Please start an association to represent all of you and get legal advice. As an association you can get answers as a group there are power in numbers. As a legally recognized association you are more likely to get you voice heard by the government bodies that will begin to make decision as well as call press conferences to get your word out. As Mr or Mrs Smith you will just be pushed aside and have no voice. To do things like try and force your way across the bridge will only make you look emotional and irrational, you will win public sympathy but not support. If you start a association now while the compassion level is high you may be able to get advice related to you taxes and property at a reduced rate and great press coverage. Once the news cycle changes the residence of the islands will be all but forgotten only to be revisited for a story or two when the boardwalk would normally opening.
Please move fast I have already seen article where more open space is being talked about. That means some of you WILL be losing your property. I’m sure you will get more than 2 cents on the dollar but if you believe you will get anywhere near the value of the property I can sell you the Rte. 35 bridge real cheap. There is no doubt that all the barrier islands will be rebuilt but to who’s benefit?

if you all don't think that developers haven't begun discussions with politicians about eminent domain...you haven't been paying attention.

One more point of interest. A woman insurance broker had some very important information regarding insurance claims. Unfortunatley I was unable to obtain her website but it is impolrtant that you notifiy your insurance companies immediately. Also remember that you can file a claim without an adjuster but remember to take as many photos as you can. If your company cannot get an adjuster in time, you can hire a private one for about 10 % of your claim. But you have the right to file a claim without an adjuster but remember , if you have $50,000 of coverage, do no file for $50,000. Read between the lines.....file higher and make sure your count EVERYTHING that is destroyed. And last but not least...claims must be settled within 60 days. Due to the dire situation on the barrier island and prohibited access , you can request an extension past the 60 day limit. Please do it immediately.

You all have not even begun to see how bad things are going to get. You are going to be lied to. Stolen from. Forgotten. You are going to experience Hell on Earth.

They are going to use the Barrier Island to protect the rest of the state. Here comes sea level rise. This is it. All is lost..................

He was prob Gov't engineer

This is so freaken sad and disgusting on the highest level. Oh course no public official attended. They simply don't give a damn. I say all of your unite. Walk over the bridge together. Make it a "million man walk to the seasides". How can they stop you all? They can't. Notify the media when you intend to do this. Then all of you should find a lawyer. AND most importantly your property taxes were due (4th quarter) on November 1st the deadline Nov 10th. If you get a lawyer he can collect the tax $ and place it with the court in escrow. If they try to get the money via court action, they will look like MONSTERS. Then the town has NO recourse. Hit the town back where it hurts, in the wallet.

Does anyone believe that it's possible the Governor would stop what many of you are mentioning. EMINENT DOMAIN, yes, HELL ON EARTH IS HERE fellow owners, rentors, FT & PT. Seems as though we are all done for. Don't even know how we can all unite. More people own 2nd homes than do people own primary in the Heights, and I guess most of the Island's inhabitants are PT inhabitants and some or many rent to others who are now displaced. WHAT A FREAKING MESS! I can't wrap my head around all this, it's too much. I want to hit the lousy corrupt leaders, but how? CAN SOMEONE HELP ORGANIZE A MILLION PERSON MARCH?????????????? I'LL GIVE IT A SHOT, WITH ABOUT 100 PEOPLE TO ORGANIZE IT...........Know anyone who isn't working, doesn't have children to care for and has the finances to do this? I don't...STORM'S COMING...CAN'T WAIT FOR LOST POWER, NO HEAT, LOST FOOD, NO WHERE TO GO. NO CANDLES, NO FLASHLIGHT BATTERIES. That's eveyone's story now. Maybe beginning of "The End"

I was at the meeting and as was as frusted as anyone. After one week our clueless government authories can not offer one useful shred of information.

