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‘America’s Best Watering Hole’ is a New Jersey Hidden Gem
New Jersey has been receiving a lot of "bests" lately, but are we surprised?. This place, in particular, has a remarkable story that goes back a while. The bar itself is a relic of Prohibition. Real rum runners would throw back a cocktail when they weren't smuggling booze. Even to...
Another hidden gem waterfront bar at the Jersey Shore
There are a few businesses in New Jersey that have the same name. I'm sure there are quite a few Sal's Pizza's in our state, for example. Most people in Central Jersey may have heard of the Wonder Bar in Asbury Park. There is also a Wonder Bar in Atlantic City.
Red Bank OKs 20 condos near train station that wipe away Mexican restaurant, framing store
RED BANK - A four-story condominium across from Red Bank’s train station was approved unanimously Wednesday night by the borough planning board. It would raze two houses on Oakland Street, the Mexican restaurant Mi Lupita’s Kitchen, a detached garage and a neighboring two-story building that currently houses 90 Degree Gallery on Bridge Avenue....
Jersey Shore town’s homeless encampment may be close to shutting down
A section of in Neptune Township that houses dozens of people experiencing homelessness may be on its way to shutting down after the property owner filed court papers to force them out, according to township officials. The property owner, Neptune Boulevard Development Group, is scheduled to go to court Friday.
Decades-old ShopRite in NJ is getting a facelift
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP — A 60-year-old ShopRite located at the South Freehold Shopping Center is about to get a makeover, according to NJ.com. Saker ShopRites, which owns 39 stores in New Jersey, got consent from municipal officials to renovate and enlarge the Freehold location. NJ.com reports that the store will...
Parts of Jersey Shore beach to be closed for testing of contamination
Environmental regulators on Friday said “out of an abundance of caution” the state will test and remove “slag-like material” on a Jersey Shore bay beach where one advocacy group and neighbors fear hazardous lead may be present. The removal of the material will start Monday, calling...
Allaire Historic Village Temporarily Closes
HOWELL – The Historic Village at Allaire will shut down operations for about three weeks due to a shortage of operating funds. The living history museum, located in Allaire State Park in Monmouth County, announced the heartbreaking news Sunday, July 16, through their social media and email newsletter. Allaire...
Scene Around: Fire Company Hose, Ladder & Spirit Win
Call it Fire Company No. 1 — number one as in first place winner. That’s right. The Fair Have Fire Department’s Fire Company won first place in the Monmouth County Fair’s Monmouth County Firefighter’s Competition for its stellar hose and ladder work on Wednesday night. There were several fire companies in the competition, but only one that placed first.
NJDEP investigating after lead material found on beach in Keyport
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection are looking into how objects containing lead appeared on Keyport's bay shore.For months at low tide, residents said thousands of pieces of lead slag can be seen along the shoreline. Just recently, officials determined the objects contain lead.According to New York/New Jersey Baykeeper, objects resembling lead slag first became visible in June, and initial tests have confirmed that the objects contain lead.On July 17th, NY/NJ BayKeeper Greg Remaud discovered a significant quantity of material on the beach near the former Aeromarine industrial site where he said someone illegally...
Red Bank Council Approves Marine Park Improvement Contract
RED BANK, NJ: Mayor Billy Portman opened the meeting last night that lasted less than a half hour with all members in attendance except for Kristina Bonatakis, who was excused. $530,000 Marine Park Improvement Contract AwardedCLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Engineering firm CME Associates was awarded a contract in the amount of $530,000 to oversee and provide professional services for the Marine Park Improvement project. The contract funding will be paid by a previously approved bond authorization (see below). In the June 27 council meeting, the council passed a resolution for the borough to apply...
Southern-style fried chicken place plans to open 13 spots in NJ
🍗 A fried chicken franchise plans to expand its operations in New Jersey. 🍗 The plan is open 13 locations across Monmouth and Ocean counties. 🍗They specialize in fried and grilled chicken sandwiches. A famous fried chicken franchise based in Colorado since 2018, has plans to expand...
Monmouth County Fair Continues Through this Weekend. Last day is July 28.
CLICK HERE for Monmouth County Fair information. AND... Are you looking for a job opportunity with Monmouth County? Attention job seekers: Stop by the Monmouth County Human Resources table at the #MonmouthCountyFair to speak to a recruiter about a career with Monmouth County! There is an opportunity on Saturday 1 p.m. – 5p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. For more information, please go to: visitmonmouth.com For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
High Visibility Campaign Scheduled for this Thursday, Traffic Stops Imminent
This coming Thursday, July 25th, 2024 from 3:00 PM until 7:00 PM, Monmouth County roadways will be the focus of a High Visibility Campaign. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), "High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) is a universal traffic safety approach designed to create deterrence and change unlawful traffic behaviors. HVE combines highly visible and proactive law enforcement targeting a specific traffic safety issue. Law enforcement efforts are combined with visibility elements and a publicity strategy to educate the public and promote voluntary compliance with the law." Hwy 33- Freehold Boro, Freehold Twp, Howell, Manalapan Hwy...
NJ resident’s dog finds a rabid animal, the 3rd in the county this year
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — One Middlesex County township has its first rabid animal of the year, according to the County Office of Health Services. However, it is the third rabid animal reported within the county for 2024. Health officials said that on Saturday, July 20, a South Brunswick resident’s dog...
From lobster rolls to empanadas, here are some foods to try at the Monmouth County Fair
The 49th annual Monmouth County Fair is under way in Freehold Township, and there is plenty of fun to be had before its end on Sunday, July 28. There are rides, games, 4-H shows, exhibits, live entertainment and food — lots of food. ...
Yet another massive warehouse planned in Central Jersey
The jobs are wanted. The traffic is not. The tax ratable is wanted. The carbon footprint is not. Plenty of people are complaining about the proliferation of warehouses in New Jersey. It’s not your imagination. The number of warehouses in the Garden State has grown by 35% in the last twenty years. Some call them eyesores and say it should be called the Not-So-Garden State.
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