Amato, Rumpf & Myhre Statement on Drone Sightings in New Jersey

“Members of our Legislative Delegation attended a meeting this morning held for state legislators during which a briefing was provided by the NJ State Police and the NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness regarding the recent reports of drones flying in the state.

“Yesterday, our Delegation issued a letter to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office and the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness requesting any information on the drone situation for the purpose of responding to alarmed constituents who rightfully want answers.

Click here to read more
https://www.senatenj.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=530

 

Amato, Rumpf & Myhre Call on Murphy to Veto Toll Increases

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre (R-9) sent a letter to Governor Phil Murphy calling on the administration to veto the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s minutes to prevent another toll increase.

“Permitting the toll increase to go into effect would only validate the view many residents hold that Trenton is worsening New Jersey’s affordability crisis at a time when elected officials should be doing the exact opposite – reducing the state’s crushing tax burden,” wrote the delegation.

Click here to read more
https://www.senatenj.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=501

 

Amato, Rumpf & Myhre Call on BPU to Reject Electric Rate Increases

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre sent a letter to the Board of Public Utilities (BPU) calling on President Christine Guhl-Sadovy to reject Atlantic City Electric’s proposed 8% electricity rate increase.

“Already, too many ratepayers cannot afford to pay their electric bills. An 8% rate increase will only push more ratepayers to their financial limits while disproportionately impacting those living on fixed or retirement incomes struggling to remain in their current housing,” wrote the Delegation.

Atlantic City Electric recently filed with the BPU seeking approval for their proposed electricity rate increase which would cost residential customers approximately $12.96 more per month.

Click here to read more
https://www.senatenj.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=509

 

Volunteer Emergency Squads Would Get Utility Assistance Under Amato, Rumpf & Myhre Proposal

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre (R-9) announced they will be introducing legislation that would require a public utility to charge a volunteer emergency service organization a residential rate for service delivered to the organization’s primary property. This would only take effect if the residential rate is lower than the commercial rate for the service at that property.

“Volunteer emergency service organization” is defined under the Delegation's legislative proposal as an organization that relies on volunteer members to provide emergency services, including, but not limited to, fire department, first aid, emergency, ambulance, or rescue squad services."

Click here to read more
https://www.senatenj.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=511

 

Amato, Rumpf & Myhre Announce Support to Name New VA Facility After “Bud” Lomell

Senator Carmen Amato, Jr,. Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre announced their support for H.R. 9997, sponsored by Congressman Chris Smith, which would name a new Veterans’ Affairs outpatient clinic in Toms River after Second Lieutenant Leonard G. “Bud” Lomell, Jr. The Delegation sent a letter of support to Denis Richard McDonough, Secretary of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

“The new clinic is centrally located in Ocean County, New Jersey, which is home to the highest number of veterans in the state,” wrote the Delegation. “Congressman Smith’s legislation details the incredible achievements of Second Lieutenant Leonard G. ‘Bud’ Lomell, Jr., who was a long-time resident of Toms River, served valiantly during World War II, and was a model citizen.”

Click here to read more
https://www.senatenj.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=526

 

Amato, Rumpf & Myhre Secure NJ DOT Municipal Aid Grants

 

Senator Amato:  SenAmato@njleg.org
Assemblyman Rumpf:  AsmRumpf@njleg.org
Assemblyman Myhre:  AsmMyhre@njleg.org

 

 

 

 

December 17, 2024

Hello Everyone, Are you looking for a thoughtful holiday gift or a little something just because? The Bayville Volunteer Department is selling 2025 Lottery Calendars for only $25 each! You can pick one up in person on Tuesday nights at 7:30 PM at: 645 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville Or, email Beth Collis to arrange a convenient pick-up. Email: president@berkeleyshores.org Thank you for supporting your local volunteer department! Happy Holidays, Beth Collis BSCA, President

 

 

December 4, 2024

Save the Date: February 2nd, 2025

Hello Members,

Mark your calendars! We’re hosting a Game Night on February 2nd, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM at the Berkeley Recreation Center.

We’ll provide games to play, but feel free to bring along your favorite ones to share. To make the evening sweeter, we’re also having a Potluck Dessert - please bring a dessert to contribute!

Don’t forget to bring your own drinks.
This is a free event for current members only. Stay tuned for more details as the date approaches!

Looking forward to a fun-filled evening together!

Jenna Sarno,
BSCA Social Director

 

 

 

 

November 2024

 

 

November 27, 2024

Hello Everyone!

I want to take a moment to thank all the Berkeley Shores members for being a part of our amazing community. Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving!

If you still have any pumpkins left and aren’t sure what to do with them, I’d be happy to pick them up and put them to good use. They’ll help feed the rescue animals! Please reach out to Beth president@berkeleyshores.org
Thank you so much, and enjoy the holiday season!
Have a great day

Beth Collis
BSCA, President

 

November 2, 2024

 

THANK YOU to our Volunteers and Generous Donors from Berkeley Shores!

Hello Everyone!

WOW!!!! What a great turnout today. Thank you to everyone who came out to support the Berkeley Shores Road Cleanup, BSCA Food Drive, PBA #237 Toy Drive, and the Bayville Fire Department.

I am shouting a big "THANK YOU" to all of the volunteers who came out to help keep our neighborhood litter-free along Veeder Lane, Bayview Avenue, and Allen Road. In addition to the road cleanup volunteers, we had a successful food collection for the St. Barnabas Food Pantry and an equally successful PBA toy drive. The Bayville Fire Company was also selling their fundraiser calendars.

Today our volunteers today included: Lori & Anthony Modica, Sandy Durant, Danielle Grochowicz-Bowens, Bob Roof, Gina Tuminaeo, Kim and Nolon Quade, Sue & Joe Aliseo, Bill Lin, Ross Pirrotta, Brian & Robin Bausback, Cathy Mundry, Barbara & David Lenkowsky, Ron Coleman, Joan Nowidy, Louise Mastrianni, Ed Figler, Debbie & Tom Ferreri and Chris & Lou Partite.

Click here for photos from all of today's events!

If anyone missed the event today and would still like to donate, you can drop donations off at C&C Marina or email me to set a time to come to pick up your donations. You can also send a check towards the Food and Toy Drive and mail it to: BSCA PO BOX 134 Bayville, NJ 08721. (Please note Food and Toy Drive in the memo)

If anyone is interested in the Bayville Fire Department 2025 Lottery Calendar they are $25 each and make great holiday gifts. Send Beth Collis an email for more information president@berkeleyshores.org

Thank you again for your amazing support,

Christine Partite, BSCA Environmental Director

 

 

 

October 2024

 

 

October 22, 2024

 

Hello Everyone,

I just want everyone to know the Berkeley Shores Civic Association is a NON-Political Association and the board has nothing to do with the signs placed around the community. These are public roadways.

If you are interested, the in-person early voting period starts Saturday, October 26, 2024 and ends Sunday, November 3, 2024. Hours will be Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary.

The closest General Election In-Person Early Voting Poll location:
BERKELEY LIBRARY, 30 STATION RD BAYVILLE, NJ 08721

Note: The library will only be open after hours and on Sunday for voting. You will not be able to take out any books or use library services.

For more information, you can visit:
https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote-early-voting.shtml

Thanks,
Beth Collis,
President BSCA

 

 

October 21, 2024

 

Berkeley Shores Road Cleanup and our food and toy drive ~ We need your help!

We are asking for approximately 1.5 hours of your time to volunteer and help keep our neighborhood clean

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: H&M Potter School parking lot. ~ 60 Veeder Lane

Area cleanup will be assigned upon arrival. If we have enough volunteers, we will clean Veeder Lane, Bayview Avenue, and Allen Road.

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On the day of the Veeder Lane Road Cleanup we will be having our

• BSCA Annual Food Drive
• PBA# 237 Toy Drive
• Fire Department Calendar Fund Raiser

Food Drive Info:

Click here for a list of suggested items posted on the Annual Food Drive page on our website. The food pantries in our area are struggling to keep up with the demand. This is our chance to step up and help the many needy families in the Bayville area have an enjoyable Thanksgiving season. Please make every effort to donate whatever you can.

Toy Drive Info:

Donations of new and unwrapped toys and coats are accepted to be distributed to children in need throughout Berkeley Township

Fire Department Fund Raiser:

The Bayville Volunteer Fire Dept. will be selling their Lottery Calendars.

Support Bayville Volunteer Fire Dept!   Each calendar has a 3 digit number, your calendar number must match the evening drawing of the NJ pick 3 exactly. 365 chances to win!!

Click here to RSVP if you can help!

 

Please contact Christine Partite- text 848-207-7650 or email to cpartite@aol.com if you have questions!

 

 

 

October 14, 2024

Friends-Giving and Upcoming Events

Hi,

Thank you to all who responded to the “Friends-Giving” survey but unfortunately only 11 responses came through. So, we will not have an event in November. Maybe after the New Year, we can try again for something fun to do. If anyone has any suggestions, we would like to hear them. You can send an email to Jenna at social@berkeleyshores.org

Save The Dates:

10/18 & 10/19/24 Terror in the Halls H&M Potter School 7:00 pm -10:00 pm
10/19/24 Clean Ocean Action Fall Beach Sweep @ Dudley Park 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
10/26/24 Trick or Trunk @ Veterans Park 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
10/31/24 Halloween Trick or Treat for Berkeley Township
10/31/24 Toms River 85th Halloween Parade starts around 7:00 pm down Main Street
11/2/24 - Annual Food Drive, Fall Road Clean Up, PBA Toy Drive, and Bayville Fire Dept. Calendars

2025 TBD
January - Scholarship Applications
April - Easter Egg Hunt
May - Blessing of the Fleet
June - Annual Meeting
July - Social Event
June Or August-Garage Sale

Have a great day,

Beth Collis
BSCA, President
president@berkeleyshores.org

 

 

 

 

October 13, 2024

**BSCA SAVE THE DATE**

Berkeley Shores Road Cleanup , BSCA Anual Food Drive and PBA #237 Toy drive ~

We need your help!
We are asking for approximately 1.5 hours of your time to volunteer and help keep our neighborhood clean.

