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One St Marks Place: A historic gem in Staten Island’s St. George Historic District | Then and Now
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The turreted house to the right of the top photo sits at One St Marks Place. English-born architect Edward A. Sargent designed it. The photo was taken by Issac Almstaedt, 1891-1895. I believe the Icolari family has lived here since the early 1980s. This house is...
Soldier Memorial Park To See Improvements
HOWELL – According to a presentation to the Township Council during a recent meeting, Soldier Memorial Park will be seeing some structural changes and improvements. Originally, in 2018, officials applied for a Monmouth County Open Space Grant from the state of New Jersey for further development of the park’s restrooms and concession building. They have since received this grant. Now, after further research and engineering, the funds will be directed in different avenues.
Public Hearing will be held for Bridge W-9
MANASQUAN, NJ – The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners would like to inform residents that the New Jersey Historic Sites Council will be hosting a virtual meeting regarding the replacement of Bridge W-9 on Brielle Rd on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. through Microsoft Teams.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Despite continuous maintenance by the County, the age and condition of Bridge W-9 has reached the point where the Bridge is unreliable, causing frustrations for those traveling in the area,” said Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, liaison to the Department of Public Works &...
Staten Island Assembly candidates share views on criminal justice, migrant crisis, congestion pricing and more
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The race for the 63rd State Assembly District seat representing Mid-Island may appear contentious, with both candidates recently taking shots at one another, but a recent sit-down with the Staten Island Advance/SILive.com’s Editorial Board showed the candidates may have more in common than one might think.
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.
Free Paper Shredding Event for Asbury Park Residents Scheduled for Saturday, October 12th
ASBURY PARK, NJ — Asbury Park residents are invited to take part in a free paper shredding event on Saturday, October 12, 2024. The event will be held at the City Hall Parking Lot at 1 Municipal Plaza from 9 AM to 12 PM, or until the shredding truck is full, rain or shine.This event provides residents with an opportunity to safely dispose of sensitive documents. Participants are reminded to remove large binder clips from their materials and adhere to the 100-pound limit per person, roughly equivalent to four office paper boxes or four large trash bags.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERFor more information, residents can contact Public Works at 732-775-0900. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Offshore wind proponent promises to make sure Staten Island ‘is no longer the ‘forgotten borough’
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Staten Island Industrial Alliance (SIIA) and Local Content, a technology company, has been struck, formally establishing an effort to buildup Staten Island small businesses. “We are thrilled to partner with Local Content to empower Staten Island’s small industrial...
Virtual Mess! Staten Island’s CB3 Slammed for Defying Open Meeting Law
RED BOROUGH? Staten Island's CB3 under fire for still holding virtual 'COVID-19' meetings despite expired state order and hiring controversy. A legal storm is brewing in New York City, where Staten Island’s Community Board 3 (CB3) has been accused of violating New York’s Open Meetings Law. Despite the expiration of an Executive Order permitting virtual meetings, CB3 continues to hold its meetings entirely online, putting the legality of its decisions, including the hiring of a new District Manager, in question.
Weekend Good News Audio Report: Grant aiding autism services, groundbreaking moment in robotics, funding for a historic theatre and more
Welcome to the Weekend Good News Report! Tune in for your weekly audio summary of the week’s uplifting stories from Staten Island. Listen to the audio update using the player above. To get full reporting on each of these stories, check out the accompanying links. Note that the stories...
Here’s what’s on tap at Staten Island Community Board meetings this week
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The long-delayed raised shoreline project on Travis Avenue will be explained by experts at a Staten Island Community Board meeting this week. The Travis Avenue elevation project, which will raise a 970-foot section of Travis Avenue, between Victory Boulevard and Mulberry Avenue, aims to provide the area with much-needed flooding relief. It was expected to begin this year, five years later than initially planned.
Drivers can expect closures on these Staten Island streets next week for paving
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) will close several streets on Staten Island for road work next week. Impacted thoroughfares include Dongan Hills Avenue, Seaview Avenue and Clawson Street. All work is subject to change due to weather or the need for emergency road...
Keyport: C.E.R.T. Member Bonnell Retires from Service
KEYPORT, NJ - Keyport Mayor Rose Araneo and the Borough Council honored Keyport resident Kenneth Bonnell for his years of service on the Keyport Community Emergency Response Team.The teams are integral to the emergency response systems in Monmouth County communities.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTERThe New Jersey Community Emergency Response Team (NJ C.E.R.T.) Program trains volunteers to assist during local emergencies and disasters. Managed by the NJ Office of Emergency Management, it educates citizens on disaster preparedness, basic response skills, and team organization. The 20-hour training covers fire safety, light search and rescue, and basic first aid, enabling volunteers to support professional responders and assist their communities during crises. C.E.R.T. members also participate in community outreach and emergency exercises, enhancing overall community preparedness and resilience. The Borough's Facebook page marked the occasion with a post stating “Congratulations to Cert Member Kenneth Bonnell on your retirement! Thank you for your service to Cert and the Borough of Keyport!” For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Phillies vs Mets NLDS matchup gives Ocean, Monmouth residents a choice to make
If you’re a baseball fan living in this area, chances are you’re pretty darn happy. There are eight teams left in the quest for a World Series championship, and all of “our” guys are still left. ...
Colts Neck Board Discusses Energy Upgrades & Initiatives
COLTS NECK, NJ — The Colts Neck Board of Education held its regular meeting on September 25, 2024, to provide updates on district initiatives, vote on various agenda items, and discuss ongoing projects. A significant portion of the meeting focused on the progress of the Energy Savings Improvement Program (ESIP), which is aimed at reducing the district’s long-term energy costs through a series of infrastructure upgrades.The district’s ESIP, led by the Board in collaboration with its vendor, DCO Energy, has implemented several energy conservation measures (ECMs) across its schools. Highlights of the program include the installation...
City of Rahway and Union County Bringing Spirit of Halloween to Those with Disabilities & Special Needs
RAHWAY, NJ — The Union County Board of County Commissioners and City of Rahway invite residents with disabilities and special needs, ages 13 and older, to attend the Annual Halloween Bash on Friday, October 18, from 6-8 p.m. The free event will be held at the Rahway Recreation Center, located at 275 East Milton Avenue in Rahway.The Halloween Bash will include games, dancing, and a Haunted House. Attendees are asked to wear Halloween costumes for a chance to win prizes in the costume contest. Light refreshments will also be provided. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE...
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