Belmar Mayor: Tourism Will Come Back, Business Will Be There
Doherty among panelists at NJBIZ forum
Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty said that while the borough is quickly working to rebuild its destroyed boardwalk, so too are businesses quickly working to reopen in time for Memorial Day.
That's when the borough hopes to have its boardwalk open, and Doherty said the signs are there that the coming tourism season will be stronger than ever. For example, beach badge sales are up more than 40 percent.
NJBIZ hosted Doherty and other speakers in its real estate symposium. The mayor discussed developer interest in beachfront Belmar, and urged local businesses to be ready for this season, according to the NJBIZ article, here.
Other speakers focused on smart grown after Hurricane Sandy, and what comprised "the new normal" for real estate after the devastating storm.
The full NJBIZ article is here.
Tex
11:25 am on Saturday, March 9, 2013
I haven't heard, but isn't Sandy Hook going to be closed this summer? If so, Belmar is going to be jam packed seven days a week since it is exit 98.
Stacy H.Michaelides
2:17 pm on Saturday, March 9, 2013
Belmar will most likely be one of very few beaches ready for beachgoers this summer. Thanks to a proactive Mayor.