“Hurricane season” at the Jersey Shore starts at the beginning of June and runs through the end of November. Since June 1st lurks just around the corner, the AC Office of Emergency Preparedness wants the public to know that they recently updated their hurricane emergency notification system. As such, they highly recommend that residents sign […]
Sustainable Margate: Sustainable is Attainable
Back in November, I first started talking about construction microplastics and how harmful they are to the environment. I joined up with a group called Sustainable Margate to try to implement legislation to regulate construction sites to reduce this hazard. The battle to bring this goal to fruition continues. Sustainable Margate In April, it will […]
NJ Bill S3110 Flood History & Risks Disclosure
I hope everyone had a great 4th. Right before the fireworks hit, Governor Murphy approved and signed NJ Bill S3110. This amends the Truth-in-Renting Act by requiring landlords to disclose to renters (and property owners to disclose to potential buyers) any knowledge they have about flood risks with the property. NJ Bill S3110 A Little […]
Longport Beach Tag Update
As you most likely know by now, you must purchase a tag in order to access any Jersey Shore beach. In fact, anyone visiting a Jersey Shore beach between Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend must show beach patrol their tag anytime they are asked to do so. If you buy your badge before […]
Ventnor Short-Term Rental Ordinance Update
Back in February, officials held a meeting to hear the public’s opinion on a new Ventnor short-term rental ordinance. They wanted to put a minimum stay requirement in place for rental units like other Jersey Shore communities. Previously, Ventnor never required a minimum stay. For some people, this brought up safety concerns. Well, we have […]
NJ Spotted Lanternfly: A Pest Unlike the Rest
Asian Carp. Lionfish. English Ivy. European Starling. What do these all have in common? They are the most invasive species known in North America. One other species on this list is the NJ Spotted Lanternfly. In fact, the Spotted Lanternfly created such an uproar in New Jersey that the government is asking for our help […]
Covenant House NJ Needs You
National Volunteer Week 2023 takes place from April 24th to the 28th. But, honestly, I believe in volunteering whenever and wherever I can. One great local charity that is near and dear to my heart is Covenant House NJ. Covenant House NJ Needs You What They Do Did you know that 4.2 million youth experience […]
2023 Jersey Shore Beach Badges Available Now
OK. I realize that the weather outside feels frightful. Sure. We still have 51 days until the new year. I mean, we still need to get through Thanksgiving and all of the other end-of-the-year holidays. But, I found that it is never too early to start planning for the summer. Apparently, our beach communities agree. […]
New Jersey ANCHOR Program Info
With everyday expenses like groceries and fuel costs on the rise, we all feel the pinch to our budgets. But the State wants to help offset some of those costs. That is why they introduced the New Jersey ANCHOR Program. This program actually benefits both homeowners and renters. So, how does it work? New Jersey […]
Ventor PBA Needs Your Help
It’s a fact. We love our furry friends. In the US, over 48 million homes include at least one dog. Almost 32 million include a cat. Unfortunately, however, approximately 6.3 million of these adorable creatures end up in shelters every year. Our local Ventnor PBA asks for your assistance in providing aid for abandoned dogs […]