Departments
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Police & Emergency
Click here to go to the Bradley Beach Police Department website.
The First Police ordinance authorizing the office of a marshal in the Borough of Bradley Beach was passed on April 19, 1893. The first marshal, Charles A. Bennett was appointed that same month and assigned to work six months of day shifts and six months of night shifts.
The first sworn Chief of Police was Charles J. Poland who served from 1935 to 1950. The second Chief of Police was Robert E. Farry from 1950 to 1951, at which time he was elected as a borough commissioner. The third Chief of Police was Harvey T. Gaunt who was appointed chief in 1951 and served in that capacity until his retirement on December 31, 1971. The fourth Chief of Police was Eugene T. Myles who was appointed in 1972 and served until 1988. Alfred E. Trimble was the next chief serving from 1988 to 1992.Robert DeNardo was appointed in July 1992 and served until 2006. The current Chief of Police is Leonard A. Guida, who was appointed on January 4, 2007.
The operation of the police department has changed dramatically through the years, from foot patrols and “on the beat cop” to the use of bicycle patrols and marked police vehicles. The Bradley Beach Police Department currently has five marked police vehicles outfitted with the latest equipment such as mobile computer terminals, video camera recorders, speed radar units and a life saving CPR/defibrillator packs.
As the Borough has grown, so has the police department. The department currently has eighteen full time officers. The structure of the department has grown as well, with officers assigned to the detective bureau, bicycle patrol, traffic safety, community services and the D.A.R.E. Program. Within the department there are four full-time police dispatchers and a secretary. School crossing guards, police matrons and special officers complement the department and provide additional security to our children during school hours and our beachfront population during the summer.
The Bradley Beach Police Department has come a long way since 1893 and under the leadership of Chief Leonard A. Guida will continue to meet the needs of the residents and protect and serve the community.
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For emergencies call the Bradley Beach Police Department at (732)-775-6900 or call 9-1-1. Stay tuned to your local Radio Stations for evacuation and emergency information.
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First Aid Squad
The Bradley Beach First Aid Squad is a volunteer organization.
Please visit http://bradleybeachfirstaidsquad.com/index.html
Bradley Beach First Aid Squad
725 Main Street
Bradley Beach, NJ 07720
Emergency Phone 911 or 732 776-2999
Non Emergency Phone 732 776-2997
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Fire Department
Bradley Beach Fire Department
815 Main Street, Bradley Beach, NJ
In case of Emergencies please call 732 775-6900 or 911
Phone: 732 776-2402
Bradley Beach Fire Department consist of volunteer firefighters. If you are interested in becoming a member, please call 732 776-2402.
If you are interested in Banquet Hall Rentals, please call 732 776-6169.
2011 OFFICER LIST
FIRE DEPARTMENT LINE OFFICERS
Fire Chief: Joseph Everett
Deputy Chief: Ronald Minsky
Captain: John McLoughlin
Lieutenant: Charles Baker
Foreman/Engines: Joseph Sanfelice
Foreman/Ladder: Raymond DiLello
Drivers: Kelly Hagerman; Alan Quixley; Walter Wilson
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Public Works
CURBSIDE COLLECTION & REMOVAL OF REFUSE, TRASH & GARBAGE:
The following schedule is in effect for all dwelling units, including condominiums and apartments, within the Borough of Bradley Beach. Collections are performed on designated days between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM on Main Street. No pickup on New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day. For all such holidays, collection will occur on the next regularly scheduled day for that route.
MAIN ST. – Mondays and Fridays
LAKE TER. LaREINE AVE. – Mondays and Thursdays
BRINLEY TO FOURTH AVES. – Tuesdays and Fridays
THIRD AVE TO BRADLEY BLVD. – Wednesdays and Saturdays
Note: If your property is located on the west side of Main Street, your collection schedule will be on Mondays and Fridays.
STREET SWEEPING:
The following schedule is in effect from April 15th to November 1st. During months with five weeks, only Main Street and Ocean Avenue will be swept. During inclement weather, routes will be done on the next scheduled day.
