5/25/2023

Hello Everyone,

It’s hard to believe that Memorial Day Weekend is this weekend. With this beautiful weather it’s time to power wash the outdoor furniture, get the boat in the water, and prepare for family and friends to visit over the summer. I do have a few thoughts for you.

This week is the last weekend of  pre-season beach badges sales. 2023 beach badges can be purchased at the discounted rate of $110 dollars. Badges are available for purchase out of the badge shed on Downer Ave. between the firehouse and police department from 10 to 3 PM through Monday, May 29^th, Memorial Day.  Badges will not be available again for purchase until June 17th and at that time they will be full price at $120 dollars. Pre-season mail in forms are available on the Borough website or in the Municipal Building Lobby, they must be post marked or dropped off by May 29th (into the tax mailbox) to receive the discount.  Check or credit card (with a fee), NO cash will be accepted. The rules are extremely precise with dates and costs so please be aware of price changes etc.

As always, this weekend will be extremely busy with cars on some of our narrow streets as well as bicyclists and pedestrians walking and riding. I know some will be tired of me saying this but please don’t ride/walk 3 or 4 abreast which prevents cars from passing. It may be that some folks have been in traffic coming here and they may be more than a bit frustrated.

We have 6 designated crosswalks in town on Rt 35. The law states that drivers must stop when a pedestrian wants to cross. However, when crossing be alert and please wait for cars coming from both directions to stop. Do not assume you have been seen by the drivers. Unfortunately, a few people have been hit over the last several years.

Officer Harchetts will be writing an article every Friday in the Ocean Star regarding different safety issues. Please take time to read these articles and share them with our younger residents. Safety is the top priority.

That’s it for now. Should you have any questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Take care.

Lance White

Mayor

lwhite@mantoloking.org

Cell- 732-606-6988