According to the Seaside Heights Website, the Bororugh Council meeting is being held on Wednesday November 7th at 6:00pm at 101 Hooper Avenue Ocean County Administration Building. As many Seaside Heights residents as possible need to show up to make sure a proper plan is established to get us immediate access to our personal property. The latest BS about unsafe roads is a smokescreen. If they can let dump trucks drive around, WHY CAN'T I DRIVE IN WITH MY CAR!!!

"witting"?

I had planned to walk in from day one. If the concern is driving on the roads, I don't see why they shouldn't let me walk in. I am a young, able bodied man trained in first aid and survival skills as well as construction. I know how to keep myself safe and avoid hazards...

Where has our 84 year old Ocean County Sheriff, William Lee Polhemus, been through all of this?
On the ground keeping control of what is going on? Nope, just a few canned responses from his secretary.
Keep this in mind as he is up for re-election today as he collects over $160,000 a year between his pension and salary and has collected over 2 million dollars in pension and benefits over the course of his career.
Time to hire a sheriff that can at least get his boots on the ground.

http://www.condemnation-law.com/main/property-rights/new-jersey-property-rights Is this cause for concern.

Also, why is it fair that local dudes aka from Rivolis can brag that they got a "tour" of seaside - but residents cannot even get a tour of their streets/homes.

Why was my comment rejected? I provided accurate first hand beach information. Are you only looking for doom and gloom?

I rode out the storm and surveyed much of Ortley Beach and several blocks of Seaside Heights after the water receded. While the damage is extensive in beach blocks of Orrtley Beach, Seaside Heights is mostly. Boardwalk damage. Most all homes have some sort of water and wind damagae, it's not a total loss. I am a Real Estate Broker and Certified Real Estate Appraiser and in my opinion the area will be rebuilt due the economic impact the Jersey Shore has on the entire State of New Jersey's economic well being. We all need to remain as calm as possible and make educated decisions. We need to demand better updates from our local governments as well as contacting news media and our congressmen. Remain strong!

Can anyone explain why my comments have reject in the top right hand corner?

because this is a left wing blog.

John
I don't think we should listen to someone who doesn't even know how to use the Patch. REJECT !!

You all have to realize how big a disadvantage you are all at. They already know how bad it is going to be and what they are going to do yet you are all at the end if the line of the flow of information. It will be old News to the insiders once you get the info. Why do you think they all try so hard to keep their public jobs. Not the salary and definitely not to serve you. It's for inside information which is power.

My opinion. You will never live on the island again. But by the time you find this out it will be way too late. This is how they control and conquer. I could be wrong but if you trust any of them ever again it's at your own peril.

Although I am not a resident of the barriers, I live just off of Fischer and 37 - I see the people that are going over the bridge. They certainly are not all emergency workers - I have seen surrounding local officials going over, with their kids - sight seeing. I have seen husbands and wives standing in the parking lot at Stewarts waiting to go over. I have seen pictures and videos coming out of there from people that did not stay, nor have homes there. It has certainly given the APPEARANCE that if you know someone it's safe enough to go over. I feel for these people that haven't even had the opportunity to see their permanent residence, to be able to walk around their neighborhoods and gain some sense of hope again. What is happening is wrong and you can't blame these people for getting angry now. They have waited long enough.

Everyone should call the holiday-inn and see how much the county paid to have that meeting last night! 732 244 4000.

My parents have a home on Ortley Beach - I am happy to help try to organize whatever I can via social media, or anywhere really. This is not right - answers are needed and we need to move forward. Developers and town officials taking homes from hard working people after devastation? This will not happen quietly.

According to the SSH website there will be a meeting Wednesday night to discuss being able to go this friday, but if its anything like SSP or Pelican Island only 1 person, 1 car or pickup that is just crazy, how is 1 person supposed to pack up a 3 bedroom apartment and move stuff out from a 2nd floor apartment. I just want to get my stuff out. My husband can't do it all. I also have my car there that I couldn't move. It has to be towed. aggrevates me that they don't want us to come in and just take our stuff. I am tired of worrying that my stuff or apartment is gone.

