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LaReine property to be sold at open public auction
BRADLEY BEACH — Signs posted throughout town called for the Bradley Beach borough council to “Keep The Promise, Sell The Church,” and in a 4-0-1 vote, the council voted to do just that, passing a resolution to authorize the sale of the 317-319 LaReine Ave. property at their June 26 meeting.
Garden State Parkway backed up for 15 miles after portion buckles in New Jersey
A portion of the Garden State Parkway in New Jersey buckled Tuesday night, forcing emergency repairs that led to major delays.Officials say a "pavement heave" occurred in the southbound lanes in Toms River, causing southbound traffic to be backed up for up to 15 miles in Ocean and Monmouth counties.Heaving happens when moisture trapped under asphalt is subjected to extreme temperatures.They said it could take several hours, but many of the delays cleared up late Tuesday.Officials with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority said the GSP was repaired and reopened by 10 p.m.----------* Get Eyewitness News Delivered* More New Jersey news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts* Follow us on YouTubeSubmit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Spectacular Fireworks Light Up Asbury Park Beach
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The weather for the fireworks display on the beach in Asbury Park could not have been better on Wednesday night. On a cool night in the beginning of July, the most comfortable outfit seemed to be a hoodie sweatshirt paired with shorts and flip-flops. Families packed the boardwalk while over a dozen boats sat just off the beach, watching the fireworks that started promptly at 9:00 PM. Businesses along the boardwalk were jammed with customers in places like The Break and Low Dive, along with other establishments like Coney Waffle. The fireworks display,...
It was 54 years ago when music saved Asbury Park
It has been said that music can be a cure-all for many things — a respite from a difficult day, a bad break up or just a conduit to chill out. Never was music so important and instrumental in helping an entire community rise from the ashes of what would be one of the worst moments in New Jersey history.
In Asbury Park 126-Unit Memorial Drive Project Raises Concerns
A view of the currently vacant site of the 1201 Memorial Drive apartment building proposed in Asbury Park. A proposal for a Memorial Drive apartment building, which includes a percentage of affordable housing units, is now one step closer to reality after action by the Asbury Park City Council. The...
Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls
Lawmakers introduced a package of public safety bills after police say a community event in South Jersey devolved into chaos. The post Lawmakers look for new ways to handle unruly crowds, public brawls appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
NJ shore town enforcing huge fine for parents of uncooperative teens
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — This Ocean County borough is taking its 10 p.m. curfew seriously, starting now. Ahead of July 4, the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department is warning residents on Facebook that it'll be enforcing several ordinances regarding the "ongoing issue of unaccompanied juveniles in town." And it's...
NJ governor’s hometown left holding bill for $3.7M Biden fundraiser
MIDDLETOWN — The mayor says this township is on the hook for nearly $24,000 after providing extra protection Saturday night for President Joe Biden’s fundraising event at Gov. Phil Murphy’s home. Biden landed at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst late Saturday afternoon and flew Marine One to the...
Asbury Park Adopts 2024 Budget with Decrease in Municipal Tax Rate
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The City of Asbury Park has officially adopted its 2024 budget, following a public hearing at last week's Council Meeting. The $79,004,598.81 budget, which includes a substantial $20,000,000 grant from the State of New Jersey Boardwalk Preservation Fund, marks a significant financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year. One of the notable changes in this year's budget is the decrease in the municipal tax rate, which has been reduced from 0.6 in 2023 to 0.545 for FY24, pending certification by the County. This reduction comes despite an increase in property values throughout Asbury...
Neptune Township to Host Annual 'Touch a Truck' Community Event
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Neptune Township will host its annual ‘Touch a Truck’ community event on Wednesday, July 10, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bring the whole family to check out emergency and specialty vehicles from the Neptune Police Department, Neptune Fire, Neptune Township EMS, Neptune Township Office of Emergency Management, Neptune Public Works, New Jersey State Police, and much more! Additionally, in partnership with the NTPD and Hackensack Meridian Health, child car seat installations and inspections will be provided free of charge. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Belmar Independence Day show to light up the night July 6
BELMAR — The community is welcomed to join together this weekend for the third annual Independence Day Show. The holiday celebration, presented by Raising4 Inc. and the Borough of Belmar, will light up the night with a free concert, computerized light show and fireworks display on Saturday, July 6. The show will start with a pre-show concert at 8:30 p.m.
Best Waterfront Dining Chosen by You in Ocean and Monmouth Counties
So this is a labor of love especially since we are in the midst of summer and true outdoor dining prime time. We are blessed here at the Jersey Shore with some of the best waterfront dining anywhere in America. There is nothing better than having a meal here on the Jersey Shore overlooking our beautiful waters and having a delicious meal. The view and the taste are incredible and we have some fantastic choices. I decided to find out the best waterfront options here at the Shore from the people who know best, you at home. I asked you to recommend the best waterfront dining restaurants and you came through big time with fantastic locations.
Monmouth County Fair will pop up in Freehold in late July
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — The 49th annual Monmouth County Fair has a date and a location. Rides, music, and food are scheduled to take over the East Freehold Showgrounds for five days later this month. There is a general admission charge to enter the venue, for adults and older kids.
Toms River school board must decide big cuts — teachers, sports, activities on the line
TOMS RIVER - The Toms River Regional school board will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. July 3 to vote on an tentative 2024-2025 budget made more complicated by a loss of state education aid. Superintendent Mike Citta said the meeting was scheduled for July 3 because New Jersey requires that school budgets be submitted to the county superintendent's office by July 5. The meeting will be held at the auditorium in Toms River High School...
Brick Summerfest Begins July 4 With Concert, Fireworks; Shuttle Buses Will Be Running
Brick’s annual Summerfest celebration begins on Thursday – Independence Day in 2024 – with plenty of food, friends, and fireworks to enjoy. Summerfest begins at 6:30 p.m. at Windward Beach Park off Princeton Avenue, with a performance by Super Trans Am, which performs pop and classic rock hits from the 1970s as a “tribute to the decade.” The concert, as usual, is followed by fireworks which can be seen from the park and beach, as well as from boats in the Metedeconk River.
Heatwave Highlights Ocean County’s Homeless Crisis
TOMS RIVER – As Ocean County sweltered in a heat wave, the plight of the county’s homeless population remains a “hot” topic of concern. While many residents seek relief in air-conditioned homes, others struggle to find shelter from the brutal sun. The Toms River Housing and Homeless Coalition, a collaborative group of faith-based The post Heatwave Highlights Ocean County’s Homeless Crisis appeared first on Jersey Shore Online.
Mike Arnone, seven-term assemblyman, dies at 91
Dr. Michael J. Arnone, an affable dentist from Red Bank who served more than fourteen years as a Republican assemblyman from Monmouth County, died on July 1. He was 91. Arnone chaired the Assembly Local Government and Housing Committee. He played a role in rolling back Gov. Jim Florio’s $2.8 billion tax increase after the GOP took control of the legislature in 1991, advocated for consolidated municipal services for small towns, and pushed for a constitutional amendment to permit a two-tiered property tax rate in urban areas. He was a staunch supporter of Monmouth County’s horse racing industry. He was a sponsor of Megan’s Law.
Atlantic Shores South wind project approved off NJ
A second phase of the Atlantic Shores wind energy project won a major federal approval Tuesday, advancing plans for 200 wind turbines within sight of New Jersey beach resorts. The Atlantic Shores South project between Long Beach Island and Atlantic City would include 10 offshore substations and export cables bringing power to landfalls at Atlantic City and Sea Girt to the north in Monmouth County, N.J.
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