May 12, 2023 Newsletter

May 12, 2023

Greetings Bradley Beach-

A great week of weather... finally!

We’ll keep the focus on 3 Infrastructure projects going on at the same time and we will continue to provide updates so that you can stay informed.

Project #1 Beachfront

Outfall Pipe on Ocean Park/ McCabe Avenue beaches. Progress continues through week 4. Mobilization and sheeting has been completed. Dewatering, excavation, and removal of the existing pipe will continue through next week. Following this, new pipe installation will begin. The final steps are removal of the sheeting, clean up and demobilization. All activities are weather dependent and subject to material deliveries being on time. So far- so good! On schedule and no surprises.

We are meeting with the project team on Monday and I’ll send out a “special edition” on Tuesday that will include all the steps we are taking to keep, in particular the McCabe, Ocean Park, and Evergreen Avenue beachgoers informed. The safety of our residents is our #1 priority; and acting to eliminate sinkholes on The Ocean Park and McCabe beaches has happened as expeditiously as possible. We have also minimized Promenade damage/ interruption by using the Evergreen Avenue beach entrance. We are confident that we will minimize disruption to our beach season; and have safe beaches for all.

Project #2 Completing the “Phase II” Sewer project.

The curbing and apron work is progressing on schedule. We are moving west and currently on the 600 block of 3rd Ave. As we begin the concrete work on 4th Ave (not as extensive as 3rd), milling/paving will begin soon thereafter. We are keeping to our timetable, weather permitting.

Project #3 Walking Bridge

The walking bridge on Lake Terrace Drive between Bradley Beach and Ocean Grove began a needed facelift. We received the new wire guards that will complement the wooden railings. This style is like the construction on the new pier in Ocean Grove. Final “finishing” carpentry will take place next week!

A few other non-infrastructure news items I want to mention-

Our BIG Celebration:

Bradley Beach is proudly celebrating its 130th Anniversary , launching in May with beautiful flags on Main Street and our Memorial Day Parade. On 6/10 we will celebrate the Flavors of Bradley Beach with generous community contributions from 25 local businesses and bands ! A committee of 20 terrific Bradley Beach volunteers , with input from the Borough, is planning and coordinating the 6/10 Celebration. All contributing businesses and bands will be gifted tickets to the event , and parents of graduating Bradley Beach Elementary School eighth grade students will be our guests. The Rec Center will also offer a free party for children on 6/10! Our 130th Anniversary community celebrations will continue with Alliance Week 6/24-6/30 and ParkFest on 7/9. The Borough , Bradley Beach Business & Community Alliance (BBBCA), and the Bradley Beach Historical Society are partners for the 130th Anniversary Plan with the support of our sponsors!

Two additional upcoming events-May 13 Spring Market in Riley Park 9:30am-4pm Weather permitting!)

June 24 Dinner and Movie in Park 6pm-10pm

We have a lot to be thankful for here in Bradley Beach, and much to celebrate. We will continue to focus on Service and Progress as a Municipal Team.

Thank you- and see you around town!

Mayor Larry Fox

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Deputy Chief John Zech was honored tonight for his MANY years of service with the Fire Department and EMS. The Borough Council recognized his dedication with a proclamation as well as recognization of EMS week

Thank you Chief Zech!!

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