Chief Whoo, yes I'm not as well versed in using patch as you seem to be, I have a business to run! However that does not change the facts!

Chief Whoo, you seem to have some other motive other than the peace of mind and well being of the barrier island property owners. In time of crisis there are those who remain calm and look for the facts, and then there are the likes of you!

My oppinion on what is going on is they don't want resident's interfering with their clean up efforts. I specualte that they are bulldozing some of the severly damaged structures and they don't want some homeowner screaming "my family photos are in that house".

The safety issue is BS. It gives them the ability to stall for time and gives authorities legal cover from lawsuits.

In my oppinion what is going on is a blatent abuse of energency powers as residents rights to acccess there property are conviently delayed for unresonable periods of time.

john your a proud business owner of what? lol...

I would recommend.... get on a boat and go across the bay to the barrier island...

Umm.. The coastguard has more power then the state police and national guard.. They will tow your vessel and probably arrest you for going against a state of emergency mandate and then some.. Dont mess with the coast guard if i were you.

Get ready for the knockout punch on Wednesday.

Then you will see the meaning of ......never let a crisis go wasted.

I truly believe the residents should have a advocate overseeing the clean up and any decisions that are being made so that our rights are protected and for sure we are stronger as a group we should all meet at the bridge saturday and if their is a good lawyer out there who would like to help us protect our rights please come also

If someone dies as a result of falling in one of the huge sink holes, something falling on their heads etc. will people then also criticize the police for letting people back too early?

I really want to know where Jim Lacey and John Barlett are? They are up for reelection today.. remember they weren't at the meeting last night, this sums things up and shows they dont care..

Where is Fatty Amato ???

No, they will arrest you for interferring. I tried walking over the Seaside Bridge on Wednesday. While they were nice, we were told without a doubt, we would be arrested. Even if you make it over, they can arrest you. Did you see the streets? Alot of unsafe areas. They have been working for a week, non stop. Why would they work so hard to get us over IF it was over? Some homes are lost, some homes may not rebuild. But without a doubt I feel 85 % will rebuild, better than before!

Satellite view... if you want to see your house... of find those 8ft deep sink holes...
go to..
http://storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/sandy/

or find*

Flash mob the island. They can't stop 10,000 people.

Residents of the barrier islands need to get the Governor involved. Even through all of this I contacted his office 609-292-6000 - and was on the phone with an actual person in the Governors Aide office within minutes. Related to another issue concerning this mess, definite action was taken. Like him or not, the man is sincere and his office is available. Lets not forget his record prior to becoming Governor - he was bringing corrupt town officials in front of a judge. We need him to oversee these municipalities.

Youtube occupy wall street. LOL, wana hit get over the head with botons or crushed with shields. Sure lets rally 10k people, see what happens!

JIM LACEY, JON BARLETT AND CARMEN AMATO JR.? THESE PEOPLE ARE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND SHOULD BE SUPPORTING US AND HELP GET OUR HOUSES BACK. WHERE ARE THEY?!?!?!

I tried going over Sunday morning by boat we where chased down like criminals not concerned property owners who pay taxes residents must organize our home are in the hands of incompetent politicians vote them all out today I want my beach home back

JD stop trolling, its not possible man.. Follow the safety orders... You organize 100 vesels and see what happens.

Well if the house is destroyed and your unable to live there, why would you be so worried about running water and pipes bursting? Dont ya think that most of that stuff has to be replaced too? Please think logically and dont only believe gas lines are the only thing ripped off houses, im sure water pipes and various plumbing was already effect days ago b4 this issue was brought up.

yes but if you have to dodge bullets to get to your home, its not worth it. when its unsafe and warned that its unsafe, first responders if they let you in; they dont have to safe your rear end if something happens.

