AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2024

  • The Borough Council authorized the purchase of additional beach mats.
  • Quotations are being obtained for window replacements at Borough Hall.
  • Just a friendly reminder – please do not leave key fobs inside the vehicles.
  • On August 6th, the SCPD attended the National Night Out at Bayview Park in Long Beach Township.
  • Trunk or Treat will be on October 26th.
  • Hydrant Flushing will begin the week of October 15th.
  • A meeting was held with the NJDOT relating to the Route 72 project. Please see the advisory below:

JULY 2024

  • The Borough Council adopted the required NJDEP ordinances regarding salt storage and tree replacement. They also adopted a bond ordinance authorizing the spending for the painting and repair of the N. 14th Street water tower. 
  • The 2023 Audit was approved with no findings or recommendations.
  • The new trash truck is scheduled to ship this week’s end. 
  • The Beach Patrol census shows that our beaches had a record number of patrons during the 4th of July week.
  • FRAUD WARNING: there was a report that someone called a resident posing as the Chief of Police. Please be mindful of these calls and never give out any information without confirming credentials.
  • There will be a meeting to repair the N. 22nd Street street end on July 15th at 3:00 pm. Contact the Clerk’s office for the links for the virtual meeting.
  • There were sixty-five participants in the Hands on Learning Program at the Bay on Tuesday morning. 

JUNE 2024

  • The Borough approved the first reading of Bond Ordinance 2024-13 to authorize funding for the repair and painting of the N. 14th Street Water Tower.
  • Rules for Pickleball Player have been established. The courts have been completed. We will meet with the pickleball committee in the fall to discuss improvements. 
  • The Governing Body honored resident Stanley Nidowicz for his 100th Birthday. 
  • Most of the beach mats have been installed on the beach side of the dune walkover.
  • The Borough will be applying for the 2024 NJDOT grant to raise and reconstruct the 300 Blocks of N. 8th & N. 14th Streets, as recommended by the Borough Engineer. 
  • Mayor F. Hodgson reported that the Borough is still working with Ocean County for grant monies for drainage improvements. 

2024 FIREWORKS

The Surf City Vol. Fire Co. No 1 and EMS, teamed with the Surf City Police Department, Public Works and the Ocean County Sheriff’s Departments for the outstanding display on July 3rd at 9:00 pm.