OCEAN AVE. & MAIN ST. – Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM
THE NORTH SIDE OF ALL STREETS – Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month
THE SOUTH SIDE OF ALL STREETS – Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Month
THE WEST SIDE OF ALL STREETS – Every 1st and 3rd Monday of the Month
THE EAST SIDE OF ALL STREETS – Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month
NEW RULES
LEAVES, BRUSH & YARD WASTE
Definitions:
Yard Waste – Hedge/yard trimmings and vegetation from flowers and gardens. NO GRASS CLIPPINGS.
Authorized Leaf Bag – Biodegradable leaf bag
Authorized Yard Waste Container – Trash or garbage container with approved label and drain holes to allow the water to drain. The container shall not exceed 50 lbs with contents
Pick up:
All brush and yard waste shall be placed at curbside by 7:00 am of the day designated for collection. No brush or yard waste shall be placed at the curb side more than 72 hours prior to any scheduled collection. The Public Works Department starts picking up on the designated Monday and can take a couple days to complete the town. If the Monday falls on a holiday pick-up will be the next working day.
Brush and shrubs not more than 8 inches in diameter and 10 feet in length may be placed between the curb and sidewalk for collection. Brush will be collected from March through November. Brush will be collected on the second and fourth Mondays in the months of March through November. There will be NO brush collection from December 1 through February 28.
Yard Waste will be collected on the brush collection dates. Yard waste materials to be collected by the Borough of Bradley Beach shall be drained of all liquid and then placed at curbside in an authorized yard waste container ONLY. No yard waste loose at the curb will be collected and a summons will be issued for failure to comply.
Leaves may be placed, loose or bagged, at curbside from April 1 through May 31and from September 15 through December 1. Leaves shall not be closer than 10 feet to any storm drain inlet. Leaves may be placed for collection only in authorized biodegradable leaf bags.
All leaves, brush and yard waste placed at any curb must have originated at the property adjacent to the curb at which same are placed for collection.
GRASS CLIPPINGS WILL NOT be collected by the Borough and SHALL NOT be placed at the curb at any time.
In an event of a major storm Public Works will collect brush as needed. For special pick up contact Public Works.
Further information please review, Borough Ordinance Chapter 286 Article IV.
BULK PICKUP:
Bulk items are picked up at curbside on regular trash days. Bulk pickup stickers may be purchased at Borough Hall. NOTE: ABSOLUTELY NO BUILDING MATERIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ALL REFRIGERATION ITEMS MUST BE FREE OF FREON.
Bulk Sticker Fees
COMPUTER, ELECTRONIC AND HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS:
Must be dropped off at Monmouth County’s Permanent Household Waste Facility, located on Shafto Road, in Tinton Falls Gate A Monday – Friday 7:30am-3pm and Saturday 7:30am-2pm. The following items are accepted: Computer cases, COU’s, Keyboards, Mice, Monitors, Scanners, printers, Cables, Laptops, Peripherals, TV’s (42″ and smaller), Radios, Telephones, Camerasm VCR’s, DVD payers, Stereo Componenets, Motor Oil, Antifreeze, Gasoline, Pesticides, Fertilizers, Herbicides, Paints, Solvents, Thinners, Varnishes, Pool Chemicals, Propane Barbecue Tanks, Cleaners. (Materials must be in marked containers with original labels.) Maximum Amount: 200 lbs. of dry material / 20 gallons of liquid (no container larger than 5 gallons) per visit. Call for an appointment (732)-922-2234.
BATTERIES: Regular Trash as the Monmouth County Hazardous Waste Facility no longer accepts batteries.
Items Not Accepted: TV’s (larger than 42″) and Wood Console TVs. This is limited to Residents, small business and institutions. For more information, please call 732 431-7460.
** ALL BUSINESSES MUST CONTRACT PRIVATELY FOR DISPOSAL **
Copies of all schedules can be obtained from Borough Hall. Call 732-776-2999 Ext. 10.
