28 Comments

1. Anonymous wrote:

   Beware… Looks like they’re backfooting on the Lifeguard Class only witchunt.

   Friday, March 2, 2018 at 8:16 am | Permalink
2. Guest wrote:

   Seems like a lot of change of traditional patronage jobs. They must have poled the lifeguards and beach workers and asked who they plan on voting for in November.

   Friday, March 2, 2018 at 8:56 am | Permalink
3. ALL TRUMPED UP wrote:

   I wish they would add Honest Mayor and BA to that list. That would bring a smile to many.

   Friday, March 2, 2018 at 9:00 am | Permalink
4. Bill Merkler wrote:

   I hope they did not chase Kevin O’Donnell out. He is extremely dedicated to that position and works very hard at it.

   Friday, March 2, 2018 at 9:35 am | Permalink
5. Anonymous wrote:

   I think they are doing this to cover their tracks over the lifeguard debacle to make people think that it’s not only them they are replacing. It’s sad our town has come to this vindictive place of Doherty and Connelly. Time for them to be replaced.

   Friday, March 2, 2018 at 10:43 am | Permalink
6. Average Joe wrote:

   #4 I think the person you are referring to was either beachfront supervisor or assistant beach front supervisor. I don’t know him but heard he is a really dedicated person. I would apply for ticket seller but I’m just average.

   Friday, March 2, 2018 at 11:15 am | Permalink
7. Eugene Creamer wrote:

   interesting …. the Borough’s Code established the following Departments and each department head has the title of DIRECTOR-

   a. Department of Administration.
   b. Department of Finance.
   c. Department of Public Safety.
   d. Department of Code Enforcement.
   e. Department of Public Works.
   f. Department of Parks and Recreation

   it seems to me that Lifeguards should report to the Director of Parks and Recreation because legal bathing is recreation …. let the police enforce prohibited swimming, tents and beach soliciting laws.

   Friday, March 2, 2018 at 11:34 am | Permalink
8. admin wrote:

   Some backround:

   https://www.app.com/story/news/history/erik-larsen/2014/07/31/erik-larsen-history-belmar/13415641/

   Friday, March 2, 2018 at 11:46 am | Permalink
9. Betty wrote:

   Clearly covering their tracks! Recall!

   Friday, March 2, 2018 at 11:59 am | Permalink
10. Anonymous wrote:

    Jim Bean would have handled this properly.

    Friday, March 2, 2018 at 2:17 pm | Permalink
11. Summer Timer wrote:

    When an organization is clearing house, the administration in charge will never tell you the true reason you were terminated… There diffinitly is a shortage of qualified life guard staffing, so just move on to the next opportunity… If I was terminated and they called me back, I would not return to an organization that questioned my ability to effectively conduct my job… So just move on to a better situation….

    Friday, March 2, 2018 at 2:46 pm | Permalink
12. Michael D Druz wrote:

    So Mr. Administer, you are saying in #8, our present mayor, Matt Dougherty, is following the former mayor, Ken Pringles lead in dealing with the lifeguards. Is that correct ?

    Friday, March 2, 2018 at 3:49 pm | Permalink
13. admin wrote:

    I put any relevant information that I have out there.

    Friday, March 2, 2018 at 4:07 pm | Permalink
14. Anonymous wrote:

    Rec director has accepted a position as borough clerk in another town. Wasn’t chased out. Moving up in the world.

    Friday, March 2, 2018 at 3:52 pm | Permalink
15. Anonymous wrote:

    Initial clearing house is the current Recreation Director’s Spouse, the daughter of a Lake Como Council person, who ironically works for Belmar as well. Big Circles fat chances for new applicants for either job.

    Friday, March 2, 2018 at 4:01 pm | Permalink
16. Anonymous wrote:

    The present borough clerk for Belmar-April Claudio-does an outstanding job in her position. None better. She is knowledgeable in all facets of her job, and gets back to residents who request resolutions to issues. Her reputation in the borough and with residents is golden.

    Friday, March 2, 2018 at 4:47 pm | Permalink
17. admin wrote:

    I agree. She has a very difficult job but I think she’s done it very well under the circumstances. She’s also a very nice person.

    Friday, March 2, 2018 at 5:49 pm | Permalink
18. Hmmm? wrote:

    #11. Wouldn’t be surprised if most already have. Sad for Belmar families and visitors that have developed relationships with returning guards. Part of the value of their experience. Maybe all guards replaced with Specials hired by PD

    Friday, March 2, 2018 at 5:04 pm | Permalink
19. How obvious wrote:

    Connect the dots…
    Belmar. Dougherty. Lake Como. Wilton, Wilton’s wife gets new position at Belmar School. Witte’s daughter April and her husband both in Belmar. Nepotism, political hacks and favoritism is alive and well in Belmar & Lake Como. All is well, nothing to see here.

    Friday, March 2, 2018 at 5:11 pm | Permalink
20. admin wrote:

    I like April

    Friday, March 2, 2018 at 5:51 pm | Permalink
21. Average Joe wrote:

    I know of this person April. She is , in my opinion, way above average.

    Friday, March 2, 2018 at 5:59 pm | Permalink
22. Anonymous wrote:

    It’s not like April just strolled into the job due to her Dad’s position. She started down in the ranks, showed an outstanding work ethic and intelligence. She became borough clerk with the Pringle administration. Apparently he thought she was worthy of the job.

    Friday, March 2, 2018 at 6:45 pm | Permalink
23. Terry Pierce wrote:

    If everyone that worked for Belmar

    was as well mannered calm and efficient

    as April the Borough would be getting

    their money’s worth.

    Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 12:09 pm | Permalink
24. Anonymous wrote:

    #23-Couldn’t agree more!

    Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 2:40 pm | Permalink
25. Anonymous wrote:

    She has been left holding the bag too.

    Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 4:20 pm | Permalink
26. elemental wrote:

    My belief is that no one in the administration is innocent. If someone needs his or her job, sometimes one goes along to stay employed. Nice is as nice does.

    Saturday, March 3, 2018 at 8:02 pm | Permalink
27. Anonymous wrote:

    Nuremberg trials.

    Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 7:18 pm | Permalink
28. elemental wrote:

    Just following orders.

    Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 7:37 pm | Permalink

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