August is here and summer is flying by. Before you know it Labor Day will be here, and everyone will be packing up for the fall and winter. As I mentioned in the last newsletter, we are unveiling an improvement project to the point at Sunset Park. We experience some of the most wonderful sunsets at the point. It is our plan to create a much-improved space to watch the sun set over Woods Island and Barnegat Bay. 

We are partnering with the Taxpayers’ Association to create a way for you to cement a place in the history of Harvey Cedars by purchasing a commemorative brick to be placed around the viewing area at Sunset Park. You can choose wording for the brick to honor or remember a loved one or for yourself and/or your family. We will also be offering the opportunity for a commemorative brick to be placed in the downtown section of town as part of the upcoming streetscapes project. 

I am attaching an artist’s rendering of the park improvement project. Guidance on how you can participate in this project and how you can create your own original Borough of Harvey Cedars honorary brick will be coming soon. 

This is going to be a great project. I hope you find your way to add your memories to the point. 

I hope everyone is having a safe and healthy summer - and will  continue to do so!

I want to thank Birdy’s Cafe and the Neptune Market for each hosting “Coffee With A Cop” in July. Many residents and visitors stopped by to meet Chief Burnaford and our Officers. Between events such as these and the HCPD Community Forums we are forming a great bond between the HC Police Department and our citizens. Next up for Coffee With A Cop will be Agnello’s By The Cove on Friday August 19th from 8am - 10am.

Speaking of the HCPD Community Forums, another reminder that they will pick up again on Wednesday, September 28th at 5:00 pm with Sergeant Steve Frazee and Officer Dan Grundtisch presenting: Officer Training, Firearms, and SWAT.  Mark your calendar for another excellent HCPD Community Forum.

Lifeguard Chief Randy Townsend and the HC Beach Patrol continue to provide excellent coverage on our beaches. Although the water has been + or - 60 degrees, our beaches have been fully staffed.

A quick further note, in July the HC Beach Patrol underwent a “Sanitary Inspection” by the LBI Health Department and passed the inspection perfectly. Congratulations Chief Townsend.

The police department is currently investigating a few reports of vandalism, especially around homes under construction. If you see anything suspicious, or you are unsure, please call the HCPD immediately. “If you see something, say something.”

A couple of upcoming events in August that I would like to note:
Sunday, August 21st will be the Dog Day Road Race to support the High Point Volunteer Fire Company. Whether you are participating in the run or not, come and support this key fundraiser for the High Point Volunteer Fire Company.

Harvey Cedars' own Mike Kramer and the Cornelia Street Band will be playing Friday night, August 12th at 7 PM  at the LBIFoundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF) in Loveladies. The LBIF is a great organization, worthy of support from everyone on LBI, and the music will be fabulous. There is a large contingent of Harvey Cedars residents already signed up, so come and party with your neighbors if you can. Tickets can be gotten at the LBIF website: www.lbifoundation.org/performingarts