Thursday, May 23, 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 …
Monday, October 22, 2012
Rules changed Oct. 4
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Monday, October 22, 2012
Column as submitted by state Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin: Governor Christie and I are strongly committed to ensuring there is excellent public access to our ocean beaches, bays and rivers in New Jersey. We view this as a fundamental right for everyone in our state. As millions of residents and visitors know, New Jersey already has wonderful access to our 127 miles of beaches and shoreline, with a multitude of different experiences to suit many tastes and needs. To further enhance Shore access and help redevelop urban waterfronts, the Department of Environmental Protection this month has adopted a new common sense Public Access Rule that sets strict requirements for providing public access, but also …
Friday, October 5, 2012
The rules side with special interests by blocking access to beaches and waterfronts, Sierra Club says.
State environmental officials have approved a revision of the state's public access rules for beaches, bays and tidal waterways, the Associated Press reported Friday. Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Bob Martin says the new rules maintain existing public access, while granting more power to local communities to write their own access plans, subject to state approval, the AP reported. The Public Access Rule was signed Wednesday, and will take effect Nov. 5. Jeff Tittel, head of the Sierra Club's New Jersey chapter, wrote a blog post for Patch Friday saying the rules "side with special interests by blocking people from getting proper access to beaches and waterfronts." "When they first proposed the rule it was a major roll…
Friday, August 31, 2012
Planning a vacation or just a day trip? Patch has all the information on the Shore's best beaches
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Friday, August 31, 2012
Wondering how much it will cost to buy badges to your favorite beach? Curious on where to park, if your dog is allowed on the boards, if you have to head back to the car for food and drink? All the answers are right here. Just click on the beach names below or on the right for full information on the Jersey Shore's beaches. Barnegat Light Barnegat Light offers a touch of history with the beach experience, as it's home to 'Old Barney' — a lighthouse dating to 1859 at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park. Seasonal beach badges are currently available for $35. Senior citizens, ages 65 and older, can purchase a seasonal pass for $8. Weekly badges also are available at a rate of $20 — with a week being defined as running from Saturday to Friday. …
Sunday, July 1, 2012
A look ahead at what's in store this summer in Toms River, Seaside and more
Sunday, July 1 Toms River: Heaven Help Me, TRACO Theater, 16 Washington St. 3 p.m. Play about three Holloway brothers that selling the family beach house that is haunted by their deceased brother, Fred. Live entertainment consisting of small plays, readings and acoustic music. Call for prices: 732-228-7273 or www.tracotheater.com Monday, July 2 Lavallette: Magical Music Review, The Music Man Singing Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave/Route 35 North. 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. An old-fashioned ice cream shoppe with a vaudeville style nightly broadway cabaret. A unique family entertainment experience where performers maneuver around the entire shop, singing directly to individual guests, and incorporating them into the show. When you order an …
Friday, June 29, 2012
National Weather Service warning of moderate risk along NJ coast
The National Weather Service is warning swimmers along the Jersey Shore Friday to be wary of "dangerous" rip currents. The service has issued a hazardous weather outlook regarding rip tides along the entirety of the New Jersey Coast for Friday morning through evening. Sea and wind conditions could cause dangerous currents along the entire coast, the warning says. "There is a chance sea and wind conditions will produce a moderate risk of dangerous rip currents along the New Jersey coast today," the warning says. The warning is in effect from today through this evening. Already during this young summer season, several swimmers have died while many more have been rescued from rip currents along the Jersey Shore.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Busy weekend at Seaside Heights, Island Beach, Ortley Beach
The weekend after most local graduations, local beaches were busy with swimmers and bathers enjoying 66 degree ocean waters and air temperatures in the high 70s. It was also a weekend busy with rescues, as rip currents continued to take hold along the Jersey Shore. Here's a photo gallery of the Toms River men and women who guard beaches such as Ortley Beach, Island Beach State Park, Seaside Heights and nearby.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Monday was the last day to snag a season badge for less, but Seaside Park and Brick still have preseason prices
If you waited until today to buy a season beach badge, you may have missed a deal. The last day to snag pre-season prices for Toms River was Monday, Memorial Day. Come Tuesday, prices rose by $25. Seasonal passes to Ortley Beach are $35 in the pre-season. The price increased to $50 on May 29. During the summer, season passes may be purchased at 4th Avenue Lifeguard Headquarters in Ortley Beach as well as the Toms River recreation department. For more information, call 732-341-1000 Ext. 8415. Seaside Heights had preseason prices until May 15. Now the cost of a season pass is $45. During the week beach passes are available at Seaside Heights Borough Hall or weekends at Kearney Avenue Beach Control Headquarters. However if your favorite beach…
Saturday, May 26, 2012
We've rounded up the beach info, events calendars, news and more
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
All our stories to help you plan your Memorial Day weekend. Events: Traffic: Beach info: Previous News and Features
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Pre-season prices in effect through May 28th
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Column as submitted by Councilwoman Maria Maruca: Our senior beach badge ID was a success last year and we will continue the program. Residents ages 62 and older living in Toms River are able to receive a township issued photo ID card enables them to visit Toms River Township beaches for free. The lifetime senior ID and beach pass provides access to Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove Beach, and there is no need to renew the card each year. The pass is available now at the Senior Center and the Recreation Department in Snug Harbor. Ortley Beach South Beach House for the remainder of the summer season. For all other adults and non-residents, beach badges will be available at the pre-season rate of $35 per badge until Monday, May 28th and …
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3:10 pm on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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