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Another Popular Restaurant in Ocean County, New Jersey is Closing
I can't believe I heard this news and saw it on Facebook yesterday. It's true, I called the restaurant and they told me in their own words. I was scrolling Facebook and saw an announcement that I couldn't believe. Although, it's not surprising. We can't say we're surprised anymore with all the closings everywhere.
Christmas Spirit Arrives in Mays Landing
🎅 The People Responsible for Spirit Halloween are Expanding to Christmas. 🎅 10 Pop-Up Christmas Stores Are Planned with 4 of Them in New Jersey. 🎅 Stores will Create One-Stop Shopping Opportunity. Spencer Gifts, the folks who have brought us the wildly popular Spirit Halloween pop-up stores,...
Uncovering The Mystery Behind New Jersey’s Giant Bottle Structures
I have passed this giant "thing" several times. Is it what I think it is?. I always see this, and I know you have passed this too. There's one in Berkeley Township on Rt. 9, too. Each time I go by one of these, I always want to ask, "What is that huge thing on the side of Rt. 9?"
Lowered speed limits, new stop signs to safeguard students, pedestrians
POINT PLEASANT — Ordinances targeting new stop signs and a new speed limit for Osborn Avenue were unanimously adopted at the Sept. 23 council meeting. Ordinances 2024-16 and 2024-20 set a new speed limit on Osborn Avenue and various stop signs throughout the area respectively. The speed limit on Osborn Avenue will lower from 30 to 25 mph.
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."
Brick Volunteers Remove (Literally) A Ton of Waste From Breton Woods
The tallies are in. A group of volunteers from across town came out in a big way to clean up a large piece of open woodlands in Brick that was saved from development after a community outcry. The township’s Environmental Commission hosted one of its largest “Pick-Up Brick” events yet, aimed at cleaning up debris […]
Toms River teacher paycheck deductions funding lawsuit against NJ
TOMS RIVER — Faculty and staff are being asked to help with the district's legal battle against the state over school funding. The Toms River Regional School District Board of Education announced in July it would file a lawsuit after a $137 million cut for the 2024-25 academic year left the district with a $26.5 million deficit.
Superintendent Thomas G. Farrell named NJASA Superintendent of the Year
BRICK TOWNSHIP — Thomas G. Farrell was named NJASA (New Jersey Association of School Administrators) Regional Superintendent of the Year for 2025. Brick Township Public Schools congratulated the superintendent on his accomplishments and noted that Farrell is in his fifth year as superintendent of Brick Schools and 12th year as a superintendent in New Jersey.
Township receives $285,486 Community Development Block Grant
BRICK TOWNSHIP — The township council approved a resolution for a community Development Block Grant in the amount of $285,486. Council President Vince Minichino said, “This resolution authorizes the insertion of a grant in the amount of $285,486 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 2024 Community Development Block Grant Program.”
Fall Fireworks Festival coming to Riverfront Park
The annual Fall Fireworks Festival is scheduled to take place at Riverfront Park on Saturday, Oct. 12. From 5 to 9 p.m. residents can stop by the park to participate and enjoy a slew of games, vendors and activities to celebrate Point Pleasant. The event will culminate at 8 p.m. with the launching of fireworks off the shoreline of the park.
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.”
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"...
Hold that ax: Beach tightens rules for chopping down trees
POINT PLEASANT BEACH — The Point Pleasant Beach council adopted an ordinance Tuesday revising requirements for tree removal and replacement within the borough, which led to a wider public discussion regarding property rights and possible amendments to the newly revised text. Specifically, the ordinance lays out revised regulations for the application process and tree removal and replacement process within Point Pleasant Beach.
Mayor calls flood zone changes ‘a very bad way to deal with a very real problem
MANASQUAN — Proposed New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) flood reforms may have a significant impact on Manasquan and neighboring shore communities. The new proposed rule, titled Protecting Against Climate Threats (NJ PACT) Resilient Environments and Landscapes (REAL), would alter flood zones and create new requirements that would impact residents across the Jersey Shore.
Litter targeted at school-wide beach sweep
LAVALLETTE — Last week, the students of Lavallette Elementary School picked up some 70 pounds of litter from the bay beach at their first-ever school-wide beach sweep. The school-wide beach sweep, was organized by Landon Hoberman, a sophomore at Point Pleasant Beach High School and former student at Lavallette Elementary School, in an attempt to help the students currently at his alma mater learn about how they can help keep their local environment healthy.
5G ordinance overhauled in Boro
POINT PLEASANT — The mayor and council of Point Pleasant Borough have revealed new rules planned for 5G towers in the borough. At the Sept. 23 meeting, the council unanimously introduced an ordinance regulating the use, placement and installation of 5G cell towers within the borough. An earlier version of this ordinance was introduced at the June 10 meeting, but it was tabled later to make updates to the language.
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...
Fall Festival returns later this month
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS — Fun activities for all ages and interests are planned for the borough’s upcoming Fall Festival on Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26 at Joseph Robertson Park. On the first day of the festival, food trucks will arrive at 4 p.m., providing treats until 7 p.m. Available camping commences afterward, with campers setting up their sites at the park, at 1100 Allaire Road.
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