AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNor’easter Shore Impacts: Belmar’s Route 71 bridge over the Shark River remains closed to marine traffic as crews dry out flood-submerged electrical/mechanical components, leaving whale-watch operators and fishermen stuck during peak season. Coastal Erosion Watch: Manasquan is visibly assessing storm damage after the nor’easter stripped sand off the borough’s decades-old groin system, with NJDEP still quantifying recovery needs. Local Planning & Travel: Belmar’s planning board advanced its 2026 master plan reexamination, prioritizing Main Street, emergency services upgrades, and climate resilience—key for visitors planning future shore stays. South Jersey Travel Patterns: DVRPC is launching a new household travel survey (starting January) to map how people get around across the region, aiming to guide transportation funding for the next decade. Community Events: Lucy the Elephant’s Trunktoberfest returns Oct. 17 in Margate with beach hayrides, a pumpkin patch, and a biergarten. Food & Fun: A nor’easter-era disruption also hit Jersey Shore events, including a rescheduled annual chili cookoff.
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