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Beachwood beach closed following two days of high fecal bacteria levels
BEACHWOOD — Health officials closed Beachwood's Beach West to swimming and bathing on Wednesday, July 17, due to high levels of fecal bacteria, according to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Water samples collected Monday and Tuesday showed high levels of Enterococci bacteria, a microbe common in the...
Drunken driving checkpoints in Monmouth Beach and Sea Girt this weekend
Drunken driving checkpoints will take place in Monmouth Beach and Sea Girt this weekend, according to the Monmouth County DWI Task Force. The first one in Monmouth Beach will take place from 10 p.m. Friday to 2 a.m. Saturday. All southbound vehicles on Ocean Avenue will be diverted into the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, where all drivers will be screened to ensure they are not intoxicated, said Allenhurst Police Chief Michael Schneider, task force coordinator.
Manchester Day Provides Fun Times At Harry Wright Lake
MANCHESTER – You could take a swim, chat with your neighbor, pick up a flyer from a local organization, watch some entertainment and pick up a chocolate covered bacon stick. All of this and more were offerings of Manchester Day. The annual event was bigger and better than ever...
Students Show Off Monmouth County’s Uniqueness
FREEHOLD – Three creative 4th grade students across Monmouth County have come out on top of this year’s “My County” poster contest sponsored by the Constitutional Officers Association of New Jersey (COANJ). As Monmouth County’s Constitutional Officers, Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, Sheriff Shaun Golden and Surrogate...
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."
Trenton Young Professionals Network to Host Roundtable for Startups & Entrepreneurs
TRENTON, NJ – A roundtable geared towards start-ups and early stage entrepreneurs, educating business owners on government programs and opportunities which may help them to jump start their businesses set to be hosted by the Trenton Young Professionals Network will see the support of the Mercer County Department of Economic Development and the Mercer County Office of Communications & Intergovernmental Affairs The free event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 18th and be held at Much Better Studios in downtown Trenton.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “When I was elected, we committed Mercer County...
Long-time Asbury Park Press editors Jody Calendar and Dave May pass away
Two former pillars of the Asbury Park Press newsroom, Josephine "Jody" Calendar, 74, who rose from cub reporter to deputy executive editor, and Dave May, 83, a long-time photographer who became photo editor at the paper, both passed away Sunday. Calendar, who lived in Tinton Falls and Moultonborough, New Hampshire, became the first female chair of the Asbury Park Press Editorial Board. She started as a cub reporter and rose through the ranks in the newsroom...
Middletown Residents: Tindall Park Tennis and Pickleball Courts Closed for Renovations, Beginning Monday, 7/22
MIDDLETOWN, NJ: The Tindall Park tennis and pickleball courts will be temporarily closed for renovations starting Monday, July 22, with a target reopening date of fall 2024. The updates are necessary to ensure that the facilities remain safe, functional, and enjoyable for everyone!CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER According to the Middletown Recreation Department: As part of these renovations, there will be some tree removal in the surrounding area. Tree roots can grow underneath the courts, causing cracks, uneven surfaces, and potential safety hazards. Leaves, twigs, and other debris can accumulate on the courts which makes maintenance...
Cape May Resorts Hire Hawks to Keep Seagulls Away
Congress Hall and The Rusty Nail in Cape May have taken a page out of Ocean City's book on how to stop seagulls from bothering guests this summer. The resorts are introducing a new falconry program to keep the seagulls from swooping down to steal food and bother tourists. Congress...
32-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash at N.J. intersection, police say
A motorcyclist died Tuesday night after he was involved in a crash at a Union County intersection, police said. An investigation showed that a motorcycle being driven by 32-year-old Rahway resident Justin Almenas was traveling west on Madison Hill Road in Clark shortly before 8 p.m., authorities said. He collided with a sedan that was making a left onto the road from Adams Street, according to a statement from the Clark Police Department.
Thousands Without Power In Lakewood, Jackson, Toms River For Second Consecutive Day
Thousands of Lakewood, Jackson, and Toms River homes and businesses were without power on Tuesday evening, as the town was hit by yet another electricity outage – the second in two days, as a heat wave continues to suffocate the region. Askanim, including Assemblyman Avi Schnall, have been working...
Has New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Actually Backfired?
A question for all New Jersey residents: How many reusable bags do you have piled up in your house right now?. If they're cluttering your pantries and closets, untouched, and ironically not reused, you're not alone. And according to a study, it's causing a bigger problem in New Jersey. The...
Should NJ schools ban cell phones? Districts grapple with tough decision
The latest issue befuddling many New Jersey school districts as they prepare for the new academic year is what to do about cell phones. A growing number if districts are debating policies that would severely restrict cell phone use or ban their possession outright in classrooms. Why are cell phones...
New study ranks worst states for drunk driving: Where do N.Y. and N.J. land on the list?
Drunk driving claims the lives of approximately 37 people each day, accounting for over 30% of all traffic fatalities, according to a recent study. This research, conducted by the Simmrin Law Group, also showed that not all states are equal when it comes to the rate of drunk driving. Using...
Tolls to increase on 4 Delaware River bridges connecting NJ to PA
For the first time in 13 years, drivers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania will have to pay more to cross the Delaware River Port Authority’s four bridges. On Wednesday, the DRPA approved a $1 toll increase from $5 to $6 for drivers who use the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Betsy Ross, and Commodore Barry Bridges. […]
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