Probably somewhere, but never saw and would not order. Black is good, kalamata better.
OT: Season beach tags
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Probably somewhere, but never saw and would not order. Black is good, kalamata better.
I am usually on the land (ladies 😎) side, your left, as you finish.
You can always tell at the finish line those who thought that too. LOL
Almost bought a house on Garfield 1st block to the beach on a short sale back in 2015. That house probably more than triple in value now. I blame my wife for being too conservative.
Real Estate has gone up crazy since we sold 5 years ago and downsized. The prices are insane, I don't know how young couples can make it right now unless their starter home is a bungalow, lol. Houses in our gated community are now going for what we sold our center hall colonial for, unreal.
Expand on that a little more knightly? I am curious about what you think of the law fare strategy? Is it working?
2 of 3 beaches closed in Wildwood due to fecal bacteria-contaminated water.
Did it have an orange hue?
These three New Jersey beaches under water quality advisories over fecal bacteria
Three New Jersey beaches are under advisories due to high levels of fecal bacteria in the water. Here's what you should know.
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FYI - been chilling in the OC area for the past few days. Dodged OCHS graduation ceremony last night for some boardwalk fun. Our little one went on Gale Force for the first time ever. She was so excited.Some of the prices these towns charge are insane. A few over $100, but most seem pretty reasonable in the $20-$30 range. I recall Belmar back in the 80's was around $30 they have gone up to $80. Looking back $30 in the 80's was pretty high.
Island Beach State Park continues to be the best bargain and IMO nicest beach in NJ
@knightfan7 $95 in Manasquan!
As Jersey Shore beach season arrives, see updated badge prices for every town
Check out the latest 2024 beach tag and beach badge prices for your favorite Jersey Shore spot. Snag some preseason discounts while they last.www.nj.com
By the way, what's going on with the GSP between AC and OC? I thought the work was to expand to 3 lanes, but the work looks completed and still only 2 lanes. Any ideas?
Excellent! Weathers been great. NO idea on that GSP. They worked on it for 2 years and just added some storm drains I think
Anyone heading to Manasquan -
The Glimmer Glass Bridge (Brielle Rd/Fisk Ave) is closed for about 3 weeks for repairs.
The Glimmer Glass Bridge (Brielle Rd/Fisk Ave) is closed for about 3 weeks for repairs.
They said the 71 bridge was a 3 week project. This thing won’t open until August the earliest.
I think most people who value their time avoid that way to the beach at all costs even before this.
Easier for those south of Brielle Rd unless you're heading into the center of town. You also need to know the set times it opens for boats. 😉
The seasonal property owners already pay YEAR ROUND taxes.
You have it reversed. A lot less resources needed in the off season. Schools and cops are tht two big expenses in most towns and the shore schools are empty because so few year-round residents and very few cops needed in the off season.
IDK, by bicycle, Brielle Road seemed to be a better ride, less traffic, and more fun summer renters for entertainment value. I think many of those summer rentals are long gone.
I like to pick off as many riders possible where the bridge narrows😀
If I had the $$$, I'd buy the houses on your block and rent them to group renters that partied all night.
They are still there but fewer. Honestly if I didn't have a few friends who insisted I'd choose a different town. When I buy considering I don't have a million bucks to throw around I'll likely be elsewhere.
Well since you consider Howell “the Shore” you won’t need 7 figures to get something with size and land. 🙂
But in all seriousness…don’t sleep on Point Pleasant BORO.
I would only buy in Monmouth. With the bridges it's faster to get from Howell to the beach in Manasquan versus PPB. I think there is more value being closer to year round life like Asbury. But yes, if I was OK w/ Ocean County I would have more options for sure.
Outside of the high season, it’s not a bad ride from Point Boro to there.
Close to the Parkway as well.
And you could start in Ocean County and move north as you do better. The spillover that happened elsewhere (Belmar/Bradley getting better for example) will happen there (in some spots) sooner than later.
The problem is the lights and the bridges. I could be persuaded with a pool for a good price in PPB maybe lol.
The last group rental in the neighborhood seems pretty quiet this year. It's probably 2/3 year round these days.
Yes. Do you think the vacation houses are all filled in the winter?
My town has 39 kids in the elementary school. That is about 7 kids per GRADE.
So here's the latest on the bridge from The Board of County Commissioners.....
- Repairs are "expected" to be completed by July 4
- Closed to vehicles until repairs are complete.
- Navigation channel will be closed from 7am - 4pm M-F.
- "It's time to replace the bridge" which will take 2-3 years from design, appoval from various agencies, and construction.
I know how much people around here love the thing. It's a connection to the past. It's the only remaining bridge of it's type in the Eastern US and on the Registry of Historic Places but it's time to let it go.
Didn't realize it averages over 6,000 vehicles a day. That's more than the # of people in town.
- Repairs are "expected" to be completed by July 4
- Closed to vehicles until repairs are complete.
- Navigation channel will be closed from 7am - 4pm M-F.
- "It's time to replace the bridge" which will take 2-3 years from design, appoval from various agencies, and construction.
I know how much people around here love the thing. It's a connection to the past. It's the only remaining bridge of it's type in the Eastern US and on the Registry of Historic Places but it's time to let it go.
Didn't realize it averages over 6,000 vehicles a day. That's more than the # of people in town.
We have over 1,000 kids in OCHS, it’s group 3. Hardly empty. There are also about 2-3 classes for every grade in the elementary and middle school. Obviously every shore town is different but OC has a growing year round population with lots of young families.
And how many people live in those cities? This is a small town of something like 5800 people in 2.58 Sq Mi, 45% of which is water. What do you expect? 20,000?
Your original statement was most homes are empty during the year. While the beach area only was 30+ years ago when I moved here, it's no longer true.
Jersey Shore daily beach badge prices jump 36% in 6 years. See town-by-town list.
Seasonal beach tag prices for Jersey Shore towns that charge have increased 20% since 2018.
OC is a huge NJ shore town based on year-round population. The combined Avalon/Stone Harbor school just "graduated" only 12 students from the 8th grade. They are heading off to the regional HS.
What is the back story as to why this albatross isn't gone yet?
EDIT - I see your follow up post. That bridge is ugly and takes forever to go up and down. I think the people objecting are doing it based off assuming construction noise or diminished view more than any historical value that stupid thing has.
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This is the most non-story I’ve ever read.Jersey Shore daily beach badge prices jump 36% in 6 years. See town-by-town list.
Seasonal beach tag prices for Jersey Shore towns that charge have increased 20% since 2018.www.nj.com
Actually to the best of my knowledge it's not just or primarily locals. The town gov't has publically stated they want it replaced. Locals know it's a public safety issue that can cause longer emergency response times when it's not operational like now.
It's more groups who don't want change and in some cases don't live here.
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Glimmer Glass Bridge repairs complete. Normal operations resumed.
Expensive fix ahead-- $30M. They should only tax the homes in Manasquan East of the bridges!
Glimmer Glass Bridge reopens after cracks repaired; replacement could cost $30M
The Glimmer Glass Bridge connecting Brielle and Manasquan along Fisk Avenue has been reopened for vehicles and pedestrians.
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