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🌱 What Mayor Donovan says about Belmar’s soaring tax and utility bills

Belmar, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • What Mayor Donovan says about Belmar’s soaring tax and utility bills

Also on today's calendar: Unemployed? Obtain a Free Training Grant for Top Certifications and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What has four eyes and can’t see? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Thursday: A stray t-storm; warm, humid, temps: high: 88, low: 75. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Mayor Donovan Defends Belmar's Tax and Spending as Residents Receive Preliminary Property Tax Bills (tapinto.net) — Belmar homeowners are opening their preliminary property tax bills to find both higher costs and a detailed letter from Mayor Caitlin Donovan explaining where each tax dollar goes. With municipal taxes up 68% in eight years and water and sewer rates also climbing, residents are weighing the borough’s spending priorities as they head toward a pivotal mayoral election this November.
   

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  • Squaremouth posted a job opening for Assistant Vice President, Personal Lines Claims in Belmar. Apply here.
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for Specialty Team Member (Beer, Wine, Cheese & Chocolate) - Part Time in Belmar. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmar here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • U.S. News & World Report recognizes 11 N.J. medical institutions as Best Regional Hospitals (roi-nj.com)
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  • Edtech Show & Tell August 2026 (techlearning.com)

Bradley Beach

  • 250 Acts of Kindness Campaign Continues in Bradley Beach (thecoaster.net)

Spring Lake

  • Spring Lake Theatre Company presents "Last Out: Elegy of a Green Beret" (newjerseystage.com)

Ok Belmar! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mississippi (Thank you Eloy R. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Belmar

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Belmar

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.