The Federal Emergency Management Agency once again turns down Ocean Grove's request for financial assistance to rebuild its Sandy-destroyed boardwalk.

Damage to the Ocean Grove boardwalk from Sandy
Damage to the Ocean Grove boardwalk from Sandy (Ocean Grove Camp Association)
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According to the Asbury Park Press, the agency says because the boardwalk is owned by the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, a private nonprofit organization, it's not eligible for public assistance dollars.

Reconstruction the boardwalk and dune is estimated to cost anywhere from $3 to $4 million dollars. Rebuilding the fishing pier, an estimated $750-thousand dollars.

Monmouth County State Senator Jennifer Beck says she'll be working with Congressman Chris Smith on another appeal of FEMA's decision.

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