Blue Claw’s Restore The Shore Grant Application Due May 15th

The Blue Claws and Atlantic Physical Therapy Center announced that any Jersey Shore resident impacted by Hurricane Sandy can apply for a grant through Blue Claws Charities Restore The Shore efforts.

Applications will be accepted several ways:

1. Email the application plus other necessary paperwork to Hannah Thornton (hthornton@blueclaws.com).
2. Return the application with necessary paperwork to any Atlantic Physical Therapy Center location.
3. Return to the Blue Claws front office.
   What to Return– Please complete this form and include proof of claim (FEMA or insurance claim with your name on it).
   Recipient Selection– BlueClaws Charities and Atlantic Physical Therapy Center will select recipients randomly among those that apply. Applying does not guarantee receiving a grant and number of grants distributed depends on amount of money raised.

   APPLICATION HERE

First Batch of Loans Will Allow Sandy-Devastated Local Governments to Provide Essential Services

The Christie Administration announced Monday that FEMA has awarded the first batch of more than $34 million in Community Disaster Loans to Sandy-devastated local governments in NJ. More loans are expected to be approved in the next several weeks.  These loans are going to be capped at $5 million or 25 percent of a local government’s operating expenses, whichever is less, and are frequently forgiven.

The towns that were approved in the first round are:

Atlantic Highlands: $2,108,876
Keansburg: $3,954,766
Lavallette: $2,712,475
Little Egg Harbor: $4,319,506
Little Silver: $1,829,234
Mantoloking: $831,074
Oceanport: $1,154,931
Sea Bright: $1,297,273
Stafford: $5,000,000
Toms River: $5,000,000
Toms River Municipal Utilities Authority: $4,679,306
Toms River Fire District No. 1: $1,550,078

For more information on Community Disaster Loans, log on to http://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dlgs/lfns/13/2013-10.pdf.

The deadline for municipalities to apply for this loan is Wednesday, May 15, 2013. The Highlands Council have been asked to address where Highlands is in the process of participating in this type loan approval at Wednesday’s Council meeting.

Highlands Snake vs Highlands Man – Snake Wins

A Cedar Street Garter Snake was minding his own business sunning itself late Saturday afternoon when a Highlands resident decided to pick him up and manhandle it. The snake retaliated and bite him. Police, Fire, EMS & Animal Control were called to the scene.

The snake was detained in a cooler until it determined he was not venomous. The man was treated at the Monmouth Ocean Hospital Service Corporation and released.
For more info:

Highlands Businesses maybe eligible for up to $50k

Governor Chris Christie has tasked the NJEDA to administer $460 million of funds to support the recovery of storm-impacted businesses. Of this total, $260 million will fund the Stronger NJ Business Grant program.

Under the Stronger NJ Business Grant program, Highlands small businesses and non-profits may apply forgrants and forgivable loans of up to $50,000 per impacted location. If an entity has multiple locations in NJ incorporated under a single federal tax identification or employer identification (EIN) number, it may use one application to seek funds for all incorporated, impacted locations, and may receive up to $50,000 per impacted location, and caps out at $250,000.

 

To Apply CLICK HERE

Instructions for the Grant CLICK HERE

 

 

What is your insurance company going to ask for to receive ICC funds in Highlands

It will be insurance company specific, however, I used my insurance company rules as well as someone else to give you an idea of what is going to be expected:
All State	Travelers
Before liftCopy 50% Damage letter signed by town official Copy of last assessment card Copy current elevation certificate Copies of all building permits for lifting Copy of contractor agreement After lift Copy signed letter from town official stating lifted house is now compliance Copy new elevation certificate 3-4 photos showing house lifted with decks/access completed	Before liftCopy 50% Damage letter signed by town official Copy of current elevation certificate Two itemized estimates that detail the cost of the mitigation measure that have been approved by your town.  (Note that ICC will ONLY cover the elevation cost to the minimum height required to comply with the state & local ordinances.) After lift Copy of the permits allowing you to lift Final, incurred invoice from contractors NFIP Elevation Certificate showing finished construction A letter from Highlands stating the property at risk is NOW in compliance with the current community flood plain management ordinance Color photos of the building after the mitigation measure has been completed. Each photo much have the date on the front of the photo and you must include a photo for each side of the structure.
Payments: Half of up to $30k before and the other half after.	All paid after the lift

Special Council Meeting regarding Sandy Recovery Tonight

Mayor and Council of the Borough of Highlands will hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, May 8, 2013

at 7pm

for the purpose of taking formal action on the following:

1)Hurricane Sandy Assessments & Recovery Efforts Discussion

2)Resolution -Local Government Resolution for Collateral Security forGovernment Loan

Other formal business may be considered at that meeting. The meeting will begin at 7pm atHenry Hudson Regional High School, 1 Grand Tour,Highlands, NJ.