Still no LACEY AND BARLETT! We need updates freeholders! I know your busy with election season and all those wood signs along highways got knocked down that made all of you upset, but help us. Talk to us and speak to the press about things that need to be in in the county and the barrier islands. I think your all too busy watching the polls instead of talking to the Governor or OEM about what measures can be taken.

No elected officials showed up at this meeting because it was organized by a concerned / aggravated (rightfully so) citizen of Lavallette on Facebook - it was never meant to be a government sponsored meeting. Also, I have seen very detailed video of what it looks like from Ortley to Normandy and parts of it look OK - however, parts of it look like a war zone and very dangerous. It is going to take weeks, if not months to figure out a way to safely allow people back and do so in an orderly manner. Lavallette is allowing some people back today, bu they are a much smaller town with their own government as compared to the Toms River Beaches - Toms River has the mainland which is huge and then half of the barrier island which has thousands of homes on it. Look at what Mantoloking is doing - going house to house, inspecting for structural integrity and then allowing those whose house is relatively OK, go back for a few hours. We will have the same - it is just going to be a monumental effort to get us there. If I had to do it, I wouldnt know where to start. Starting ridiculous rumors about eminent domain isn't productive.

I also just want to add that it would not be in any town's best interest to use a tragedy like this for eminent domain. It's the ultimate conspiracy theory, but I can't see it happening. It would end many political careers.

4th Paragraph Down:
"Jack Sauer, a 60-year-old from Lavallette, organized a "convention of the island citizens" at the Holiday Inn with the goal of articulating a "bill of priorities."

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2012/11/angered_residents_of_njs_barri.html#incart_m-rpt-2

People are up in arms, frustrated, upset, emotional, and I get that ... I have a house on the island that I haven't seen yet either, but I know that everything is being done to expedite making it safe for us to get there, and we all will. We just need a little common sense, patience and humanity right now.

My previous post didn't post, so I am re-writing it. We need to handle this the best we can without emotion. I know how hard that is, heck I am one step from over the edge everyday for the last week, but it is the only way we're going to get anything done. No one listens to hot heads and mouths.
1. We need a FB page for each town to share information, photos, what we are working towards etc. Can someone create one and link us here?
2. We need to contact all elected officials intelligently from local to the Governor's office.
3. We need to contact media. They love stories like this and we need to take advantage of the way people feel bad for us for now.
4. We need a plan. What do we want? Simply saying we want to go in, isn't going to cut it. Sadly, many of our homes are going to be not structurally sound. How do we figure this out? While it isn't our job to, in order to be taken seriously we need a plan. We're smart people. Let's come up with a suggestion that is realistic.
5. Do we have someone on the inside? Someone who has been there regularly in our respective towns who can share with us photos of why it may not be safe for us to go in? If not, we need to ask someone to provide this for us. Facts are facts and visuals will help.
While I don't think it is our job for us to be stuck doing this, the fact is, we have to take action sometimes to be heard and get what you want. We can do this together, but it needs to be done intelligently. I'm happy to work with anyone.

E Liz - I also strongly agree with you. We need to remove that fear from the equation. It shouldn't even be talked about. It's not a legit concern. Getting more information, realistic dates and working together is what we need to focus on now. For those that do have structurally sound homes, lets get them in asap to get their belongings. That's what we need our first goal to be.

JD whos num is that?

How much more damage Is going to occur in the 48 hours from storm #2

Only problem is you will not know when the damage occurred..... Storm 1 , Storm 2 or Storm Troopers???

And don't think for one second the insurance companies will not find the small print loopholes about getting out of paying since you can't confirm when damage occured

This is Facism !!!! Understand

I wana know how many storm troopers raided those rich million dollar homes and found goods, heh..

JD im sure its your cell phone number.

I called. no answer and got an automatic VM. So who's num is 848-992-3456? Why would you post a strangers number on the internet? Thats wrong.

