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Schematic illustration of Point Pleasant Canal

Point Pleasant is a borough situated on the Jersey Shore, in northern Ocean County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.<ref name="Lurie Siegel Mappen 2004">Template:Cite book</ref> As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 18,941,<ref name=Census2020/><ref name=LWD2020/> an increase of 549 (+3.0%) from the 2010 census count of 18,392,<ref name=Census2010/><ref name=LWD2010/> which in turn reflected a decline of 914 (−4.7%) from the 19,306 counted at the 2000 census.<ref>Table 7. Population for the Counties and Municipalities in New Jersey: 1990, 2000 and 2010, New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, February 2011. Accessed May 1, 2023.</ref>

The borough is a Jersey Shore community situated on the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that divides the Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean at the Manasquan Inlet; the borough derives its name from this location.<ref name="mapmaker.rutgers.edu">Hutchinson, Viola L. The Origin of New Jersey Place Names, New Jersey Public Library Commission, May 1945. Accessed September 21, 2015.</ref>

Point Pleasant was incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 21, 1920, from portions of Brick Township, based on the results of a referendum held on May 19, 1920. The borough was reincorporated on March 12, 1928.<ref name=Story>Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 205. Accessed May 30, 2024.</ref> Point Pleasant is distinct from Point Pleasant Beach, which is a separate community.<ref name="OfficialHistory">History of "The Boro" Template:Webarchive History page at Point Pleasant's official site. Accessed June 13, 2010.</ref> The borough gets its name from Point Pleasant Beach, which gets its name from its location at the northern end of the Barnegat Peninsula, a long, narrow barrier peninsula that divides the Barnegat Bay from the Atlantic Ocean at the Manasquan Inlet.<ref name="mapmaker.rutgers.edu"/>

History

Around 1500, the area that included the future Point Pleasant was the ceremonial meeting place of the Lenape Native Americans, who called it the "Land of Tall Timber". In approximately 1665, the first European settlers arrived in the area, mainly fishermen, farmers and boat builders.<ref name="OfficialHistory" />

On February 15, 1850, Governor Daniel Haines and the New Jersey Legislature separated Ocean County from Monmouth County and created Brick Township, including the Point Pleasant area, which became independent of Brick Township in 1920, though the post office carried the designation "West Point Pleasant" until 1956. According to the town's official website, many longtime residents still use that name. The town's first mayor was Melville B. Parker, chosen after J.H. Harvey declined the position after being elected. The town was initially a logging town, although logging was never a significant part of the local economy.<ref name="OfficialHistory" />

In 1925, the Manasquan River-Bay Head Canal was completed as part of the inland waterway. The canal, which divides Point Pleasant in half, provides a passage for boats, and is the northernmost leg of the Intracoastal Waterway, which traverses the East Coast of the United States along the Atlantic Ocean between New Jersey and Florida. In 1964, Senator Clifford P. Case introduced legislation that changed the canal's name to the Point Pleasant Canal.<ref name="OfficialHistory" /><ref>The Point Pleasant Canal; When the canal was opened in 1925 the upper Barnegat Bay was transformed from a stable fresh water area to a salt water bay with tides and currents. No environmental impact statement was needed., Point Pleasant History. Accessed March 3, 2020. "There are varying accounts of exactly when the canal became navigable in 1926, but a climactic moment came at 3:15 p.m. on December 15, 1925 when a scoop dredge lifted a shovel full of dirt and allowed the waters of the Manasquan River and Barnegat Bay to intermingle.... Citing the fact that the waterway is entirely within Point Pleasant Borough's boundaries, and wanting to be more closely identified with the canal, Point Pleasant officials in 1964 successfully petitioned Congress to change the name from the Bay Head — Manasquan Canal to the Point Pleasant Canal."</ref> The two lift bridges over the canal, at Route 88 and Bridge Avenue, can be opened as many as 300 times per day during the summer to allow boats to pass underneath as marine traffic has the right of way.<ref name="Thinking" />

Though often regarded as a summer resort, the borough's website emphasizes that it is a "year-round community of approximately 19,000 residents".<ref name="OfficialHistory" />

