Welcome to the Borough of Bradley Beach
Bradley Beach is a unique oceanfront and family community located on the Jersey Shore home to friendly residents and welcoming to visitors and businesses. As a small but diverse town, our Bradley Beach municipality seeks to offer the best quality of life, civic engagement, great services in a caring and inclusive environment.
A History of Bradley Beach
The earliest accounts of Bradley Beach can be traced back to 1679 when it is said that Captain William Kidd anchored his vessel off Duck Creek, now known as Sylvan Lake. The area was rich with pine trees and sand dunes providing a natural haven for waterfowl. It was also reported that an Indian tribe existed in the approximate area of LaReine Avenue.
MWC – 2023 New Jersey Healthy Town
Proud to announce that the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute has designated the Borough of Bradley Beach a Healthy Town designation in 2023.These annual designations are a prestigious honor and are awarded through a competitive process. Healthy Towns are recognized for:
– Mayors and community leaders who make healthy lifestyles a top priority
– Towns who actively engage all members of their community through inclusive, evidence-based health and wellness programming and policies
Council Business Meeting
Borough of Bradley Beach, 701 Main Street 5-8-24 Council Business Meeting Agenda Public Works Week Proclamation Ordinance 2024-7 Amending Chapter 396 Stormwater Mgt per MCPB Comments as to New Stormwater Regulations (INTRO on 5.9.24) Ordinance 2024-6 Ordinance Placing Charter Commission Question Upon November 2024 Ballot (Adopt 5.8.24) 5-8-24 Seasonal DPW Employee Memo 5-8-24 Seasonal Beach Employee Memo - Cashiers & Gate Guards 5-8-24 Environmental Commission Resignations & Appointments Memo 5-8-24 Library Board Appointment Memo Resolution 2024-102 Appointment of SLEO Class I Police Academy Candidate (June Class) Resolution 2024-103 Brain Injury Alliance Walk for September Resolution 2024-104 Asbury Park Firefighters Local [...]
Council Business Meeting
Borough of Bradley Beach, 701 Main Street
Council Business Meeting
Borough of Bradley Beach, 701 Main Street
Calendar of Events
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For the month of April participate in Bradley Boost Spring Awakening
Spring Awakening - Boost Bradley Beach! Capture the Spring beauty of our town. Share photos on the new BBBCA Facebook Page. Enjoy specials and offerings at our local shops and restaurants.
The Friends of the Bradley Beach Library: Afternoon Tea
The Friends of the Bradley Beach Library: Afternoon Tea
The Friends of the Bradley Beach Library will host an afternoon tea on Sunday, April 28th from 2-4 pm at O’Hara Hall (Parish of St. Teresa of Calcutta) 501 Brinley Ave, Bradley Beach. $25 charge covers pots of tea, tea sandwiches, scones, cookies and pastries. There will be a “Best Hat Contests” and fascinators may be purchased at the event. Tickets must be purchased at the library in advance by April 23 by cash or check made payable to “Friends of the Bradley Beach Library”. Tickets will NOT be available to purchase the day of the event.
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For the month of May participate in Bradley Boost Flora and Fauna
Flora & Fauna - Support local businesses. Check the BBBCA website and social channels for all things Bradley Beach.
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Beginner Friendly Open Play Mah Jongg
Beginner Friendly Open Play Mah Jongg
For anyone who is just learning and would like to play with other people of the same level. We have a couple Mah Jongg sets available at the rec but if you have your own feel free to bring it and a friend! You must also bring your own Mah Jongg card which can be purchased through - https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org
2 events,
Council Business Meeting
Council Business Meeting
Borough of Bradley Beach, 701 Main Street 5-8-24 Council Business Meeting Agenda Public Works Week Proclamation Ordinance 2024-7 Amending Chapter 396 Stormwater Mgt per MCPB Comments as to New Stormwater Regulations (INTRO on 5.9.24) Ordinance 2024-6 Ordinance Placing Charter Commission Question Upon November 2024 Ballot (Adopt 5.8.24) 5-8-24 Seasonal DPW Employee Memo 5-8-24 Seasonal Beach Employee Memo - Cashiers & Gate Guards 5-8-24 Environmental Commission Resignations & Appointments Memo 5-8-24 Library Board Appointment Memo Resolution 2024-102 Appointment of SLEO Class I Police Academy Candidate (June Class) Resolution 2024-103 Brain Injury Alliance Walk for September Resolution 2024-104 Asbury Park Firefighters Local [...]
3 events,
Beginner Friendly Open Play Mah Jongg
Beginner Friendly Open Play Mah Jongg
For anyone who is just learning and would like to play with other people of the same level. We have a couple Mah Jongg sets available at the rec but if you have your own feel free to bring it and a friend! You must also bring your own Mah Jongg card which can be purchased through - https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org
2 events,
Spring Market
Spring Market
Spring Market & Music in Riley Park - May 11 11am-4pm. Details can be found on the BBBCA Event Page.
4 events,
In Time
In Time
Receive your mission briefing and encounter historic characters come to life from the archives as you embark on completing missions, quests, clues and puzzles. Start times are every 15 minutes 1-6pm and will last about an hour. Minimum age is 8, and this program is appropriate for adults. Registration required at the bradleybeachlibrary.org events page. https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsCalendar.cfm?SiteID=8938&thisMonth=5&thisYear=2024 Sponsored by The Bradley Beach Library, Friends of the Bradley Beach Library and the Bradley Beach Historical Society.
2 events,
Beginner Friendly Open Play Mah Jongg
Beginner Friendly Open Play Mah Jongg
For anyone who is just learning and would like to play with other people of the same level. We have a couple Mah Jongg sets available at the rec but if you have your own feel free to bring it and a friend! You must also bring your own Mah Jongg card which can be purchased through - https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org
2 events,
4 events,
One Beach One Read
One Beach One Read
Tuesday, May 21, 6-8pm Location: Bradley Beach Firehouse The book this year is The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto by Mitch Albom. All of Bradley Beach is invited to read this one book together as a community and come together to discuss it. 6:00-6:45p: Potluck. Please bring a favorite dish to share as we discuss this year's book. 6:45-8:00p: Book discussion. Registration preferred at https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=8938&EventID=517057&PK=
One Beach One Read
One Beach One Read
ONE BEACH ONE READ co-sponsored with the BB Library - May 21 Visit the Library Website for Details.
3 events,
2 events,
Beginner Friendly Open Play Mah Jongg
Beginner Friendly Open Play Mah Jongg
For anyone who is just learning and would like to play with other people of the same level. We have a couple Mah Jongg sets available at the rec but if you have your own feel free to bring it and a friend! You must also bring your own Mah Jongg card which can be purchased through - https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org
3 events,
2 events,
3 events,
MEMORIAL DAY – BOROUGH CLOSED
In observance of Memorial Day the Borough will be closed and will reopen on Tuesday, May 28th at 9:00 a.m.
2 events,
Beginner Friendly Open Play Mah Jongg
Beginner Friendly Open Play Mah Jongg
For anyone who is just learning and would like to play with other people of the same level. We have a couple Mah Jongg sets available at the rec but if you have your own feel free to bring it and a friend! You must also bring your own Mah Jongg card which can be purchased through - https://www.nationalmahjonggleague.org