GET RID OF ALL THE TOWN OFFICIALS AND VOTE THEM OUT,STOP COMPLAINING ABOUT THEM,DONT VOTE THEM IN,THEY ARE NOT SAYING ANYTHING TO THE PEOPLE OF THE BARRIER ISLAND.THEY SHOULD BE TALKING TO ALL OF THE COMMUNITY WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE HURRICANE.

WHERE ARE ALL THE FREEHOLDERS OR FREELOADERS.THEY ARE ONLY AROUND WHEN THEY NEED YOUR VOTE,VOTE THEM ALL OUT.

The republican freeloaders did not get my vote.

https://www.facebook.com/SaveOurPropertyOnTheBarrierIslands

For the record - I SAW Carmen Amato on Sunday when I was volunteering in Berkeley Township. He's not in his office because he is actually out LOOKING at the damage with engineers and making educated decisions. Grow up and stop trying to create more mayhem than there is!

How come the mayor in belmar who lost is house and has a wife and two little girls can be on tv and social media websites to update his residents. The worst thing of all is that the barrier islands have received way more damage then places like belmar and they're getting great support from the elected officials. Why shouldn't amato do any different? I should of seen him on news12 4 times at least already. Please stop sticking up for these politicians and stand by your neighbor.. Why is it i havent seen not one ocean county freeholder on the tv or news outlets to speak any kind of opinion they have. Why havent mayors like acropolis or kelaher and amato him self (mayors of the 3 most damaged areas in nj) havent been seen anywhere in sight? Explaining needs to be done and questions need to be answered.

Stormy Sandy
PRICE GOUGING? ANYONE EXPERIENCING? IF SO, PLEASE CALL: 1-800-242-5846

after reading all the posts the best soloutions is protest ij great numbers all the barriers island must come together for this the reason seside heights is ignored we all know the sitgma it carries it's the drop off point.the dump place for transients.DAM the homeowner's and real tenants who been there for years they don't count.Seaside Park open for a day why because of million dollar homes'think about it they have equipment trucks and tanks why not carried people across to their homes to relieve the pressure.u can bet they are prepare for a protest officials are readin and monitoring all posts.they say a safety issues,hum of couse there is that's common sense.people are losin there jobs because thet can't get to their vehicles which still maybe driveable,drive them off the barrier island there are lots on 37 where they can be place.take pics of homes on Grant ave,Blaine Ave.etc let people see there is enough manpower to do this or use volunteers give people a piece of mind.look what there doing jus to get u to vote.the same should be given to to barrier island residents.School children displaced,disrupted.People gettin sick in shelters.some people can't even find loves ones their placed so far away from Ocean county.we all appericate the red cross and other food banks and other organizations and neighbors.but people need the need to know right now so healin can take place and maybe protest is the only way...so let's do it...carpool,suv's,all residents,renters.owner's...

OKAY SEASIDE HEIGHTER'S, ORTLEYER'S, LAVALLETTER'S, MANTOLOKINGER'S, NORMANDYER'S, SEASIDE PARKER'S. ETC. LATER, GOING TO VOTE.............................

Trending is one of the two for Prez, and independent for other offices - folks are tired of the present corruption on both sides, and are ready for an independent voice. VOTE - and don't let them steal it back with late voting - if you CAN'T VOTE today, make sure you take the opportunity to do so as offered while you still can. MAKE A DIFFERENCE....

For those of you out there who "get it"...you'll have to look for us on the ballot - In Ocean, we're in Column Three - In Burlington, however, the Republican clerk illegally scattered us in spite of qualifying for column 3.