The borough's flag was designed by Carlo Kirk Polino, who created it at the age of 12 and presented it to the borough council in 2024, which adopted it unanimously.<ref>Carino, Jerry. 'Point Pleasant didn't have its own flag, so this 12-year-old fixed that problem for good", Asbury Park Press, December 9, 2024. Accessed January 19, 2025. "Carlo Polino is a sixth grader with an affinity for flags. Earlier this year he noticed something: While many municipalities have flags, his hometown of Point Pleasant did not.... Not only did Carlo think of it; this enterprising 12-year-old drew up a design on his computer and, with the help of his parents, presented a prototype to borough council members in October. They unanimously approved, adopting the design as Point Pleasant’s official flag."</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 4.17 square miles (10.79 km2), including 3.49 square miles (9.04 km2) of land and 0.67 square miles (1.75 km2) of water (16.16%).<ref name=CensusArea/><ref name=GR1 />

The borough is bounded on the north by the Manasquan River, on the east by Point Pleasant Beach and Bay Head, on the south by Beaver Dam Creek and on the west by Brick Township; the borough also borders Mantoloking in Ocean County and Brielle in Monmouth County.<ref name="OfficialHistory" /><ref>Areas touching Point Pleasant, MapIt. Accessed March 3, 2020.</ref><ref>Ocean County Map Template:Webarchive, Coalition for a Healthy NJ. Accessed March 3, 2020.</ref><ref>New Jersey Municipal Boundaries, New Jersey Department of Transportation. Accessed November 15, 2019.</ref>

Demographics

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2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 18,392 people, 7,273 households, and 4,982 families in the borough. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 8,331 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup was 96.05% (17,666) White, 0.41% (75) Black or African American, 0.13% (24) Native American, 0.72% (133) Asian, 0.03% (6) Pacific Islander, 1.66% (305) from other races, and 0.99% (183) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.08% (935) of the population.<ref name=Census2010/>

Of the 7,273 households, 30.0% had children under the age of 18; 52.5% were married couples living together; 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. Of all households, 25.8% were made up of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.03.<ref name=Census2010/>

22.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.0 years. For every 100 females, the population had 94.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 92.3 males.<ref name=Census2010/>

The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $78,521 (with a margin of error of ± $3,209) and the median family income was $94,399 (± $4,750). Males had a median income of $67,632 (± $4,111) versus $47,428 (± $5,097) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $36,596 (± $1,783). About 1.8% of families and 3.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.5% of those under age 18 and 6.6% of those age 65 or over.<ref>DP03: Selected Economic Characteristics from the 2006–2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates for Point Pleasant borough, Ocean County, New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 12, 2012.</ref>

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census,<ref name="GR2" /> there were 19,306 people, 7,560 households, and 5,231 families residing in the borough. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 8,350 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the borough was 85.83% White, 5.33% African-American, Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.41%, 0.14% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 0.69% from two or more races.<ref name="Census2000">Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Point Pleasant borough Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 10, 2012.</ref><ref name="Census2000SF1">DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 – Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Point Pleasant borough, New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed July 10, 2012.</ref>

There were 7,560 households, out of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no spouse, and 30.8% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06.<ref name="Census2000" /><ref name="Census2000SF1" />

In the borough, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.<ref name="Census2000" /><ref name="Census2000SF1" />

The median income for a household in the borough was $55,987, and the median income for a family was $64,798. Males had a median income of $50,828 versus $32,886 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $25,715. About 2.0% of families and 3.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.0% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="Census2000" /><ref name="Census2000SF1" />

Government

Local government

Point Pleasant is governed under the borough form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey.<ref>Inventory of Municipal Forms of Government in New Jersey Template:Webarchive, Rutgers University Center for Government Studies, July 1, 2011. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref> The governing body is comprised of the mayor and the six-member borough council, with all positions elected at-large on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council includes six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.<ref name="DataBook">2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book, Rutgers University Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, March 2013, p. 53.</ref> The borough form of government used by Point Pleasant is a "weak mayor / strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can veto ordinances subject to an override by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council.<ref>Cerra, Michael F. "Forms of Government: Everything You've Always Wanted to Know, But Were Afraid to Ask", New Jersey State League of Municipalities, March 2007. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref><ref>"Forms of Municipal Government in New Jersey" Template:Webarchive, p. 6. Rutgers University Center for Government Studies. Accessed June 1, 2023.</ref>

The mayor is the head of the municipal government; sees that state laws and borough ordinances are faithfully executed; presides over the council. The mayor is the head of municipal government; sees that state laws and borough ordinances are faithfully executed; presides over the council. Votes only to break ties; can veto ordinances subject to override by two-thirds majority of Council; and appoints subordinate officers with council approval. After thirty days or upon council disapproval, Council fills posts. The borough council is the legislative body of the municipality. The Council overrides a mayor's veto by a two-thirds majority of all members, confirms mayor's appointments. The council gains appointment power upon failure to confirm mayor's appointee or after an office vacancy for thirty days. The council has all executive responsibility, not placed in the office of mayor.

