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Thursday, January 24, 2013

Point Beach Honors Police and Coast Guard

Officers saved lives before and after Sandy

  Point Beach Mayor Vincent Barrella, Borough Council and Police Chief Kevin O'Hara honored Point Beach police officers and Coast Guard for saving lives before, during and after Superstorm Sandy. The officers were honored with plaques and a lot of applause at Tuesday night's council meeting. Here is the script for the awards ceremony, led by Councilmember Bret Gordon, council liason to the police department, asking the first group of officers to come forward: Bret Gordon says: “Will the following individuals please come forward and stand to the right of Chief O’Hara:  PFC Kyle Grace, PFC Brian Spader, PFC Kyle Boturla, DFC Clint Daniel, and Dispatcher Christopher Burger.” Councilmember Michael Corbally:  On 10/18/2012 at 18:43 hrs. the …

Desiree DeMartino

12:20 am on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Congratulations to all officers honored! But especially, congratulations to my Uncle Sgt. Bobby Goessel!! Congrats Uncle Bobby!!!! I love you!   more ›

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Point Boro, Point Beach Get Clean Communities Grants

State DEP announces awards to counties and municipalities

  Point Borough is receiving $31,774 and Point Beach is receiving $11,508 in state Clean Communities grants. The state Department of Environmental Protection has announced the award of nearly $16 million in Clean Communities grants to help municipalities and counties fund litter cleanup efforts that help beautify New Jersey’s communities and roadsides, according to a prepared statement from the state. “Cleaning up litter protects our natural resources, improves our quality of life and builds a strong sense of pride in our communities,” said DEP Commissioner Bob Martin. “With these grants, our municipalities and counties will be able to carry out important programs that remove litter and graffiti from our neighborhoods and highways, making …

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