When: Saturday, November 2, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: H&M Potter School parking lot. ~ 60 Veeder Lane

Road Clean Up Info:
Area cleanup will be assigned upon arrival. If we have enough volunteers, we will clean Veeder Lane, Bayview Avenue, and Allen Road.

On the day of the Veeder Lane Road Cleanup, we will also be having our
· BSCA Annual Food Drive
· PBA# 237 Toy Drive
· Fire Department Calendar Fundraiser

Food Drive Info:
Click here for a list of suggested donation items posted on the Annual Food Drive page on our website.
The food pantries in our area are struggling to keep up with the demand. This is our chance to step up and help the many needy families in the Bayville area have an enjoyable Thanksgiving season. Please make every effort to donate whatever you can.

PBA #237 Toy Drive Info:
Donations of new and unwrapped toys and coats are being accepted to be distributed to children in need throughout Berkeley Township.

Fire Department Fundraiser:
The Bayville Volunteer Fire Dept. will be selling their 2025 Lottery Calendars.
Support Bayville Volunteer Fire Dept! Each calendar has a 3-digit number, your calendar number must match the evening drawing of the NJ pick 3 exactly. 365 chances to win!!

Please let us know if you can help us by sending an RSVP to Christine Partite- text 848-207-7650 or email to cpartite@aol.com with your name and number of volunteers.

 

 

October 11, 2024

Hello Everyone,

What: Clean Ocean Action Fall 2024 Beach Sweep
Date:10/19/2024
Time:9:00 am-12:30 pm
Where: Dudley Park - Rt. 9 at Sycamore Street
(Rain or Shine)

Next Saturday is the Clean Ocean Action Fall 2024 Beach Sweep. The Berkeley Township WaterWays Advisory Commission is Captain of the Beach Sweep. If you have any questions you can reach out to me president@berkeleyshores.org

Please bring a bucket to collect the trash & work gloves to protect your hands. We will be in a wooded area so you might want to wear bug spray.

To Register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8mTQ7FFeCfds3mGLT4N-7-JomjEB9XEwgnQr9gUVHl1sb3A/viewform

Have a great day,
Beth Collis
BSCA, President
president@berkeleyshores.org

Save the Date:

11/2/2024 - Annual Food Drive, Fall Road Clean Up, PBA Toy Drive, and Bayville Fire Dept. Calendars

 

 

October 7, 2024

 

Hello Everyone,

I have some exciting news to share! We’re pleased to welcome Jenna Sarno as our new Acting Social Director. She’s thrilled to start planning fun and engaging events for everyone. Feel free to reach out to her with any ideas or questions. The best way to contact Jenna is via email at social@berkeleyshores.org.

Please see the attached survey that Jenna put together for a Friendsgiving event. It’s very important that everyone fills it out and shares their input. Without your feedback, we won’t be able to plan the event! The last day to respond is 10/12/24.

Click here for the survey or copy and paste the following address into your browser: https://forms.gle/1ujV57pHivNLKC3dA

The Scholarship Committee is looking for one more volunteer to join the team. If you’re interested in helping out, please send me an email at president@berkeleyshores.org

We’re looking for someone to help restore the sign on Veeder Lane. If you are interested, please let me know.
Please save the dates for our upcoming events! More information will be sent via email soon.

10/19/2024 - Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweep
11/2/2024 - Annual Food Drive, Fall Road Clean Up, PBA Toy Drive, and Bayville Fire Dept. Calendars

2025 TBD
January - Scholarship Applications
April - Easter Egg Hunt
May - Blessing of the Fleet
June - Annual Meeting
July - Social Event
June Or August-Garage Sale

Best Regards,
Beth Collis
BSCA, President
president@berkeleyshores.org

 

 

 

September 2024

 

September 10, 2024

 

September 11 Memorial Ceremony

Mayor Bacchione and the Township Council along with the Berkeley Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and first responders will hold a September 11th Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, 9/11 at 6 p.m. at Veterans Park in Bayville.

Let us unite in solidarity and pay tribute to the heroes and victims of the September 11th attacks. Together, we will stand strong and show that their sacrifice will never be forgotten. All are welcome to attend.

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Founders Day Celebration

Mayor John Bacchione & Berkeley Township Recreation
invite you to join us on September 14th for our annual Founders Day Celebration at Veterans Park!
There will be music, crafts, food and FUN!!
Festivities begin at 2PM and we'll cap off the celebration with fireworks in the evening!!

Click here to download the flyer with all of the day's events!

 

 

 

 

September 7, 2024

 

Hello Boaters,

Just want to give everyone a heads-up. One of our BSCA members informed me that ICW Marker (Buoy) 37 by B2 was hit by something and is missing which could be an underwater hazard. Be careful when operating in that area.

 

 

 

 

Also, the pump-out boats will be pumping out on weekends only, until Columbus Day weekend.
Be sure to get pumped out before you're done for the season.
Contact the boat that services your area. Thank you for using the pump-out boats to keep Barnegat Bay clean!

 

 

 

August 2024

 

 

August 17, 2024

 

Dear Homeowner,

In May, you should have received a letter in the mail regarding renewing your membership for the Berkeley Shores Civic Association (BSCA). The membership period runs from July 2024 through June 2025. We also posted information about membership on our website (www.berkeleyshores.org) as well as reminders on the billboard and signs throughout the community.

After reviewing our membership list, it has come to our attention that you have not renewed your membership. If you are receiving this email, then this means you were a previous member of BSCA. If you received this email and you have already paid your dues, please accept our apologies and contact us so we can look into this.

Why renew? Simply put, the bigger we are, the stronger our voice. As owners of waterfront homes, we face many unique factors that can affect our property values. We need to be informed and work together to protect our investment and family enjoyment of our beautiful community. Getting to know and help each other in good times, or in an emergency, is priceless. Membership in the Association gives needed support and greater power and influence to our collective voice.

Please renew your membership today - $30.00 per year for a household membership. Please renew now by going on www.berkeleyshores.org and click on the “Join/Renew” button or by mailing a check to BSCA, P.O. Box 134, Bayville, NJ 08721. Please note that a fee of $35.00 will be charged for any returned checks. Please note that non-renewing members will be removed from our email list on September 1, 2024.
As always, we thank you for your continued dedication to our cause. We look forward to serving you for another year!

Regards,

Mary Nuziale
BERKELEY SHORES CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Director of Membership
P.O. Box 134
Bayville, NJ 08721
members@berkeleyshores.org

 

 

August 3, 2024

 

Hello Members

A message from the Berkeley Township Office of Emergency Management to fulltime and seasonal residents of Berkeley Township:

Tropical Storm Debby's exact track and any possible effects on the New Jersey coast are unknown at this time. Current forecasts template Debby reaching New Jersey by the middle/end of this coming week (August 8-10). To our seasonal residents, before you depart Berkeley Township this weekend, we suggest that you prepare your homes for the upcoming storm. Please consider storing or tying down loose items outside your home in the event the storm develops and moves closer to the New Jersey coast and brings significant weather effects. Please follow the BTPD and Berkeley Township FB pages for updates.

 

 

 

July 2024

 

July 22, 2024

 

Hello Members!

 

Join the PBA 237 for their 1st Annual Fluke Tournament!

Get ready for an exciting day on the water with the PBA 237 community! We are thrilled to announce our very first Fluke Tournament (August 25, 2024 6AM - 5:30 PM) and we want YOU to be a part of it. After final weigh ins there will be food and drinks for participants and guests. There will be amazing prizes for the top anglers as well as 50/50 and tricky tray.

Click here for tournament rules.

Whether you’re a seasoned fisherman or just looking for a fun day out with friends and family, this event has something for everyone. All proceeds from the tournament will go towards supporting PBA237.

Let’s make the 1st Annual PBA 237 Fluke Tournament a huge success. We can’t wait to see you there!

Download flyer here

And a reminder...

The PBA Annual Golf Outing is August 2nd, 2024 @ Cedar Creek Golf Course. If you're interested in playing or being a sponsor please click here for information.

 

 

 

 

July 18, 2024

 

Hello Members,

Update on Amherst Inlet: The Township has completed the maintenance of the inlet and Aids of Navigation moved the GREEN marker to widen the inlet.

NOW, it is your turn in keeping the inlet safe. “NO WAKE” means keeping your boat/waverunner as slow as you can to safely come in and out of the Berkeley Shores area.

Thank you, Mayor John Bacchione, Shawn Thomas (Director of Public Works), Darrell (Public Works), Bill McGrath (Long time BSCA Member & Chairman of Berkeley Township Waterways Advisor Commission), and to all who made the maintenance of the inlet get completed.

Happy Boating,

Beth Collis
BSCA, President
president@berkeleyshores.org

P.S.
We are still looking for board members.

 

 

 

 

 

July 17, 2024

 

Members,

Below is an information letter from Yvette Atkins who made a presentation about Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey at our Annual Meeting.

 

Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey is an interfaith nonprofit organization dedicated to providing free supportive services to the elderly, disabled, veterans and those who care for them. 

Our Faith in Action program is designed to reduce social isolation, and our mission/goal is to help individuals remain living independently in their own home with dignity and joy.

