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.

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.

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