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Borough Public Works Yard:
705 Evergreen Ave.
(732)-776-2980
Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Lunch 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
Richard T. Bianchi, Jr.
Operating Supervisor of Public Works
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Beach Operations
Rip Current Safety http://www.njseagrant.org/extension/coastal-concerns/rip-current-awareness
2013 Season Beach Badge
Cash or check only made payable to the Borough of Bradley Beach.
No Mail Transactions!
Adult (16-64) $70.00�
Senior (65 & up) $30.00
Junior (13, 14 & 15) $25.00
Season Beach Badges will be on sale daily weather permitting at both Third Avenue and Cliff Avenue Booths daily starting TBA 8:45am to 4pm and Weekends 8:45am to 5pm.
Daily badges will be sold at all booth locations.
Purchases must be made in person, payment only by cash or check.
PRICES Cash or check (Drive License ID required) only.
Adult $70.00 each
Senior $30.00 each ages 65 and older
Junior $25.00 each ages 13,14 and 15
Daily $8.00 per person
Children 12 years old and under are free.
Beach Badge Information during Summer Season 732 776-2994 or 732 776-2991.
Badges are required on weekends starting Memorial Day Weekend and Daily beginning on June 22, 2013 through Labor Day. Lifeguards are on duty 9 AM until 5 PM.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Food and beverages are permitted on the beach. No alcohol, open fires permitted.
Smoking Restrictions at beach and beachfront areas: No person shall smoke a cigarette, cigar or other tobacco product in the beachfront area at any time. Beachfront Area shall mean all public areas including but not limited to boardwalk areas, access ramps, grass areas, sidewalk areas, paver areas, areas leased to third parties and other areas subject to the control or jurisdiction of the Borough of Bradley Beach east of the easterly curb line along Ocean Avenue in Bradley Beach. No person shall smoke a cigarette, cigar or other tobacco product on any beach area proper from 9am through 7pm on any day through and including the dates of May 1 and Septebmer 30 of any year.
The beach is accessible to those who use wheelchairs at both Newark and Second Avenue. Beach chairs are available for people with disabilities.
Fishing allowed on beach jetties at Lake Terrace, Park Place, Brinley and Second Avenues at the discretion of lifeguards.
Surfing is allowed at the Third Avenue Beach.
Public Restrooms Newark, LaReine, Third and Evergreen Avenues. Showers are located on the beach.
Changing Rooms are located and Cliff and Third Avenues.
Bicycles are allowed from Midnight until 10 AM during the beach season.
DOGS AND DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Seeing Eye dogs, guide dogs or other guide animals are permitted.
Other animals are not permitted on the boardwalk, promenade, walkways or any public land located east of the curb on Ocean Avenue May 1st through September 15th.
However, September 16th through April 30th, dogs and other domestic leashed animals are permitted to cross over the boardwalk, promenade and walkways soley for the purpose of gaining access to the public beach area. Any such animal must be taken directly onto the public beach area. Dogs and other domestic animals may be unleashed at the beach but must be accompanied by the owner or the owner’s representative.
DUNE GRASS
Picturesque though they are, coastal sand dunes and Dune Grass serve a more important purpose than beauty. Dunes act as flexible barriers to ocean storm surges and waves, protect low-lying areas, catch wind blown sand aiding in the prevention of beach erosion, and may provide a habitat for animals and birds. DUNE GRASS is very weak. If you step on it, the whole plant will die. With this in mind, while you are enjoying our beaches, please do not touch the Dune Grass. Thank you.
Parking Meters on the east side of Ocean Avenue are in effect starting May 19 through September 9th. Cost $1.00 (coins only) per hour for your convenience. Hours 8am-7pm.
Parking is free on the west side of Ocean Avenue.
The beachfront has food concessions, beach chair and umbrella rentals at the Brinley Avenue beach location, Toddler parks for children 1-4 on the beach at Cliff, LaReine and Second Avenues.