Template:As of, the mayor of Point Pleasant is Republican Robert A. Sabosik, whose term of office ends December 31, 2026. The members of the Borough Council are Borough President Joseph Furmato Jr. (R, 2025), Charlene Archer (R, 2025), William T. Borowsky (R, 2024), Valerie Coulson (R, 2026), Antoinette "Toni" DePaola (R, 2027), William "Butch" Stevenson (R, 2027) and Joseph Veni (R, 2026).<ref name=MayorCouncil>Mayor and Borough Council, Borough of Point Pleasant. Accessed July 21, 2025.</ref><ref>2024 Municipal User Friendly Budget, Borough of Point Pleasant. Accessed July 21, 2025.</ref><ref name="OceanProfile">Borough of Point Pleasant, Ocean County, New Jersey. Accessed July 21, 2025.</ref><ref name=OceanOfficials>2025 Ocean County & Municipal Elected Officials, Ocean County, New Jersey Clerk, updated July 7, 2025. Accessed July 15, 2025.</ref><ref name=Ocean2024>2024 General Election Results November 5, 2024 Official Results, Ocean County, New Jersey, updated November 25, 2024. Accessed January 1, 2025.</ref><ref name=Ocean2023>General Election Results November 7, 2023 Official Results, Ocean County, New Jersey, updated November 22, 2023. Accessed January 1, 2024.</ref><ref name=Ocean2022>2022 General Election Official Results November 8, 2022, Ocean County, New Jersey Clerk, updated November 21, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023.</ref>

In the November 2022 election, Mayor Robert A. Sabosik defeated independent challenger William "Bill" Borowsky, securing another four-year mayoral term. Sabosik received 63.34% of votes, while Borowsky received 36.40% of votes. Republican incumbents Joseph Furmato Jr. and Charlene Archer will each serve another three-year term after running unopposed for borough council.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In February 2015, the borough council selected Michael Thulen Jr., from a list of three candidates recommended by the Republican municipal committee, to fill the seat expiring in December 2016 that had been held by Robert A. Sabosik, vacant until he was sworn in as mayor the previous month.<ref>Miller, Patricia A. "New Point Pleasant Council Member Takes His Seat on the Dais; Michael Thulen Jr. will serve out the remainder of now-Mayor Robert Sabosik's term.", Point Pleasant Patch, February 3, 2015. Accessed August 11, 2015. "The makeup of the Point Pleasant Borough Council will remain all Republican after the swearing-in of Michael Thulen Jr. at the Feb. 2 meeting. Thulen was chosen from three qualified candidates submitted by the local GOP organization to fill out the unexpired term of now-Mayor Robert Sabosik."</ref> In the November 2015 general election, Thulen was elected to serve the one year remaining on the term of office.<ref name="Ocean2015">2015 General Election Official Results November 3, 2015, Ocean County, New Jersey Clerk, updated November 10, 2015. Accessed July 26, 2016.</ref>

Federal, state and county representation

Point Pleasant is in the 4th Congressional District<ref name=PCR2022>2022 Redistricting Plan, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 8, 2022.</ref> and is part of New Jersey's 10th state legislative district.<ref name=Districts2023>Municipalities Sorted by 2023-2031 Legislative District, New Jersey Department of State. Accessed September 1, 2023.</ref>

Before the 2010 Census, all of Point Pleasant had been part of the 4th Congressional District, a change made by the New Jersey Redistricting Commission that took effect in January 2013, based on the results of the November 2012 general elections.<ref name="LWV2011">2011 New Jersey Citizen's Guide to Government Template:Webarchive, p. 63, New Jersey League of Women Voters. Accessed May 22, 2015.</ref> As part of the 2010 redistricting, 1,802 residents in a wedge-shaped section in the western part of the borough were placed in the 3rd District, while the remaining 16,590 were placed in the 4th District.<ref name=PCR2012>Plan Components Report, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref><ref>New Jersey Congressional Districts 2012-2012: Point Pleasant, New Jersey Redistricting Commission, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020.</ref>

