsibilities of the public, and more.
Beach badges are available for purchase daily at Borough Hall, from 8:30
until 4:00. The Beach Badge booth in Sunset Park will open for sales on the
Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, May 27th between the hours of 10am and
1pm.
The HCPD has once again received a grant of $1,440 for the “Cops in Shops”
Program, which monitors alcohol purchases by minors. The HCPD continues to
apply for and receive grants such as this so that we may run specialized
programs without impacting our budget.
The HCPD participated in the DEA “Operation Take Back” in April, during
which residents could bring in unused, expired and unneeded medications for
safe disposal. Don’t forget that we have a permanent prescription drug
collection box in our Boro Hall for all to use 24/7/365.
In April we introduced an ordinance to ban gas-powered compressors from
construction sites. The new requirement adds gas-powered compressors to the
existing ban on gas-powered generators. We will also be preparing a new set
of instructions for all builders, contractors, and anyone who comes in for
a permit, detailing all of the Borough’s rules for construction sites,
including the new gas-powered restrictions, but also laying out in detail
such requirements as dumpsters being covered at all times. Contractors will
be required to sign and acknowledge receipt of such requirements. I want to
thank Chief Burnaford, Zoning Official Ceci Morillo and Construction
Official Sean MacCotter for their work on this, and especially the
residents who bring these ideas and issues to my attention.
Thank you to all who attended and supported the very successful Casino
Night fundraiser for the Harvey Cedars Police Foundation and High Point
Vol. Fire Company. President of the Foundation, Sergeant Kevin Snow, and
Foundation Trustee CFO Rebecca Wessler along with many others did a
wonderful job organizing the event!! We look forward to making it an annual
event.
Traffic light activation date is set for Monday May 22nd and the speed
limits are reduced around this time period. Please, as always, drive
carefully.
And finally, I want to thank Chief Burnaford and HCPD Chaplain Wes Smith
for attending, and representing Harvey Cedars, at the Second Annual Ocean
County PeaceKeepers and Prayer Leaders Luncheon. This luncheon brought law
enforcement leaders as well as faith based leaders together to continue to
build great relationships.