In 2023 Caregiver Volunteers, a 501 © 3 organization, celebrated 30years of abundance of service to seniors living in Monmouth & Ocean Counties. With the help of over 1,300 willing and compassionate volunteers who freely donate their time, CVCJ, currently provides over 60,000 hours of free vital assistance to seniors each year. 
Our supporters and the team at Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey are very proud of this extraordinary mission and feel honored to play a part. Our hope is to implore you to feel the same. Thank you for allowing us to do a presentation for your community. You have been instrumental in helping us maintain and grow this outstanding and much needed program of caring and supporting our senior neighbors.

Some of the free services we provide include:

• Medical Transportation: Door to door transportation to medical appointments
• Grocery Shopping: Volunteer is assigned to do in person food shopping bi-monthly
• Companionship Home Visits: Weekly visits offering friendship
• Caregiver Canines: Pet Therapy weekly visits from a certified therapy dog
• Caregiver Respite: Weekly visits to offer relief to the caregiver for up to 3 hours
• Connect thru Music:  a beautiful music program designed to connect Alzheimer’s
  patients with their former self
• Handy Andy:  Home repair and maintenance program including yard care
• Healthy Hop: a free service providing Uber/Lyft rides same day service
  

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns, I look forward to hearing
from you!

Yvette Atkins
Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey
732-505-2273

 

Click here for a printable version of the letter above

 

 

July 6, 2024

Residents, please note that Public Works is working diligently to complete the dredging of the mouth of the channel by the end of this week. Notification has been made to the Office of Aids of Navigation which handles the markers in the channel requesting that the marker at the mouth of the channel be moved 15’ to the south of its current position. Unfortunately, this is out of our hands, but we will continue to work on getting an answer from them. We appreciate your continued support and patience with the issues we are faced with.

Thank you,
Berkeley Township Public Works

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Hello Members,

When you are entering or leaving the Amherst Inlet, it is very important not to go between Allen Road beach and the green marker. All boaters should know what the navigation markers mean so follow the waterways’ rules.

Also, it is important to be courteous to each other and you should not be making a wake when nearing the inlet and throughout the lagoons. “NO WAKE Zone'' means - “Operating a boat at the slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage and that reduces or eliminates waves that appear as whitewater behind the boat.”

Have a happy & safe boating season,

Beth Collis
BSCA, President

P.S.
We are still looking for board members. Please reach out to me by email if interested:
president@berkeleyshores.org

 

 

 

July 5, 2024

 

Hello Members

FYI:

New boating laws for the Jersey Shore

The new regulations from New Jersey State Police's Maritime Services Bureau address rider safety and water-surface activities.

The first regulation says personal watercraft drivers can’t put someone between themselves and the controls.

So, now you can’t have a passenger sit in front of the driver. Boating rules also say all personal watercraft passengers must be able to hold on to the person in front of them or hold on to the handholds.

The second regulation doubles the distance waterskiing boats — or any craft pulling a passenger on a rope or line — has to stay away from people and objects.

Those boats now must stay at least 200 feet away from the shoreline, dock and pier, and need to maintain that distance between swimmers, other boats and buoys.

The New Jersey State Police also announced the new boating regulations through a post on its Facebook page.

 

 

 

 

July 2, 2024

 

Hello Everyone,

I just noticed in the Meeting Recap email the date for the Waterways Commission meeting said July 6th but it is TONIGHT, July, 2nd @ 6:30 pm Town Hall 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road, Bayville, NJ 08721 for anyone that is interested in attending. The meetings are normally held the 1st Tuesday of the month.

Also, tonight is the 1st Summer Concert & Fireworks, July 2nd, @ 6:00 pm at Veterans Park 489 Forest Hills Parkway, Bayville, NJ 08721

Click here for information about all of the Summer Concerts

Have a Happy & Safe Summer,

Beth Collis
BSCA, President

 

 

June 2024

 

June 27, 2024

 

Hello Members,

Again, this year the BSCA Scholarship selection process was very challenging due to the fact that we had several outstanding students apply for our scholarships. From this fine group of students, we are delighted to present the recipients, Erika Kangas and Kelley Buscio.

After reviewing their resumes, it is evident these students are truly deserving of these awards. Click the following link for our Scholarship Page: http://berkeleyshores.org/2024_scholarship.html

We wish them a future of good health and continued success.

Respectfully,
BSCA Scholarship Committee

 

Scholarship Recipients Erika Kangas and Kelley Buscio along with
Jim Badavas, Scholarship Chairperson and BSCA Board of Directors

 

 

 

 

June 26, 2024

 

Hello Members,

Two announcements for you!

 

Detective Mike Tier asked that we get this information out to our Membership.

 

OVERVIEW
The Ocean County Sheriff’s Office, Office of Emergency Management, is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan.

Hazard mitigation planning identifies risks and vulnerabilities associated with natural disasters and develops long-term strategies for protecting people and property from future hazard events. Updated are required every five (5) years in order for communities in Ocean County to be eligible for certain types of state and federal disaster relief funds after a disaster occurs.

 

PUBLIC WORKSHOPS

The Project Team is engaging with the public via a workshop to understand unique assets that should be protected, the hazards we face, and findings from the risk assessment. Questions we may discuss include:

• Where are the hazards experienced?
• What are your biggest concerns?
• What are your recommendations for hazard mitigation?

OCEAN COUNTY, NEW JERSEY
2025 MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN

To review the 2020 Ocean County HMP or learn more about hazard mitigation planning, please visit the
Ocean County Hazard Mitigation Planning webpage.

 

Click here to download the FULL FLYER

 

 

 

June 23, 2024

 

Hello Everyone,

Thank you, everyone, for coming to the BSCA Annual Meeting. The guest speakers were right on point and provided great information. We had 57 members in attendance.

The board is open to holding another meeting in September as long as we have a purpose for the meeting. If anyone has guest speakers in mind or would like the town officials to come and have a question and answer session, please let me know. We can hold the meeting in the late afternoon or evening if it is more convenient than morning meetings.

We started the meeting by voting in Jim Badavas as the new BSCA Scholarship Director. We will be sending out a separate email announcing the 2024 scholarship winners.

Senator Carmen Amato distributed bags with information from the state. If you would like to sign up for emails, please fill out the form in the bag. If you would like a bag, send me an email, and I will let you know where you can pick one up. Click here to download the form.

Mayor John Bacchione and DPW Director Shawn Thomas spoke about Amherst Inlet. The Mayor also mentioned South Seaside Park (Berkeley Township) and what may happen if they de-annex from Berkeley Township. Also, the summer concert series begins this Wednesday, June 26 at Veterans Park.

Councilman Ward 1 James Byrnes spoke about the investigation into raising Bayview Ave to prevent flooding.

Sergeant Bowens from the Berkeley Police Department spoke about speeding, and Amherst and Allen Road issues. The police boat is in the water and does patrol the area, but keep in mind, it is best to report any waterway issues to the State Police.

Detective Mike Tier explained how to receive information for emergency issues. You can sign up to use Nixle by texting 888777 and in the message type 08721. You can also check the Township's Facebook page.

Asst. Fire Chief James Seber went over how many calls they received so far and mentioned that the fire boat and waverunner are in the water and ready to go for the season.

Commissioner Lee Gashlin, of Berkeley Township Waterways Advisory Commission, discussed what the commission is about and what they are working on currently. The next meeting is July 6th @ 6:30 in Town Hall.

A representative from Save Barnegat Bay explained the results and success of their Jellyfish scrubbing study.

Yvette Atkins from the Caregiver Volunteers explained how they can help people aged 60 or older who can no longer drive and need assistance. They are also looking for volunteers. She will put together an email to send out in case anyone needs assistance.

So far we haven’t had any response for the Social Director, Advertising Committee, and Blessing of the Fleet Director positions. Also, it would be nice to start a Neighborhood Watch if someone wants to take the lead.

If you are interested in having a fall garage sale, let me know. Since the last garage was a success, we can try to have another one if we have enough interest.

Also, if you RSVP for an event, please know you are expected to come. We understand things happen at the last minute, but reach out and let us know. Moving forward, if any food or expenses are involved in an event, we will have to ask for members to pay. Unfortunately, we prepare for people to come and then they don’t show and we are left with wasted food/drinks/supplies.

We have some great ideas for social get-togethers, but we do need volunteers and people to respond to emails that we send out to see if there is any interest.

If anyone has suggestions/ideas or questions. Please feel free to reach out to me by email: president@berkeleyshores.org

Again, thank you to our members, board members and guest speakers for attending the Annual Meeting.

Have a safe summer,

Beth Collis
BSCA, President

Photos of the BSCA 2024 Annual Meeting are available on our Google Gallery

 

 

 

June 19, 2024

Good evening everyone,

The Annual Meeting is coming up this Saturday, June 22nd, at 10:00 am @ the Berkeley Township Recreation Center, 630 Atlantic City Blvd, Bayville, NJ 08721. We will have light refreshments for the members that RSVP'd. The meeting is for current members only. Once you arrive, please sign in. If you have not paid your dues for the membership period July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and would like to do so at the meeting, please see Mary (Membership Director) or Debbie (Treasurer). You can always pay your dues on our website (www.berkeleyshores.org). We have a lot of guest speakers and are trying to keep the speeches to about 5 minutes to keep the meeting moving along. Please click here to download the agenda.

Also, if you would like to join the board, we are looking for help.

Advertising Director/Committee - Send out quarterly emails to promote our sponsors, remind our sponsors when their renewals are due, and reach out to local businesses to see if they would like to be on our website. You need to be able to work with Google Docs & Sheets; if you do not know how, that is ok as long as you are willing to learn. We will show you how.

Social Director- Organize events for the members and organize refreshments & set up for the membership meetings. You need to be able to work with Google Docs & Sheets; if you do not know how, that is ok, as long as you are willing to learn. We will show you how.

Blessing of Fleet Director- Next year, 2025, we need someone to step in and organize the Blessing of the Fleet/Memorial Day Veterans Commemoration. You must be very organized, need to know Google Docs & Sheets, be able to start preparing in January and reach out to all the people that we need to be involved. There is a guidebook to help and we will guide you along the way.

