Sea Bright NJ – Go Green for Holidays!

December 23rd, 2011
With all the decorating, wrapping, giving, shopping, buying and baking that takes place during Christmas and New Year’s, household waste increases by 25 percent each holiday season, according to research. Lighten your environmental footprint this year with the following green holiday tips.
*  Send electronic greeting cards. According to the U.S. Postal Service, 16.5 billion holiday greeting cards will be sent this year. Save paper by sending your greetings online with free e-cards from sites like Hallmark and American Greetings.
*  Bake seasonal treats. Pecans, winter squash and sweet potatoes are now in season, so whip up southern favorites like pecan pie, sweet potato pie and butternut squash soup to serve at Christmas dinner.
*  Switch to LED holiday lights. LED string lights use 80 percent less energy and last 10 times longer than traditional incandescent lights.
*  Carpool on your outings. According to research, the average American drives 14 miles roundtrip on a shopping trip. Carpool with friends and family when Christmas shopping, or shop online to omit driving altogether.
*  Buy green gifts. Gifts with environmental benefits can make an impact far beyond the holidays. Consider giving rechargeable batteries to the techie, gardening tools to the green thumb or a donation to a favorite charity to the volunteer.
*  Give homemade gifts. Websites and blogs are booming with creative, inexpensive do-it-yourself ideas for gifts and décor.
*  Wrap creatively. Between wrapping paper and gift bags, Americans generate four million tons of waste during the holidays. Give gifts that require little or no wrapping, like a gift card, or wrap gifts with recycled paper, magazines or newspapers.
*  Recycle your tree. After the holidays, real Christmas trees can be recycled to benefit the environment in many ways, such as grounded into mulch and used as reefs in local lakes.
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Sea Bright NJ Emergency Management

December 21st, 2011

The Borough of Sea Bright Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is a branch of the Municipal Government and is mandated by the State of New Jersey as well as the Federal Government.  The OEM was put in place to establish, maintain and practice an “All Hazards Approach” for the safety of the residents and businesses of the Borough as well as continuity and continuation of the Municipal Government in time of Man-Made or Natural disasters.  The office oversees all Municipal resources, and in times of emergency will make sure all resources are utilized for the safety of the residents.

The Office of Emergency Management is constantly monitoring and updating the efficiency of its operations plan, working together with all Municipal Departments to maintain continuity of Local Governments emergency services.

It is very important to realize that the Office of Emergency Management is responsible for the welfare and well-being of its residents.  During times of emergency, especially that of flooding and major storms, the OEM may close down Ocean Avenue due to flooding.  It is especially important to remember to pay attention to all road closed warning signs and not travel through flooded roadways.

Below is a list of websites for specific information during hurricanes, flooding and severe weather conditions:

National Weather Service – Mount Holly

State Office

Code Red - Fill Out the Form & Be Connected

Monmouth County Emergency Management

Hurricane Preparation

Radio - Emergency Radio Station 1630 AM

Contact Diane B. Kaplan, Broker/Associate, Better Homes Realty for all area information.  Buying or selling a home, contact Diane Kaplan at 732-672-0409 or Click Here for HOME SEARCH.  Search all homes for sale in MLS.

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Long Branch NJ Oceanfront Townhouse “The Bluffs At Beachfront North”

December 19th, 2011

Gorgeous townhouse situated only steps away from the Atlantic Ocean and Pier Village – a vacation paradise all year round.  This unique townhouse features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, open floor plan plus a two car garage, decks, porch and so much more……This home is offered for sale at $929,000.

This townhouse is located at “The Bluffs at Beach Front North”, a luxurious condo community on the Atlantic Ocean; upgrades to this special unit include crown moldings, hardwood floors, granite counter tops in kitchen.  The amenities include clubhouse with inground pool, fitness room, game room, computer room and best part of all it is only steps to the ocean beach.

Contact Diane B. Kaplan, Broker/Associate at Better Homes Realty for all your real estate needs.  SEARCH ALL HOMES FOR SALE CLICK HERE – see all homes for sale in Monmouth and Ocean County.

 

 

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