Manasquan Beach Improvement Association
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Helpful Websites:
Manasquan Borough: www.manasquan-nj.gov
Surf Report: http://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Manasquan-Inlet Inlet Tides : https://www.usharbors.com/harbor/new-jersey/manasquan-inlet-uscg-station-nj/
Manasquan OEM: http://www.manasquan-nj.gov/office-emergency-management
Brielle Rd. Bridge: https://www.monmouthcountythreebridges.
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Officers:
Mary Ryan President
Bob Young Vice President
Al Sauer Treasurer
Helen Young Secretary
Trustees:
John Casey
Julie Cocozza
Janice Gaswind
Lisa Haas
Carol Kirkman
Mary Lovely
Pat Merz
Bennie O'Grady
John O'Grady
Paul Schofield
Linda Sims
Jane Swiggett
Cindy Weaver
MBIA Historian:
Carol Kirkman
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P.O. Box 231, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Since 1921 the Manasquan Beach Improvement Association has been committed to protect and improve the beach environment and to promote Manasquan as a family beach town.
In addition to working closely with the Borough Council and Beach Administrator, the MBIA participates in Big Sea Day, the Annual Inlet Celebration as well as the Christmas Tree Lighting & Annual Candy Cane Hunt. In May, the MBIA holds a Volunteer Day and in October hosts a Breakfast with the Candidates for the Borough Council.
Manasquan is the southernmost coastal municipality in Monmouth County NJ. Manasquan’s beautiful one mile long sandy beaches are bordered on the north by the New Jersey National Guard Camp and on the south by the Manasquan Inlet which is the northern terminus of the Intercoastal Waterway. The beach is a favorite spot of bathers, surfers and fishermen.
Did you know...
US News & World Report in 2023 named Manasquan the third best NJ beach
Voted Best Shore Town in 2018 Asbury Park Press
Star-Ledger in 2019 names Manasquan the third best beach in NJ
Named 21st Coolest Town in America by Matador in 2019
SmartAsset named Manasquan one of the top ten NJ places to retire in 2017
100 Years of MBIA Influence/Accomplishments
1920’s
- First boardwalk on beachfront
- Brought water, sewer, gas service and improved roads to beach area
- Purchased first lifesaving equipment for beach
1930’s
- First beach police patrols and first municipal parking lot
1940’s
- Boardwalk restoration after 1944 Nor’easter
- Focus on pedestrian safety for beachgoers
1950’s
- New pavilions, comfort stations and jetties
- Increased number of lifeguards
1960’s
- Increased control of group rentals
- Increased control of beach access and abuse of regulations
1970’s
- Lifesaving equipment upgrades
- Extension of lifesaving coverage for early and late summer season
1980’s
- Enabling individual homeowners on rental beach-area properties to purchase land from the American Timber Company
1990’s
- Advanced start of beach replenishment following 1992 Nor’easter
- Enforcement of dog ordinances and rental property occupancy
- Assumed sponsorship of Annual Breakfast with the Candidates
- Osprey pole/platform in Fishermen's Cove
2000’s
- Non-motor boat launching site at 2nd Ave near Little League Field
- Bicycle racks, playground equipment, seagull-proof trash cans
2010’s
- Disseminated critical information following Superstorm Sandy
- Initiated & coordinated Manasquan Inlet mural with MHS Art Dept.
- Annual Volunteer Day enhancing town beautification
- "Tractor Across America" NJ kickoff benefitting Wounded Warriors
2020’s
- Contribution of three historical exhibits on the beachfront
- Purchased two ADA approved picnic tables for handicapped beach
Our Mission Statement
To protect and improve the beach environment and to promote Manasquan as a family beach town.
Join us for Happy Hour at the Salty Whale
the second Wednesday of every month
starting at 5 p.m.
Please visit the historical plaques we donated to the Borough of Manasquan at Sea Watch, Main Beach and the Inlet as well as the 2 handicapped picnic tables at the Elks Beach