If you have questions about joining the board, please send an email to president@berkeleyshores.org
Hope to see you at the meeting,

Beth Collis
BSCA, President

P.S. A friendly reminder- “NO WAKE Zone” means - “Operating a boat at the slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage and that reduces or eliminates waves that appear as whitewater behind the boat.”

 

 

 

June 15, 2024

 

Thank you to our local sponsors who advertise on the BSCA website. These sponsors help offset the cost of maintaining the website.

We encourage you to visit the local sponsors to see what they offer.

PATRICIA BOVE (Mobile Notary/Settlement Agent)

C&C MARINA (Marine Services)

CHAMPION CONSTRUCTION (Contracting/Construction Services)

J.H. ROBERTS, INC. (Air Conditioning/Heating)

MIHLON FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC CENTER (Health and Well-Being)

MOSQUITO JOE OF MID-COAST NJ (Pest Control)

MARY NUZIALE, BROKER ASSOCIATE WEICHERT REALTORS (Real Estate)

SHIELDED POOLS (Pool Services)

SS BULKHEADING LLC (Marine Construction)

VB CONSTRUCTION SERVICES (Contracting/Construction Services)

BSCA members and non-members can become a local sponsor. For more information about our local sponsors and/or how to become a sponsor, please visit https://berkeleyshores.org/sponsors.html

 

 

 

 

June 11, 2024

Hello Members,

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Annual Garage Sale and the volunteers who took the time organizing, advertising, and putting up & taking down signs. This year there was no cost to members and it was much easier to run with everyone getting their own permits.

There were more than 1400 views on the Berkeley Shores website from people interested in getting information about our Community Garage Sale. As I drove around on Saturday morning, I saw a good flow of shoppers. Hope the garage sale was a successful event for everyone that participated.

Save the Dates:

June 22nd Annual Meeting

July 1st Membership Dues

Have a wonderful day,

Beth Collis,
BSCA President

Elizabeth Adamo,
BSCA Garage Sale Director

 

 

 

 

June 4, 2024

 

 

Hello Everyone,

Berkeley Shores Civic Association (BSCA) Annual Garage Sale
Sat 6/8 & Sun 6/9 2024 9:00am-5:00pm
(RAIN OR SHINE)
For the list of homes: https://www.berkeleyshores.org/

The garage sale is advertised in the Asbury Park Press, Facebook, Craigslist, Patch, Garage Sale Finder, and on the island sign. We will be placing some signs around the area sometime Friday, June 7th.

Remember it is your responsibility to apply for your own permits and if you like to put up your own signs and advertise, you are more than welcome to do so. If you put out your own signs, please remove them after the garage sale is over.

If you have any questions, please reach out to:

Beth Collis, BSCA President: president@berkeleyshores.org

Elizabeth Adamo, BSCA Garage Sale Director: kiskella011@gmail.com

Thank you, everyone, for your cooperation in making the garage sale an annual tradition.

 

 

 

 

June 3, 2024

Thank you, Volunteers!!

Dear BSCA Members,

On Saturday morning, June 1, BSCA volunteers completed the cleanup of the grassy areas of our Berkeley Shores neighborhood in the "Adopt a Road" Program. Our turnout was small today, but the volunteers in attendance could still clean up Bayview Ave and Allen Rd along with Veeder Lane.

A big thank you is to the volunteers who signed up and are listed (in no particular order) Chris Zukowski, Mike Widmer, Bettye & Howard Hoffman, Brian & Robin Bausback, Ron Coleman, Ed Figler, Sue & Joe Aliseo, and Nannette Hecker. If I missed someone or misspelled names, please let me know so a correction can be made.

Also, a big thank you to Berkeley Township Public Works for coming out and supplying the bags, gloves, grabbers (pokers), and fluorescent vest, and for removing the trash bags from the side of the road.

Thank you for keeping our neighborhood clean everyone!

Christine Partite,
Environmental Director, BSCA

Click here for photos from the Clean-Up!

 

 

 

May 2024

 

May 31, 2024

 

Hello Everyone,

Just a few important dates coming up that I want to remind everyone about:

6/1 Road Clean-Up

6/4 Meet the Mayor (you have to RSVP via the Berkeley Branch at the OCL https://tinyurl.com/OclBerkeleyMayor )

6/8 - 6/9 Garage Sale

6/22 Annual Meeting RSVP by June 3rd

6/26 Sounds of Summer Concert Series

7/1 2024-2025 Membership Dues

8/2 PBA Golf Outing

If you have any questions, please email president@berkeleyshores.org

Have a great Friday,

Beth Collis
BSCA, President

P.S. Friendly reminders - “NO WAKE Zone” means - “Operating a boat at the slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage and that reduces or eliminates waves that appear as whitewater behind the boat.” Please be courteous coming in and going out of Amherst Inlet.

 

 

May 30, 2024

 

Hello Members,

It was a beautiful day for the Association’s 28th annual Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Day Commemoration on May 25th. Spectators gathered to honor our Military and Fallen War Heroes.

Captain Howard Hoffman aboard his boat, the “Hakuna,” welcomed everyone and kicked off the parade together with Captain Art Quade aboard the “IT’s Fine” and ending with Captain Mike Widmer. Deacon Bob Gay of St. Barnabas Church of Bayville, aboard the “Dawn Marie,” blessed the members and their boats asking for a healthy, safe, and epic boating/fishing season. Beth Collis, President of Berkeley Shores Civic Association, introduced the Masters of Ceremony, Mary Nuziale and Elizabeth Adamo.

Mayor John Bacchione, Senator Carmen Amato, Chief of Police Kevin Santucci, Fire Chief John McKay and Assemblyman Greg Myhre addressed the crowd. The Berkeley Township Police Department, Bayville Fire Department, the Berkeley Township Underwater Search and Rescue and NJ State Police all participated in the event.

Aboard the “Dawn Marie,” 1st Ward Councilman James Byrnes, a Vietnam Veteran, and a recipient of the Purple Heart, addressed the audience and laid a wreath on the water to commemorate the fallen. Also aboard the “Dawn Marie” was our Gold Star Mother, Eileen Daly, who spoke about her son, Sergeant Ronald A. Kubik who was killed in action on April 23, 2010. Eileen was presented with a floral bouquet generously donated by the Mastapeter/Dante family of Bayville.

JROTC Color Guard of Central Regional High School led by Master Sergeant (Retired) Sherlock Grant, joined by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department Color Guard raised their flags for the Pledge of Allegiance followed by the National Anthem. Music was provided by Fred Bekiarian and accompanied by Bagpiper L. Douglas Weed, and Bugler Wyatt Salberg,

The celebration continued in the evening where members enjoyed a pizza get-together on Amherst Beach. New and current members gathered to celebrate our great country and to remember the sacrifices made by our military and their families.

If you were not able to join us on the beach or on the water, you can view the day on our Facebook page.

We would like to thank everyone for all their time and effort in making this event happen as well as thank everyone for attending.

Nancy Wieme’s photos from the event are available in our Google Gallery. Click here!

Click here for the drone video provided by Antonio Sgroi

God Bless America!

Regards,
BSCA Executive Board

 

 

 

 

May 28, 2024

 

CORRECTION to the link to RSVP for June 1 Cleanup

Dear BSCA Members,,

The CORRECT RSVP link is: Click here to RSVP 

When: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: H&M Potter School parking lot. ~ 60 Veeder Lane

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Hello Members!

Meet Berkeley Mayor John Bacchione at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP – Berkeley residents, become acquainted with Mayor John Bacchione in a casual setting. Drop in and “Meet the Mayor” at the Ocean County Library Berkeley Branch, 6 PM Tuesday, June 4.

You’ll also have a chance to speak with members of the Berkeley Township Police and Fire Departments during the one-hour chat session. Bring your questions, issues and concerns for relaxed, informal discussions.

Please register at https://tinyurl.com/OclBerkeleyMayor for this free program. For more information, stop by the OCL Berkeley Branch, 30 Station Road, Bayville, call (732) 269-2144 or visit the Library’s online Calendar of Events.

 

Mayor Bacchione & the Township Council present:
The 2024 Berkeley Township Sounds of Summer Concert Series

Great lineup this year including two fireworks shows!
Mark your calendar this summer and we hope to see you rocking out with us to some great music!

Click here for a downloadable flyer

 

 

 

May 20, 2024

 

Hello Everyone,

As the Memorial Day weekend approaches, BSCA is all set for the 28th Memorial Day Commemoration & Blessing of the Fleet. Follow this link for more information.

Thank you so much to Sandy, Lori, Mary, Liz, and Fred for organizing the Commemoration & Blessing of the Fleet. It takes a lot of time and effort to make the day special. BSCA is looking for a Blessing of the Fleet director for next year, so please reach out to me if you're interested.

Remember, if you RSVP'd for the pizza get-together, please make sure you come. We had over 85 people respond and will have tickets for everyone to get 2 slices of pizza per person. Bring your own chairs and drinks. Thank you, Debbie, Mary, Lori, and Mike for making this night possible.

The island needed a fresh look for the summer season and Anthony, Fred, and Tom made that happen. Thank you for removing all the old rope and installing new rope around the pilings and cleaning up the center island. Plus, Anthony installed all new flags at the center island and Mastapeter Park.

The center island sign is in need of some TLC. If anyone can volunteer their time touching up the paint and sealing the sign, please let me know.

Everyone keep your fingers crossed as of today the weather is looking nice for Saturday!

