1 Nov
2022
1 Nov
'22
2:45 p.m.
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%20Form.pdf>
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!
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