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From The Desk Of The Mayor
Working Together To Make Our Town Look Better
By Lakehurst Mayor Timothy Borsetti
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LAKEHURST - Greetings. The Cedar Street Phase II road project is moving forward quickly, and the curb and sidewalk contractor, Earle Asphalt, is doing a very good job. I have been informed we should be able to put, at least, all the handicap ramps on the street, and most of the curbing. Unfortunately, the advice in my last column wasn't followed and approximately $1,500 in damage was done to the sidewalks and driveway aprons, resulting in the arrests of three 15-year-old juveniles and restitution being sought from the parents. This project is funded under a grant; everything is factored into the costs so we can provide the most to our residents, the added expenses associated with criminal mischief will shortchange taxpayers because the scope of the project must be reduced. Luckily, our police were able to quickly identify the juveniles, and the extra cost to remove and replace the concrete is a wash, because "mommy and daddy" will now foot the bill.
We are now waiting for Ocean County to do the street reconstruction, under our inter local service "Schedule C" agreement. I have been given a tentative date of June for the milling and paving. Being at the shore, county road projects in the resort areas from the start of the paving season through Memorial Day takes precedence, unlike the state, which seems to do most of its road work in Ocean County between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
This week, the street sweepers are in town, as part of the borough's "spring cleaning," and because of the construction on Cedar Street, that street will not be swept. As I have stated in previous columns, please park all vehicles off the road during the sweeping. Also this week, summer hours 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. begin for Public Works, so get that trash or recycling out a little bit earlier.
As the borough is doing some "spring cleaning," it's also time for home owners to take a good look at their own house. If you determine you wouldn't like to live next to it, I can almost guarantee your neighbor has already called the code enforcement officer.April showers are now a thing of the past so it's time for the scraper and the paint brush. A number of complaints have been received concerning the unsightliness of homes in town, and under the municipal property maintenance codes, exterior painting is covered. Before our CEO knocks on your door, make that decision to "renew" your home. Also, during the summer, make sure your house number is clearly displayed; I have received complaints from our emergency services that some homes have been difficultto findbecause the house number is missing. With the 9-1-1 system in place, house numbers are required on all properties, residential or commercial; it saves time and can save lives. The municipal ordinance requires the street number to be in Arabic numerals (number form, e.g. 214, etc.) at least three inches high and half an inch wide posted prominently near the front entrance and easily readable day or night from the public way (street). The written or script numeric designation looks pretty, and can be used in addition to the numeral, but not in place of it. Enforcement on street numbers will begin on August 1, providing three months to get in compliance.
Besides, having your house number accurately and clearly displayed will help those treasure hunters from out of town on May 17 during our Town Wide Yard Sale. There is still time to register, and get your "number" on the map, so call borough hall.
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