SENATE - EUGENE M LAVERGNE
CONGRESS - DISTRICT THREE - FREDERICK JOHN LAVERGNE
CONGRESS - DISTRICT FOUR - LEONARD MARSHALL

OCEAN COUNTY FREEHOLDER
SCOTT NEUMAN
TRACY M. CAPRIONI

BURLINGTON COUNTY FREEHOLDER
KIMBERLY SUE JOHNSON
DONALD E. LETTON

Apparenly some people are getting in. Here is a 20 minute walking tour of SSH taken on Saturday. Dmage doesn't apppear nearly as bad as the pictures I have seen of Ortley Beach.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hf0H8I8xPUc

There is a video on Youtube of a bus tour for local officials driving down Bay Blvd. They are laughing & joking on the audio "Look at that House", "Is this Ortley or is it Lavallette" - where the houses are completely intact and I know if it's Ortley or Lavallette from riding my bike/driving all my life. Some local officials who don't even know where their town ends/starts. this is getting ridiculous. Ortley is my second home, but my parents bought in 64 and I spend almost all my weekends down there. My boyfriend & I went to Breezy Point NY this weekend to volunteer, since we can't do anything at Ortley. My BF helped pull trees off of properties, clear decks. Residents are allowed back in. We need to figure out something to do so that the government doesn't try to take our land.

Bless you and your BF for going. Please go to...
http://www.facebook.com/stormy.sandy#!/stormy.sandy
If we get enought people together, we'll somehow figure out what to do.
We need lots of help.

I think everyone understands safety issues. That is not the frustration. The frustration is when certain people are able to gain access over the bride and others aren't. Why are "certain" public officials able to have an insurance adjuster assess their damage and consult with contractors? FACT Why is Tony Siragusa, a famous football player allowed to see his house and asses his damage, and to add insult to injury, post pictures on FACEBOOK? FACT! Why did a bus tour of "COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES" go around 3-4 of the communities hit, and then some of the so called representatives posted their video on YouTube, in which you can hear them laughing, joking, and ogling at other people's homes! Whether or not these are people's second, or third homes, doesn't matter! Therese are homes people raised their families in, spent their summers, in worked hard for! We are not even given the courtesy of an organized meeting giving us answers and updates. Our family already took the steps, wrote to Channel 12 News, Channel 7 On Your Side, the Governor. Not one response. No one cares, we have been over shadowed by the election. Slowly, the barrier islands are becoming less of a priority, now we have the storm coming today, and our treasured homes will be damaged even more than they have been already. Maybe if we were allowed in for a few days earlier, we would be able to salvage whatever we may have left. We need answers!

Like Everything in Life, It is the Who's Who, those in Power, It is based on the lying Politicians and corrupt leaders in all aspects of a community. Having Money helps too and the heck with everyone else. Like so many have been saying, if it is such a safety issue, why are they allowing some in and not others. Only some count and that is the way it is. How come some individuals can have a say on what is going on in their country, towns and schools and others don't. What makes their opinion more important and others are dismissed or considered trouble? Why? Is it possible those who are allowed to speak out are the same ones who are benefiting from all the political decisions and corruption. God Bless Those Who are left out in the Cold.

To Everyone Being Banned from their homes on the barrier islands, I have been able to look at aerial photos on November 6th on the Ocean County Police Blotter Facebook page. Though there are many thumbnails you must go through ,navigate until you find the first photo of the boardwalk. I was shocked to see that they allowed photos that so clearly show that 99 and 3/4% of the homes are intact, the roads are as clear as they have ever been in Seaside Park and Seaside Heights. I have contacted every major newspaper and television station with this information and have also copied and downloaded these pictures. I have also contacted an attorney based in Red Bank who has asked me to detail and chronicalize the chain of events immediately after the storm and submit them to him as well as the pictures to see if a class action lawsuit can be filed. He has also requested that I get as many people as possible on board. To everyone who has blogged and typed comments filled with anger, angst frustration and sheer disgust I am asking you to to email me with your support. I am also looking for Jack Sauer to contact me so if anyone can help me with this I would be grateful. My email address is nickdetoronto@rocketmail.com.

People go to http://storms.ngs.noaa.gov/storms/sandy/ (sorry i don't know how to copy and paste) where it says search location type in your address then zoom in. This is an updated birdseye view of the destruction. A friend lived on Fort Ave. in Ortley and had 9 houses to the east of her before the storm and now it looks like she is the first house from the beach. Maybe some of you will be able to find your homes on this web site. Sad to say but it is total destruction along the beach in Ortley. SO SORRY TO ALL AFFECTED BY HURRICANE SANDY!!!!

