Overview
- The town has hired 80 public safety officers to patrol the boardwalk to increase on‑site enforcement and crowd oversight.
- Pedicabs have been introduced as an alternate boardwalk transport after officials said the tram will no longer operate.
- Boardwalk bike riding hours have been extended until 2 p.m. to widen daytime access for cyclists and families.
- Lifeguards are returning to the beach with posted duty hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and visitors are urged to swim only when lifeguards are on duty.
- A summer kickoff ceremony is planned on North Division Street and town leaders are promoting free boardwalk attractions to draw nearby visitors despite higher gas prices.