Seaside Heights Implements New Boardwalk Rules After Violent Memorial Day Weekend

New Boardwalk Ordinances

• 📌 Seaside Heights has enacted five new ordinances aimed at improving safety and order on the boardwalk.
• 💡 These changes follow a violent Memorial Day weekend that was exacerbated by social media posts promoting large gatherings.

Key Rule Changes

• 🛍️ A ban on bags larger than 8 by 6 inches is now in effect.
• ⏰ Boardwalk hours have been restricted: closing at midnight on Sundays through Thursdays, and 1:00 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays, and holidays.
• 🏠 Increased fines will be issued to homeowners who rent to minors or guests causing disturbances.
• ⚖️ Stricter penalties are being enforced for individuals disrupting the peace and those who organize large gatherings via social media.

Community and Business Support

• ✅ The business community is fully supportive of the new measures, with business owners like Greg Core of Cororus frozen custard expressing a desire for a cleaner, more orderly town.
• 🗣️ Mayor Tony Voss stated that the town knows the source of the problem and has implemented solutions, emphasizing that these actions are necessary despite not being ideal.

Enhanced Police Presence

• 👮 Residents can expect a heightened police presence on the boardwalk, especially as summer-like temperatures arrive and crowds are anticipated.
• ⚠️ The goal of these changes is to prevent future incidents and ensure a safer environment for visitors and residents alike.