Borough of Lavallette, NJ 08735 Official Website

Borough of Lavallette

April 23, 2014

Route 35 South Road Crossing Closure Notice
Paving will be taking place from now until Monday April 28, 2014 on 35 South.
Crossing Route 35 South will not be possible from President Avenue South to Philadelphia Avenue. Also from Philadelphia Avenue south to New Jersey Avenue. Philadelphia Avenue will be West Bound Traffic must turn before President Avenue, at Philadelphia Avenue or south of New Jersey Avenue to access their west bound destination. Rt35 Reconstruction Project Page.

April 22, 2014

Focus Group Study Seeks Participants Monmouth & Ocean County Residents
Have you experienced coastal flooding?
Do you rely on flood warnings and alerts to know when to prepare?
Do you wish you had more information about your flood risk?
Nurture Nature Center is recruiting participants for two focus groups, as part of a research project with National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, about the use of National Weather Service flood forecast and warning tools. Participants should live in the Monmouth or Ocean Counties and be at least 18 years of age. Participants will be asked to answer questions and provide input about various flood warning tools and products issued by the National Weather Service. Each participant will receive $30 for their time. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
Register online at coastal.focusonfloods.org External Link or call 610-253-4432

Public Focus Group Flyer Pdf File
Ocean and Monmouth Counties Emergency Management Personnel Flyer

March 28, 2014

Preliminary Flood Maps
The Preliminary Flood Maps are now available for Ocean County and Lavallette. Please visit the FEMA Region 2 Website at www.Region2Coastal.com External Link for details. The issuance of the Preliminary Flood Map is the next phase in the process of adopted the new official Flood Insurance Rate Maps.
Also provided is a link to a municipal official’s PDF presentation which provides
information regarding the Preliminary Maps.
PDF presentation Pdf File

January 29, 2014

Lifeguard Headquarters

Due to the extent of the damaged sustained by Super Storm Sandy, the decision was made to demolish the Lavallette Lifeguard Headquarters located at the top of Philadelphia Avenue. The Borough wishes to solicit your comments and suggestions regarding the look / design appearance of the new replacement building. The new building must maintain the same footprint as the old one. The dimensions of the building must be maintained at 44’ x 21’. Anyone interested in providing a rendering or has suggestions for the outside design of the building can submit them to the Borough of Lavallette. Mailing Address: 1306 Grand Central Avenue, Lavallette, NJ 08735. Hand Delivered: Trailer #1 in the Fire Department Parking Lot located at 125 Washington Avenue, Lavallette.

October 29, 2013

Sandy Living Expenses Voucher Program Delivers Relief To New Jersey’s Working Families

The Christie Administration today announced a new $57 million Sandy Housing and Rental Assistance Program, “The Working Families Living Expenses Voucher Program.” The program will provide housing stability for individuals and families impacted by Superstorm Sandy and ensure that affected households have items essential for health and safety when they return to their home.
More Information Pdf File

Rendering of the Proposed New Municipal Building / Police Department

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Pre-Season Beach Badges Pre Season Hours: May 9, 2012 Thru May 12, 2012 May 16, 2012 Thru May 19, 2012 May 23, 2012 Thru May 26, 2012 May 30, 2012 Thru June 02, 2012 June 06, 2012 Thru June 09, 2012 June 13, 2012 Thru June 16, 2012 Fridays 3-7pm Saturday-Monday 7am-3pm Download Beach Badge Order Form PRE-SEASON MAIL ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY JUNE 16th Located in Trailer 3 in the Lavallette Firehouse Parking Lot 732-793-2111 Badge Office / Welcome Center	Ocean County Hazardous Material Disposal Pre-Registration Is Required. Materials accepted at the household hazardous waste collection sites are: paints, thinners, boat paints, solvents, pool chemicals, pesticides and herbicides, aerosol cans, auto products, toilet and drain cleaners, silver polishes, oven cleaners, photographic chemicals, rug and upholstery cleaners, polishes and bleaches, waste oil and used gasoline. Toms River Township 732-367-0802 Recycling Center 1672 Church Road Toms River Saturday, May 3 - 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Stafford Township 609-978-0913 Public Works Garage 320 Haywood Road Stafford Township Saturday, May 31 9:00 a.m. - 3:00p.m. Flyer

Legislative Alert Municipal Electric Utilities Renew their Fight for Saving There are nine New Jersey municipalities that own and operate their own electrical utilities as departments of local government and the Garden State’s only rural electric cooperative continue to seek passage of the Municipal Shared Services Energy Authority Law. More Info	Route 35 Reconstruction Project We have setup a page for updates and alerts, as we receive them they will be posted to the Rt35 Reconstruction Project Page. NJDOT Route 35 Reconstruction Project Hot Line: 732-230-7356 Email: Restore.NJ35@dot.state.nj.us Web: www.RestoreNJ35.com Christie Administration Announces Summer Construction Schedule For Route 35 Construction On The Highway To Be Suspended In Most Locations; More Info

2014-2015 Borough Calendar New Borough of Lavallette 2014-2015 will be mailed to your address on file with the tax office. Beach Badge order forms will again be included in the calendar, and also available online. For upcoming events click here. Garbage and recycling schedule click here.	Ocean County Document Shredding Program Residents are limited to six boxes or bags each day. Commercial documents will not be accepted. Paper clips and staples do not have to be removed from the documents. 9am to 1pm or until the truck is full, the truck has an 8,000-pound capacity. Registration not required and the service is free. April 5, 2014 - October 25, 2014 Flyer

Lavallette Emergency Notification System An Emergency Notification System gives those in charge of Public Safety a chance to reach out to the public in case of an emergency event. Click Here to get more information and sign up.	Beach Buggy Permits Available at Borough Hall Monday - Friday 9am-4pm for rules, regulations, access points and application Click here.