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Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 12,681 registered voters in Point Pleasant, of which 2,336 (18.4%) were registered as Democrats, 4,026 (31.7%) were registered as Republicans and 6,311 (49.8%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were 8 voters registered as Libertarians or Greens.<ref name="VoterRegistration">Voter Registration Summary – Ocean, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, March 23, 2011. Accessed December 31, 2012.</ref> Among the borough's 2010 Census population, 68.9% (vs. 63.2% in Ocean County) were registered to vote, including 88.5% of those ages 18 and over (vs. 82.6% countywide).<ref name="VoterRegistration" /><ref>GCT-P7: Selected Age Groups: 2010 – State -- County Subdivision; 2010 Census Summary File 1 for New Jersey Template:Webarchive, United States Census Bureau. Accessed December 31, 2012.</ref>

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In the 2012 presidential election, Republican Mitt Romney received 56.7% of the vote (5,141 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 42.4% (3,843 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (89 votes), among the 9,161 ballots cast by the borough's 13,245 registered voters (88 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 69.2%.<ref name="2012Elections">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="2012VoterReg">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In the 2008 presidential election, Republican John McCain received 56.5% of the vote (5,599 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 41.4% (4,103 votes) and other candidates with 1.4% (138 votes), among the 9,904 ballots cast by the borough's 13,154 registered voters, for a turnout of 75.3%.<ref>2008 Presidential General Election Results: Ocean County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 31, 2012.</ref> In the 2004 presidential election, Republican George W. Bush received 60.5% of the vote (5,857 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat John Kerry with 38.2% (3,700 votes) and other candidates with 0.7% (85 votes), among the 9,683 ballots cast by the borough's 12,795 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 75.7.<ref>2004 Presidential Election: Ocean County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed December 31, 2012.</ref>

Presidential Elections Results
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style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|62.3% 6,209 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|34.4% 3,483 3.3% 333
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|2012<ref name=2012Elections/> style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|56.7% 5,141 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|42.4% 3,843 1.0% 89
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|2008<ref>2008 Presidential General Election Results: Ocean County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 23, 2008. Accessed December 24, 2012.</ref> style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|56.5% 5,599 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|41.4% 4,103 1.4% 138
style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|2004<ref>2004 Presidential Election: Ocean County, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 13, 2004. Accessed December 24, 2012.</ref> style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Republican|60.5% 5,857 style="text-align:center;" Template:Party shading/Democratic|38.2% 3,700 0.7% 85

In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 71.6% of the vote (4,352 cast), ahead of Democrat Barbara Buono with 26.6% (1,619 votes) and other candidates with 1.7% (105 votes), among the 6,179 ballots cast by the borough's 13,118 registered voters (103 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 47.1%.<ref name="2013Elections">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name="2013VoterReg">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 64.4% of the vote (4,606 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat Jon Corzine with 27.6% (1,977 votes), Independent Chris Daggett with 5.9% (421 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (69 votes), among the 7,152 ballots cast by the borough's 12,905 registered voters, yielding a 55.4% turnout.<ref>2009 Governor: Ocean County Template:Webarchive, New Jersey Department of State Division of Elections, December 31, 2009. Accessed December 31, 2012.</ref>

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Education

The Point Pleasant School District serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.<ref>Point Pleasant Borough Board of Education District Policy 0110 - Identification, Point Pleasant School District, adopted May 26, 2009. Accessed July 21, 2025. "Purpose: The Board of Education exists for the purpose of providing a thorough and efficient system of free public education in grades Pre-Kindergarten through twelve in the Point Pleasant School District. Composition: The Point Pleasant School District is comprised of all the area within the municipal boundaries of Point Pleasant."</ref> As of the 2023–24 school year, the district, comprised of four schools, had an enrollment of 2,659 students and 240.6 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a student–teacher ratio of 11.1:1.<ref name=NCES>District information for Point Pleasant Borough School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 15, 2024.</ref> Schools in the district (with 2023–24 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics<ref>School Data for the Point Pleasant School District, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed December 15, 2024.</ref>) are Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School<ref>Nellie F. Bennett Elementary School, Point Pleasant Borough Schools. Accessed July 21, 2025.</ref> with 708 students in grades PreK–5, Ocean Road Elementary School<ref>Ocean Road Elementary School, Point Pleasant Borough Schools. Accessed July 21, 2025.</ref> with 481 students in PreK–5 Memorial Middle School<ref>Memorial Middle School, Point Pleasant Borough Schools. Accessed July 21, 2025.</ref> with 593 students in 6–8 and Point Pleasant Borough High School<ref>Point Pleasant Borough High School, Point Pleasant Borough Schools. Accessed July 21, 2025.</ref> with 856 students in grades 9–12.<ref>About Us, Point Pleasant Borough High School. Accessed July 21, 2025. "Point Pleasant Borough High School, comprised of 867 students and a staff of 130 professionals, has a proud tradition of academic excellence and has embraced the core values of respect, responsibility, and pride."</ref><ref>About Us, Point Pleasant School District. Accessed July 21, 2025. "Nestled in the heart of Point Pleasant, New Jersey, the Point Pleasant Borough School District is comprised of two elementary schools, one middle school and one high school that together provide Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 educational services to approximately 2,800 students."</ref><ref>Public Schools Directory 2024-2025; Living & Learning in Ocean County, Ocean County, New Jersey. Accessed July 1, 2025.</ref><ref>School Performance Reports for the Point Pleasant Borough Board of Education, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed July 1, 2025.</ref><ref>New Jersey School Directory for the Point Pleasant Borough Board of Education, New Jersey Department of Education. Accessed February 1, 2024.</ref>

