Toms River Getting $1 Million For Ortley Beach Boardwalk Repairs
When people think of Toms River, a boardwalk is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. After all, the boardwalk is across the Mathis Bridge in Seaside Heights….
When people think of Toms River, a boardwalk is usually not the first thing that comes to mind. After all, the boardwalk is across the Mathis Bridge in Seaside Heights. However, any longtime Toms River resident knows we do have a boardwalk of our own. In Ortley Beach. The Ortley boardwalk is the responsibility of Toms River. Now, the township has been awarded a $1 million grant by the state for repairs to the boardwalk structures and access in Ortley Beach.
According to a news release from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, the award is part of $100 million in grants awarded to communities along the Jersey Shore to address critical needs for township boardwalks. Furthermore, Toms River is one of 18 towns to receive the grant funding. The news release goes on to state that this funding aims to help Jersey Shore communities remain vibrant tourism destinations in the long term. They will do so by investing in state-of-the-art materials that increase storm resiliency and ensure longer lasting infrastructure. Super Storm Sandy destroyed the Ortley Boardwalk in 2013. Since that rebuild, the area has seen its beach access ramps repeatedly damaged by nor'easters and other strong storms. These have caused further erosion of the beach.
(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)Hurricane Sandy
An Expansion Plan Is In The Works As Well.
In a move that many of us feel is long overdue, the news release also announced there are plans to extend the boardwalk to the former Joey Harrison's Surf Club property. That parcel of land has been preserved as open space through the state Department of Environmental Protection's Blue Acres program.
ORTLEY BEACH, NJ - NOVEMBER 25: The poplular Surf Club was partially demolished by Superstorm Sandy on November 25, 2012 in Ortley Beach. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)
Part of the destroyed Surf Club still remains since Sandy took it out back in 2013. Meanwhile, Toms River and the NJDEP have been working out details on how that piece of property will be configured.
Moreover, the $100 million Boardwalk Preservation Fund is made possible through federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Corona Virus State & Local Fiscal Recovery Funds. These funds have been dedicated to economic recovery and revitalization projects across New Jersey.
Lastly, Toms River is receiving $1,018,441 according to the recent announcement, and all grant funds must be obligated by Dec. 31, 2024. Furthermore, they must be expended by the grant recipients by Dec, 31, 2026. So get ready for some upgrades to Ortley's boards over then next couple of years!
The following are the Boardwalk Preservation Fund grant recipients:
| Grant Recipient | Award Amount |
| Asbury Park | $20,000,000 |
| Atlantic City | $20,000,000 |
| Belmar Borough | $1,504,184 |
| Berkeley Township | $448,125 |
| Bradley Beach | $4,275,000 |
| Brigantine | $1,185,838 |
| Cape May City | $6,722,552 |
| Carteret Borough | $2,417,339 |
| Keyport Borough | $800,694 |
| Long Branch | $3,249,000 |
| North Wildwood | $10,259,827 |
| Ocean City | $4,859,175 |
| Sea Isle City | $1,997,000 |
| Seaside Heights | $4,795,362 |
| Toms River | $1,018,441 |
| Ventnor | $7,110,689 |
| Wildwood City | $8,269,013 |
| Wildwood Crest Borough | $1,087,425 |
The Hot, Sexy Beach Volleyball Athletes of the Tokyo Games
If you're like me, you watch the Olympics not only because of the unbelievable performance level of the world's greatest athletes but also because they're all so dang hot!
This year's volleyball competitors bring the heat on and off the sand court, so of course we had to include our favorite hotties competing in the Tokyo Games this year.
Since beach volleyball made its Olympic debut in 1996, the United States has established itself as a dominant force in the sport. Per The Washington Post, the U.S. women and men have each claimed three gold medals, more than any other country.
The preliminary rounds will be held from this Friday (July 23) to July 30, with elimination matches running from July 31 to August 6. The women’s medal matches are on August 5, followed by the men’s medal matches on August 6. The entire tournament will be held at Shiokaze Park in Tokyo.
