09/16/2026
Dear Berkeley Shores Members,
We are pleased to announce that the Berkeley Shores Civic Association will be hosting a Town Hall meeting with State Senator Carmen Amato on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 6:00–7:30 PM at the Berkeley Township Recreation Center (630 Atlantic City Blvd).
Before transitioning to State Legislature, Senator Amato served as the Mayor of Berkeley Township from 2012-2023. In that capacity, he was instrumental in transforming the community by focusing on municipal services, local development, and advocating for community and environmental preservation. As Senator, the wellbeing of communities in Berkeley Township and Ocean County continued to be his priorities as a member of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
This Town Hall will focus on key issues affecting our community, including the Berkeley Township property tax revaluation, lagoon dredging and Amherst Inlet sand management, boating safety and enforcement, and state mandates impacting waterfront neighborhoods. Senator Amato will also address additional topics as time permits.
We strongly encourage all members to attend. If you’re not a member yet, this is a great opportunity for you to show your support for the BSCA. Your participation ensures that our community’s priorities are represented and that we continue productive dialogue with our elected officials. Mayor Bacchione and Councilman Byrnes will also be in attendance.
To help us plan appropriately, please RSVP no later than October 15th. Please fill out our RSVP form by clicking this link:
https://www.berkeleyshores.org/TownhallOct21RSVP
When submitting your RSVP, you can also include a question(s) you would like Senator Amato to address during the Town Hall.
Thank you for your continued engagement and support of our community. We look forward to seeing you on October 21st.
Warm regards,
Ross Pirrotta & Bill Lin, Co-Presidents,
Berkeley Shores Civic Association
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