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This 60-year-old N.J. ShopRite is finally getting a massive expansion
ShopRite is completely revamping one of its stores in central New Jersey, according to a new redevelopment plan proposed by officials. Holmdel-based Saker ShopRites, which owns and operates 39 ShopRite stores in Central Jersey and along the Jersey Shore, initially proposed building a brand new ShopRite in the parking lot of an existing store in Freehold Township.
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:
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."
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...
Belmar Council to Vote on Major Settlement Agreement with Developers
BELMAR, NJ — At the upcoming council meeting on Tuesday, July 23, the Borough of Belmar will consider a pivotal resolution to approve proposed settlement agreements with multiple developers (As of 9pm on Sunday, the resolution itself was not available on the borough website where the other resolutions are posted). This situation arises from a lawsuit initiated by the borough in March 2023. Joseph Baumann Jr., Belmar’s redevelopment and affordable housing counsel, recently discussed the borough's affordable housing requirement of 96 units at a council meeting. This number may be reduced to 84, since 12 existing affordable...
New Jersey Music History In Asbury Park
As you walk through the hallowed hall breezeway between the Paramount Theater and Convention Hall the next time you are at the Asbury Park Boardwalk, just think of some of the legendary musicians who have performed just feet from where you’re walking. The list of incredible artists who have...
We Rock The Spectrum Kid’s Gym Now Open In Monmouth County, New Jersey
Exciting news in Monmouth County. Get ready kids! It's time to swing, climb, jump, and have lots and lots of fun! If that's not enough, there's also a zipline which just happens to be everyone's favorite. Sounds like so much fun!. We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym is now OPEN...
Howell, NJ stops pop-up pool party with tough new law
💦NJ towns adopted ordinances that put a stop to home pool rentals. 💦The parties often attracted large crowds to private homes. 💦Howell police successfully stopped a party Saturday. A "pop up" pool party at a home Saturday that could have brought hundreds to a backyard was stopped...
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.
Investigation launched into lead found on Keyport shore
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection have begun looking into how objects containing lead appeared on Keyport’s bay shore. According to New York/New Jersey Baykeeper, objects resembling lead slag first became visible in June, and tests have confirmed that the objects contain...
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.
This historic New Jersey complex made science history and now serves to entertain
Built in 1959 and finished in 1962, Bell Labs in Holmdel New Jersey made science history with new phone and antenna discoveries from the over 6,000 engineers, technicians, and researchers that worked in the mammoth 2,000,000 square foot complex. It ranked as laboratory of the year in 1967, is on...
Hazlet: Recreation Facility Concept Plan Includes Grant Funded Amenities for Residents.
HAZLET, NJ: Utilizing grants and low interest rate loans, the governing body in Hazlet has made much needed improvements over the last few years, providing great amenities for its residents. Among them to highlight a couple: The 8th Street Park Improvement Plan that transformed 8th Street Park into a multi-faceted park for all children called Freedom Park. It opened in October 2023. Six Pickleball courts and two Tennis Courts were installed in Veterans Park in July 2023. The beautiful new complex is shared by the Hazlet Swim Club and the public... see the township website here for more...
Ray’s Cafe honored for generosity to borough
SEA GIRT — Ray Litzinger, owner of Ray’s Cafe at 523 Washington Blvd., was honored in a proclamation by the mayor and borough council at the Wednesday, July 10, meeting, in recognition of the commitment, dedication and support he and his business provide to the community. Mayor Donald Fetzer read, “It is with great honor and admiration that we recognize individuals whose dedication and commitment continue immeasurably to the vibrant spirit and cohesion of our community…(the proclamation) serves as special recognition to Ray Litzinger, owner and operator of Ray’s Cafe since 1993.”
Lavallette hosts annual Memorial Lifeguard Tournament
LAVALLETTE — For two evenings this week, crowds packed New Brunswick Avenue beach as they spectated Lavallette Beach Patrol’s annual Lavallette Memorial Lifeguard Tournament. Despite a lingering heat wave, the two-night event drew hundreds to the hot beach, where members of various area beach patrols showed off their teamwork and lifesaving skills in both the women’s tournament on Monday and the men’s/open tournament on Tuesday.
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.”
Scow Ditch bulkhead and boardwalk targeted for redo
BAY HEAD — Scow Ditch, the long, narrow waterway that connects the Barnegat Bay to Twilight Lake, will see a significant renovation done to both the bulkhead and the boardwalk area. Located immediately south of Bridge Avenue, alongside Scow Ditch, are two existing timber bulkhead and boardwalk structures, both of which are deteriorating and in need of replacement.
Lakewood Mayor Ray Coles Responds to Your ‘Ask The Mayor’ Questions: Multiple Questions
The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to [email protected]. Thank you for all the good work you do for the Lakewood community. I’m a resident in the Enclave Lakewood, & the turning...
Borough appoints Colliers to help secure grant funding
LAVALLETTE — The Lavallette council Monday unanimously approved a resolution appointing engineering firm Colliers Engineering & Design as grant and funding specialists to aid the borough in securing grant money. Colliers was hired to research both federal, state and county level grant opportunities for the borough of Lavallette; a task for which there is no official position in the borough’s municipal offices.
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