If you have questions about joining the board, please send an email: president@berkeleyshores.org

 

Save the Dates:
5/25 Blessing of the Fleet
6/1 Road Clean Up
6/8 & 6/9 Garage Sale
6/22 Annual Membership Meeting
7/1 2024-2025 Membership Dues (Pay online with CheddarUp)

Have great week,
Beth Collis
BSCA, President

P.S. Friendly reminders - “NO WAKE Zone” means - “Operating a boat at the slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage and that reduces or eliminates waves that appear as whitewater behind the boat.” Please be courteous coming in and going out of Amherst Inlet.

 

 

 

May 18, 2024

ROAD CLEAN UP - WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Dear BSCA Members,,
Berkeley Shores Road Cleanup ~ We need your help!
We are asking for approximately 1.5 hours of your time to volunteer and help keep our neighborhood clean.

When: Saturday, June 1, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Where: H&M Potter School parking lot. ~ 60 Veeder Lane

Area cleanup will be assigned upon arrival. If we have enough volunteers, we will be cleaning Veeder Lane, Bayview Avenue, and Allen Road.

Roadside Cleanup Suggestions

• We recommend wearing long pants, long sleeves, and a head covering as part of appropriate clothing.
• We recommend insect repellent.
• The following items may or may not be provided by the township: safety vests, grabbers, and working gloves. If possible, bring your own supply of these with you on Saturday.
• Do not go into the woods to collect trash.
• Full trash bags will be left along the roadside to be picked up by the township.
  

Please let us know if you can help us by sending an RSVP by 5/20/24 - PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW

Make sure to include your name, contact email and number of volunteers coming with you.

Click here to RSVP

Please keep our roads and waterways Clean!


Stay Safe,

Christine Partite- text 848-207-7650 or email: cpartite@aol.com

BSCA, Environmental Director

 

SAVE THE DATES:
5/25 Blessing of the Fleet
6/1 Road Clean Up
6/8 & 6/9 Garage Sale
6/22 Annual Membership Meeting

 

 

 

 

May 17, 2024

 

Good Afternoon Fellow Mariners!

On Saturday, May 25th Berkeley Shores will have its annual boat parade through Amherst Inlet. Unlike previous years the annual maintenance dredging of the Inlet may not occur before the parade. At the present time the fairway width is extremely narrow and will not safely accommodate two way boat traffic. So CAUTION IS ADVISED!

Please make sure there is sufficient space (at least 200 feet or more) between you and the boat in front of you before traversing the Inlet. Be sure to maintain a speed that will not cause any wakes yet will not cause the bunching up of boats at the narrowest part. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT! In previous years anxious Captains bunch up at the narrowest part in a rush to get out. Conditions this year will be less forgiving and dangerous if that happens. Please maintain all proper navigational protocols and Captain Courtesies.

Happy Boating and Stay Safe!

Bill McGrath, Chairman
Berkeley Township Waterways Advisory Commission

 

 

 

May 17, 2024

Hello Members,

The PBA Annual Golf Outing is August 2nd, 2024 @ Cedar Creek Golf Course. If you're interested in playing or being a sponsor please see the flyer below. I was informed that they are doing a 7:00 am T-Off but it depends on availability.

 

 

 

May 15, 2024

 

Are You Interested in Joining the Board?

Hello Everyone,

The BSCA Annual Meeting is coming up on June 22, 2024 @ 10:00 am at the Berkeley Recreation Center.

We will have light refreshments, so please RSVP by June 3rd so we can make sure we have plenty of food and drinks for everyone. CLICK HERE TO RSVP!

Also, if you're interested in joining the board, now is the time to reach out. We are looking for a few new people to join the board. Here is what we are looking for:

Advertising Director/Committee - Send out quarterly emails to promote our sponsors, remind our sponsors when their renewals are due, and reach out to local businesses to see if they would like to be on our website. You need to be able to work with Google Docs & Sheets; if you do not know how, that is ok as long as you are willing to learn. We will show you how.

Social Director- Organize events for the members and organize refreshments & set up for the membership meetings. You need to be able to work with Google Docs & Sheets; if you do not know how, that is ok. As long as you are willing to learn, we will show you how.

Blessing of Fleet Director- Next year, 2025, we need someone to step in and organize the Blessing of the Fleet/Memorial Day Veterans Commemoration. You Must be very organized, need to know Google Docs & Sheets, be able to start preparing in January and reach out to all the people that we need to be involved. There is a guidebook to help and we will guide you along the way.

If you have questions about joining the board please send an email: president@berkeleyshores.org

 

Thank you for taking the time to read our emails!

Have a great day,

Beth Collis
BSCA, President

 

 

May 13, 2024

 

Hello Members,

Great News! BSCA is having the Memorial Day weekend Pizza get-together on Amherst Beach on Saturday, May 25, 2024 @ 6:00 pm. Everyone that RSVPs will receive a ticket for 2 slices of pizza. If there is extra, you will be more than welcome to have more. Please bring your own drinks and beach chairs. We have extended the RSVP to May 18th.

Note: If it rains, the get-together will be canceled so check for an email or BSCA Facebook page for any notices. Follow the link to RSVP https://forms.gle/PXxbKAGvRcYbWfGq8

Also, if you want BSCA to add your address to the BSCA website for the GARAGE SALE please send your address by May 18th. No address will be accepted after May 18th to be added to the website. We are not responsible for any addresses left off and only current members will be on the list.

Please follow this link to add your address: https://forms.gle/SmLWTEhLUY7yncgc8
Also note: ALL of the fields must be filled in - (only the list of items is optional)

WE WILL NOT PUBLISH YOUR NAME or CONTACT INFORMATION - Just the address of the sale and a BRIEF list of items for sale

SAVE THE DATES:

5/25  Blessing of the Fleet  https://berkeleyshores.org/blessing.html                                             

6/1 Road Clean Up Information coming soon!

6/8 & 6/9 Garage Sale     https://berkeleyshores.org/ebcomm.html#april16                                                         
6/22 Annual Membership Meeting https://berkeleyshores.org/ebcomm.html#may5

Have a great week,

Beth Collis
BSCA, President

 

 

 

May 6, 2024

Do you understand the need to protect our waterways?
Do you care about the cleanliness of your streets and roads?
Do you love your neighborhood and want to make sure it stays that way?

Dear Homeowner,

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then the time to join Berkeley Shores Civic Association is now!
We are a social and civic group, proud of our beautiful bay and shore location.

The following are some activities that BSCA is involved with:

• Food drives to help local pantries
• Collecting toys for the PBA toy drive
• Distributing phone cards to our troops
• Organizing clean-up projects to beautify our neighborhood
• Holding a community-wide garage saleIssuing academic scholarships to deserving high school seniors
• Maintaining the center island at the entrance to Berkeley Shores
• Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Day Commemoration
• Organizing various social events, such as Easter egg hunt on the beach
• Annual membership meeting
  

BSCA sends numerous emails keeping members abreast of important happenings in our community. We are a block voice in the area, and work very closely with Township officials to maintain a high quality of life. BSCA supports our local Fire and Police departments. We are also advocates for the preservation of Barnegat Bay and the Berkeley Shores recreational facilities - both on and off the water. BSCA has a professional website (www.berkeleyshores.org) & Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/bsca134).

Join/renew your membership today!

1. Cost - $30 per household per year (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025)

2. Register - go to the website (www.berkeleyshores.org)
Click “Join or Renew” Proceed to “CheddarUp” - fill out the application and make payment

3. Payment - credit/debit card or check mailed to the above address

4. Questions - contact Mary Nuziale at members@berkeleyshores.org

If you have already renewed for this membership period, please disregard this email.

Thanks to all old and new members! BSCA looks forward to serving you for another year!

 

SAVE THE DATES:                                                             

5/25  Blessing of the Fleet  https://berkeleyshores.org/blessing.html                                             

6/1 Road Clean Up Information coming soon!

6/8 & 6/9 Garage Sale     https://berkeleyshores.org/ebcomm.html#april16                                                         
6/22 Annual Membership Meeting https://berkeleyshores.org/ebcomm.html#may5

 

Sincerely,
Mary Nuziale, BSCA Membership Director 

 

 

 

 

May 5, 2024

 

RSVP June 22nd Annual Meeting

Hello Everyone,

BSCA is having our Annual Meeting on June 22, 2024 @ 10:00 AM, located at the Berkeley Township Recreation Center, 630 Atlantic City Blvd., Bayville. We have Township Officials and Yvette Atkins from Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jersey coming as our guest speakers, and we will be announcing the scholarship winners.

We will have light refreshments, so please RSVP by June 3rd so we can make sure we have plenty of food and drinks for everyone. CLICK HERE TO RSVP!

Spread the word throughout the neighborhood and invite your neighbors to attend. If they are not already a member, they would need to join. The fee to join BSCA is $30.00 per household for a year’s membership. Invite them to check out our website and click the “Join or Renew” button.

If you have any questions, please send a message to: social@berkeleyshores.org.

SAVE the DATE:

May 25th Blessing of the Fleet.
https://berkeleyshores.org/blessing.html

Please RSVP for Pizza get together by 5/10
https://forms.gle/PXxbKAGvRcYbWfGq8

June 8th & 9th BSCA Annual Garage Sale - Reminder add your address to advertise by 5/18 https://berkeleyshores.org/ebcomm.html#april16

June 22nd Annual Meeting-Please RSVP by 6/3

Thank You,
Beth Collis
BSCA, President
president@berkeleyshores.org

Sandra Durant
BSCA, Acting Social Director

P.S. A friendly reminder- “NO WAKE Zone” means - “Operating a boat at the slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage and that reduces or eliminates waves that appear as whitewater behind the boat.”

 

 

 

April 2024

 

April 30, 2024

Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Day Commemoration on
Saturday, May 25th, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Please join us, either in the water or on Amherst Beach to honor those who gave ALL FOR US.

