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Seven Mile Island Raises Beach Tag Prices
Government | Tue, 12/01/2009 - 10:12 am | Read 1194 | Commented 7 | Emailed 2
Tags: Avalon, beach tags, beaches, fees, Stone Harbor
Tags: Avalon, beach tags, beaches, fees, Stone Harbor
Avalon and Stone Harbor sell boxed beach tags for holiday gifts.
SEVEN-MILE ISLAND — Both Avalon and Stone Harbor have increased seasonal beach tag fees for the 2010 summer season.
Each community raised the price of a seasonal beach tag from the pre-season price of $19 to $20 and the in-season price will increase from $24 to $25, effective Jan. 1, 2010.
There was no change to daily or weekly tag prices.
Avalon Council President Charles Covington said the increase would boost beach revenue by about $30,000.
Stone Harbor Business Administrator Kenneth Hawk told the Herald the fee increase could boost beach revenue by about $70,000.
The two towns are currently promoting beach tags as holiday gifts, before costs increase.
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Thu, 12/03/2009 - 4:07pm - Posted by: Strommy
Another reason why the ONLY time I go to South Jersey is to visit family and friends. if I want to go to the beach I go South to DE, MD, VA and the Outer Banks, where there are less crowds, cleaner beaches, less commercialism and NO FEES.
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 4:10pm - Posted by: tuckahoekid
Maybe because Stone Harbor has to fund the wages of it's new Tourism Director, and Avalon has to pay for the Taj Mahal Police Station/Fire Company/Rescue Squad.
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 12:57pm - Posted by: SCCMCH
Unbelievable! I have a million and one reasons why it is so un American to charge TAXPAYERS all over the country to PAY for a day at the beach. Just can't believe that anyone in government would think that a TAXPAYER for property and beach replenishment and roads and municipal services anywhere in this state should pay to enjoy the public beach. From where does the mentality come??? My guess is twofold, one they want to pad their budgets as best they can, and two they prefer a certain clientele that doesn't include too many daytrippers. These municipalities that charge for the beaches provide an inadequate amount of restrooms. I know if I had a business in your municipality I'd be required to provide the proper accomodations for the amount of patrons my business would serve. I could go on and on with the unfairness of charging beach fees to TAXPAYERS. I've been to absolutely beautiful beaches all over the country and all over the world, and none are so greedy as to charge visitors or TAXPAYERS to enjoy them. I blame the State of New Jersey Legislature and Courts for allowing municipalities to charge fees. Can you just imagine being a VET who fought in wars for this country's freedom to have to PAY A FEE to SIT ON AN AMERICAN BEACH?????? the practice of charging a fee to enjoy the beach is UNAMERICAN and a disgrace to the STATE OF NEW JERSEY. No wonder people are leaving. It's just another kick in the head. Happy Holidays!
Wed, 12/02/2009 - 8:00am - Posted by: Downtown.Swainton
After 30 years of going to the beach in Stone Harbor I started going tp Wildwod last year. I park for free on the street and walk. At least Wildwood gives you the impression they still want tourists, unlike Stone Harbor with their 1,200 parking tickets in the month of July alone...
Tue, 12/01/2009 - 4:58pm - Posted by: ilovewildwood
Yes, let's go to the Wildwoods for the FREE beaches. Very long walks to the ocean. Parking meters, lots, and every other ways to rip us out.'ll be very happy PAYING to go to Avalon's beach with free parking. Wildwood Parking, 1.00 a hour at the meters, forget the lots' prices.
Tue, 12/01/2009 - 3:22pm - Posted by: tuckahoekid
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Tue, 12/01/2009 - 3:01pm - Posted by: shorelovernww
Come to thw Wildwoods we have better beaches nicer boardwalk and it's all FREE. I'll never understand how 3 towns can provide free access and others need money!