 NEW JERSEY’S NEW FERTILIZER LAW:
As many of you probably already know, New Jersey has passed a new state-wide fertilizer law to protect its waterways from excessive nutrient inputs and the resulting environmental degradation. The Borough of Island Heights encourages all homeowners to embrace this new law and help address the problems facing the Barnegat Bay by following its guidelines to the letter.
Remember, healthy soils = healthy lawns, so simple things like keeping soil compaction to a minimum, and a light raking in of compost in the spring and fall (with an additional seeding in the fall if necessary), will do wonders for your lawn without the need for any fertilizer at all.
NEW RULES INCLUDE (but are not limited to):
- Blackout Dates. (fertilizer cannot be applied: Nov 15th – March 1st for consumers, & Dec 1st – March 1st for professionals);
- Fertilizers must contain a minimum 20% Slow-Release Nitrogen with No Phosphorus. (Unless a soil test shows your lawn needs it or you’re trying to establish a new lawn).
Fertilizer manufacturers have been given until January 2013, to meet these content standards and to label their products accordingly. In the meantime, consumers will have to make their own calculations (see “How Much Nitrogen” in the following link to the Barnegat Bay Beat newsletter article for an easy-to-use fertilizer calculator). |
Notice: Dog & Cat Licenses are to be renewed January 1 of each year. Proof of current
rabies required, and spaying/neutering certificate to obtain $3.00 discount. Fee is $10.00
or $7.00 with proof of spayed/neutered. In addition, a late fee of $5.00 will be imposed
February 1 and an additional $1.00 each month late thereafter.
Residents interested in serving on any Island Heights Committee, kindly complete the Citizen Leadership Form
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services Provide Guidance to Prevent Illness From Food and Water During Flooding and Hurricane Conditions - Word.DOC file
The next regular council meeting shall be held on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 7:00 PM held at the borough hall.
Island Heights Regular Council Meeting Agenda 05.08.12 (Revised 05/07/12) - doc file
Island Heights Planning Board Meeting 03-14-2012 Agenda
Please Help Us Help You! If you or a loved one might need assistance in an emergency, please fill out the linked form and return it to the Island Heights Police Department
Notice: Recreational Badges are available at a discount price at the borough hall. 12 Years of Age and Older $15.00 Season, $5.00 Weekly and $3.00 Daily. Effective June 1st Badge fees will increase to 12 Years of Age and Older $25.00 Season, $15.00 Weekly and $5.00 Daily.
Boat Ramp Permit/Keys are available to Residents for $50.00 and the Boat Ramp Commerical Fee is $500.00.
"Important Notice About the Mayor and Council Newsletter"
"2012 Municipal Budget" (pdf)
"2011 Municipal Budget" (pdf)
"2011 Annual Debt Statement" (pdf)
"2011 Annual Financial Statement" (pdf)
"2010 Municipal Budget" (pdf)
"2009 Municipal Budget" (pdf)
"2008 Municipal Budget" (pdf)
Island Heights Water Storage Tank Site Evaluation Study - pdf file
Need Transportation Assistance: Call Ocean Ride (732) 736-8989 option 4 for reserve-a-ride for seniors and disabled.
For other Ocean County Senior Services call (732) 341-1000 extension 8460 or 8461
2012 Complete Recycling & Garbarge - Calendar
"Did You Know" A Summary of Borough Committees
Mayor & Council Newsletter
Island Heights Photo Album
Central Regional Dissolution Study in PDF format
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