Community Progress Update

As everyone knows the community is completing the final leg of the deck refurbishment project.  Please,  if anyone has any issues with the decks let Mary Jo at AA know, or contact a board member.  We have had very limited issues with the decks so far. 

We have completed over half the decks so far and should be wrapped up sometime in early July.  The rain in May slowed the project down but they will be done soon.    

 

In addition, we have completed the following tasks in the community

 

Painted and restored the pergola by the pool

Re-did the grounding and electric work at the pool

Restored the in ground pool lighting

Restored the pool bathroom emergency lighting

Trimmed trees and removed dead trees throughout the community

 

Addressed the mosquito issue by hiring an pest control expert to spray and control for mosquitos and other bugs over the summer

 

We are preparing to

 

Restore the pool bathroom floors

Replace the ADA mats at the corners

Replace the pool ladders and handles

Refurbish the fences around the ponds

 

 

If there are any issues in the community please let us know, you, all our neighbors are the eye and ears of the community.  We thank the folks who already help out.  And as always please address any home issues directly to AA. 

 

Thanks for your help and cooperation

2017 Fourth Of July Fireworks, Celebrations At The Jersey Shore

Here is an article from the Toms River Patch discussing the spots to see fireworks over the 4^th

The Fourth of July is nearly upon us. If you're not sure when your town is holding fireworks or their Independence Day celebrations, or if you're curious to see what other towns are doing, take a look.

These are organized by date so you don't miss something happening right away. Some towns' celebrations are more than just a fireworks display, so if you're craving a patriotic festival where you can deck out in red, white and blue, there are plenty of ways to fulfill that desire.

 

JUNE 28

Berkeley Township
Independence Day Celebration
Veterans Park, Forest Hills Parkway (just east of Central Regional High School)
Concert at 6 p.m. Fireworks at Dusk

JULY 1

Aberdeen Township
Fireworks at Fireman's Field
Gerard and Lloyd Roads
Fireworks at 8:30 p.m. Rain date is July 3

Barnegat Light
Independence Day Parad
West 11th St., Barnegat Light
Parade Begins at 6:30 p.m. Band Performs at the Gazebo at the Bayfront on 7th St. after the parade. Kids on decorated bikes, family floats, fire trucks, etc.

Barnegat Township
Independence Day Celebration
Municipal Dock, Barnegat
Concert at 7 p.m. Fireworks at Dusk. Rain date is July 5

Harvey Cedars
Craft Day by the Bay
Sunset Park, West Salem Avenue
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Jackson Township
Six Flags Great Adventure July 4th Fest
At the park July 1 through July 4
Fireworks at 10 p.m. You'll be dazzled by brilliant fireworks displays, nightly throughout Six Flags' July 4th weekend celebration

Lavallette
Patriotic Bike Parade and Independence Day Celebration
July 1-2
Bike parade 9 a.m. July 1 at President Avenue
Independence Day Celebration July 2 at the Lavallette Gazebo on Philadelphia Avenue
Concert at 8 p.m., fireworks at 9 p.m.

Manasquan
Fireworks
On the beach at dusk; rain date July 2.

Matawan
Fireworks at Lake Lefferts
Festivities begin at dusk; fireworks at sundown. Rain date July 2

Ocean City
Fourth of July Celebration
The town has a four-day celebration that begins on July 1 with a variety of events. Fireworks are July 4 at 9 p.m. Read more by clicking here.

 

JULY 2

Freehold
Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks
Freehold Raceway
Gates open 6:30 p.m. Live music from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.; food vendors. Fireworks go off at dusk. Rain date July 9

Hazlet Township
Independence Day Fireworks
Veterans Memorial Park
Fireworks go off at dusk; there will be a DJ and food trucks. Rain date is July 3.

Toms River
Celebrate America! with the Garden State Philharmonic
Ocean County Library, Washington Street, Toms River
Concert begins at 7 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day with the Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra and the GSP Community Chorus. Since the 1960s, this annual concert has elevated July 4th festivities with music. Bring your own chair and sit anywhere for this outdoor concert. Part of the Ocean County Parks & Recreation's Carousel of Music Series.

 

JULY 3

Bradley Beach
Fireworks
On the beach at 9 p.m.; rain date July 8.

Keansburg
Keansburg Amusement Park Fourth of July Celebration
July 3 and 4 at the park
Fireworks at dusk

Lacey Township
Lacey Township High School, Haines Street
Fireworks at dusk; Live music and food available.

 

Lakehurst
Independence Day Celebration
Lake Horicon, Lakeshore Drive off Union Avenue
July 3-4
Fireworks at dusk on July 3
Independence Day Parade July 4
Parade at 11 a.m. down Union Avenue; Car Show 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Lakehurst Elementary

Lakewood
Independence Day Celebration
Lake Caralsaljo, Lakewood Rd., Lakewood
Concert: 7:30 p.m., Fireworks at dusk; music by the Wilbur Wittemann Patriotic Band

Lakewood BlueClaws Stadium
FirstEnergy Park, Lakewood
Postgame Fireworks after Lakewood BlueClaws vs. Hagerstown Suns baseball game

Union Beach
Fireworks
On the beach at dusk

 

JULY 4

Asbury Park
Fireworks
On the beach at dusk

Beach Haven
Celebration of Independence Day
Bay Village and Schooners Wharf, Long Beach Boulevard
Fireworks at Dusk

Beachwood
Beachwood Borough 4th of July Fireworks on the Toms River
Beachwood Beach, Bayside Ave., Beachwood
Annual fireworks go off at dusk and are a spectacular display seen from the Beachwood Beach along the Toms River, food available! The display is visible from several spots along the Toms River as well.

