For
Immediate Release:
May 18, 2020
Freeholder
Director urges beachgoers to
“Know
Before You Go”
County lauded by Governor for proactive planning
BELMAR, NJ – The Monmouth County
Board of Chosen Freeholders held a press conference in Belmar today to
advise residents and visitors planning on heading to the beach this summer to
"Know Before You Go," which emphasizes the importance of
beachgoers researching badge sales and parking information before traveling
to their destination. Shore municipalities have begun
implementing new rules and regulations as New Jersey continues to
flatten the curve of COVID-19.
"Monmouth County is known for
its beautiful beaches and shore towns that make it a desirable location for a
day trip or vacation getaway," said Freeholder Director Thomas A. Arnone,
liaison to Monmouth County Tourism. "While Monmouth County beaches will be
open this summer, there will be several new policies in place for the safety
and wellbeing of visitors and employees."
Freeholder Director Arnone
encouraged visitors to research the new regulations in place for their desired
destination before they leave their homes.
"Due to social distancing
protocols in place, the beach you may have enjoyed in the past may not be
selling daily badges or they may only be selling badges online," said
Freeholder Director Arnone. "New policies like this that will
be in place this summer make it critical for visitors to
research their destination to ensure a smooth trip to our part of the
Jersey Shore."
Freeholder Director Arnone has
been hosting weekly calls with Shore mayors in Monmouth County to
coordinate an efficient and uniform reopening of the beaches in time for
Memorial Day Weekend.
“We would like everyone to enjoy the beach season, but
please follow the rules that have been put in place to ensure everyone’s
safety,” said Belmar Mayor Mark Walsifer. “In Belmar, we will be selling daily
beach badges. If sections of our beach become overpopulated, patrons will be
directed to other areas of the beach so social distancing can be achieved.”
Tourism visitation to Monmouth
County in 2019 reached 8.8 million, ranking the County as the fifth most
visited county in New Jersey for the year.
Freeholder Director Arnone
recently began weekly calls with representatives of all chambers of commerce in
Monmouth County.
“Our small business community is the backbone of our economy,” said Freeholder
Director Arnone. “More importantly, they’re employing our friends, neighbors
and residents. It’s especially important to give them our support during this
tough time. I know they’re working hard to ensure their businesses are safe for
their employees and customers. The Board of Chosen Freeholders will continue to
work closely with our mayors and small businesses with the goal of getting our
economy back on track.”
For more information about Shore
municipalities rules and regulations for summer 2020, go to www.visitmonmouth.com.
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