Welcome to the Borough of Bradley Beach
Bradley Beach is a unique oceanfront and family community located on the Jersey Shore home to friendly residents and welcoming to visitors and businesses. As a small but diverse town, our Bradley Beach municipality seeks to offer the best quality of life, civic engagement, great services in a caring and inclusive environment.
A History of Bradley Beach
The earliest accounts of Bradley Beach can be traced back to 1679 when it is said that Captain William Kidd anchored his vessel off Duck Creek, now known as Sylvan Lake. The area was rich with pine trees and sand dunes providing a natural haven for waterfowl. It was also reported that an Indian tribe existed in the approximate area of LaReine Avenue.
September Borough Construction Update
The Borough of Bradley Beach will begin construction next week (anticipated start date of 9/7) on Second and Third Avenue off of Main Street that will last for up to two weeks.
Rescheduled Council Meeting
August 24th Council Meeting Has Been Rescheduled to August 31st.
From Mayor Fox, August 19, 2021
From Mayor Fox
August 19, 2021
With just 3 + weeks left in our “official” Summer season, Beach Staff (lifeguards, attendants), Public Works, Public Safety, and Tourism continue to do a phenomenal job. We are on target for another successful year. Thanks to all!
As we move into Labor Day Weekend and the final 4 months of 2021, we in the Municipal Government are focused on our “to do” list for the remainder of the year. The big items are:
- COAH (Affordable Housing) requirements- getting into compliance with an approved plan.
- The LaReine Avenue Church- completing the Engineering analysis and assessing alternatives.
- Many […]
Council Business Meeting
701 Main Street, Bradley Beach 1-21-25 Council Business Meeting Agenda Resolution 2025-48 Executive Session 1-21-25 Ordinance 2025-5 Amending Chapter 115 (Animals) to Increase Dog License Fee (INTRO on 1.21.25) Ordinance 2025-6 Amending Chap 365 (Rental Property) to Impose Occupancy Tax on Certain Rentals (INTRO on 1.21.25) Ordinance 2025-7 Amending Chap 398 (Streets & Sidewalks) to Regulate Small Cell Facilities in ROW (INTRO on 1.21.25) Ordinance 2025-1 Amending Chapter 5 (Administration) to Clarify Council Meeting Schedule (ADOPT on 1.21.25) Ordinance 2025-2 Amending Chapter 5 (Administration) to Clarify Council Meeting Agenda Publication Schedule (ADOPT on 1.21.25) Ordinance 2025-3 Amending Chapter 78 (Personnel) [...]
Charter Study Commission Meeting
701 Main Street
Council Business Meeting
701 Main Street, Bradley Beach
Council Business Meeting
701 Main Street, Bradley Beach
Council Business Meeting
701 Main Street, Bradley Beach
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Council Reorganization Meeting
Council Reorganization Meeting
701 Main Street, Bradley Beach 1-1-25 Council Reorganization Meeting Hybrid Video https://youtu.be/6AaV73l2Ucg 1-1-25 Reorganization Meeting Agenda Resolution 2025-1 Council President Nomination Resolution 2025-2 Appointment Positions (2) Resolution 2025-3 Establishing Depositories Resolution 2025-4 Cash Management Plan Resolution 2025-5 Change Funds Resolution 2025-6 Establishing Petty Cash Resolution 2025-7 Approved State Contract Vendors Resolution 2025-8 Tax Interest Grace Period Resolution 2025-9 Cancellation of Tax & Sewer Payments under & over $10.00 Resolution 2025-10 Tax Assessor, Tax Appeals Resolution 2025-11 Establishing Newspapers Resolution 2025-12 Badge Donations Resolution 2025-13 BB Fire Department Officer for 2025 Resolution 2025-14 BB First Aid Officers for 2025 Resolution 2025-15 […]
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Council Business Meeting
Council Business Meeting
701 Main Street, Bradley Beach 1-7-25 Council Business Meeting Hybrid Video https://youtu.be/curXDLJgzYU 1-7-25 Council Business Meeting Agenda Resolution 2025-36 Filling Council Vacancy (Paul Nowicki) Ordinance 2025-1 Amending Chapter 5 (Administration) to Clarify Council Meeting Schedule (INTRO on 1.7.25) Ordinance 2025-2 Amending Chapter 5 (Administration) to Clarify Council Meeting Agenda Publication Schedule (INTRO on 1.7.25) Ordinance 2025-3 Amending Chapter 78 (Personnel) to Clarify Vacation Time Eligibility (INTRO on 1.7.25) Ordinance 2025-4 Amending Chapter 78 (Personnel) to Eliminate Borough Attorney Eligibility for DCRP (INTRO on 1.7.25) Governing Body Liaison Assignments for 2025 1-7-25 Memo for December Special Meeting Minutes Resolution 2025-37 Bill […]
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Charter Study Commission Meeting
Charter Study Commission Meeting
701 Main Street, Bradley Beach, NJ 07720 1-13-25 Charter Study Commission Meeting Agenda
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Council Business Meeting
Council Business Meeting
701 Main Street, Bradley Beach 1-21-25 Council Business Meeting Agenda Resolution 2025-48 Executive Session 1-21-25 Ordinance 2025-5 Amending Chapter 115 (Animals) to Increase Dog License Fee (INTRO on 1.21.25) Ordinance 2025-6 Amending Chap 365 (Rental Property) to Impose Occupancy Tax on Certain Rentals (INTRO on 1.21.25) Ordinance 2025-7 Amending Chap 398 (Streets & Sidewalks) to Regulate Small Cell Facilities in ROW (INTRO on 1.21.25) Ordinance 2025-1 Amending Chapter 5 (Administration) to Clarify Council Meeting Schedule (ADOPT on 1.21.25) Ordinance 2025-2 Amending Chapter 5 (Administration) to Clarify Council Meeting Agenda Publication Schedule (ADOPT on 1.21.25) Ordinance 2025-3 Amending Chapter 78 (Personnel) [...]