Beach tags are manufactured by a Cape May County non-profit that assists developmentally disabled folks.
By NANETTE LoBIONDO GALLOWAY
VENTNOR – The city has enlisted a new vendor for online beach tag sales. The city previously used the Viply app, but the company went out of business.
The Board of Commissioners Thursday, Oct. 26 approved a resolution authorizing Jersey Cape Diagnostic Training and Opportunity Center, Inc. of Cape May County to sell seasonal beach tags on their website. Unlike the Viply app, which required purchasers to pick up their beach tags in person, Jersey Cape Diagnostic will provide additional convenience by automatically shipping them to purchasers.
The city already has a relationship with Jersey Cape, which has been manufacturing beach tags for local municipalities for years. Jersey Cape Diagnostic recently created a new career opportunity program for developmentally disabled adults.
“Jersey Cape Diagnostics has been manufacturing beach tags for the shore communities for 50 years. They have now expanded their service to include handling online and mail order purchases and will mail tags directly to the purchasers,” Ventnor Administrator Tom Ciccarone said.
The cost of beach tags will not change but individuals purchasing tags through the website will pay a convenience fee and postage. Jersey Cape Diagnostics will forward proceeds of beach tag sales to the city on a weekly basis and will maintain the convenience fee to support its programming.
The jerseycape.com website currently sells beach tags in Avalon. When the website is updated, Ventnor beachgoers will be able to purchase their tags online at http://www.jerseycapetags.com/blog/buy-your-beach-tagbadge-online.
The non-profit also provides promotional and retail products and business services for companies, organizations and municipalities that generate revenue for client training and job opportunities to help clients live independently.
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