While all the Bayshore towns seem to have gotten most of their meetings down to a science and can conduct all business within a shorter period of time, Sea Bright has to win this one, with folks at the meeting not having much to say, and council taking swift action on everything from approving renewals for seven liquor licenses, buying a 2023 police department vehicle, and asking the DOT to finally but swiftly address traffic safety issues the borough faces, particularly in summer i Must be those Thursday workshop meetings where they also invite the public to come and have some say.
All of that besides furthering the cause of school regionalization with its neighbors and once again promising Highlands Atlantic Highlands and the world that should Oceanport or Shore Regional take the very weird step and sue Sea Bright for thinking on its own, Sea Bright would underwrite whatever it would cost the new regional towns for the lawsuit.
It seems unlikely, many attorneys have said, that there would be any lawsuits since the new law makes the actions being taken by Highlands, Atlantic Highlands and Sea Bright pretty clear cut and not only permissible, but commendable.
These towns will be making history should the referendums pass, and it’s hard to think the legislators who passed the law that went into effect in January would want to see it shot down. It’s not that they didn’t do their own research in designing the law. And litigation would certainly be expensive as well for Oceanport or Shore Regional, but as one very wise attorney said, “anybody can sue,” and you can’t stop it, frivolous or not.
But what was great fun at the meeting…less than a half hour long…was the pride Sea Bright can take that they have all their lifeguards, their beaches are crowded and safe, and they haven’t had any problem getting applications for lifeguards, which appears to be a problem in many other towns.
As a result local businesses must be doing great, since the Memorial Day crowd at the beach was in the top five ever recorded in the borough and the beach is “swamped” on the sunny days, with bigger numbers than previous years. All those beach goers spend some money while they’re here, so good for Sea Bright businesses as well. And so great all their lifeguards are all well trained and certified and their beach cameras are up and running. Also pretty wonderful is the fact that in spite of some devastating headlines in other areas, there have been no major incidents on Sea Bright beaches.
The terrific library in Sea Bright also wants to be sure it has its important dates reserved well in advance to ensure they get the crowds they want and need, so it was also announced that their Fall Festival will be Oct. 22. This library is wonderful any day of the year, so don’t wait til the Festival to visit it, if only for the spectacular view and utter peace and relaxation of a great library with a wonderful staff.
Loved some of the ideas to ensure more safety for pedestrians crossing busy Ocean avenue, especially by the Capt. Azzolina Bridge, near Anchorage, and by Tommy’s Restaurant. Would that the state would listen to a council that is so concerned for safety, and take quicker action in getting lower speeds, brightly painted crosswalks and flashing lights.
