Somers Point council confirms toy box will not return to beach after safety review
Summary
Following safety and legal advice, the council confirmed the toy box will not be allowed back on the Somers Point beach, the mayor said under old business.
Under old business, the Somers Point City Council stated that after meeting with the safety committee and upon legal advice, “the toy box will not be allowed to be back on the beach.”
The item was raised in response to a public speaker at the prior meeting; council members and the city solicitor reviewed the matter with the safety committee and legal counsel and concluded the structure cannot be permitted on the beach.
No further action or appeal was recorded at the meeting; council noted the decision as final for current operations and enforcement of beach rules.
The council did not provide additional details about the safety or legal findings in the public record during the meeting.
