Belmar, N.J., Jan. 9, 2013 -- New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is backed by residents of the Borough of Belmar, representatives from Epic Management, Inc., and Congressional Members as he speaks to those assembled at the groundbreaking ceremony for the start of construction of Belmar's new boardwalk. The boardwalk will replace the one that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in late October 2012. Photo by Sharon Karr/FEMA