Boaters, please arrive at the designated (A) area by 10:30 AM to avoid issues of holding positions for longer than necessary. Try to stay in position and be ready to move around 10:45 AM to (B) See map below:

For those without a boat, we will be on Amherst Beach at 10:45 AM.

Guide boats are as follows:

• “Hakuna” - Captained by Howard Hoffman
  (powder blue 21’ Sea Hunt with bright blue flashing light).
• “IT’s Fine” - Captained by Art Quade
  (28’ white Boston Whaler with 4 flags flying proudly).
• And in the rear will be Captain Mike Widmer
  (23’ blue and gray Tide Water with 4 flags flying proudly).

You will be guided past the boat, “Dawn Marie” Captained by 1st Ward Councilman James Byrnes, where your boat will be blessed. Upon completion of your boat blessing, head to the ceremonial area at the Amherst Beach basin to await the start of the Memorial Day Commemoration program.

It is important that all boats stay tuned to channel #69 for communication with the guide boats for staging instructions and most importantly, the commemoration program.

*Our program begins promptly at 11:00 AM. Remember to decorate your boat and bring fresh flowers to lay on the water for our fallen war heroes, if you so choose. (No artificial flowers, please)

(In case of rain, the Commemoration will be held in the Berkeley Rec Center and the boat parade will be canceled. Check the BSCA Facebook page for updates on that day)

Also, we are hosting a pizza get-together on the beach at 6 PM that evening. BSCA will supply 2 slices per person and if we have extra you’re welcome to more. Bring your own drinks and beach chairs. Please remember, this is an event for members only.

Follow the Link to RSVP by 5/10/2024: https://forms.gle/PXxbKAGvRcYbWfGq8

NOTE: If we do not get enough RSVPs the get-together will be canceled.

SAVE THE DATES:

June 8th & 9th BSCA Annual Garage Sale https://berkeleyshores.org/ebcomm.html#april16

June 22nd Annual Meeting. More info coming soon.

Thank you,
Sandra Durant
BSCA, Acting Social Director

P.S. A friendly reminder- “NO WAKE Zone” means - “Operating a boat at the slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage and that reduces or eliminates waves that appear as whitewater behind the boat.”

 

 

 

 

April 26, 2024

Things to do Saturday 4/27 around Bayville

Berkeley Township Historical Society
Second Annual Craft Fair

Bayville Fire Station 17 Fire House
Saturday, April 27 ~ 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Unique Crafts, Raffles and Prizes!

Click here for the flyer

Click here for more information

 

DEA Take Back

Saturday, April 27, 2024
THREE locations!

 

H&M Potter’s Annual Gift Auction

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Please join us for H&M Potter’s Annual Gift Auction. This is not a seated event. Each entrance ticket is $10 and includes a yellow prize level ticket sheet. You will drop off between the hours of 4 - 6 PM on Saturday, April 27th. Winners will be announced via Facebook Live from 6:30 - 8:00 PM that night. We will start pickup 30 minutes after the last ticket is pulled. You will have until 10:00 PM on 4/27/24 or by the end of school day on 4/29/24 to claim your prize. If the prize is not claimed on either of those days, you forfeit your prize. They will be having snacks available for purchase at the school for you to enjoy so we welcome you to gather with friends in the parking lot while you await tickets to be called, or to watch from the comfort of your home.

Each person purchasing an entrance ticket will be assigned a number. You will learn your ticket number at the event as no tickets will be mailed. You will check in upon entry and receive your pre-ordered tickets. When you receive your raffle tickets, make sure to put your entrance ticket number on the back of each raffle ticket so that we can accurately call winners. You will be able to purchase more tickets, including those for the 50/50, the State Board and the Birthday Board, the night of the event. Yellow Level prizes are valued $1-$99, Blue Level prizes are valued $100-$299, and Green Level prizes are $300+. New this year are White Level prizes for student experiences like Principal of the Day, Class Movie in the APR, and Reserved Seating for the Kindergarten Graduation.
**Money Bag Raffle - A special Purse Money Bag raffle will also be held. You will be able to purchase purple tickets for a chance to win a designer purse.  There will be 3 purses displayed.  One purse will include a $25 gift card, one will include a $50 gift card and one will just be a designer purse.

Have a nice, sunny weekend!

Beth Collis
BSCA, President

 

 

 

 

April 20, 2024

 

H&M Potter PTA Gift Auction
Saturday, April 27, 2024
at H&M Potter School,
60 Veeder Lane, Bayville, NJ 08721

Please join H&M Potter’s Annual Gift Auction. This is not a seated event. Each entrance ticket is $10 and includes a yellow prize level ticket sheet. You will drop off between the hours of 4 - 6 PM on Saturday, April 27th. Winners will be announced via Facebook Live from 6:30-8:00 PM that night. We will start pickup 30 minutes after the last ticket is pulled. You will have until 10:00 PM on 4/27/24 or by the end of the school day on 4/29/24 to claim your prize. If the prize is not claimed on either of those days, you forfeit your prize.

The PTA will be having snacks available for purchase at the school for you to enjoy so we welcome you to gather with friends in the parking lot while you await tickets to be called, or to watch from the comfort of your home.

Each person purchasing an entrance ticket will be assigned a number. You will learn your ticket number at the event when you receive your raffle tickets, make sure to put your entrance ticket number on the back of each raffle ticket so that we can accurately call winners. You will be able to purchase more tickets, including those for the 50/50, the State Board and the Birthday Board, the night of the event. Yellow Level prizes are valued $1-$99, Blue Level prizes are valued $100-$299, and Green Level prizes are $300+. New this year are White Level prizes for student experiences like Principal of the Day, Class Movie in the APR, and Reserved Seating for the Kindergarten Graduation.

**Money Bag Raffle - A special Purse Money Bag raffle will also be held. You will be able to purchase purple tickets for a chance to win a designer purse. There will be 3 purses displayed. One purse will include a $25 gift card, one will include a $50 gift card and one will just be a designer purse.

****Tell your Friends*****

Questions? Email hmppta@gmail.com
NO one under 18 will be admitted

Good luck,
Beth Collis
BSCA, President

Save the Dates:

May 25th Blessing of the Fleet.
https://berkeleyshores.org/blessing.html

June 8th & 9th BSCA Annual Garage Sale
https://berkeleyshores.org/ebcomm.html#april16

June 22nd Annual Membership Meeting. More info is coming soon.

 

 

 

 

 

 

April 17, 2024

 

Hi All!

It’s almost Summertime! That means Boating Season and Memorial Day are right around the corner!

Join us on Saturday, May 25th either on Amherst Beach or in the Amherst Inlet for the Blessing of the Fleet and Memorial Day Commemoration. This is our Annual Thank You to those who are members of our armed forces and those who gave their lives so we can live free.

The boats will gather at 10:30 AM in the basin before the main inlet and the parade begins around 10:45 AM. Clergy from a local church will bless your boat for a healthy, safe, and epic boating/fishing season. Decorate and show off your boat! Click here for a map to show the parade route. If you would like to assist us as lead boats, please email me at Social@BerkeleyShores.org.

The Memorial Day Commemoration will be on the beach. Please have your VHF tuned to channel 69. The Commemoration will promptly begin after the parade.

We are hosting a pizza get-together on the beach at 6 PM that evening. BSCA will supply 2 slices per person and if we have extra you’re welcome to more. Bring your own drinks and beach chairs. Please remember, this is an event for members only.
Follow the Link to RSVP by 5/10/2024: https://forms.gle/PXxbKAGvRcYbWfGq8

Keep your fingers crossed for nice weather on May 25th! In case of rain, we will hold the event in the Berkeley Rec Center without the boat parade. We will send out an email if anything changes due to the weather.

Please feel free to contact us at social@berkeleyshores.org with any questions.

Please remember our Annual Meeting on June 22nd at the Berkeley Rec Center. More information will be sent as we get closer to the event.

Sandra Durant
BSCA, Social Director

P.S. A friendly reminder- “NO WAKE Zone” means - “Operating a boat at the slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage and that reduces or eliminates waves that appear as whitewater behind the boat.”

 

 

April 16, 2024

 

Hello Everyone,

GOOD NEWS! The garage sale is a go for 6/8/24 & 6/9/24! Rain or Shine. Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Here is some information to help you and if you have any questions you are more than welcome to reach out to us.

Apply for your permit:

Anyone wishing to have a garage/yard sale in Berkeley Township must obtain a permit from the Clerk's Office. Permit Form: You MUST go to Town Hall, 627 Pinewald-Keswick Road, Bayville, NJ
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm to fill out. If you have any questions regarding the permit, please call the Clerk’s Office at 732-244-7443. (I spoke to the town you MUST pick up the form at the Clerk's Office and fill it out and deliver to the Clerk's Office IN PERSON - You can not attach to an email)

1. You are allowed two sales per calendar year (January-December)
2. Each sale may be for three (3) consecutive days
3. The first sale in the year you have is free (written permit is required from the Clerk's Office)
4. The second sale you have within a calendar year is $5.00
5. You must be the property owner to obtain the permit with valid identification and proof of property ownership
6. If you are not the property owner, you must present a letter to the Township Clerk from the property owner with the following information:

• Property owner’s name and legal address and a legible photocopy of the owner's valid identification
• The name and address of the person who is obtaining the permit
• The address where the sale is to be held
• The date(s) of the sale
• A short statement granting permission as the property owner for the Berkeley Township Municipal Clerk to issue the yard/garage sale permit for their property to the person who comes to the Clerk's office.

Permission Letter Form (if you are NOT the Homeowner) This form is in ADDITION to the permit form.https://cms6.revize.com/revize/berkeleynj/document_center/Clerk/Garage%20Sale%20permission%20ltr.pdf

 

Homeowner Address: If you want BSCA to add your address to our website, please complete the online form by May 18th. No address will be accepted after May 18th to be added to the website. We are not responsible for any address left off and only current members will be on the list.

