Friday, April 5, 2013
Jenkinson's, Risden's, Martell's, Bradshaw's and Maryland Avenue beaches to be open
The public beaches in Point Pleasant Beach will be fully open by Memorial Day weekend or before, company officials said on Friday afternoon. While some Sandy-bashed beaches at the Jersey Shore are not going to be fully open by summer's unofficial start, those in Point Beach are on track to be accessible and staffed as usual. "The beaches will be open 100 percent the weekend before Memorial Day weekend and everything will be safe and clean, as it was last year," said Anthony Storino, president of Jenkinson's. Alice Lyons, owner of Risden's, said the beach will be open fully by Memorial Day weekend. Carla Vitale, daughter of Jay Vitale, owner of Aqua-Serve, said that the Maryland Avenue and Bradshaw's beaches will be open this summer as …
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Unusual mayor-council alliances tank ordinance to bill businesses for part of cost
Point Beach Council voted nearly unanimously to fix an Irene-ravaged section of boardwalk without help from boardwalk businesses, right after an initial move to bill businesses for part of the cost narrowly failed. The lengthy discussion, and, ultimately, the votes on the issue, did not play out along the usual political alliances. Councilmember Tim Lurie agreed with Mayor Vincent Barrella to not pass the first ordinance to bill Jenkinson's and Risden's for part of the cost, and disagreed with Councilmember William Mayer; Councilmembers Michael Corbally and Kristine Tooker agreed with Mayer and disagreed with Councilmember Bret Gordon; Councilmember Stephen Reid disagreed with Mayer, but agreed with Barrella and Gordon. Yes, it was unusual…
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Martell's, Risden's, Bradshaw's and Maryland Avenue beaches will not be guarded
Jenkinson's beach may be the only beach in Point Pleasant Beach that has lifeguards on Sunday. On Friday, Marilou Halvorsen, Jenkinson's Marketing Director, said the plan was to have lifeguards working on Saturday and Sunday, weather permitting. Because Jenkinson's other businesses, including rides and eateries, will be open, there will be bathrooms open. Lifeguards and police have consistently implored the public not to venture into the ocean at unguarded beaches. That warning applies today when predictions are that rough surf will continue and, as of Sunday morning, there was a rip current warning. A staff member at Martell's said there is no plan to have lifeguards manning the beach at Martell's on Sunday. However, its restaurants, …
Saturday, September 1, 2012
What's fun, what's closed and more
Here are some fun things to do in Point Beach area and beyond and some useful things to know during Labor Day weekend. Jenkinson's is having events all weekend, culminating in fireworks scheduled for the evening of Labor Day (wind and weather conditions permitting). And Jenkinson's rides will still be open next week, which may be good news for local kids since Borough schools don't open until Thursday and Beach schools don't open until Wed. While you're out driving around this weekend, get your car washed for a good cause. Matthew Drew, 15, who will be entering Point Pleasant Borough High School as a sophomore next week, is working towards his Eagle Scout status, but he needs the community's help. He is running a car wash from 8 a.m. to 11…
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Town may impose assessment fees on Jenkinson's and Risden's
In late summer of 2011, a number of the Storino family members were on Jenkinson's Boardwalk, welcoming Gov. Christie to Point Pleasant Beach. During a break in the official activities of the day, the elder Vincent Storino, one of Jenkinson's owners, shot a sour look at the battered boardwalk and complained, "The mayor, he never fixes the boardwalk." When asked, "Whose responsibility is it to fix the boardwalk?" Storino replied, emphatically, "The town's." Now the town is hoping to bang a chink in that assured answer, taking the first step in compelling the Storinos, owners of Jenkinson's Boardwalk, and Risden's, to help pay to fix a piece of the boardwalk damaged by tropical storm Irene a year ago, which actually prompted Christie's visit…
Monday, August 27, 2012
Rough surf, humidity, possible thunderstorm make for a not-so-perfect beach day
Beaches in Point Beach were yellow-flagged late Monday morning, with badge checkers and lifeguards urging caution for those venturing into the rough surf. Staff at Jenkinson's and Risden's were asking beachgoers to go in only up to their knees and to use extra caution. Red flags marked off the boundaries of the designated swimming areas at Risden's. A badge checker at Bradshaw's Beach said they are letting people go all the way in, but urging caution. The Maryland Avenue beach was also yellow-flagged. On the other side of the Manasquan inlet, Manasquan beaches were green-flagged, meaning the water was comparatively calm and extra caution was not needed. As if the rough surf and humidity weren't enough to detract from the ideal beach day, …
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Progress expected to continue shortly on south end of boardwalk
Point Beach is hoping for a shipment of boardwalk materials shortly so that progress can continue on rebuilding the boardwalk between New Jersey and Atlantic avenues. The boardwalk had been damaged in the storm in August that was initially referred to as "Hurricane Irene," although meterologists later said that when Irene hit New Jersey, it was a tropical storm and not a hurricane. The former boardwalk has been removed and a new foundation has been constructed. Progess on rebuilding a section towards the south end recently hit a snag when stringers, or the support system for the deck, were rejected as substandard by the contractor and sent back to the mill, said Point Beach Business Administrator Chris Riehl. "Better to be done correctly…
tom beninati
4:10 pm on Thursday, May 9, 2013
It's funny how they can restore the Jersey Shore that was devastated by one of the worst storms ever , but it takes construction workers several years to fix a road ??? Incredible! Well done by the men and women who got the jersey shore up and running ! more ›