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Chief Lifeguard/Beach Manager Dick Johnson
email: bbguard1@msn.com
Lifeguard Headquarters Phone # 732 776-2990
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Recreation
Spring Newsletter
Open Recreation- school days- beginning Monday March 20th 3pm to 6pm at the Recreation Center is available to local children in grades 5 and above to use the computers, purchase snacks, play ping-pong, air hockey etc. Registration is required.
Children and Adult Fitness Classes – Kickin’ Kangroos starting March 8th and Cardio Kickboxing starting March 10th for information please Click Here
Summer Camp Monday, July 1st until Friday, August 16th. Summer Camp Flyer
Summer Camp Application 13
Sailing Instructions – August 2011 – 3 week program, 8 resident children sign up for free and compete in the Mayor’s Cup Regatta. This program is hosted by the Friends of Belmar Harbor.
Boat Trip date TBA- August 2011 – Bradley Beach residents (children and chaperons)are offered a free day of fishing on a fishing boat. Trophies and free lunch is provided. This program is offered by the Monmouth County Boys and Girls Club.
A Chance to Dance Ballet, Hip-Hop, Tap and Jazz offered. Please contact Director, Anne Beckert @ 732 662-0028. For information please Click Here
Monmouth County Park System Classes – The MCPS offers various morning programs weekdays in the Fall for Mommy and Me type classes. Registration and information is available on their website.
Prospective Instructors
Course Proposal Form
Features
Outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tennis court, playing field to accommodate soccer, flag football and softball/baseball games.
Indoor concession stand, pool table, ping-pong table, big screen TV/Playstation 2, games and computers.
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Bradley Beach Recreation Center
South Main Street between Evergreen and Monmouth Avenue
Bradley Beach NJ 07720
Phone: 732 776-2993 or 732 776-2998
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday: 3 pm to 6pm
Director: Cynthia Brady
Email: synbrady@aol.com
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Stormwater Program
Municipal Stormwater Management Plan: Master Plan Element
Developed by T&M Associates
- Figure 3: Existing Land Use
- Figure 5: Borough Waterbodies
- Figure 6: Groundwater Recharge Areas
- Figure 7: Wellhead Protection Areas
- Figure 8: Hydrologic Units: HUC 14s
- Figure 9: Wetlands and Water Land Uses
Zoning Map
Topographical Map
Clearwater NJ
Information from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
(NOTE: These links may require Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, please click here to download the FREE version)
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Emergency Management
Emergency Management Coordinator Chief Leonard Guida 732 775-6900
Deputy Coordinators
Norman Goldfarb Stephen Fahnholz John McLoughlin
Joseph Everett Ronald Minsky Richard Bianchi
Helpful Links
Bradley Beach Street Map
The Flood Insurance Rate Map of Bradley Beach
For more information, go to the Federal Emergency Management Agency: FEMA webpage.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE BRADLEY BEACH OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
OEM Officials are tracking a severe weather event that will likely impact the Borough between Saturday evening August 27th through Monday afternoon August 29th. Tropical storm to hurricane conditions is expected during this time.
The following storm related precautions should be taken:
- Remove or firmly secure all movable property
- Know the location of all utilities such as natural or propane gas and have tools ready in the event they need to be shut off
- Prepare an Emergency Supply Kit which should include items such as water, non-perishable food, battery powered radio, flashlight and extra batteries, any medication immediately needed and sanitary items for your family. You may want to prepare a portable kit and keep it in your car in case you are told to evacuate
- Make a Family Emergency Plan. It is important to know how you will contact family members in case of emergency or evacuations and how you will get back together
- Be Informed. The Bradley Beach Office of Emergency Management will continue to update you on the progress of this severe weather event by means of the Reverse 911 system or visit the www.ready.gov website to obtain further information on emergency Supply Kits and Making Family Emergency Plans
Due to the impending storm, all beach lockers have been removed from the beach.