Signs: If you want to put up your own signs you're more than welcome to. The more the merrier. LOL BSCA will TRY to put out signs in the general areas. I do NOT recommend balloons to attract customers. But, maybe some flags or pinwheels are something more environmentally friendly. Remember any signs that are put out need to be taken down after the garage sale.

Advertising: If you want to do your own advertising, you're welcome to. BSCA will place notices on the island bulletin board, Craigslist, Facebook, the Patch, and Garage Sale Finder. As long as we get 25 current members with addresses we will place an ad in the Asbury Park Press.

If you have any questions, please reach out to:
Beth Collis, BSCA President president@berkeleyshores.org

Elizabeth Adamo, BSCA Garage Sale Director kiskella011@gmail.com

Thank you, everyone, for your cooperation in making the garage sale an annual tradition.

Save the Dates

May 25th Blessing of the Fleet. More info is coming soon.
June 22nd Annual Membership Meeting. More info is coming soon.
Have a great day,
Beth Collis BSCA, President

 

 

 

April 11, 2024

 

Hello Members,

Mayor John Bacchione invites you to the "Berkeley Shore to Age Well Health Fair"

This event is sponsored by the Berkeley Township Municipal Alliance - See the flyer below or click here to download.

 

Thank you,
BSCA Board

 

 

 

April 10, 2024

 

Hello Everyone,

So, here is an idea for the members who want to have a garage sale:

#1 We pick a date that everyone agrees on (6/8 & 6/9) or (7/13 & 7/14) Click here to select your preferred date

#2 Homeowners MUST get their own permits. Instructions will be provided once a date is agreed upon.

#3 Homeowners MUST put up their own signs. BSCA will TRY to put out signs in the general areas.

#4 BSCA will NOT charge to put an ad in the Asbury Park Press a week in advance of the sale. {As long as we get 25 homes or more to participate)

#5 BSCA will NOT hand out a list of homes at the school. BSCA will post an address list on the BSCA website if participating homeowners want us to. BSCA is not responsible if any address is left out and will only do so if homeowners are current members.

#6 Homeowners are responsible for arranging bulk pick up with the town or disposing of the items.

#7 BSCA will post on the BSCA website, Facebook, Craigslist, Patch, and Garage Sale Finder.

By me suggesting the above, I hope we all can be happy and pick a date that works with everyone pitching in and making the garage sale happen.

I know members would like to have a Berkeley Shores community-wide garage sale so I am trying to find a solution that works for all of us. I spoke to residents of surrounding communities about how they do their community-wide garage sale and they responded that the individual homeowners handle the details. In the past, BSCA did all the work and asked for volunteers to help, but no one really stepped up or if they did, it was the same volunteers or the board members. There are over 1000 homes, of which only 350 homes are members, normally 25 - 40 current members do the garage sale, and the rest are NON-members who put their stuff out during our sale and take advantage of our advertising and hard work.

Plus, we cannot predict the weather and it is rain or shine. Then it rains and members are not happy that it rained instead of appreciating all the hard work BSCA did to have the annual garage sale.

If you have any suggestions or questions, please let me know. Send email to president@berkeleyshores.org

SAVE THE DATES:
April 12th Scholarship Deadline http://www.berkeleyshores.org/scholarship.html
May 25th Blessing of the Fleet. More info coming soon.
June 22nd Annual Membership Meeting. More info coming soon.

Have a great day,
Beth Collis BSCA, President

 

 

 

 

March 2024

 

 

March 22, 2024

A message from the Berkeley Township Office of Emergency Management

Residents can expect the following conditions starting Friday (3/22/24) evening, lasting through Sunday (3/24/24) mid-morning.

-Sustained winds of 25-35mph with gusts up to 45mph
-Heavy rains, totaling 4” over this time period
-Minor flooding along the coast
-Barnegat Bay High/Low Tides for the next 48hrs:
22MAR High AM/PM - 6:43am/7:10pm
22MAR Low AM/PM - 1:19pm
23MAR High AM/PM - 7:22am/7:48pm
23MAR Low AM/PM - 1:27am/1:57pm
24MAR High AM/PM - 7:59am/8:23pm
24MAR Low AM/PM - 2:09am/2:32pm

Please keep these weather considerations in mind when traveling/driving over the next 72hrs. The combination of the rain, tides, and a full moon on Monday (3/25/24) may result in coastal roadways becoming impassable for periods of time. Please remember to bring /tie down any loose items that are outside of your home that could become flying debris during the storm.

In the event there is a power outage at your residence, use the following for reporting and updates from JCP&L:
To report an outage: Text OUT to 544487 (LIGHTS). If you're not enrolled in text messaging, text REG to 544487 to get started. To receive the latest update for your reported outage: Text STAT to 544487

Helping you stay informed!

BSCA

 

 

 

March 19, 2024

A message from the Social Director:

Everybody ready? The fire truck blew its horn and the children marched across the street to begin their search!

Our day started bright and early with volunteers at 9:30 AM on Saturday, March 16th for the Egg Hunt. Sunshine was promised and as usual, the weather cooperated with us. The beach and playground were covered with eggs for the children to find! The children and parents started checking in at 10:30. Children under the age of 5 had the beach and the older children searched through the playground.

Fire Chief John McKay and the Bayville Fire Department were in attendance with TWO bright yellow fire trucks for the children to take pictures. The Easter Bunny arrived on the fire truck and made a special appearance for pictures with the children! Mr. Softee arrived with free ice cream for the children and we added treats for the parents this year.

I want to say a personal thank you to all of the volunteers who came out bright and early to help scatter the eggs and help check the children in! It is because of your hard work and enthusiasm that the event was a success!

Photos from the event can be found on our Google Gallery.
Click here to see the photos!

Sandra Durant
BSCA, Social Director

A message from the BSCA President:

Hello Everyone,

For anyone who missed the Easter Egg Hunt, I posted some live feed videos on Facebook that will be up for 30 days.

I want to give a special thank you to Sandy for all her efforts in organizing this event. Without her, it would not have been possible!

Also, thank you to all the volunteers, Danielle Stolz for having the Toms River High School students come and help out, Bayville Volunteer Fire Department, and I cannot forget the Easter Bunny.

Please note that if you RSVP’d for an event, please come or send an email in advance that you cannot make it. We had 10 families that decided to be a no-show. The eggs and bags were purchased in accordance with the RSVPs. Because of the no-shows, we were left with extra bags and eggs. At the end of the event, the kids were happy because they were able to collect extra eggs.

I am not happy at all with the SPEEDING of cars on the day of the event. We all know that speeding is an issue in the Berkeley Shores and we have asked for a greater police presence, but change starts with the individual drivers. This is a serious matter. During the event, we had volunteer crossing guards posted by the beach and the park and they had to ask the cars to slow down! It was obvious that there were children and their parents walking around and the cars were still speeding. When the volunteer crossing guards told the cars to slow down, they were yelled at by the drivers. This is your community. You need to keep it a safe place to live. Follow the rules of the road!!!

Save the date for the June 22nd BSCA Annual Meeting. We are inviting Township officials to be there.

Happy Spring,

Beth Collis,
BSCA, President

 

 

March 13, 2024

Hello Members!

This information comes from our very own Senator Carmen F. Amato, Jr.  He asked that the membership receive the following information: 

(Click on the headlines below for all the info) 

Fighting Toll Hikes, New Committee Assignments and Updates on the Senior Property Tax Freeze Program

MAKING NJ MORE AFFORDABLE BY PRIORITIZING TAX RELIEF AND ANCHOR BENEFITS

You can also follow NJ's 9th Legislative District on their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/9thDistrictNJ

Helping you stay informed!

BSCA

 

 

March 12, 2024

Hello Everyone,

The Easter Egg Hunt is a GO for this Saturday (March 16) at 11:00 am. Please arrive by 10:45am to check-in. To ensure we have plenty of eggs for everyone, we CLOSED the RSVP. There is NO confirmation email going out. If you RSVP'd, you are on the list to participate in the Egg Hunt.

We can’t wait to see everyone there and we hope the weather will be Great! Don’t forget to bring your cameras to take pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Sandra Durant
BSCA, Acting Social Director
Beth Collis
BSCA, President

 

March 1, 2024

 

Dear Members,

As the fun season approaches, I would like to take this time to highlight our Local Sponsors page on The Berkeley Shores’ website. https://berkeleyshores.org/sponsors.html

New to the page is Shielded Pools. They are locally owned and operated and come highly recommended by our Members who use their services.

Be sure to check out their advertisement as well as the others on our website.

We are looking for more sponsors, so if you own a business or are a fan of a local business that you would like to see on our website, then please email me at the address below for more information.

Also, I need and would like help with this effort. If any Member is willing to assist, then please contact me.
To all our current sponsors, Thank You!

Best regards,
Anthony Facciponte
advertise@berkeleyshores.org

 

February 2024

 

 

February 29, 2024

Hi All!

We have a fantastic response for the Egg Hunt Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Amherst Beach! But you still have a few days to RSVP if you haven't already done so. It's a lot of fun for the whole family! The Berkeley Fire Department joins us and brings the Easter Bunny for photo opportunities!

We still need a few more volunteers to help hide the eggs, to check in the children and hand out the goodies.

If you need the link to register or volunteer, here it is again; click here to RSVP

If you have any questions, please let me know. Reach out to my email Social@BerkeleyShores.org.

I can't wait for the event!
Sandra Durant
BSCA Social Director

 

 

February 20, 2024

Hello Everyone,

We have received a few inquiries about why we aren’t having a Community Garage Sale this year. There are several reasons, but one of the main reasons is that the Township will not provide us with bulk pickup after the sale. We would have to schedule the sale around the bulk dates already set by the Township which are June 1st & 2nd or August 31st & September 1st.