These are great comments and posts, fellow islanders. I live in Ortley Beach. Please find "Kane In Your Corner" on Facebook, and put your comments and frustrations there also. We need as much exposure as possible. Thank you!
https://www.facebook.com/#!/kaneinyourcorner?fref=ts

We can't have that many pages. we have one started with 4 people on it. Please go there. If you have any knowledge and don't see it posted there already, please post it. Post the link to the youtube articles. Post anything you can find. Keep calling the Governor's office regardless of whether they do or say anything as of now. The Election is over now. So please keep trying to fill in as much info and remarks that apply at http://www.facebook.com/stormy.sandy#!/stormy.sandy ....Or combine everything to one. Have to do this together, stay focused, make calls. The entire council and mayor's information is listed on the page too!

Like the protest of yesterday Freeholders and Sheriff re-elected. I have no fear those that are in power will be re-elected no matter how bad the people are treated.

The reason the barrier islands are not getting political attention is because your representatives don't have any inherent interest in helping you. MOST OF YOU DON'T VOTE IN THEIR ELECTIONS!! Toms River and Brick local and state reps are elected by mainland residents. That is a fact. This will continjue to happen over and over in the future unless you take the needed action now to change the game. All land on the barrier island needs to be incorporated into its own municipality with its own government and needs to be taken out of the jusrisdiction of the mainlaind townships. The mainland would no longer be the recipient of the huge taxes they collect while providing zero services and the island communities would have representatives that are focused directly on the concerns of its residents. This would be totally consistent with the current state policy to consolidate local governments and services. There are now at least 3 separate municipalities plus 2 township govenrments on the island. That could be reduced to no more than 2 or three entities. The savings would be huge and the representation would be clear.

THERE IS INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY NEED ABOUT MEETING.
PLEASE GO NOW TO http://www.facebook.com/stormy.sandy#!/stormy.sandy
It's very difficult to post info. on both sites. Please vent here, go there for information. It's important to all you Barrier Island Year Round Residents and Benny's too! BENNY'S ARE OWNERS AND TAX PAYERS TOO! So let's all work together. Go to site and friend and read everything. Even if you think you read it already, it changes. There is a warning about the meeting for tonight.

Also look at "Coastal Blue Acres - created w/ Green Acres, Farmland, Historic Preservation and Blue Acres Bond Act 1995- contains grants and loans to municipalities and counties to acquire lands in coastal areas that have been damaged by storms, that may be prone to storm damage, or that buffer or protect other lands from storm damage, for recreation and conservation purposes. The act defines coastal areas as those within the CAFRA Zone CBA has 2 parts: Pre-storm: $6 million. Acquisition of unimproved and largely unimproved storm prone and buffer lands funded with 75 % grant/25 % loan. (Please note that as of Nov. 98, all Pre-Storm funds are committed- No Pre-Storm funds are currently available)
Post-storm: $9 million. Acquistion of lands that have suffered at least a 50 percent reduction in value as a result of storm damage will be funded with 50 percent grant/50 percent loan. Coastal area lands eligible for purchase w/ CBA funds can be lands anywhere on a coastal barrier island, lands within 150 feet landward of the mean high water line of any tidal water, or lands within 150 feet of the landward limit of a beach or dune.
All CBA funded purchases must be from willing sellers.
CBA acquired lands will be restricted to minimal improvements for public access.
For more information about Coastal Blue Acres, please call (609) 984-0570.
http://www.nj.gov/dep/greenacres/blue.html

Hello, Toms River has announced a plan for barrier island resident access. Check out this update: http://tomsriver.patch.com/articles/toms-river-barrier-island-residents-re-entry-plan-begins-friday