My prayers go out to all the families and businesses affected by SANDY!

Does this mean that anyone can drive through that area ? As long as they don't interfere with workers / emergency personnel in that devastated area ?

Only homeowners and contractors are allowed in and that's how it should be. We don't need people acting like tourists coming through and taking pictures of our ruined homes. Have some class.

The shore belongs to everyone who lives in nj...it's all been a part of our lives..not just the people who built houses on it...stop condemning everyone who wants to see what happened to OUR shore...

Yeah we'll I don't need all of yous coming over taking pics posting all over FB. And I pay taxes in this beach town you don't. It's my beach.

I agree It's OUR shore.

Lol Your Beach. What a fool . Do your parents know your turned out to be such a a&$h?!$ ?

If you don't live on the island you have no clue. Sandy didnt affect you. Only us. You'll never understand.

It is our shore. But there is still a lot of work being done and if they let every one in to look they'd just be getting in the way and slowing the workers down.

I suppose the $50 Billion will come from just the few who live on the island? Land of the FREE. Always. Not just when you say so. Just like there are no non believers in a fox hole. The are no "I built it myself "R's" around when the poop hits the fan.

Your beach? then you pay to fix it. I doubt he even lives on the barrier island.

@scott. I am sorry for your loss but your comments are rude. Part of the barrier island is Brick, the town I pay taxes to. There are many people of Brick who do understand Sandy as our homes were also destroyed. I have many friends and family that live down there, as my parents once did too. People who live in ocean and Monmouth county chose to do so for the love of our beaches and we are certainly heartbroken by the damaged caused to all the homes and businesses. We do understand and care. Our beaches and our hometown took a huge beating from Sandy. Let's work as a community to restore the shore, not beat each other down more.

It's unfortunate that those who are fortunate enough to live on the shore have forgotten that these "tourists" help fuel their economy. Yes, while I understand Scott's angst as I used to leave in Florida for a number of years. However, I grew up visiting these jersey shores. These are MY memories and my childrens memories. and I will participate in the the rebuilding by donating my money and SPENDING my money at shore. Yes, Scott, your comments are rude and condescending. I guess since you don't want the general public visiting and purchasing food, gas, and items from "your" beach community then you should not want public, state, and federal assistance either.

Listen everybody the whole island is now call scotts beach. And Scott It does effect me. I'd like to go to the surf club have a few drinks and pee on your artificial bay killing lawn!

So, can anyone access these areas or just the homeowners? The question hasn't been answered. And yes Scott, the beach doesn't belong to you. It belongs to everyone, especially those of us who are paying taxes to maintain it and repair the damage Sandy has done to your home and neighborhood. I am sorry for your loss, we all feel for what you are going through and the emotional toll the storm has caused. We are all in this together and all want our beaches back!

So let see Mr. Sott. Heres what I would suggest for a a brain trust like yourself. You are obviously a highly educated individual judging by your posts, and probably very influential in your community. Why dont you post the street name that you live on, so all volunteer and tax payer supported aid can halt on your street. The portion of taxes that YOU and YOUR neighbors pay can be applied where its appreciated. I know in my heart that your neighbors will be grateful for the new found peace you have brought tnem. Then yous can rally for more streets to join your cause. Im sure that in short order there will no longer be a need for a bridge as there will only be the residents there, unless of course yous wouldnt mind paying for the upkeep of the bridge to YOUR Island and beach. Maybe plant crops on the open land that was used for parking. Perhaps a few head of cattle to start. Yous can have your own little colony. Oh, and should there be another storm like Sandy, have your boats ready for escape, and please dont call the mainland for help.

Your right rosemary , I should not be allowed to go where I want as per Scott and not say what I want as per your post. I'm sure your part of the 47 percent that are on a free ride, thus having to much time to tell me what to do. And yes I'm educated & i have a sense on humor. Goodnight.

I've been concerned for over a month about my grandparents former cottage on Foster RD in Bayshore. It was one house in from the bay. Did any of the homes there survive? I've looked and looked for days trying to find picutres of the area. I have many happy memories of spending my summers there in the late 50s & early 60s. Thank you and God bless.

Remember nature never intended the shore to be a primary residence. Stupidity is supposed to hurt in anything you do in life and it would be stupid to live there as your primary residence if you can't pay to play. Monmouth County is already setting up beach sweeps to clean the beaches, so expect those public roads in your area to be used for the same. I'm sure local businesses would like to see the public roads used by all. You can't keep the shore bottled up forever.

Debbi, Go to Google Earth.they have pictures of the shore after Sandy did her deed.

Amazing.....in the time of need.....all of you are turning on each other instead of coming together for a common cause......the love of New Jersey and the Jersey Shore......what is the matter with you people???

While I am fairly certain Scott is not speaking for the majority of his neighbors____
IF people like Scott were a little brighter and smarter - they would appreciate seeing pictures posted on youtube and facebook___because it is all of those pictures that have brought aid and assistance into YOUR town from all of us overly generous "Outsiders" from all around the entire USA. Scott please be advised that "MY Street" up in Hazlet NJ is closed to YOU. Please do not drive through MY TOWN.