The beginning of June is difficult since we are organizing the Blessing of the Fleet and August 31st is Labor Day weekend. Another reason is that we have asked many times for volunteers to help with the community garage sale and unfortunately, nobody steps up to help and it takes a lot of work to organize the sale. Also, we are at the mercy of the weather which in the past has not cooperated.

We are sorry we cannot hold the Community Garage Sale this year, but please know that you can go to the Township and pick up a permit and have your own garage sale at a date of your convenience. Thank you for taking the time to read the emails and for your support.

Have a great day,
Beth Collis
BSCA, President

 

 

 

February 17, 2024

 

Hello Everyone,

We are looking forward to the spring/summer season 2024 and want to let everyone know the relevant dates and some ideas we have in mind.

Save the Dates:

Easter Egg Hunt- March 16th -- Click here for information and to register

Scholarship Due by April 12th -- Click here for information

Spring Clean Up - May 4th - date still pending more info to come

Blessing of the Fleet - May 25th more info to come

2024/2025 Membership Renewals Due July 1st

Annual June Meeting - June 22nd more info to come

NO garage sale this year due to bulk pickup not being able to coordinate with a date

Working on organizing a Bingo and a Paint Party event.

If anyone has any suggestions/comments or would like to volunteer to help, please let us know. We are looking for a Social Director and Advertising Help.

Keep in mind these dates may change and we are looking into other social events so look for our emails and the board on the island.

On a more serious note, Berkeley Shores is dealing with speeding issues on the water as well as on our streets. Please slow down and obey the posted speed limit signs. Also, slow down in the “No Wake” zones. “No Wake” means no wake!

Stay Safe,

Beth Collis
BSCA, President
president@berkeleyshores.org

 

 

 

February 16, 2024

Advisory: Trash pick up on 2/17/24 suspended to due to inclement weather.
Trash pick up service resumes 2/19.

A weather message from the Berkeley Township Office of Emergency Management

The Berkeley Township area is under a winter storm advisory tonight through tomorrow morning.

Berkeley residents can expect 3"-4" of snow over night.

Snow is expected to start after 10pm tonight, Friday 2/16/24, and continue until approximately 8am on Saturday 2/17/24.

Slippery road conditions should be expected. Please be careful driving.

Due to inclement weather and the anticipated requirement for road crews to clear and salt township roadways, holiday trash scheduled for pick up tomorrow will be suspended. Please find the affected areas below. Trash and Recycling pick up will resume on Monday 2/19. Due to limited crews, if your trash does not get picked up on Monday, please leave it out and it will be picked up on Tuesday 2/20.

We apologize for the interruption in service and thank you for your cooperation.

Holiday City @ Berkeley
Neighborhoods east of Route 9
-Holly Park
-Glen Cove
-Cedar Run Area
-Berkeley Shores

 

 

February 14, 2024

BSCA 2024 Easter Egg Hunt

BSCA's 4th Annual Egg Hunt and Ice Cream Truck Treat will be Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Amherst Beach. This event is open to children and grandchildren of current members. Please RSVP by March 3rd using the link below so we can make sure we have plenty of eggs for the kids. We are also looking for volunteers to come out and help! It is a fun time for everyone!

The egg hunt will start promptly at 11:00 AM so please arrive at 10:30 -10:45ish to get checked in. Also, bring your camera to have the opportunity to take pictures with the EASTER Bunny and the Bayville Volunteer Fire Department.

Our volunteers will hide the eggs around the playground and beach, check-in the children/families and hand out bags to collect the eggs. We also need a photographer, people to help with parking/traffic and an Easter Bunny. The volunteer's day starts at 9:30 AM and should end the day by 12:30-1:00 PM.

Please use the link below to RSVP.
Click here to RSVP

If you are having problems with the RSVP, you can email us (social@berkeleyshores.org) with the following:
Member name, email and phone number
Names and ages of all child participants
Can you volunteer?
Are you interested in being our Bunny in costume? (we provide the costume)

Please keep in mind, if we don't get enough participants, the event will not take place. You will be notified if the event is canceled due to an insufficient number of participants or inclement weather.

Thank you!

Sandra Durant
BSCA Social Director

 

 

 

January 2024

 

January 30, 2024

 

2024 BSCA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Berkeley Shores Civic Association is offering two $1000.00 scholarships for 2024 graduates. Scholarships will be awarded to a qualifying high school senior (regardless of the high school they attend) whose families (parents or grandparents) are BSCA members in good standing and/or a graduating senior from Central Regional High School who is a resident of Berkeley Township.

We encourage our members’ students to submit an application for consideration by the BSCA Scholarship Committee.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Any graduating student from Central Regional High School who is a resident of Berkeley Township
• A graduating student from any high school whose parents or grandparents are current BSCA members in good standing
• Qualifying candidates must enroll in a two or four year educational institution
• Applicants must submit a complete application packet which should include:

- completed application

- essay of 400 to 600 words; essay should be typed and neatly presented on the following topic:

WRITE AN ESSAY THAT IS ABOUT EITHER A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE EVENT IN YOUR LIFE. DISCUSS HOW THE EVENT AFFECTED YOU AT THE TIME IT OCCURRED AND HOW IT HAS IMPACTED YOUR DECISIONS REGARDING YOUR FUTURE

SUBMISSION DATES:

• Central Regional High School students must complete and submit the application packet thru the CRHS Scholarship Classroom by the posted deadline

• Students whose parents / grandparents are BSCA members in good standing, but do not attend CRHS, must mail the completed application packet to the address below by APRIL 12, 2024.

COMPLETED PACKET WILL INCLUDE:

- COMPLETED APPLICATION
- H.S. TRANSCRIPT THAT INCLUDES GPA
- ACTIVITIES (BOTH IN / OUT OF SCHOOL)
- ESSAY

• ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Application packets should be mailed to:

JIM BADAVAS
BSCA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
P.O. BOX 134
BAYVILLE, NJ 08721

Applications for ALL scholarship candidates are available in two formats (MS WORD and PDF) below.

January 30, 2024

 

2024 BSCA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Berkeley Shores Civic Association is offering two $1000.00 scholarships for 2024 graduates. Scholarships will be awarded to a qualifying high school senior (regardless of the high school they attend) whose families (parents or grandparents) are BSCA members in good standing and/or a graduating senior from Central Regional High School who is a resident of Berkeley Township.

We encourage our members’ students to submit an application for consideration by the BSCA Scholarship Committee.

________________________________

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

• Any graduating student from Central Regional High School who is a resident of Berkeley Township
• A graduating student from any high school whose parents or grandparents are current BSCA members in good standing
• Qualifying candidates must enroll in a two or four year educational institution
• Applicants must submit a complete application packet which should include:

- completed application

- essay of 400 to 600 words; essay should be typed and neatly presented on the following topic:

WRITE AN ESSAY THAT IS ABOUT EITHER A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE EVENT IN YOUR LIFE. DISCUSS HOW THE EVENT AFFECTED YOU AT THE TIME IT OCCURRED AND HOW IT HAS IMPACTED YOUR DECISIONS REGARDING YOUR FUTURE

SUBMISSION DATES:

• Central Regional High School students must complete and submit the application packet thru the CRHS Scholarship Classroom by the posted deadline

• Students whose parents / grandparents are BSCA members in good standing, but do not attend CRHS, must mail the completed application packet to the address below by APRIL 12, 2024.

COMPLETED PACKET WILL INCLUDE:

- COMPLETED APPLICATION
- H.S. TRANSCRIPT THAT INCLUDES GPA
- ACTIVITIES (BOTH IN / OUT OF SCHOOL)
- ESSAY

• ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL BE CONSIDERED

Application packets should be mailed to:

JIM BADAVAS
BSCA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
P.O. BOX 134
BAYVILLE, NJ 08721

Applications for ALL scholarship candidates are available in two formats (MS WORD and PDF) below.

2024 BSCA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (MS WORD)

2024 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (PDF)

Additional information can be obtained by emailing Jim Badavas at badavasj@gmail.com

 

Additional information can be obtained by emailing Jim Badavas at badavasj@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

January 29, 2024

Hello Members!

We have been informed by our bulk email company that things will be changing.

Yahoo and Gmail seem to need updates from our bulk server and it may make our emails wind up in your SPAM folders.

This change is going to take effect on FEBRUARY 1, 2024.

Through the winter months, we don't send many emails to the membership, but you know our busy season begins in spring and I wanted you all to be aware of the coming change - so you can keep an eye on your SPAM folders (in the event that your email server doesn't' recognize the new format.)

Please remember - you can read EVERY EMAIL we send on our website. https://berkeleyshores.org/ebcomm.html If you feel you are not receiving our emails, please check the website - and then contact me directly @ nwieme@gmail.com and we'll get the issue repaired ASAP.

Many Thanks!
Nancy Wieme
Volunteer Email Coordinator

This is a trying issue for ALL OF US - so please have patience.

 

 

 

January 11, 2024

 

Berkeley Township Weather Advisory

Hello Everyone,

As many of you may know, Berkeley Township called with a message and sent an email about another storm coming through our area. If you didn’t receive the notification, you should sign up to receive them by visiting the Berkeley Township website (www.twp.berkeley.nj.us) and signing up for Nixle Alerts.

In the meantime, CLICK HERE for a copy of the email notification from the Township.

Please be careful on the roads, especially along Bayview Avenue. It is important to remember that the water on the roadway is not only rainwater, but also saltwater which causes damage to vehicles. Please remember that your life is precious, so don’t take any chances by driving through flooded roads and running the risk of injury.

Hopefully, everyone has already prepared their property and secured all outside items ahead of the storm. If you haven’t, you might want to do it sooner rather than later before the items end up in your neighbor’s yard or the lagoons.

Stay safe,

Beth Collis
BSCA, President