Author: John Gausz

Some images here from the annual ceremony which went off as scheduled in glorious weather.

Handicapped curbs and flashing lighted crosswalk  signs are being constructed at a good pace. The lighted signs are on new poles at intersections with traffic lights and the handicap curbs have a bright red textured safety surface.

The sign on the north end of Barnegat Ave is finally finished and mounted. The new artwork is beautifully done by local artist Cathleen Engelson. She painted seagulls, a bicyclist, a sunset, and family walking down the road. Drive carefully please! 

Seasonal beach badges are on sale at Surf City Borough Hall every day from 9am-4:30pm. Stop by the badge booth, located in the rear part of the building, to pick up your badges today! Additionally, if you are not in the area, you can reserve seasonal badges at the pre-season price by printing out the form at www.surfcity-nj-gov.us and mailing it in with a check.
$25 through May 31st
$35 after June 1st

Time lapse compilation here w/several locations in New Jersey, at the shore and mainland.

https://youtu.be/8cqDbhtimQ0

It is a beautiful design that incorporates the town’s history of whaling and the borough’s current status as a premiere family resort. The flags are deep blue with white graphics and are available either with grommets or a pole sleeve, depending on mounting style. Also included with each purchase is a brief history of Surf City written by local historian, the late John Bailey Loyd. Get a flag today and display your pride in Surf City. Available at Anchor Spirits on 16th street and boulevard.

The boulevard will be milled down and repaved overnight after Memorial Day. Cars parked on the boulevard from 7a.m. to 6p.m. will be subject to towing. The entire project should be finished by June 20th.

Link to Sandpaper article here-

https://thesandpaper.villagesoup.com/p/long-beach-boulevard-work-begins-in-ship-bottom-and-surf-city/1332444?source=WeeklyHeadlines

Here’s a link to a springtime sunset/beachscape video if your missing that stuff.

https://vimeo.com/125471149

Pink Friday is coming to Surf City May 1st to help fight breast cancer awareness. Local businesses have until April 22 to register at paintthetownpink.com.  It’s free and business owners get a free bag of promotional items to display hopefully luring customers.

Link to full Sandpaper article here-https://thesandpaper.villagesoup.com/p/may-1-is-pink-friday-in-surf-city/1329315?source=WeeklyHeadlines

Also early dolphin sightings have been reported over the weekend. Seems even the colder water temps of spring have not kept the warm blooded sea mammals away.

There have been quite a lot of frozen pipes being discovered this spring as residents return to their summer homes after the brutally cold winter and turn the water on. If you have a pipe that burst and can’t find the shut off at the curb, Surf City township workers will help you in locating the water main to the house. This property was problematic for a while and multiple attempts were made to locate the shut off. Finally with perseverance it was located successfully and the water was shut off.

If you were lucky enough to be at in Surf City on Easter weekend and got to the beach you were able to witness the beautiful cloud cover, waves, and surfers enjoying the warm weather on Saturday.

Link to nice little video from that day- https://youtu.be/3HpGSzrxJU8

Last day of March was a beauty in Surf City as the sun rose. Here are some images for all that are not here yet.

Casino Pier amusement park damaged by Sandy announces expansion plans. Pier to be reconstructed over land to cut costs and increase safety.

http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/new-jersey-more/item/80067-casino-pier-amusement-park-damaged-by-sandy-to-rebuild-but-not-over-water?l=mf

In mid February Surf City local Mark Temme braved a walk across the frozen Barnegat Bay. There was some controversy as to the safety and legality of this brave venture.  Here are links to the articles in The Sandpaper.

https://thesandpaper.villagesoup.com/p/man-walks-across-the-bay/1312856

https://thesandpaper.villagesoup.com/p/don-t-call-bay-walk-stupid/1318520

Also a video here with some of the beautiful sunsets we’ve been having here in Surf City. Quite scenic, tranquil, and empty.

https://vimeo.com/123103247