April Ross of Team USA Women's Beach Volleyball
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesApril Ross of Team USA Women's Beach Volleyball plays a shot during practice ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 21, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Russian Federation Men's Beach Volleyball
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesOleg Stoyanovskiy of Team Russian Federation Men's Beach Volleyball sets a ball during practice ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 22, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team USA Women's Beach Volleyball
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesSarah Sponcil of Team USA Women's Beach Volleyball plays a shot during practice ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 21, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Spain
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesLiliana Fernandez Steiner #1 and Elsa Baquerizo McMillan #2 of Team Spain react against Team Netherlands during the Women's Preliminary - Pool B on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 25, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team United States
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesJacob Gibb #1 of Team United States competes against Adrian Ignacio Carambula Raurich #2 of Team Italy during the Men's Preliminary - Pool C on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 25, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Switzerland
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesAnouk Verge-Depre #1 and Joana Heidrich #2 of Team Switzerland react as they compete against Team Netherlands during the Women's Preliminary - Pool A beach volleyball on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Germany
Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesJulia Sude #1 of Team Germany celebrates against Team Canada during the Women's Preliminary - Pool A beach volleyball on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team China Women's Beach Volleyball
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesFan Wang of Team China Women's Beach Volleyball looks on during practice ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 22, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Germany
Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesLaura Ludwig of Team Germany during Beach Volleyball training at Shiokaze Park ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 22, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Switzerland Women's Beach Volleyball
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesTanja Huberli of Team Switzerland Women's Beach Volleyball serves during practice ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 22, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Heather Bansley of Team Canada
Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesHeather Bansley and Brandie Wilkerson of Team Canada during Beach Volleyball training at Shiokaze Park ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 22, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Canada
Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesSarah Pavan #1 of Team Canada returns the ball against Team Germany during the Women's Preliminary - Pool A beach volleyball on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Netherlands
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesKatja Stam #1 and Raisa Schoon #2 of Team Netherlands react as they compete against Team Switzerland during the Women's Preliminary - Pool A beach volleyball on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Switzerland
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesTanja Huberli #1 of Team Switzerland and Nina Betschart #2 celebrate after defeating Team Japan during the Women's Preliminary Round - Pool F beach volleyball on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Viacheslav Krasilnikov of Team Russian Federation Men's Beach Volleyball
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesViacheslav Krasilnikov of Team Russian Federation Men's Beach Volleyball practices ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 22, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Germany
Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesMargareta Kozuch and Laura Ludwig (not seen) of Team Germany train with Heather Bansley and Brandie Wilkerson of Team Canada during Beach Volleyball training at Shiokaze Park ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 22, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Canada
Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesMelissa Humana-Paredes #2 of Team Canada reacts against Team Germany during the Women's Preliminary - Pool A beach volleyball on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Australia Women's Beach Volleyball
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesTaliqua Clancy of Team Australia Women's Beach Volleyball spikes past the defense of Margareta Kozuch of Team Germany during practice ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 21, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Ilya Leshukov of Team ROC
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesIlya Leshukov #1 of Team ROC competes against Team Norway during the Men's Preliminary Round - Pool A beach volleyball on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Megumi Murakami of Team Japan
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesMegumi Murakami #2 of Team Japan warms up prior to the match against Team Switzerland during the Women's Preliminary Round - Pool F beach volleyball on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Tina Graudina of Team Latvia
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesTina Graudina #1 of Team Latvia returns the ball against Team Brazil during the Women's Preliminary Round - Pool D beach volleyball on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Beach Volleyball - Olympics: Day 13
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesMariafe Artacho del Solar #1 of Team Australia celebrates after defeating Team Latvia during the Women's Semifinal beach volleyball on day thirteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on August 05, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Kenya
Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesBrackcides Khadambi #2 of Team Kenya returns the ball against Team Brazil during the Women's Preliminary - Pool D beach volleyball on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Jacob Gibb of Team United States
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesJacob Gibb #1 of Team United States celebrates against Team Switzerland during the Men's Preliminary Round - Pool C beach volleyball on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team ROC and Team Cuba
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesSvetlana Kholomina #2 of Team ROC competes against Team Cuba during the Women's Preliminary Round - Pool E beach volleyball on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Beach Volleyball - Olympics: Day 12
Elsa/Getty ImagesAlison Cerutti #1 of Team Brazil dumps water on his chest to cool down against Team Latvia during the Men's Quarterfinal beach volleyball on day twelve of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on August 04, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Elsa Baquerizo McMillan
Justin Setterfield/Getty ImagesElsa Baquerizo McMillan #2 in action against Team Netherlands during the Women's Preliminary - Pool B on day two of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 25, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Adrian Heidrich of Team Switzerland
Christian Petersen/Getty ImagesAdrian Heidrich #1 of Team Switzerland catches the ball prior to a serve against Team United States during the Men's Preliminary Round - Pool C beach volleyball on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Brandie Wilkerson of Team Canada
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesBrandie Wilkerson #2 of Team Canada celebrates against Team Argentina during the Women's Preliminary - Pool C beach volleyball on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 27, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team United States
Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesSarah Sponcil #2 of Team United States dives to return the ball against Team Latvia during the Women's Preliminary - Pool D beach volleyball on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team ROC
Matthias Hangst/Getty ImagesViacheslav Krasilnikov #1 of Team ROC returns the ball against Team Mexico during the Men's Preliminary - Pool B beach volleyball on day three of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 26, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Beach Volleyball - Olympics: Day 11
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesTina Graudina #1 of Team Latvia reacts as she competes against Team Canada during the Women's Quarterfinal beach volleyball on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Yusuke Ishijima of Team Japan
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesYusuke Ishijima #1 of Team Japan looks on against Team Italy during the Men's Preliminary - Pool F beach volleyball on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 27, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Beach Volleyball - Olympics: Day 13
Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesViacheslav Krasilnikov #1 of Team ROC reacts after defeating Team Qatar during the Men's Semifinal beach volleyball on day thirteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on August 05, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Beach Volleyball - Olympics: Day 13
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesAnders Berntsen Mol #1 of Team Norway reacts after defeating Team Latvia during Men's Semifinal beach volleyball on day thirteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on August 05, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Chen Xue of Team China
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesWord on the street, or in this case, on the beach is that any kind of game that requires a ball could be banned on the beach in Seaside Heights. Chen Xue #1 of Team China competes against Team Netherlands during the Women's Preliminary - Pool B beach volleyball on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 27, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Team Qatar Men's Beach Volleyball
Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images(L-R) Tijan Ahmed and Younousse Cherif of Team Qatar Men's Beach Volleyball practice ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 21, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Xinyi Xia of Team China
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesXinyi Xia #2 of Team China reacts against Team Brazil during the Women's Preliminary - Pool C beach volleyball on day four of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 27, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Leila Consuelo Martinez Ortega of Team Cuba
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesLeila Consuelo Martinez Ortega #2 of Team Cuba competes against Team ROC during the Women's Preliminary Round - Pool E beach volleyball on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Mariafe Artacho del Solar of Team Australia
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesMariafe Artacho del Solar #1 of Team Australia competes against Team Italy during the Women's Preliminary Round - Pool E beach volleyball on day five of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on July 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Beach Volleyball - Olympics: Day 13
Maja Hitij/Getty ImagesMariafe Artacho del Solar #1 of Team Australia and Taliqua Clancy #2 react after the play against Team Latvia during the Women's Semifinal beach volleyball on day thirteen of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on August 05, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
Beach Volleyball - Olympics: Day 11
Sean M. Haffey/Getty ImagesBrandie Wilkerson #2 of Team Canada competes against Team Latvia during the Women's Quarterfinal beach volleyball on day eleven of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Shiokaze Park on August 03, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan.
