Belmar Beach is open & free parking for everyone Labor Day Weekend

Belmar parking meters will not be reinstalled after the storm, free parking till next season!
“Everything was able to get repaired this week in preparation for this weekend,” Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty.

In Spring Lake, mayor Jennifer Naughton said “over a mile and a half of our beach is open and debris free.”

AAA Mid-Atlantic has predicted more than 950,000 New Jersey residents would travel 50 miles or more from home for the holiday — 3 percent fewer than 2010, said spokeswoman Tracy Noble. Many travel plans, she said, will hinge on how people fared during the storm.

Spring Lake boardwalk destroyed in many parts by Hurricane Irene

In 2003 the company was praising the strength of the Trex material it only took one good storm, nothing as strong as the 1992 storm, to destroy the Trex boardwalk in Spring Lake
Spring Lake’s Trex Boardwalk Reaches Ten-Year Milestone; Showcase Project’s Longevity Demonstrates Benefits of Trex Decking
SPRING LAKE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–July 31, 2003–On December 11, 1992, a devastating Nor’easter storm badly damaged the Spring Lake boardwalk, which was constructed of pressure-treated lumber. Mayor Thomas J. Byrne III, who remains the town’s mayor today, went on a quest to find a better boardwalk material that would stand up to the oceanside weather and the millions of pedestrians who visit the beach community each year. He discovered Trex decking, at the time a newcomer to the building products market, made with recycled/reclaimed plastic and waste wood that was touted as a rot-free, splinter-free alternative to the problems of wood.

After researching the code compliance and properties of Trex decking, Mayor Byrne and the town council approved the building material for the new boardwalk. Construction began in early 1993, under the guidance of Birdsall Engineering of Eatontown, N.J., and was completed in July of that year.

“After ten years, we’re still getting compliments on the boardwalk,” said Mayor Byrne. “We’re very pleased with it, and if we had the opportunity, would do it again.”

Initially a mile and a half in length, the Trex boardwalk was expanded another mile from the pavilion to the town’s stone arches in the spring of 1997. Mayor Byrne said the Trex surface has not required sealants for protection as the wood had, substantially reducing maintenance costs. It has also eliminated pedestrian splinter injuries. In fact, the Splinter Station, an old standby at the beach, no longer exists. Many joggers have also commented that the surface is “more forgiving” and there has been a noticeable absence of popped nail heads, a common problem with wood after it ages and shrinks.

As the Trex boardwalk continued to withstand harsh winters, hot summers and millions of beach-goers walking on it each season, the neighboring town of Belmar took notice. Mayor Kenneth Pringle and the town council approved Trex for a section of their town’s boardwalk in 1998, as did the town of Sea Girt on the other side of Spring Lake.

Both Mayor Byrne and Mayor Pringle feel good about the decision to use Trex for the boardwalks, because of the safety, environmental and low-maintenance aspects.

In addition to boardwalks and walking trails, Trex decking has become popular for backyard decks as well. In fact, alternatives to wood decking have given rise to a $500 million industry, with Trex accounting for about 50% of the alternative decking market.

At the end of this year, lumber treated with “CCA” (Copper Chromated Arsenate) will no longer be manufactured and sold for residential use, in accordance with an agreement between the wood treaters industry and the EPA. There were questions about the long-term health risks of this lumber, which contains a form of arsenic. Trex management feels this action will drive even more homeowners, contractors and municipalities to consider alternatives.

Trex decking and railing is code-listed by the nation’s three major building code agencies (BOCA, SBCCI and ICBO) and meets Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for slip-resistant walking surfaces. Trex is sold at approximately 3,300 lumberyards in the U.S. and Canada. For a Trex decking and railing dealer near you, call 1-800-BUY-TREX (289-8739) or visit www.trex.com.

Trex(R) and Trex Wood-Polymer(R) are trademarks of Trex Company, Inc., Winchester, Va.

Eight Shore Mayors and Congressman Pallone gather to let people know that the beaches are ready, businesses are open and ocean water is clean

Eight Mayors from the Jersey Shore will be joined by US Congressman Frank Pallone to encourage families in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania to come to the Jersey Shore this weekend. The bipartisan group of Mayors will talk about how last Friday they prepared for hurricane Irene and this Friday they are prepared for families to come for a great end to the summer season.

WHO:
US Congressman Frank Pallone
Asbury Park Mayor, Ed Johnson
Neptune Mayor, Kevin McMillan
Bradley Beach Mayor, Julie Schreck
Avon-by-the-Sea Mayor, Bob Mahon
Belmar Mayor, Matt Doherty
Lake Como Mayor, Mike Ryan
Spring Lake Mayor, Jennifer Naughton
Sea Girt Mayor, Mark Clemensen
Brielle Mayor, Thomas Nicol

WHEN: 11:15 am Friday, September 2, 2011

WHERE: Boardwalk and 16th Avenue, Belmar, NJ

Hurricane Irene Storm Photo Belmar Nj beach front 6:30am till 8am part1 of 3
click on the photos twice to get the bigger image
I took these photos from my homeon Ocean Ave. in Belmar during the early morning hours of the storm, the storm reminded me a lot of the 1992 nor’easter, with the storm surge, the one huge difference was the wind speed was never over 70 mph, in 92 the winds were a consistent 70 mph gusting to as high as 110 mph, enjoy the photos and click each image twice to get to its largest size… Thanks

Belmar beaches are open today and a nice small crowd is here at 10am already, bathrooms are open and yes all the vendors have power on the boardwalk come on down and enjoy the beach

The Borough of Belmar and the Office of Emergency Management are prepared for hurricane Irene, however we need your assistance to ensure everyone’s safety.
We are declaring a state of emergency and advising voluntary evacuation for all Belmar residents. A mandatory evacuation is in place for all residents living on 17th avenue south to North Blvd. In addition, a curfew will begin at 6pm on Saturday ending at 6am on Monday. All businesses are required to close at 6pm on Saturday as well.
If you are unable to leave and need other shelter please go to the Belmar Elementary school (12th and Main) starting at 9am Saturday morning. You will be transported by bus to Wall Township High school. Bring medication, blankets, pillows and toiletries. If you have pets you may take them to Wall High school, but you must drive yourself. Pets will not be allowed on the bus.
Hurricane Irene is forecasted to hit Belmar this Saturday and Sunday. This is a significant storm that may do serious damage and it should not be taken lightly. Do not attempt to ride this out.
We advise you to do the following: secure your home, take in or secure outside items such as: porch and patio furniture, garbage cans, flags, umbrellas, grills, and any other outdoor items. In addition it is highly recommended that you top off your cars gas tank, get cash from ATM’s, have a flashlight and batteries, fill your prescription drugs, have a first aid kit, charge your cell phone, know your emergency routes.
Please take this storm seriously and do what is best for the safety of you and your family.
We will be sending out additional phone notifications over the next several days, if you have a cell phone, please go to the CODE RED link on the home page of Belmar.com and add your cell phone to our Code Red service, so you will be able to receive advisories in the event of downed lines or a power outage.
To track the storm go to http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/#IRENE