Bradley Beach Faces Financial Management Concerns Amid Housing and Infrastructure Challenges

Overview: The Bradley Beach Borough Council meeting revealed concerns over fiscal management, as discrepancies in financial records came to light. The council also faced challenges related to affordable housing obligations and ongoing infrastructure projects. Financial expert Fred Ebono, hired by the borough, presented a ten-page report outlining substantial discrepancies within the municipality’s financial records, which have persisted for seven years. Ebono highlighted issues such as misaligned general ledgers, annual financial statements, and audit reports, noting discrepancies totaling millions of dollars and a concerning lack of internal controls.

Bradley Beach Faces Financial Scrutiny Amid 2025 Budget Concerns

Overview: In a recent Bradley Beach Borough Council meeting, discussions unfolded regarding the borough’s financial strategies, specifically focusing on the 2025 budget’s implications. Concerns were raised about fiscal management, upcoming infrastructure projects, and community engagement efforts.

Bradley Beach Council Grapples with Financial Oversight Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Bradley Beach Borough Council meeting was largely dominated by discussions of financial oversight and management, sparked by the recent discovery of a $700,000 account that had gone unnoticed amidst the borough’s finances. Residents expressed concerns over the borough’s financial control practices, emphasizing the need for more checks and transparency to prevent future oversights. Alongside financial discussions, the council addressed the municipal budget, community events, and several ordinances.

Bradley Beach Council Meeting Unveils Complex Financial Challenges and Community Initiatives

Overview: The Bradley Beach Borough Council meeting addressed pressing financial challenges, including the discovery of approximately $700,000 in a current fund intended for the beach utility fund, alongside plans for upcoming community events and projects. The meeting also featured the introduction of several ordinances, discussions on infrastructure improvements, and community recognition through various proclamations.

Bradley Beach Council Weighs New Restroom and Concession Plans Amid Community Concerns

Overview: The Bradley Beach Borough Council meeting was marked by discussions on repurposing the old pump station on Ocean Avenue into a facility with permanent restrooms and a concession area, with a $50,000 grant allotted for planning. Community feedback highlighted the need for a family bathroom and concerns about potential competition with existing local businesses if a concession stand is introduced. The session also addressed branding efforts and financial management issues, alongside various public concerns and resolutions.