Saint Peter School, founded in 1923, serves students in grades K–8 and operates under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton.<ref>General Information, Saint Peter School. Accessed November 13, 2016. "Founded in 1923, Saint Peter School is the first and oldest Catholic school in Ocean County. Saint Peter School serves students in grades K through eight."</ref><ref>School Finder, Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton. Accessed March 3, 2020.</ref> In 2016, the school was one of ten schools in New Jersey, and one of four private schools in the state, recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education, a recognition celebrating excellence in academics.<ref>2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools All Public and Non-Public, National Blue Ribbon Schools Program. Accessed November 13, 2016.</ref><ref>Clark, Adam. "These 10 N.J. schools earn Blue Ribbon honors", NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, September 28, 2016. Accessed November 13, 2016. "The U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday announced that 10 New Jersey schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools, a recognition celebrating excellence in academics."</ref>

Infrastructure

Transportation

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Route 13 eastbound in Point Pleasant

Roads and highways

Template:As of, the borough had a total of Template:Convert of roadways, of which Template:Convert were maintained by the municipality, Template:Convert by Ocean County and Template:Convert by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.<ref>Ocean County Mileage by Municipality and Jurisdiction, New Jersey Department of Transportation, May 2010. Accessed November 1, 2013.</ref>

State highways include Route 13, which extends a total of Template:Convert, most of which is in the borough with a small portion in Bay Head.<ref>Route 13 Straight Line Diagram, New Jersey Department of Transportation, February 2007. Accessed November 1, 2013.</ref> Route 88 traverses the borough to its eastern terminus at Route 35, just across the border with Point Pleasant Beach.<ref>Route 88 Straight Line Diagram, New Jersey Department of Transportation, February 2009. Accessed November 1, 2013.</ref> Also, Route 70 skirts through the northwest part of the borough between Brick and Brielle on the September 11th Memorial Bridge, which crosses the Manasquan River.

Public transportation

NJ Transit provides bus service to Philadelphia on the 317 route.<ref>Ocean County Bus / Rail Connections, NJ Transit, backed up by the Internet Archive as of July 26, 2010. Accessed December 31, 2012.</ref>

Ocean Ride local service is provided on the OC3A Brick—Point Pleasant and the OC4 Lakewood—Brick Link routes.<ref>Ocean County Bus Service Template:Webarchive, Greater Mercer TMA. Accessed August 11, 2015.</ref><ref>Ocean Ride Rider's Guide Template:Webarchive, Ocean County, New Jersey. Accessed August 11, 2015.</ref><ref>Ocean County Transit Guide Template:Webarchive, Ocean County, New Jersey. Accessed August 11, 2015.</ref>

Health care

Point Pleasant Hospital was founded in 1918 and became part of Ocean Medical Center in 1982. The hospital closed permanently in 2001.<ref>Out History, Ocean Medical Center. Accessed January 25, 2020. "In 1918, the hospital began in four rooms in the Point Pleasant Beach home of Dr. Frank Denniston, a physician whose teenage assistant, Arnold Lane, later became the hospital administrator for 33 years.... In 1982, Point Pleasant Hospital changed its name to Northern Ocean Hospital System and construction began on Brick Hospital.... Point Pleasant Hospital closed in 2001."</ref>

In media

Notable people

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