Thursday, May 16, 2013
The meeting will be at G. Harold Antrim Elementary School
The Point Pleasant Beach Non-Resident Taxpayers Advisory Committee (NRTAC) is the host for a meeting at the G. Harold Antrim Elementary School, 401 Niblick St., Point Beach, at 10 a.m. June 15. The Mayor and two Point Beach Council members will be in attendance and the meeting is being held "under the guidelines of Point Beach Mayor Vincent Barrella," according to a meeting notice written by Seth Sloan, NRTAC chairperson and issued by the municipal clerk's office. Non-residents will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of the local officials and learn more about the work of NRTAC. "We know that there are many concerns that non-resident taxpayers would like to see addressed. To help with our meeting planning, we ask that you now…
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Proceeds donated to Point Beach student's team to fight deadly disease
Proceeds from sales at Sundaes on Route 88, Point Borough, on Thursday will go to a Point Beach High School student's effort to help fight the deadly disease that plagues him. Trevor Thomas, 15, a Point Beach High School student and Brick resident, is asking the community to come enjoy some ice cream and help him raise money for research for a cure for cystic fibrosis. The money raised will go to "Team Trevor" participating in the Great Strides Walk to cure Cystic Fibrosis to be held in Point Pleasant Beach on Sunday. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited, chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the U.S. (70,000 worldwide), according to the Cystic Fibrosis website. According to the CF …
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Hall of Fame dinner for Beach and Boro players to be at White Sands
The Point Pleasant Beach Little League is holding its annual Hall of Fame Dinner at Finestre at the White Sands Oceanfront Resort and Spa, 1205 Ocean Ave., Point Beach, from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday. The Little League, consisting of players from Point Beach and Point Borough, will be honored along with Nick Allegretta and Weisleder Auto. Tickets are $45 per person or $400 for a reserved table of 10. The ticket price includes a dinner buffet, dessert and unlimited soda, wine and beer. There will be an additional cash charge for all other alcoholic beverages. Live entertainment will include local comedian Ryan Maher and a DJ and there will also be an auction and a raffle. Please contact Valerie Ryan at budd2e@comcast.net or at (732) 239-…
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
But state will work on drainage, pump stations during summer
The state is postponing Route 35 reconstruction until after Labor Day, a welcome relief to local officials and business people who feared that the work would cause massive traffic delays all summer. "I'm very happy," said Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis. "This is more than enough of a change, even if they start the day after Labor Day." He and other Bay Head officials and business owners had also been concerned the state Department of Transportation (DOT) road work would kill parking spaces on Route 35, just as businesses are hoping a robust summer tourism season can help them recover from Superstorm Sandy. Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Vincent Barrella had more of a mixed reaction. "I'm pleased, but disappointed they didn't let me know," said …
Monday, May 6, 2013
Summer kickoff revenue will help center help cancer patients
The Cancer Concern Center's Summer Kickoff party on Saturday raised $5,000 that will be used to help cancer patients and survivors. About 150 people enjoyed the Saturday night fundraiser, featuring live bands, a buffet and lots of sunshine on the Patio Bar at the Wharfside, Channel Drive, Point Pleasant Beach. The revenue has been sorely needed to help keep the all-volunteer center in operation, since their biggest fundraiser of the year was canceled after Superstorm Sandy. Since the storm, the center has been dealing with the triple whammy of losing a fundraiser, having less available cash flow than ever, and many of their officials, board members, clients and volunteers being flooded by Sandy, explained Heather Keefe, who does pro-bono…
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Boardwalk to be done by Memorial Day weekend
Shortly after Point Beach announced it had not received a dime of FEMA money, FEMA announced it's sending the oceanfront town $2.1 million to help pay for the rebuilding of its Sandy-ravaged boardwalk. Eight days after Point Beach officials at a council meeting bemoaned the lack of cash flowing from FEMA, FEMA made its announcement. On Wednesday afternoon, U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg and Robert Menendez (both D-NJ) today announced that Point Pleasant Beach will receive more than $2.1 million to reimburse the town for the cost of repairing and rebuilding the boardwalk. The allocation reimburses the town for 75 percent of its written request to FEMA for the cost of the boardwalk repairs and rebuilding, said Point Beach Business …
May 1 is the final day for residents to apply for federal assistance in aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
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Wednesday, May 1
Victims of Hurricane Sandy who suffered storm-related losses have until midnight Wednesday (May 1) to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for disaster assistance. Survivors can register online and check the status of their applications at DisasterAssistance.gov, via smartphone or tablet at m.fema.gov. They also can call 800-621-3362 or TTY 800-462-7585. Those who use 711-Relay or Video Relay Services can call 800-621-3362. May 1 is also the deadline to return applications for Small Business Administration loans, which are the primary source of federal funds for long-term rebuilding. Those interested in the low-interest loan program can apply for an SBA disaster home or business loan by filling out an online application…
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
US Dept. Ed. funds $1.25 million to districts in NJ
Point Beach and Point Borough school districts are among the Sandy-impacted districts receiving funds through a $1.25 million grant from the US Department of Education, according to an announcement made Tuesday afternoon by the state Department of Education and the governor's office. Point Beach schools are receiving $16,001 and Point Borough is receiving $7,820, according to a prepared statement from the governor's office. The big winners are Keansburg receiving $322,527 and then Brick receiving $211,891 (see chart below). Based on the number of applicants, funds requested, and available funding, all districts received 45% of their requested eligible expenses, the statement says. "The state announced grant awards to assist school …
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Beach Sweeps collects garbage and more in Boro and Beach
A message in a bottle, a plastic bottle filled with sand, a flip flop, building materials, dog poop and lots of plastic were among the items found on the sand in Point Beach and Point Borough on Saturday. Skyler Kummer, 8, a Point Borough resident, found a message in a bottle during the Saturday morning Beach Sweeps at Maxson Avenue beach in the Borough. The message was sent on Oct. 9, 2012 by Robert Peters from a Spring Lake beach. Skyler notified Peters of the find and he said he had been hoping it would be found in South Africa rather than so close to home. "Skyler is very happy with her find," said Beth Degen, her mother. The message said: "This message was sent from the beach in Spring lake, NJ. Date sent: 10-9-12. Mail back with …
Saturday, April 27, 2013
PTO fundraiser is at Jenkinson's
G. Harold Antrim Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is holding a “Rockin’ the 80s” fundraiser at 7 p.m. Saturday at Jenk's Club on the boardwalk. Admission to the First Annual Spring Dance Fundraiser is $20, which includes a buffet from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and dancing. "Dance the night away in your 80’s attire with the bands 1.21 Gigawatts and Brian Kirk and the Jirks," says a prepared statement from the PTO. Prizes will be awarded for the “King and Queen of the 80’s Prom Look,” “Best 80s Celebrity Impersonator” and "The Best 80s Hair: highest and best mullet.” Jenkinson’s donated use of the club, buffet, two bands and DJ for the event, according to the PTO. The PTO, a volunteer organization run by Antrim parents and …
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