Last year, environmental philanthropic group the Minderoo Foundation published an in-depth report about single-use plastics. In it, they revealed that each American uses and disposes of approximately 110 pounds of single-use plastics per year. That translates to billions of pounds of trash in the United States alone. In an effort to curb this unnecessary waste, […]
How to Purchase Your 2022 Jersey Shore Beach Badges
Our weather feels like winter. The first day of spring is just over a week away (March 20th). Daylight Savings Time starts on Sunday. (Psst…don’t forget to turn your clocks forward an hour.) But it is never too early to start thinking about summer. Atlantic City hosted its annual boat show last weekend to get […]
Longport Beach Badge Info for 2021 Season
Summertime lurks right around the corner. Jersey Shore town residents double and sometimes triple with tourists flocking to our shores between Memorial Day and Labor Day. After a bit of a hiccup last year, it looks like that may return this summer. But in order to play on our beaches, you need a badge. Longport […]
Jersey Shore Beach Dredging and Replenishment for 2020
Starting by the end of this week (mid-September), the Army Corps of Engineers begins mapping the water and sand to determine how much dredging and sand replenishment will be needed for Jersey Shore beach towns this year.
Jersey Shore Restaurants Reopening Soon
Jersey Shore restaurants are set to reopen their in-house dining on June 15th. However, Governor Murphy issued guidelines that they must adhere to.
Jersey Shore Beaches, Badges and 1031 Exchange Updates
The Governor announced that Jersey Shore beaches officially open for business on Memorial Day weekend. That means you need a beach badge. And 1031 exchanges receive a welcome deadline extension.
Jersey Shore Beaches: A New Normal for Summer?
When will Jersey Shore beaches all open back up? An exact timeline isn’t available. But when they do, expect to see a “new normal” for beachgoers to stay safe during life after COVID-19.
Volunteer Opportunities at the Jersey Shore
Social distancing can make you feel alone and depressed. Helping others makes you feel better. Try one of these volunteer opportunities at the Jersey Shore to help those in need and keep your spirits up as well during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jersey Shore Rental Tax Update for Private Homeowners
Governor Murphy signed a new bill that exempts private homeowners from the Jersey Shore Rental Tax (aka Transient Accommodations Tax) when they advertise their rentals and collect fees themselves rather than going through a third-party source.
Margate Boardwalk Rebuild Efforts Gather Steam
To build or not to build. That’s the question on most Margate residents’ minds lately when it comes to the proposed boardwalk. Proponents of the Margate boardwalk rebuild would love to see better access to our beautiful beaches for those with physical limitations. Opponents don’t want taxpayers to shoulder the entire cost of a project […]