Politics & Government

Two More Beach Access Forums Before State Deadline June 3

New rules could impact boardwalk, parking, bathroom facilities placement near beaches

The state Department of Environmental Protection continues to hold open forums for the public to weigh in on beach access rules.

At issue at a in Richard Stockton University was whether municipalities should set their own beach access guidelines, or whether the state should. Participants asked if too much power was being given to municipalities when it comes to

The next forum is scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday, May 23, at the Seaside Heights Municipal Court room. Another hearing has been added for June 2 at 7 p.m. at the Long Beach Township Municipal Building.

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Comments sent directly to the DEP Commissioner also are welcome. The deadline for public comment is June 3. Raymond Cantor, the chief adviser to the DEP Commissioner, said all comments will be reviewed and answered before a decision is made. The decision is expected to come no later than next summer.


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