Locals sound off on parking debate through Facebook group

The Point Pleasant Beach paid-parking debate has officially reached the mainstream, thanks to Point resident and Beach First Aid and Rescue Squad member, Jonathan Miller.

Miller, whose grandmother is also a Beach resident, didn't think the public had enough information or an appropriate or effective avenue in which they could express their concerns and suggestions regarding the recent proposals to charge for parking on nearly every street in Beach. To add insult to injury, the town is also proposing early bar closings as a cost-saving measure if the parking plan is not instituted.

So, in an effort to educate the public, Miller created The Point Pleasant Beach Against Paid Parking and Early Bar Closings group on the popular social networking site, Facebook. 

What started with a trickle of local interest has blossomed into a force of more than 3,500 members who log on to express their frustration as well as to pose possible solutions for the town's budget woes. In addition, Miller now says he feels obligated to attend council meetings and to report the latest news to the group which continues to grow by the minute.

If you're a local resident, or a regular visitor to Pt. Pleasant Beach, check out The Point Beach Against Paid Parking and Early Bar Closings group to learn more about the issues and what's being done about it. 

The issue has been tabled for now, but have no doubt that it will return to a docket near you.