Monday, May 20, 2013
Planning a vacation or just a day trip? Patch has all the information on the Shore's best beaches
More than six months after Superstorm Sandy caused unprecedented damage to the Jersey Shore region, the beaches will be open for Memorial Day Weekend and the summer. While certain access points and facilities might be closed as municipalities continue to work on restoration, for the most part, the beaches will be operational. The only beach that remains off limits to the public is Mantoloking. The borough was home to a breach that split Ocean County's northern barrier island in half and was one of the hardest hit communities in New Jersey during the storm. So as you prepare to stick your toes in the sand, are you wondering what will be accessible after Sandy? Need to know how much it will cost to buy badges to your favorite beach? Curious …
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The state urges customers to consult the database before buying a car
The State Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) and Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) are urging all customers to consult their database of flood and salvage-titled vehicles before purchasing a car. That database now provides information on 31,000 such vehicles, the State MVC announced on Wednesday. It isn't illegal to sell vehicles with flood or salvaged titles. However, there are specific requirements that ensure potential purchasers are aware of the status of such vehicles, according to the MVC. “Damage sustained by vehicles must be disclosed to prospective buyers,” Attorney General Jeffrey S. Chiesa said. “We will hold car dealers accountable for violating our Consumer Fraud Act if they fail to make such disclosures.” The database was …
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Students will volunteer their time to clean up area
Shore Regional High School's latest community service project will be to help get Sea Bright ready for Memorial Day weekend. "Shore Regional has reached out to the town administration and worked out a plan of volunteer action," Shore Regional public relations staff member Joe DeLeonardo. "We will be sending volunteers from the senior class, faculty and staff on Monday, May 20 to Sea Bright for a full day of volunteer service." DeLeonardo said the volunteer work was initiated by Shore Regional students. Sea Bright is one of the school's four sending districts, along with West Long Branch, Oceanport and Monmouth Beach. "The educational value derived from this Senior Class community service will be to foster collaborative relationships …
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Oceanport OEM updates residents on resources available
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Saturday, May 11
The following is a message from the Oceanport Office of Emergency Management: New resources will be coming into Oceanport from a foundation to help our residents. Residents on the Oceanport Cares mailing list should have gotten a Survey form attached to the email. The survey is an additional needs assessment that must be filled out by residents who need continued assistance with recovery. We realize that many of you have previously filled out forms of this nature, however, each organization requires its own assessments. This needs assessment MUST BE FILLED OUT AND RETURNED BY 10 a.m. MONDAY, MAY 13. It can be done in one of the following ways: Complete the form on the computer and return it to oceanportcares@gmail.com -- Print out form and…
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Some municipalities, such as Sea Bright, desperately need the additional funds from Community Disaster Loan applications.
The impact of Superstorm Sandy continues to be felt by the State of New Jersey as it embarks on its first fiscal year following one of the biggest storms in state history. For various reasons, many towns have been forced into a holding pattern, waiting as the state approves their budgets. Indeed, 32 towns impacted by the storm have applied for Community Disaster Loans, which are reviewed by officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and must ultimately be approved by the state Department of Community Affairs' Division of Local Government Services. Some towns, such as Sea Bright in Monmouth County, see this loan as an absolute must. The borough applied for about $1.25 million in the loan, and has not even introduced its budget …
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Little Silver borough web site offers information, links
With the announcement that Governor Chris Christie is moving forward with the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Disaster Recovery Action Plan, Little Silver residents affected by Hurricane Sandy can now begin seeking aid. The Little Silver Borough web site contains links that can help residents and businesses get a better understanding of how to apply for grants and home rebuilding assistance. The recovery funds funds are provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Click here to visit the Little Silver borough web site and to view the links to get started with the application process
Monday, April 29, 2013
Highlands Council president hopes funding will get residents back in homes and businesses open
New Jersey’s disaster recovery plan calls for $1.83 billion to support a variety of housing, infrastructure and business programs, Gov. Chris Christie and U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan announced Monday, six months after Hurricane Sandy devasted areas of the state's coast. Before a crowd of more than 50 at Moby’s Restaurant in Highlands, Donovan announced HUD’s approval of the disaster recovery plan to help homeowners’ and businesses following Hurricane Sandy. The $1.83 billion will be funded through HUD’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. “Today we take another important step toward recovery and healing for hard-hit communities in New Jersey,” said Donovan, who chairs President Barack …
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
A map, produced by NJ Spotlight, breaks down insurance costs by town following Hurricane Sandy.
Over 2,000 Hurricane Sandy-releated insurance claims have been filed in Little Silver and Oceanport An interactive map, produced by New Jersey Spotlight and published late last week, provides a complete breakdown of every insurance claim paid in New Jersey since Hurricane Sandy by town, giving further insight into the totality of losses suffered during the late-October storm. Information from color-coded map was compiled using the most recent data from the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI). Based on the most recent data, 1,235 insurance claims have been filed in Oceanport Branch and 857 have been filed in Little Silver. In Oceanport, 865 claims have been paid and 622 have been paid in Little Silver. The reported …
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Walk-in center opening in Long Branch on April 25
Friday, April 19, 2013
The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County is offering free counseling to those who were emotionally impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Call to make an appointment.
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9:30 pm on Monday, May 20, 2013
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