Surf City reached a major financial milestone by topping $1 million in beach badge revenue this year, an achievement fueled by a surge in pre-season sales that successfully offset declines in daily, weekly and seasonal badges.

“Last year, we brought in $913,730,” Councilman Peter Hartney, who chairs the borough’s beach and environment committee, reported during the Sept. 12 borough council meeting. “This year, we brought in $1,009,180.”