Get the very latest information on beach replenishment. Have breakfast (it’s free). See which homes contribute most to the beauty of Surf City. Ask a Town Councilman your questions. See the winning Sand Sculptures from this year’s contest. Learn how the Planning Board operates (permits, variances, etc.). Meet many of your neighbors and Taxpayer Association Board members and officers. Learn what’s happening in and around your town — and how to stay connected during the off-season.
It all happens Saturday, August 17th. At Borough Hall, 813 Long Beach Blvd. Starting with Continental Breakfast at 9:30. With the official meeting starting at 10:00 a.m.
Our guest speaker will be Peter Hartney, Councilman, Borough of Surf City. Peter is Chairman of The Beach Replenishment/Beach Fees Committee, The Environment and Public Issues Committee and The Municipal Land Use Board. He is also President of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Department & EMS.
He’ll bring us all current on exactly what’s happening with beach replenishment — and go over some history of the project. He also plans to talk about beach fees, Surf City environmental programs and what to expect if you need to go in front of the Planning Board. He will be devoting a large portion of his speaking time to taking your questions.
About our Speaker:
Peter Hartney has been a Councilman in Surf City since 2008, a member of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Company #1 & EMS since 1996 and its president since 2006. Other current and noteworthy positions include:
• Chairman, Ocean County Mental Health Board
• Chairman, Surf City Municipal Land Use Board and member of the Planning Board
• Spanish/English translator for the Municipal Court of the Borough of Surf City and Police Dept
• Adjunct Instructor, Ocean County College, School of Social Sciences and Human Services
• Pastor, St Paul Lutheran Church, Beachwood, NJ
Peter has a Bachelorsof Science from Siena College, Loudonville, NY and a Masters of Arts from Washington Theological Union, Washington, D.C. In May, he received an Advanced Graduate Certificate of Theological Study, Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia.