Deal’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a new municipal beach Friday. The public beach, located between Marine Place and Neptune Avenue, includes a swimming zone that by law will not exceed 300 ft. in width. “The addition of beach fees seemed inevitable thanks to the Army Corps’ replenishment project,” said Surfrider Foundation co chair Andrew […]

Deal officials have officially scrapped a vote to allow permit-only parking along its waterfront streets. “As of this morning the mayor reset the agenda to table the vote without a future date,” said Borough Clerk/Administrator Stephen Carasia. “There will be no public hearing or comment.” Mayor Morris Ades could not be reached for comment. The […]

Deal officials say scrapping a vote to allow permit only parking along its waterfront streets will be determined late Thursday morning. “We will find out from our attorney tomorrow morning how to go about doing this,” said Borough Clerk/Administrator Stephen Carasia of the legal action needed to possibly reverse the ordinance, introduced September 21. The […]

A parking by permit only proposal along Deal’s oceanfront has maddened area residents who, for decades, have enjoyed the mile-long beach. “Generations have surfed and fished there,” said Oceanport resident Mark Nietzel. “It’s been like that forever and now that they have the new federal and state-funded beaches, they want to limit access to make […]