Ortley Beach Voters and Taxpayers Association

Article from Shorebeat

Toms River has received their initial “estimate” of the cost for the upcoming beach replenishment by the US Army Corps of Engineers this fall, or next spring. Toms River’s portion of the cost is estimated at: $1,950,000 for both Ortley Beach and the North Beach. The breakdown is approximately $498,000 […]

See news article below: Lightening Warning System Coming to Ortley Beach

The Surf Club Now Belongs to Toms River: What Comes Next? See article at the link below. ShoreBeat Article on What Comes Next?

OBVTA Celebrates Closing of Surf Club Purchase The signing of sale papers today marked the end of years of lobbying, prodding and facilitation by the Ortley Beach Voters & Taxpayers Association (OBVTA). The purchase means more public beach, an expanded boardwalk, additional beach parking and most importantly the protection of […]

Read about Updated and Improved Recycling Program Here

Ocean County has installed new recycling equipment and can now recycle many more materials. See link below. ….but NO PLASTIC BAGS!! NO STYROFOAM!! Expanded Ocean County Recycling Program

Thank you to all the OBVTA board members and other volunteers who made the 2021 plant give away a success. 160 plants were distributed free of charge to over 70 families. We will beautify our community together!

The latest news on the Surf Club purchase can be found at the link below: Asbury Park Press Article on Surf Club Purchase

Mary Ann Wallis, our OBVTA secretary, spent more than 40 years in the news media business in New York and New Jersey. She has taught, and continues to teach, journalism. She is currently preparing a summer course for high school students that will be teaching them about ‘How to Spot […]