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NJ is losing one of its last classic-looking McDonald’s
MIDDLETOWN — Street after street in New Jersey, there's no shortage of contemporary fast food chains. The same could be said years ago, but looking back now, they took on a "classic," simplistic feel. That's why the Middletown Route 35 McDonald's has been a New Jersey gem — it's...
One of N.J.’s largest school districts dropped its transgender policy with no public debate, critics say
The Edison Township Board of Education dropped its policy protecting transgender students from being outed to their parents by school staff in a vote this week that several advocacy groups said lacked any input from the public. The policy, known as 5756, says school staff are not required to notify...
NJ counties with the highest cancer rates may shock you
When I was a kid, older folks didn’t even want to say the word cancer out loud. Sometimes, you would hear “the big C.” It was the Voldemort of something that could strike you down. Of course, huge advances have been made. We haven’t beaten the many...
Monmouth County Sheriff's Auction of The Boathouse Postponed Amid Ownership Uncertainty
BELMAR, NJ — The sheriff's auction of The Boathouse in Belmar has been rescheduled from October 7th to November 18th, as ownership complexities cloud the future of the property. The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office website confirms the new date for the auction, which will determine the fate of the corner establishment at 15th Avenue and Main Street.Although the property itself remains slated for the auction block, the business and its liquor license are now under the control of a new operator, with Two Dawgs, owned by Tim and Matt Harmon, no longer in charge. It is...
Popular Jersey Shore bar to close in November
LAKE COMO — There’s soon going to be one less spot for locals and beachgoers to visit in Monmouth County. Salty's Beach Bar, a Jersey Shore entertainment venue and bar, is closing. In a Sept. 26 Facebook post, the owner announced the establish will close its "doors permanently"...
Community Rallies to Save Freehold Raceway From Permanent Closure
The Oldest Racetrack In America Is Threatened in New Jersey. It is a landmark that is 171 years old. Freehold Raceway, which was originally built in 1853 is now under threat of closing. According to Wikipedia, "Freehold Raceway is a half-mile racetrack in Freehold Borough, New Jersey, and is the oldest racetrack in the United States, as well as being the oldest of the three horse racing venues located in New Jersey."
Middletown BOE Meeting Highlights Achievements and New Initiatives
MIDDLETOWN, NJ — The Middletown Township School District Board of Education held its monthly meeting, focusing on student achievements, ongoing projects, and strategic initiatives for the upcoming school year. The meeting featured reports from Middletown High School North and South student representatives, updates on curriculum improvements, and the launch of new district-wide programs.The meeting began with student representatives from Middletown High School North and South sharing recent highlights and upcoming events. At High School North, the newly installed turf field was put to use for the first time during the school's victorious football game against Lacey...
Neighbors Won’t Swallow Carteret’s ‘Tiki Bar’ Cocktail
CARTERET, NJ — Apartment complex tenants and others who live near the borough’s waterfront are not thrilled about new plans for a Waterfront Park “tiki bar,” an outdoor stage and cooking facilities that they believe will attract more traffic and noise.Opponents claim Carteret’s latest plan was undertaken without public input, will further damage their ordinarily quiet lifestyle, and attract more traffic, putting them “at greater risk,” according to Facebook posts and emails from objectors.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThis week, Mayor Daniel J. Reiman announced a $4 million plan for a “tiki bar pavilion,” an...
The food situation this week in NYC . . . got a key for the ice cream freezer?
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Call it post-traumatic stress disorder or deja vu. But I’m beginning to feel a lot like I did in 2020 watching others hoard toilet paper with news of the port strike last week — and, well, hoarding food just for the sake of hoarding.
The Editorial Staff at Mashed.com Select New Jersey’s Best Diner
So I do have to go on record saying we have more than just one diner that is among the best in the nation. Many of our great diners can hold their own to any in America. According to Google AI Overview, "New Jersey is known as the diner capital of the world and has more diners than any other state in the United States." It's estimated that New Jersey has over 500 diners around the state.
$10M down the drain: Feds say NJ firm never replaced lead pipes
NEWARK – The chief executive officer of a construction company and a foreman for the company have been accused of pocketing money from a $10.2 million public works contract by faking the work on replacing lead water service lines in Newark. On Wednesday, 57-year-old Michael Sawyer, of Burlington, and...
Lawsuit over lake fountain qualms settled by council
LAKE COMO — In an executive session at the end of the Oct. 1 council meeting, the borough mayor and council passed a resolution authorizing a settlement agreement regarding the lake fountain lawsuit, with an agreement to limit daily hours of operations from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. According to the resolution, the plaintiffs of the lawsuit, JNG Land, LLC, NJG Land, LLC, Steven Giacona, Gina Giacona, Justin Giacona and Kerry Flannagan, brought action to the Superior Court of New Jersey against the Borough seeking damages claiming that the noise of the fountain installed in the lake “created a nuisance.”
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