History

Super Storm Sandy

On October 29th, 2012 Super Storm Sandy devastated our community. Many homes were damaged and lost. The videos and photos below chronicle some of the damage. We are all in the process of rebuilding and will be back stronger than ever. When viewing a video click on the arrow at the bottom to view more videos in this playlist. If you would like to include more videos in this playlist please email a link to the video on YouTube.

“Thank You” Video

History Links

History of Tuckers Island and the birth of Beach Haven Inlet

A Holgate family’s history

Other Articles of Interest

Dune Projects Face Objection From Property Owners (NJ Today, February 18, 2013)

Realtors Join Fight for Beach Replenishment Easement Signings (Sandpaper, February 13, 2013)

Holgate Down To Last Holdout (Sandpaper, February 7, 2013)

Shore towns near showdown with dune-building foes Philly.com, December 3, 2012

Sandy Doesn’t Change Attitudes About Dune Lawsuit, Attorney Says Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch, November 17, 2012

How Sand Dunes Protected a Jersey Shore Town – Metrofocus, December 19, 2012 – Bradley Beach Operating Supervisor credits sand dunes constructed in 1996 with saving the community from damage. Map shows that the nourishment project for Holgate has been authorized but not build.