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

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.