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Long Branch closer to filling vacant lot with four-story apartment building, stores
LONG BRANCH - A plan to develop the vacant lots across the street from Slocum Park and City Hall on Broadway with a mixed-use apartment building is another step closer after the city declared the properties an area in need of redevelopment. The designation gives the city some control over...
Governor Signs Bill to Restore $44.7 Million in State Aid to New Jersey Schools Including Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, NJ - In a significant development for educational funding in Asbury Park, and the rest of New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy has signed new legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Vin Gopal, effectively restoring $44.7 million in state aid to local school districts. This legislative action reverses 45 percent of the planned cuts to school funding, addressing the concerns raised by the community about the potential impact on student education and extracurricular activities. Senator Gopal, alongside co-sponsor Senator Andrew Zwicker and the Senate Education Committee, worked tirelessly in a bipartisan effort to amend what they described as...
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Monmouth County Fair, Ocean County Fair
If you're ready for the Tilt-A-Whirl, the smell of funnel cake, and the sound of hoofbeats and oinks filling the air, you're in luck. It's almost county fair season, and we have all the details for this summer's biggest events at the Shore. When is the Ocean County Fair 2024?
Turning Light Installed at Intersection of County Line Rd and Ridge Ave in Lakewood
After numerous accidents, as well as complaints via the Ask The Mayor column on TLS, a turning light has finally been installed at the intersection of County Line Road and Ridge Avenue in Lakewood. The light went live on Friday.
Farm Event Ordinance Stalled After Country Club Objection
HOWELL – An ordinance allowing farmers to hold special events was put on hold after local authorities received a letter objecting to the legislation. The proposed ordinance, entitled “Farm Related Special Events,” was put on hold after authorities received a letter from attorney John Jackson on behalf of Eagle Oaks Gold and Country Club objecting to the ordinance.
Don’t turn Revolutionary War site into more N.J. warehouses, critics say
A New Jersey farm that may have been used as an encampment for British troops during the Revolutionary War could become a warehouse site unless county officials can negotiate a deal with a development company that owns the property. Active Acquisitions, a real estate development firm based in Wall, is...
Residents push back against plan to build Verizon cell towers along Jersey Shore beach
NEW JERSEY - The battle surrounding Verizon’s plan to build cell towers in Belmar continues to heat up. "I personally think it’s a bad idea because we need to preserve the best environment for our beach," said one Belmar resident. "It’s a good idea. Excellent, they should bring...
You Can Be Part Of The 2024 Monmouth County Fair Home & Garden Competition
(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- It's time to start getting your entries ready for the Home & Garden Competition at this year's Monmouth County Fair. Staff will accept entries of art, photos, crafts, needlework and canning on Sunday, July 21 from 9:00am-3:00pm and on Monday, July 22 from 8:00am-11:00am. Flower and vegetable entries should be brought to the Fairgrounds on Friday, July 26 from 8:00am-12:00pm. Baked goods will be accepted at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 27 from 8:00am-11:00am. Pre-registration is not required for these categories. Please note that this is an amateur competition.
49th Annual Monmouth County Fair runs July 24-28
(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- Mark your calendar! The dates for this year's Monmouth County Fair have been set. Held at East Freehold Showgrounds (Kozloski Road) in Freehold, the 49th Annual Monmouth County Fair runs Wednesday-Sunday, July 24-28, 2024. Packed with excitement, the fair features live entertainment, 4-H shows & exhibits, the Park System's exhibit Manasquan Reservoir - Nature in Your Neighborhood, opening night fireworks (weather permitting), and more.
Second Annual Art On The Porch Gallary Returns to Ocean Grove
OCEAN GROVE, NJ — The second annual “Art On The Porch,” a free community event, made a successful return to Ocean Grove on Saturday, June 8. A total of 80 artists participated, showcasing their work on 70 different porches throughout the Grove. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER An entirely walkable gallery of art was exhibited and sold on the artist’s own porches or on host porches donated by Ocean Grove resident art enthusiasts. Printed maps were available with each of the participating homes listed. Art on the Porch is a grassroots event developed by year-round Ocean...
Iraqi Freedom Fallen Heroes honored on anniversary of their passing
TRENTON — Gov. Phil Murphy and Major Gen. Lisa Hou, the adjutant general of the New Jersey National Guard and the Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, issued a statement in remembrance of four New Jersey National Guard members, including a Brick resident, who were killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom 20 years ago.
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