Belmar Council Receives $484,000 Grant for Pedestrian Safety; Rejects Cat Licensing and Discusses Various Infrastructure Projects

Overview: Kicking off the holiday season, the latest Belmar Borough Council meeting saw the approval of a $484,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation. This grant, welcomed by council members, will be used to improve pedestrian safety around the train station and Belmar Plaza. The council also rejected a proposed cat licensing scheme and discussed a multitude of infrastructure projects.

Belmar Borough Council Discusses Initiatives: Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Feral Cat Program, and Plastic Recycling Pilot

Overview: The Belmar Borough Council recently met to discuss a range of issues, from establishing an affordable housing trust fund and implementing a feral cat neutering program to a plastic film recycling pilot. The council also addressed the potential of altering beach badge fees and concerns about local infrastructure.

School Board Discusses Declining Academic Performance and Strategies for Improvement

Overview: The recent meeting of the School Board was dominated by discussions around the significant academic challenges faced by the district. The most issues raised included low academic performance across various subjects, significant decreases in student and staff numbers, and the ongoing impact of COVID-19. A detailed presentation of the New Jersey Student Learning Assessment (NJ SLA) data highlighted the need for strategic interventions and program adjustments. The board also recognized outstanding students and staff, updated on projects funded by ESSER, discussed security concerns, and addressed public comments.