Beach Haven Future, a nonprofit organization dedicated to revitalizing the town of Beach Haven, hosted a beautification contest, which began Memorial Day weekend and concluded at the end of July. The contest received dozens of entries for best business curb appeal as well as best homeowner and condominium landscaping.
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| Photo via BHF The Gables Inn and Restaurant, located on Centre Street, wins best business curb appeal. |
The main focus of the contest was to improve the streetscape along Bay Avenue between 12th and Pearl streets, explained Barbara Cona, the organization’s executive director, who announced the contest winners Friday, Aug. 15.
“It is our hope that homeowners, business owners and condominiums will focus on curb appeal in the coming years,” she said. “When one yard on the block looks beautiful, it inspires others to kick things up a notch to improve their own property. One by one, we can make Beach Haven gorgeous. It won’t happen overnight, but if everyone improves their property a little each year, we will get there eventually.
“Thirty years ago, hardly anyone had landscaping on the Island. Gone are the days when everyone’s yard had nothing but stones. Beautiful plants can grow at the shore. Choosing appropriate plant material and water, water, water are vital to the success of a garden,” she added.
The winner for best business curb appeal was The Gables Inn and Restaurant, located on Centre Street, and the runner-up was Container Garden Consignment on Bay Avenue. Local residents Wes and Jean Frazier took best homeowner landscaping for their yard on Ocean Street; Bonnie and Don Lenhard were given the runner-up award for their landscaping on Fairview Avenue. The winner for best condominium landscaping went to The Sans of Beach Haven on Pearl Street and Atlantic Avenue. Prizes ranged from VIP Chowderfest tickets to gift certificates to Foster’s Market. Winners also received a yard plaque honoring their accomplishment.
Throughout the contest, BHF members planted 32 4-foot planters along Bay Avenue. Though Cona said watering has been an issue, she said the project has been a “huge success” due to the assistance from the organization’s block captains as well as the volunteer efforts of BHF board members Allan Menegus and John Snyder.
“We’re anxious to see this program blossom,” said Cona. “Next year we hope to see more participants and additional categories.”
— Kelley Anne Essinger
This article was published in The SandPaper.
This article was published in The SandPaper.
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