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Aug 22, 2026

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Borough authorizes affordable housing settlement

Published Aug 22, 2026

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Council Amends 2026 Municipal Budget

The council accepted a 2026 budget amendment that reduces the amount raised by taxes from $9,471,387.93 to $9,466,651.36 and lowers total general revenues from $13,062,457.07 to $12,992,852.43.

1 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

May 20, 2026

Council Raises Appropriations and Approves Bond Ordinance

The Borough Council adopted the 2026 bond ordinance and approved a 3.5% increase in final appropriations, totaling $359,390.70.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Council Advances Water Plant Funding Increase

On first reading, the council advanced a bond ordinance increasing the water treatment plant project’s total appropriation and debt authorization by $3,753,200, to $11,200,000, for construction of a replacement plant and demolition of the existing facility.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Council adopts inoperable vehicle rules

The Council adopted Ordinance 2026-10, prohibiting the storage of unlicensed, severely damaged, dismantled, or otherwise inoperable vehicles on property without permission.

2 min readMunicipal coverage

Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Beachwood Advances Mayo Park Playground Replacement

The council authorized a Mayo Park playground equipment purchase of up to $116,133.34, including installation. It also moved toward advertising bids for replacement of the water treatment plant and water mains, and approved obtaining quotes for two jet-ski ramps at each of seven boat slips.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Borough authorizes affordable housing settlement

The Borough authorized its Affordable Housing Counsel to execute a settlement consent agreement with Fair Share Housing Center, intended to resolve issues through mediation and support a Fourth Round compliance certification if approved. Council also accepted a $45,150 Safe and Secure Communities grant and advanced an ordinance that would raise the fee for a 30-foot boat slip with catwalk from $690 to $720.

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Briefing

Feb 18, 2026

Council Supports Rental Ownership Disclosure

The Borough Council endorsed legislation that would require limited liability companies buying residential rental properties to file ownership contact information with the county clerk. The borough engineer also reported that the Water Treatment Plant Replacement project is expected to be ready for bidding by mid-March.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Council Authorizes Second Code Enforcement Officer

The council authorized Terrence Merrill as a second regular Code Enforcement Officer, subject to a police background check and successful working test period. The position pays $45,000 annually and is scheduled for Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Beachwood Approves $130,000 Mayo Park Playground

Council approved a $130,000 purchase of replacement playground equipment for Mayo Park. It also approved a $75 pre-inspection fee for Community Center and Mayo Park rentals and advanced a proposal for four-way stops at Ocean Avenue and Birch Street and at Harpoon Street and Barnegat Boulevard.

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Briefing

Jan 2, 2026

Borough Offices Ordered Closed for Emergency

The council unanimously authorized closing Borough offices at 2:00 p.m. on January 7, 2026, due to an emergency.

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