I'm renaming my Porto - potty , I will post the sign today saying free use of my Scotto-Potty. Open wide Scotty boy

It's the pictures of the devastation of the homes & beaches that have brought people from all over the country to help with clean-up. Good people. I hope they don't read the posts on this forum ... How disheartening!

Coming in to take pictures of water sand and devestatiom is unnecessary. All your doing is creating UNNECCESARY traffic. Your run the risk of an accident that will put emergency crews in jeapordy. Plain and simple your going to get in the way. People's homes need to be repaired first that's priority. Not your memories. You have the good memories now leave it be give people time to restore their own lives. I'm sure they would love the freedom to not have any worries and just take a cruise..... STAY OFF THE ISLAND. And no I don't live there. I just use common sense. Something many lack.

Scott just wants to repair his life like it used to be without having to worry about joe schmo driving up and down the roads just looking at DA shore. Yea the one that's not paying attention that drives straight through the out traffic light during a state of emergency and slams into the side of your vehicle when your trying to get to work to restore people's power and lives. . Ya that person.

Pretty ironic with a name like Veritas you speak nothing close to the truth. There are LIFE LONG RESIDENTS of this town that have been forced off of the barrier island due to the taxes. Are you telling me that those people, as well as anyone else who is near and dear to the shore don't have a right to go? I have a news flash for you, if the powers that be indicate that the island is open to other than homeowners and contractors, I'll be up there too. Who do you people think that you are? YOU DO NOT OWN THE BEACH. I was born in Pt Pleasant hospital, I have lived here my entire life which is more than most of the residents on the barrier island can say. You did well in life, you have the means to live on the island great, I am happy for you. But don't you dare tell me that I can't come there assuming it's open to the public, and safe.

Scotto =jackass

sounds like scott should have gotten washed away with sandy

I am a utility worker that has been down on the barrier island since this storm working get this place back in order. After reading scott's comments I am sick to my stomach. So many people pouring there heart and soul down here, peolple that don't live here, being away from our families for countless hours. Just palin ignorant. Get a life Scott!

scott, it is your beach. don't listen to these po folks who can't afford their own beach. lol. they r just jealous. sea girt deal and others have their own beaches, why not scott? you got the money everything's for sale. it's america folks. land of the fee home of the slave.lol

Scott the balless wonder is afraid to respond. His IQ is room temperature .

I don't give a crap about Scott and his attitude public land is public land and I will go anywhere I want as long as it is BUT, you won't catch me on the island until all the work is done and tested. Don't think I want to be someplace where they are re energizing wires or pressurizing gas lines and both utilities have been working for awhile and deemed safe. While no one is sure what happened to those homes in Manasquan , they were working on the gas lines in the area and that may or may not have caused the awful fire but it just shows, is still dangerous out there even when it was thought no to be.. I'd rather be safe than sorry.

Perfectly said Joseph. Oh by the way Scott is still a douche.

No "tourists " .Sounds like a good idea. Thanks Scott.

For the people who really have no idea of the devastation that has hit NJ, I started shooting this storm 2 days before its arrival starting at Sandy Hook and making my way to Island Beach. Knowing the overall size of it being over 900 miles wide and just a 10% chance of it turning offshore, I knew it would change our shoreline forever. I have been documenting it ever since. My images have reached people all across the country many whom I even had gone to school with at the Jersey Shore. In some case people came to see if I had images of their contents in front of their house because the town had already taken away their belongings before FEMA could come inspect . So in many ways the images do help. It is also history in the making. I know a few people might not appreciate images being taken, but 10 or 20 years from now they will be glad I did. In any case, a woman approached me in Island Heights and told me she did not appreciate photos being taken of her home. I simply asked her which home was hers and I was happy to grant her request. With almost 17,000 views of the Galleries, I would say that certainly shows people are interested. Images may be found here: http://sharkeyimages.zenfolio.com/destinations_nj_storms_hurricane_sandy

May GOD bless all that have been effected by this storm and give you strength to get through these difficult times.

Get a life help your neighbors on the jersey shore

We can all help each other. Neighbors help neighbors. Scott will helping himself. He's the neighborhood know it all douche nozzle. Every neighborhood has a douche

Soooooo sad reading the banter...REALLY GUYS!?? It is just so childish and completely not necessary! Not exactly the image we should be putting out there. I wish all of you some happiness in your lives.

Just read all the posts...laughing because it truly sounds like a second grade playground argument. "It's mine!" "No! It's mine!" COME ON ADULTS!

Wah wah wah

Who has issues?

Can I go to the beach now?

I understand the frustration of the residents. They weren't even allowed back into their town for a long time after the storm to assess the damages. They certainly don't need the gawkers now that they are there and trying to salvage what they can. Volunteers should be welcome, but if you just want to take a drive to see the destruction, you should just not do it. While the shore may carry fond memories for a lot of people, I assure, as someone who grew up in a beach town and lived there for 30 years I can assure you it doesn't mean nearly as much to you non residents as it does to the ones who live there. For you it's a trip to the boardwalk, or a weekend at the shore, or going to the restaurants for dinner, a week's vacation--for them it's where they raise their children, own business, celebrate holidays with friends and family, home. So try to understand where these homeowners are coming from. Not all shore towns are full of rich people and big beach houses. Some are barely getting by and this is a big hit for them. I can't wait until summer because I know the jersey shore will be back! Jersey strong we are!