No Love For 'Love Locks' Removal In Point Pleasant Beach

POINT PLEASANT BEACH – They're a worldwide love tradition. But in Point Pleasant Beach, they're now nowhere to be found.

That's because the Point Pleasant Beach Council has decided to replace the fence where the locks have become a recent tradition – and a local favorite.

The Point Pleasant Beach Council recently voted to spend more than $2,000 to replace a fence near the Manasquan Inlet where they have become a spot for sightseers – as well as those who wanted to show their love for somebody else.

Mayor Stephen Reid said he was not happy with the council's decision.

"I liked what they stood for and so did the people who came and put their lock on the fence," Reid said. "It meant something and I think it looked nice. The council disagreed."

The locks followed the tradition of cities, where they have served as memorials, too. Paris is known for them as are places in Rome, New York City and elsewhere.

Some were even engraved, many just with sharpie markers. Some were unmarked.

The decision didn't please a number of people who enjoyed the tradition of visiting the inlet area at the end of the boardwalk and getting a look at the symbols of love.