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Bradley Beach proclaims first community beach toy library at Lorraine Avenue
Summary
The Borough read a proclamation recognizing volunteers who established Bradley Beach’s first community beach toy library at the Lorraine Avenue entrance, honoring project lead Roseanne Whitby and local contributors; the pilot will operate through summer 2026.
Bradley Beach Borough Council read a proclamation recognizing the borough’s first community beach toy library, a volunteer-built kiosk at the Lorraine Avenue beach entrance that will loan sand toys to residents and visitors during the 2026 summer season.
The presiding council member placed the proclamation on the record, saying the pilot promotes reuse, sustainability and “neighborly cooperation.” The proclamation named Roseanne Whitby as the volunteer organizer, credited John Naples of Coastal Custom Builders LLC for constructing the library box, and acknowledged Kathy Smith for designing the official sign. The council recorded the planned opening as Friday, May 22, 2026.
Council members emphasized the project’s volunteer roots and encouraged residents to borrow items, return them, and donate when possible. No formal vote was required for the proclamation. The borough said it will monitor the pilot and consider expansion to other beach access points if successful.