Saltwater Fishing Registry Everyone 16 or older must register and carry the printed registration with them when fishing. All saltwater anglers and for-hire vessel operators will now be able to register through the no-fee State system rather than the fee-based federal system. Anglers still must register with the state system even if already registered with the federal system. Those who fish from a for-hire party or charter fishing vessel that is registered with the New Jersey Saltwater Recreational Registry Program are not required to file for an individual registration. To learn more about the registry and register, visit: www.saltwaterregistry.nj.gov	Important Update - Preliminary Maps: The Preliminary Map information is now available on the FEMA Region 2 Coastal Website: www.Region2Coastal.com The online Tool, “What is my Base Flood Elevation (BFE)?” is also available on www.Region2Coastal.com for residents and property owners. Lavallette Preliminary Maps PDF presentation COAT presentation Rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy Building Safer and Stronger Pays Off Fact sheet, dated March, 2013, about the Biggert-Waters 2012

Ocean County Document Shredding Program Residents are limited to six boxes or bags each day. Commercial documents will not be accepted. Paper clips and staples do not have to be removed from the documents. 9am to 1pm or until the truck is full, the truck has an 8,000-pound capacity. Registration not required and the service is free. April 5, 2014 - October 25, 2014 Flyer	Recreation Schedule Aerobics Monday, Wednesday 4:30pm, Friday 4pm Union Church - Location Change Tai-Chi Tuesday 10am Lavallette First Aid Squad Zumba Monday 6:00pm Lavallette School Yoga First 3 Tuesdays of the month 7:30pm Lavallette School All Classes are $3 Donation Per-Person, Per-Class.

Lavallette First Aid Members Wanted The Lavallette First Aid Squad is looking for members to who want to join the squad. All training is provided and no experience is necessary. Training such as CPR, EMT is provided at no charge. More Info	Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps Clean Ocean Action Spring Beach Sweeps April 26, 2014 @ 9am-12:30pm Philadelphia Ave Beach. "A bit of breakfast and snacks will be available." Rain or shine, Dress for the weather. Thanks to all who came out in the fall, hope to see you in the spring.

Manasquan to Barnegat Inlet Federal Beachfill Crossover Plan The NJ Department of Environmental Protection has provided the Borough with the Federal Beachfill Crossover Plan. Attached is a copy of the plan that includes the proposed beach access points. We have been requested to provide comments by October 30, 2013. Please submit your comments regarding the plan below. Sheets 1-14 and Sheets 15-28 More detailed plans are available to view at the Borough Hall Temporary Trailer Lavallette Firehouse Parking Lot Trailer # 1 125 Washington Avenue	Flood insurance and mitigation helpline is available. New Jersey residents with questions about the National Flood Insurance Program and mitigation techniques have a helpline to call to get the most up-to-date information. The number is 1-877-287-9804 for people who need information about flood insurance, the latest maps, or other mitigation topics and issues. Policyholders with questions or concerns about their claims may also speak with NFIP specialists. The helpline operates from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Additional information is available at www.floodsmart.gov.

No Solicitation The Lavallette Police Department would like to notify any resident who signed up to be on the "No Solicitation" List, to please contact the police department to place your name on the list. Unfortunately the list was not kept in digital form at the time of Super Storm Sandy and was lost in the storm. We apologize for this inconvenience, and encourage all homeowners who wish to be on the "No Solicitation" list to contact the Police Department to be placed on the list.	Lavallette Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary Spring Flower Sale Sale May 8th-10th Mothers Day Weekend @ The Firehouse 10am-1pm Thursday May 8th 12pm - 2pm Friday May 9th & Saturday May 10th 10am - 2pm Lavallette Fire Co page Order Form

Residential / Commercial Debris and Construction Material The deadline for curb side pick of all storm-damaged debris has passed. Pre-Sandy trash and recycling rules are now in effect. All garbage shall be placed in dark – colored, heavy – gauge plastic bags or metal, plastic or vinyl containers that are designed for such purpose with handles and a tight lid. The container shall be no more than fifty (50) gallons in volume. The lid may not be attached in such a manner, such as tied with a rope, string or cord, as to cause a hazard for municipal collection personnel. Garbage placed for municipal collection shall not contain any of the designated recyclable materials, materials resulting from demolition, construction or hazardous waste. Recycling materials shall be place at curbside during your regularly-scheduled recycling pick-up date. All materials resulting from demolition and construction must be disposed of at the property owner’s expense. The Borough will continue to accept clean beach sand. If you have not cleared the sand from your property at this point you will need to contact the Department of Public Works. The Department will inspect and provide guidance on the sand removal and/or disposal on a case by case basis.	Repairs to Substantially Damaged Structures If your home or business incurred damage, the Construction Department will need to determine if your structure has been substantially damaged. Substantially damaged means the cost to make your necessary repairs will meet or exceed 50% of the value of the structure. In Lavallette, we use the assessed value to make that determination. If you structure is substantially damaged, you may qualify for additional insurance money through the FEMA Increased Cost of Compliance Program (ICC). A form is attached for your reference and will need to be completed and submitted to the Construction Code Official in order for him to make the determination. Substantial Damage Form Caution should be exercised when submitting this form. If a determination is made that your property did sustain substantial damage (50% or more) you will be required, along with the other needed repairs, to raise the structure in compliance with the Borough’s flood hazard ordinance. Also provided is a brochure relating to the FEMA’s Cost of Compliance Program (ICC). ICC and FEMA Mitigation Publications