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Point Beach teen FAA-certified as private pilot
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — A Point Pleasant Beach teenager is flying high after receiving his Private Pilot Certification, continuing what has become a family tradition of aviation. Max Esposito, 16, is now certified as a private pilot with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He is currently rated to fly a glider, but said he is anticipating diving into his powered-aircraft rating next.
N.J. river beach closed to swimmers for rest of summer due to high bacteria levels
Swimming won’t be allowed at a beach along the Toms River in Ocean County for the remainder of the summer due to continued high levels of fecal bacteria. Beachwood Beach West in Beachwood will be off limits to swimmers, the state Department of Environmental Protection said Thursday. “For the...
DWI checkpoints coming to two popular NJ shore spots this weekend
MONMOUTH COUNTY — DWI checkpoints and summertime go hand-in-hand, especially near the shore points with the increased traffic. Two will be popping up this weekend in Sea Girt and in Monmouth Beach, so make sure to have a plan before heading out. The Monmouth County DWI Task Force’s crackdown...
Council introduces $2.7 million bond ordinance
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — The Point Pleasant Beach council introduced an ordinance appropriating more than $2.7 million — $2.2 million of which to be raised through bonds — for various capital improvements at its Tuesday, July 16 meeting. Some of the largest appropriations in the $2,748,300 bond ordinance include the “reconstruction of Carter Avenue, south Baltimore Avenue and a portion of New Jersey Avenue” at about $625,000 as well as $257,200 for “improvements to public properties, including…renovations of welcome signs, borough hall improvements, bandshell improvements and Liberty Lane drainage improvements.”
10 Stop & Shop stores in NJ are closing in 2024
When it was announced in May that underperforming Stop & Shop stores would be closing, it was uncertain which locations would be on the chopping block. Now we have the answer, and it looks like 10 Stop & Shop supermarkets in New Jersey will be keeping their lights on for only a few more months.
Stores and Restaurants We Demand Come to Ocean County, NJ Mall
The Ocean County Mall has undergone quite a transformation lately with the addition of LA Fitness, Home Sense, Five Below, and ULTA. I wasn't a mall rat when I went to Toms River High School East, but I spent a fair amount of time at the Ocean County Mall. I...
Glimmer of Hope returning to light up Twilight Lake
BAY HEAD — The shores and waters of Twilight Lake will light up once again this August as the ninth annual Glimmer of Hope returns to Bay Head. Run by the Bay Head Business Association, the event invites the whole community out on Aug. 10 at 7 p.m. with lanterns in hand as residents “join your community for an inspiring and memorable night with your own reflective hope, wish or prayer,” according to the event’s flier.
The best restaurant in every New Jersey shore town
Here in the great Garden State, we are fortunate to be surrounded by some world-class restaurants with highly-trained chefs, terrific waiters and waitresses, wonderful menus, and truly amazing views. And, on the flip side, when you need a snack after being out all night drinking with your friends, you really...
Boro plans massive pedestrian, cyclist safety initiative
POINT PLEASANT — Safer roads for both pedestrians and cyclists are coming to Point Pleasant, as the mayor and council revealed a massive plan to add sidewalks, enhance pedestrian safety and make roads safer for all. A massive $5,000,000 plan was unveiled at the borough council meeting on July 15, with all funds supplied by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), according to Borough Administrator Frank Pannucci.
Water utility issues mandatory alert for 2 NJ counties
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP — New Jersey American Water has issued an alert to conserve water in two counties as the utility conducts emergency repairs. The company said Sunday around 4:45 p.m. that it was repairing a 36-inch valve at the Jumping Brook Water Treatment Plant in Neptune Township. Between the...
Borough receives bid for former Wells Fargo bank building
SPRING LAKE — The Borough of Spring received a bid last week for the former Wells Fargo bank building, located at the corner of Third and Morris avenues, that is to be converted into a restaurant/affordable housing use. “We got one response to that bid. We are pretty excited about that response…Our professionals are looking at it for its responsiveness and the responsible bidder so statutorily, financially, things that we have to do our due diligence on,” said Mayor Jennifer Naughton.
News Update: Infestation Has Closed Sandy Hook’s Campground Until Further Notice
NJ.com is reporting that the campground at Sandy Hook is "closed until further notice". They report that "Sandy Hook’s campground, located in New Jersey’s portion of the Gateway National Recreation Area in Monmouth County, is closed until further notice due to an infestation of pests, officials said Friday."
Look At These Exciting New Additions Coming To The Freehold Raceway Mall
New Additions In Monmouth County at Freehold Raceway Mall. One of my favorite malls in New Jersey is the Freehold Raceway Mall. Freehold Raceway Mall has fantastic stores and many good "food" options for dining out. Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang's, Brio Italian Grille, Playa Bowls, Etc. There are a few new eateries coming to the Freehold Raceway Mall:
A Brand New Fried Chicken Chain Is Opening Its First NJ Store In Monmouth County
Move over Colonel, there's a new chicken joint coming to Jersey and it looks like it's going to change the game for fried chicken lovers all over the state!. Now, I've never heard of this place before but after doing a little digging into what they're all about, I'm excited to see that they're making a move towards the Jersey Shore.
Boro receives $752,000 grant for new sidewalks
POINT PLEASANT — A flurry of new sidewalks, courtesy of a $752,000 grant from Safe Routes to School (SRTS), are coming to the Ocean Road Elementary School area. Currently, there are several sidewalks already in the area, most immediately around the school, located at 1210 Benedict St. However, this project aims to connect these sidewalks that are incomplete or disjointed and install several long strips so roads are safer to travel on.
Lakewood zoning dispute over catering hall takes a turn; lawyer wants to see guest list
LAKEWOOD – When Judah Ribiat’s daughter got engaged it created a conflict of interest for him on the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which is reviewing an application for Lake Terrace, the catering hall where her reception is planned. So Ribiat agreed to no longer sit in on the meetings where the application was being reviewed or vote on the final decision of the board. ...
Tension boils as residents get estimated taxes
BRADLEY BEACH — As residents of Bradley Beach begin to receive their estimated tax bills, tensions boiled over to the July 10 borough council meeting, when the budget introduction yet again failed to pass. According to Mayor Larry Fox, since the council has yet to successfully pass a budget residents received estimated tax bills.
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