To review the meeting online

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/32581349

Superstorm Sandy: A Live Town Hall

NJ Today’s Anchor and Managing Editor Mike Schneider is Hosting “Superstorm Sandy: A Live Town Hall” – What Worked. What Didn’t. What’s Next.
Where? At the Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University Thursday, May 16th, 2013 7:45PM – 10:00PM
More than six months after Superstorm Sandy ravaged the tri-state region, questions remain regarding our infrastructure, our disaster response capabilities and what the future holds. The massive storm – which flooded thousands of homes, cut power to millions of people, and claimed over 100 lives – was the second costliest storm in US history.  WNET/Thirteen (New York City), WLIW21 (Long Island), and NJTV (New Jersey), along with other public television stations and local print and radio partners will address community issues and concerns and seek out answers in a multi-platform live two-hour town-hall broadcast with studio audiences at Monmouth University and the Tisch WNET Studios at Lincoln Center. Panelists will include experts in engineering, real estate, transportation, infrastructure and power, building codes, climate change, non-profits and charities, and government representatives from local mayors to state and federal officials.

Sign up for Tickets http://www.theblacklistnyc.com/sandytownhall.htm#form_anc

Henry Hudson Trail Compromised

Boulders are falling off Bayside Drive onto the Henry Hudson Trail. The trail has been closed since Superstorm Sandy between Highlands and Atlantic Highlands with no firm date of reopening.

Thats one BIG boulder..

Its Kentucky Derby Day in Highlands..

Who’s your pick??  Mine is Giants Finish -  Rider’s Up..

Post	Horse	Jockey	Trainer	Odds
1	Black Onyx	Joe Bravo	Kelly Breen	SCR
2	Oxbow	Gary Stevens	D. Wayne Lukas	25-1
3	Revolutionary	Calvin Borel	Todd Pletcher	5-1
4	Golden Soul	Robby Albarado	Dallas Stewart	31-1
5	Normandy Invasion	Javier Castellano	Chad Brown	8-1
6	Mylute	Rosie Napravnik	Tom Amoss	14-1
7	Giant Finish	Jose Espinoza	Anthony Dutrow	44-1
8	Goldencents	Kevin Krigger	Doug O’Neill	5-1
9	Overanalyze	Rafael Bejarano	Todd Pletcher	14-1
10	Palace Malice	Mike Smith	Todd Pletcher	26-1
11	Lines of Battle	Ryan Moore	Aidan O’Brien	42-1
12	Itsmyluckyday	Elvis Trujillo	Eddie Plesa Jr.	11-1
13	Falling Sky	Luis Saez	John Terranova II	49-1
14	Verrazano	John Velazquez	Todd Pletcher	11-1
15	Charming Kitten	Edgar Prado	Todd Pletcher	32-1
16	Orb	Joel Rosario	Claude McGaughey III	6-1
17	Will Take Charge	Jon Court	D. Wayne Lukas	31-1
18	Frac Daddy	Victor Lebron	Kenny McPeek	15-1
19	Java’s War	Julien Leparoux	Kenny McPeek	22-1
20	Vyjack	Garrett Gomez	Rudy Rodriguez	43-1

Cinco de Mayo = Chilangos in Highalnds

Sunday May 5th, Chilangos will be hosting a Cinco de Mayo fiesta with delicious foods,(limited menu) outdoor bar, DJ, and piñata breaking ceremony with chances to win many prizes. In the Mexican tradition, The meaning of breaking the piñata is a symbol of breaking thru and destroying all negativity and bringing in only positive forces. Come and take a swing!!! All festivities will begin at noon in the Chilangos parking lot!

~ I’m sure they’ll be tequila and possibly pork wings