Improvements to 17th Avenue Project

Please be advised that on or about Monday, March 14, 2022, weather permitting, work will begin on drainage improvements on Newman Street between 17th Avenue and New Bedfor Road as part on the Improvements to 17th Avenue and Newman Street Project. 

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Press Release from New Jersey American Water:

Temporary Scheduled Water Treatment Change to End in New Jersey American Water's Monmouth and Ocean County Service Areas

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CLICK HERE FOR THE POLL WORKER APPLICATION 

 Master Plan Reexamination from the Planning Board

Water Quality Report

The 2022 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report is now available.

Please click HERE for more information.

Lake Como Inspections for 2020:

The Borough of Lake Como is under contract with Realty Data Systems (RDS) to inspect a designated portion of all properties located in the Borough each year.

These inspections enable the Borough to maintain accurate property records used to complete annual reassessments, which are a critical component in the fair distribution of taxes. 

A notification was mailed to all property owners subject to an inspection this year, which contained instructions for contacting RDS to complete a “remote virtual” (RV) interior inspection which requires no entry.

The RV is user-friendly, requires no app downloads and can be completed by calling (732) 719-2265 from your smart phone at any time between 9am and 5pm, Monday-Friday (no appointments required).  Please make sure you are at your property when calling. 

Inspectors will also visit your property to conduct a full exterior (front and rear) inspection which includes photographs.  

During that visit, an interior walkthrough will be offered (if an RV has not previously been completed), and you will again receive printed instructions for completing an RV if that is your preference.  If an adult is present during a visit, but decline an interior inspection, the inspectors will not return to your property, but you can call still call to complete a virtual inspection for a limited period. 

A door hanger containing those instructions will be left at each property for which an owner/occupant is not present.

During walkthroughs inspectors will respect social-distancing and wear masks when inside any property. 

Property visits will take place between 9am and dusk, Monday-Saturday, and all personnel will carry photo ID.  Our office and the Police Dept. possess all inspector background and other pertinent information.

If for any reason you would like to refuse an interior inspection, please visit www.rdsnj.com, click “INSPECTIONS” and select the REFUSAL FORM.  

Please note that if an interior inspection is not completed, my office may need to make estimates that could result in an inaccurate property record or tax assessment, and Monmouth County may limit your rights during any assessment appeal.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation

Monmouth County has many COVID-19 vaccine appointments available to book right now for this week at Brookdale Community College. Vaccine appointments are available for residents who are 18 years old or older and live, work or attend school in Monmouth County. The County-operated sites administer the Moderna vaccine, which is not approved for anyone under the age of 18. To schedule an appointment, go to www.visitmonmouth.com or click here: https://bit.ly/3xmZelt

As per Borough Ordinance, construction on the weekends

may not begin prior to 9:00am. 

Violation of this ordinance will result in fines. 

Click here for an update on the Monmouth Ocean Area Energy Cooperative Energy Aggregation Program

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON THE ONGOING COVID19 OUTBREAK

Community Policing Belmar/Lake Como 2019

The Borough of Belmar Police Department Community Policing Program has launched a new program that will include a more active role for our residents. We anticipate that this new platform will create more community involvement and enhance police officer relations,. By working together, we will address the quality of life issues and uphold order maintenance within our neighborhood.  

Residents will still go directly to the police department for emergencies or situations that require IMMEDIATE ATTENTION.  

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Sump Pump Notice

As a reminder, it is ILLEGAL to have a sump pump connected to the Borough’s sewer system. Excess water flow through the sewers increases water bill rates for all residents and businesses. Recent rainfall events have highlighted this issue as water on certain streets was caused by sump pumps illegally connected to the sewer lines. As a result, the Borough will be increasing enforcement efforts. For more information please contact the Public Works department who can advise on how to ensure your sump pump is up to code. There is a grace period to make the necessary corrections before fines will be issued so please take this opportunity to ensure your property is compliant.

Reporting an outage on Facebook...Now that’s a first. 

JCP&L - How to Reach Us When You Experience a Power Outage

At JCP&L they're providing more ways for our customers to report outages and check the progress of our efforts to restore service. We’re the first electric utility in New Jersey to offer outage reporting on our Facebook page. 

Now JCP&L customers have four easy options: 
 

• Visit facebook.com/JCPandL and click the “Report an Outage” tab

• Sign up for text messaging with us and text “OUT” from your mobile phone

• Visit our 24/7 Power Center on www.jcp-l.com using a smartphone, tablet or laptop

• Call 1-888-LIGHTSS to speak with a representative, to learn more visit www.jcp-l.com/connect

Community Notification Enrollment CLICK HERE

The information contained on the Lake Como website (the “Website”) is for general information purposes only.  Lake Como assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in the contents on the Website.

In no event shall Lake Como be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract, negligence or other tort, arising out of or in connection with the use of the Website or its contents.  Lake Como reserves the right to make additions, deletions or modifications to the contents on the Website at any time without prior notice.  Lake Como does not warrant that the website is free of viruses or other harmful components.

Please be advised that the July 5, 2022 meeting of the

Mayor and Council has been canceled.

The next regular meeting will be held on

Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at 7:30pm.

The Borough of Lake Como and the Borough of Belmar, including the Belmar Police Department will no longer utilize the Code Red messaging system. Instead all agencies will be moving to the Nixle alert messaging platform.
The borough is currently working on procedures to upload all the Code Red information into the new Nixle system. If you wish to personalize your account you can go to nixle.com, create an account and pick and choose which alerts you would like to receive, and how you would like to receive them.
To begin receiving Nixle alerts immediately through text message you can do so by texting our zip code 07719 to 888777 to receive alerts from both Lake Como and Belmar. If you would like to receive alerts for just Lake Como, text LAKECOMO to 888777.

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Click here for Monmouth County Shredding Dates

The NJ Poison Control Center is committed to protecting and improving the health of New Jersey’s residents by reducing the impact of poison and drug exposures. Click here for the latest health advisory. Advisory Link

click here for English version of flyer

click here for Spanish version of flyer

Check Out Recycle Coach for Garbage and Recycling Information, Pickup Schedules & More!

Tax Assessments: How to file a tax appeal

Online Tax & Water/Sewer Payments Now Available

Click on Tax & Water/Sewer Payments Tab on the left

Click here for the form for Direct Withdrawl for Taxes & Water Sewer