Freehold
Independence Day Celebration
Borough Hall, 51 W. Main St.
Beginning at 9 a.m. residents will join in the annual reading of the Declaration of Independence. The fire bell will then be struck 50 times to commemorate each state, the flag will be raised, and the pledge of allegiance will be recited. Residents who would like to read a portion of the Declaration are asked to arrive at 8:30 a.m. and will be provided with a copy of the document.

Long Branch
Oceanfest
On the Oceanfront Promenade
The largest Fourth of July celebration at the Jersey Shore begins at 10 a.m. and goes through the fireworks display that goes off about 9 p.m. It includes food, arts and crafts vendors, a variety of live entertainment and more. Visit www.oceanfest.com for more details.

Mantoloking
Independence Day Parade
Downer Avenue
Parade begins at noon

Ocean City
Fireworks
The culmination of four days of celebration and events, fireworks are launched from a barge off Ninth Street Beach beginning at 9 p.m.

Ocean Gate
Independence Day Parade and Festival
Ocean Gate Avenue
Parade at 10 a.m.

Pine Beach
Fourth of July Parade and Family Field Games
Pine Beach Volunteer Fire Company, Prospect Avenue
Parade at 9 a.m., games at Vista Field. Games to include: running races, peanut scramble, women's balloon blowing contest, sack races, men's tug of war, water balloon toss.

Point Pleasant Beach
Independence Day Celebration
Jenkinson's Boardwalk & Beach, 300 Ocean Ave.
Fireworks at dusk

Seaside Heights
Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza
Seaside Heights Boardwalk
Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Seaside Park
Patriotic Bike Parade
Bayview & 14th Ave.
9 a.m.–11 a.m.

South Toms River
Independence Day Celebration
Mathis Veterans Memorial Park
Free activities for kids from 4 p.m.-7 p.m.

Tuckerton
Fourth of July Parade, Food Trucks, Family Fun & Fireworks
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street
Parade, 10 a.m., Festival, 4:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Food vendors, family fun and live music. Fireworks at dusk

 

JULY 6

Brick
2017 Annual Summerfest Concert Series
Windward Beach, Princeton Avenue
Concert, 6:30 p.m., fireworks at dark

 

JULY 7

Atlantic Highlands
Municipal Harbor
Fireworks at dusk

 

JULY 8

Freehold Township
Freehold Township Day
Michael J. Tighe Park, 62 Georgia Road
Car show at 2 p.m.; festivities begin at 4 p.m. and fireworks at 9 p.m.

Plumsted Township
Independence Day Celebration
New Egypt High School, 117 Evergreen Road
Fireworks at dusk

 

Questions about the deck project

Although the deck project has been going slow, due to record rain in May, it has been going well.  We have received positive feedback from the community about how the decks look and the quality of work that has been done.  We have also received positive feedback on the color of the decks.  There were a couple of questions we would like to address. 

To clarify what will be done;

For the end units, the entire deck will be power washed and painted.  Please note there will be no spaying of paint, to keep the job as neat as possible.

 

For the middle units stairs and handrails will be completed.

The middle units will have the stairs painted and the spindles will be stained.  The stain will be spayed and the paint will be applied by brush.  There will be no spaying of paint, but the stain will be sprayed.

If you have any questions or issues with this procedure, please feel free to contact us.

Ed Fortunato

Dryer vent cleaning coming this summer

This is a reminder that it is coming up on time for all homeowners to have their dryer vents inspected and cleaned. 

Proof must be provided from a licensed professional that their dryer vents have been cleaned and are in working order. Homeowners are required to have this done every two years.

Dryer vents if not cleaned properly on a regular basis pose a fire hazard for not just your unit, but surrounding units in the community.  This is a serious issue that should not be taken lightly, especially since it’s preventable.

You may use any licensed company you want.  Your Board of Directors is in the process of finding a company who does it for an affordable price.  We will inform you of times, dates, etc. 

Thank you for your cooperation!

Parking advisory

With the pool being open daily and community activity increasing please be advised of some basic state and community rules.

 

Please park your car in the correct direction of traffic this is both a community and state law

Please do not park on the Belgian blocks or the grass (it breaks our sprinkler heads)

Please put garbage cans on the curb not the grass

Please do not block drive ways in any way

Please provide clearance when parking by trash cans. 

If you run into or knock over a trash can please pick it up and return the garbage to the can

Please drive slowly and carefully through the community

Please stop at all the stop signs

 

These requests are all rules we have in the by-laws, they will be enforced if not adhered to

 

Thanks for your cooperation and enjoy the summer coming up

Planting in our commmunity

At the meeting in May, there was a discussion about the right type of plants for the community.  Here are a few suggestions for plants that have a high chance of thriving in our community

http://www.nj.com/insidejersey/index.ssf/2010/05/plant_your_own_sandy_garden_pe.html

 

 

 

http://bbp.ocean.edu/PDFFiles/BBP_Native%20Plant%20brochure,%20May2012_six-pgs,8'5x11%20forWeb.pdf

 

 

 

http://www.npsnj.org/

 

 

 

http://www.npsnj.org/pages/nativeplants_Plant_Lists.html