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Drunk driving checkpoint on Route 35 in Shrewsbury this weekend
SHREWSBURY - This weekend’s sobriety checkpoint will be set up on Route 35 in the borough, the Monmouth County DWI Task Force announced Wednesday. From 9 p.m. Friday to 1 a.m. Saturday, all southbound motor vehicles on the state highway will be diverted into the Shrewsbury Plaza. Drivers will then be screened to determine if they are intoxicated, said Allenhurst Police Chief Michael Schneider, task force coordinator.
Homes at or under $400,000 in Monmouth County
For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Monmouth County, here’s what sold for or under $400,000 between June 3 and June 9. Here, we provide a breakdown of the top three properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.
New 'home-like' mental health crisis centers are coming to 5 NJ counties. See the details
New Jersey announced $37 million in funding this week for five counties to establish "intervention and stabilization centers" for people experiencing a mental health or drug-related crisis. Nonprofits and health care facilities in Bergen, Morris, Essex, Monmouth and Camden counties will share in the grants, state Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman said in...
Fair Haven Fire Co. celebrates 120 years of service with weekend of fun and games
On Saturday, June 1, 2024 – exactly 120 years to the day when the Fair Haven Fire Company was incorporated on June 1, 1904, more than 100 members of the full company (Fire, First Aid, Fire Police, Auxiliary, Social and Cadets) met at the firehouse for a celebratory anniversary photo session.
City Official Says 'Cut' to Rumors that Massive Bayonne Movie Studio Project is Dead
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne officials sought to dispel rumors that the proposed development of a massive movie studio adjacent to the Bayonne Bridge had been scrapped when they announced that 1888 Studios has been awarded a $400 million tax credit from the State of New Jersey. “Far from it,” said Law Director Jay Coffey. “The project is moving ahead and the studio will eventually become the city’s biggest taxpayer.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER On Tuesday the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) approved tax credits under the Aspire Program for the project. “1888 Studios...
BOE settles with former Central school student
WALL TOWNSHIP — The Wall Township Board of Education (BOE) and former Central Elementary School student Luke Grasso have reached a settlement. Grasso sued the school district in 2019 after he claimed that during the 2010-2011 school year, he was “exposed to mold throughout the entirety of his fourth grade during all indoor classes held at one of the two Central School trailers,” resulting in “various medical conditions due to mold exposure including a tonsillectomy and a thyroidectomy.”
Neptune/Asbury Park to Celebrate Juneteenth with “Unity” Festival, Parade Saturday
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ — Neptune and Asbury Park are gearing up for a vibrant Juneteenth “Unity” Festival on Saturday, June 15, kicking off at 10 a.m. in Midtown Commons Park on W. Lake Avenue. Mayor Tassie York and the Neptune Township Committee invite the community to attend this fourth annual Juneteenth observance that will include a community gospel concert, resource fair, health screenings, arts and crafts, face painting, giveaways, food and much more. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Neptune Township High School’s Scarlet Sound A Capella Group will sing the African American National Anthem led by...
Juneteenth celebrations and more things to do this weekend at the Jersey Shore
Juneteenth marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came 2½ years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Considered the longest-running African American holiday, it became a federal holiday on June 17, 2021. ...
Devastating Four-Alarm Fire in Bayonne, NJ: 21 Residents Displaced, Homes Destroyed
A massive four-alarm fire in Bayonne, New Jersey, left 21 people displaced and destroyed multiple homes. Learn about the incident, the response from emergency services, and the ongoing support for affected residents. Key Takeaways. A massive four-alarm fire in Bayonne, NJ, displaced 21 residents and led to the demolition of...
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