The section stating that no dogs are allowed at the beach was ... Selectperson Jeremy Emerson, who was cleaning up the beach, discovered the defaced sign. The rule, previously displayed on both ...

That means Jersey dogs can enjoy most of the Garden State's beaches — at least until they're no longer allowed once the summer season begins. Each Jersey Shore beach has its own rules for dogs.

He added there are signs at the beach stating dogs are not welcome, but not always observed. “My sense it is not so much ignorance of the policy, but defiance of the policy,” he said.

The Beach Committee this week decided to rethink its plan to push for a stiffer fine for people who let their dogs off-leash ...