Don’t forget the FOUL SHOOTING CONTEST on Friday, July 8 Starts a 10am
Sponsered by the SURF CITY TAXPAYER ASSOCIATION
Girls and boys, through age 18, compete
for prizes at Richard A. Zachariae Field,
Division St. & Barnegat Ave. Mini Hoops
for ages 6 and under!
If you are looking for a place to watch some fireworks this year here in Ocean County this year click HERE for a comprehensive list of where they are happening. And have a safe and happy Fourth Of July Holiday.
Happy Fourth!
For an interesting SandPaper article on the state of our schools here on long Beach Island click HERE.
It was standing room on Saturday June 25th as newly elected Mayor Francis Hodgson delivered his first “State of the Town Address” at Borough Hall. Over 100 taxpayers were in attendance to hear the Mayor and get their questions answered. And a special thanks goes out to Baked on the Beach for providing the excellent baked good that were enjoyed by all.
The topics ranged from street repaving schedules to elementary school consolidation to reconsidering the ban on outside dining at town restaurants. The Mayor also continued the tradition started by previous Mayor Connors of presenting a budget and tax comparison of Surf City to Ship Bottom and Beach Haven. You can find that document at the bottom of this post.
Mayor Francis Hodgson delivers his first “State of Town Address” and takes questions from taxpayers.
Borough Hall was filled to capacity to hear Mayor Hodgson.Taxpayers in attendance were given a copy of a budget and tax comparison between Surf City and Ship Bottom and Beach Haven. A copy of this document is at the bottom of this post.The Surf City Taxpayers Association outgoing President Ron Bergondo gives Mayor Hodgson a congratulatory gift of the Surf City flag, created, produced and sold by the Association (it is available for purchase at Anchor Wine and Spirits).The Mayor receives a warm round of applause at the end of his inaugural “Meet the Mayor” session held on Saturday, June 25, 2016.
Click the document below to view the Surf City Tax And Budget Comparison presented by Mayor Hodgson.
Don’t forget to visit the Fire Dept/EMS Fundraiser Pancake Breakfast at the Firehouse – Sunday, July 3, 8:00-12:00 Noon
Pancake Breakfast Griddle
Beware of Riptides
With the summer season in full swing upon us and swimmers taking to the Atlantic please be aware of dangerous rip tides that can form. Always try to swim near a life guard.
Final reminder herefor the meet the mayor date- Newly elected Mayor Francis Hodgson will be on hand for a “State Of The Town Address” this Saturday, June 25th. This will be our first chance to hear directly from him on issues important to our town.
Arrive at 9:45AM at borough hall and sample some special treats courtesy of Baked On The Beach which is located 2101 Long Beach Blvd. With all of the issues surrounding school consolidation, beach replenishment, and changes in borough management we encourage you to join us for this important session.
Farmer’s Market starts June 27th- For the second year in a row, the Surf City Firehouse will be hosting the farmer’s market every every Monday through August 29th from 8AM to Noon. Buy wholesome products locally sourced from farmer’s, as well as food vendors and crafters who make their own goods.
Click Hereto access their Facebook page and learn more.
Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at the Firehouse- Treat the family to a fantastic pancake and sausage breakfast at the Surf City Firehouse on Sunday, July 3rd at 8AM to Noon. Proceeds to support the volunteer fire department and EMS.
This Saturday, June 25th at Borough Hall. Meet Mayor Hodgson for the “State of the Town Address”. Be there at 9:45 AM.
From The SandPaper- “Francis Hodgson, a member of the Surf City Council for more than four decades, was sworn in as mayor during the reorganization meeting Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016. He is taking over from Leonard T. Connors, who was the state’s longest serving mayor at 50 years”.
Then don’t forget about the first day for the Farmer’s Market at the firehouse! Every Monday starting June 27th and continuing until August 29th. 8am to Noon.
The Army Corp of Engineer’s beach surveyor known as “Crab”was spotted on the north end this past week. Beach fill operations look to begin soon. Read all about “The Crab” here.
Surf City Firehouse is a venue for the Lighthouse International Film Festival this weekend. Here’s one of the movies screening Friday night.
In the unique documentary, “Fire and Water,” a surfing community made up of firefighters introduces us to surfing history. Spanning from New York to Hawaii, all of the characters are entwined in this perfectly told tale.
Screening Friday, June 10th. 8:15 pm at the Surf City Firehouse.
Tickets here: www.lighthousefilmfestival.org
For those not here in Surf City on June 5th we were treated to a beautiful rainbow after a thunderstorm moved trough. It was a spectacular site!
Surf City Rainbow
And on a more somber note a fire erupted in Brant Beach completely engulfing a car and home . Link to a video of the fire here. https://youtu.be/NtpJzERf2dA
Surf City Firehouse will host the Country Line Dance #1 on Fri June 3rd at 6:30pm. Get out and kick up some dust!
And there was beautiful weather over the Memorial Day Weekend to kick off the “Unofficial” start of summer. The island was alive with happiness and the ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park was nice.
Veterans Park CeremonyVeterans Park SignFirehouse Line Dance
Our own beloved lifelong Surf City resident artist Cathleen Engleson has been quite busy lately! She is a recent recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts for Ocean County, a historical artist -Cathleen painted the new Farmer’s Market sign. Design, layout and lettering was done by the talented graphic designer Michele Guerriero of Shore Design. Dave Wright completed the construction and labor intensive paint prep for this 6ft. sign.
Also she has painted a water barrel to catch rainwater. It will be at the firehouse for you to bid on at the Surf City Bazaar and auction in July!
An item of interest is the beach access repairs on the north end of town. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will move forward in Surf City in mid-June, weather permitting, but the accesses damaged by winter storm Jonas will have to be repaired by the town. Full Sandpaper article here.
The island is starting to heat up getting ready for the busy summer ahead. Here are the first few events to look forward to this year.
Pancake Breakfasts at the fire house. Sundays May 29 & July 3 – 8am to noon
Weekly Farmers Market Mondays June 27 to August 29 – 8am to noon
If you’ve never seen the LBI morning beach report from windsurfing instructor and video producer Jack Bushko of Island Surf and Sail this is your big chance! He’s been doing the report for years now! Great way to see the island if you’re missing it.
Click here for a link to one of Jack’s morning reports on facebook.
Surf City is definitely pink these days for breast cancer awareness. Way more than the other towns! It’s quite colorful and fun! Here are some pictures from around town.
And if you’re looking for some more color try Ann Coen’s art gallery this Friday May 13th. Come and view the Island’s prevailing young watercolor artist Jessie Wolf Temple in the opening of her debut exhibit “Sweet Nothings.” For more information in the Sandpaper article click here.
Surf City is in the process of applying for funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to repair the beach accesses at 20th and 21st streets. Assistance through the Federal Control and Coastal Emergency Act won’t be available until sometime next year. Please use extreme caution when trying to navigate these areas.
The new causeway span will be open to Eastbound traffic as the old span will be closed for repair work. As always drive extra careful when crossing the causeway. There will be only one lane each way.
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