Please contact the Bradley Beach Police Department at 732 775-6900 for any questions or to arrange for the return of beach locker property
The Bradley Beach Office of Emergency Management thanks you for your cooperation in this matter.
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Tax Assessment
The primary responsibility of the Tax Assessor’s Office is to equally distribute the property tax burden among its property owners. Equally distributing the tax burden involves maintaining a list of property owners and raising and lowering assessments. The assessments are amended due to demolitions, property improvements and appeals. The Director of the Division of Taxation also requires the Assessor’s Office to assist with a sales ratio study. The ratio study is used by the State of New Jersey to determine the amount of State Aid distributed to School Districts. The ratio is also used to determine the amount of county taxes each municipality pays.
Long ago the Constitution of New Jersey established a property tax to pay for municipal services, local schools, and county services. The tax was based on a system known as “Ad Val Orem”. An Ad Val Orem tax is based on value. This means the higher valued properties pay more than lower valued properties.
The assessment of a property is directly related to its market value. The general tax rate times the assessment is a property owner’s yearly tax burden. The general tax rate is made up of several different components. Those components are the school rate, the municipal rate, fire district rate and county rate. Each individual rate is created by dividing the total assessments in a municipality by the individual budget.
Click Here to search for information relating to lot ownership, block and lot numbers, assessments, lot size, square feet of building area, year built of structure, sales price and date of sale.
Click here to access Monmouth County deed records.
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Edward M. Mullane, CTA, SCGREA, Tax Assessor
701 Main Street, Bradley Beach
732-776-2999, ext. 19
Robert Cahn, Assistant Tax Assessor
Hours of Operation
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday (except holidays)
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Code and Construction
Borough of Bradley Beach
Department of Community Development
732 776-2999 ext 16
732 775-8168 fax
Email bradleycode@monmouth.com
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9am-1pm and 2pm-4pm.
Wednesday 11am-1pm and 2-7pm
Email bradleycode@monmouth.com
TACO Teri Fitzgerald
Construction Official Kenneth Triano Contact Office
Email bradleycode@monmouth.com
Director Community Development
Code Enforcement/Fire Marshal
Bryant Curry Mon-Fri 7am-3:30pm
Email bcurry@monmouth.com
Asst. Code Official Ken Child Tue & Thurs 3-6pm
Zoning Official Steve LoSacco Thursday 4-7pm
Friday 11am-1pm by appointment only
Email bb-zoningadmin@monmouth.com
Building Sub code Ken Triano Mon-Wed 4-6pm
Building Insp. Steve Losacco Wed 4-7 Fri 8-11
Email bb-buildingsubcode@monmouth.com
Electrical Sub code George Selah Mon & Wed 5-7pm
Email bb-electricsubcode@monmouth.com
Fire Sub code Ken Northrop Mon & Wed 9-11am
Plumbing Sub code Rob Hartsgrove Mon & Wed 8-10am
Inspection Request
To schedule inspections on line, please email your inspection information to:
bradleycode@monmouth.com
By Telephone: Call 732 776-2999 ext 16
Please have the following information when requesting your inspection:
- Your permit number
- The address of the inspection
- A contact telephone number and a first name
- Type of inspection requested- Example- Final-Trench-Building Rough- Electric Service etc.
No inspection will be scheduled without the above information. Sorry no exceptions.
Your inspection date and approximate time will be confirmed by phone with the contact person.
To Make a Complaint:
By Fax: 732 775-8168
In person or Drop Box at Office- please use the complaint form that may be obtained from our website or office.
Email for Code/Construction Department
bradleycode@monmouth.com
USEFUL LINKS
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS WEB PAGE
http://www.state.nj.us/dca/codes/
Other forms available at
http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/codes/forms/#7
FEMA FLOOD MAP CURRENTLY IN USE
Bradley Beach Fema Flood Map
FEMA DFIRM FLOOD MAP EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
(THIS MAP WILL TAKE SOME TIME TO LOAD)
FEMA DFIRM Flood Map
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