LAKE COMO, NJ — Residents who sign up for Lake Como’s yard sale next weekend will not have to pay a $10 permit fee. Borough officials are waiving the charge and asking participants instead to support fundraising efforts for Jackie Minchala, the 13-year-old borough resident who’s battling advanced cancer.

“Her family could really use our help, so please consider ...

Voters Urged to Make Sure Current Mailing Address, Signatures on File with Monmouth County 

FREEHOLD, NJ — The Belmar Municipal Building is among 17 locations throughout Monmouth County where a secure drop box is situated for the mostly vote-by-mail general election on November 3.

It is located at the front entrance of the building at 601 Main Street, giving all registered ...

TRENTON, NJ — For the eighth consecutive time, Gov. Phil Murphy has extended New Jersey's public health emergency another 30 days due to the coronavirus. Originally declared on March 9, the order was previously extended on April 7, May 6, June 4, July 2, August 1 and August 27.

“As we enter the fall season, it is important to continue to take all steps necessary to save ...

FREEHOLD, NJ — Free coronavirus testing is available to all Monmouth County residents at six locations through mid-October.

Testing will be conducted on specific dates and times in Asbury Park, Freehold Borough, Keansburg, Neptune, Long Branch and Red Bank. (See poster above or click here.)

Appointments are not necessary to be tested. Residents can walk up during open ...

BELMAR, NJ — Belmar Public Library has opened its virtual doors even wider, adding to its collection of online resources available ’round-the-clock for easy digital access.

While the library itself is closed during the coronavirus crisis, here is a rundown of what’s available at its ever-growing 24/7 Virtual Library:

New Jersey State Library Partnership offers research ...

BELMAR, NJ — Four days into the new school year of hybrid learning, Belmar Elementary School faculty and staff members received a special delivery — face masks made just for them by the group of volunteers who have been creating the coverings since the coronavirus crisis began.

And for retired school teacher Sharon Russell-Fowler who spearheaded the mask-making effort, it was a ...

HOLMDEL, NJ — A 41-year-old Woodbridge man has been charged with drunken driving after his vehicle fatally struck John Carroll of Belmar who was standing outside his car on the shoulder of the Garden State Parkway in Holmdel on September 18, according to New Jersey State Police.

Pedro Carlo of the Hopelawn section of Woodbridge was issued a summons for driving while intoxicated after his ...

LAKE COMO, NJ — Lake Como’s traffic pattern has shifted into off-season mode. That means the return of two-way traffic on 17th Avenue from B Street to Main Street and New Bedford Road, and weekend parking on the southbound side of 18th Avenue from Main Street to New Bedford Road. 

The one-way, stop and no parking signs that are part of the borough’s seasonal traffic ...

BELMAR, NJ — Belmar raked in more than $4.9 million in beach access revenues this season — selling nearly 105,000 more beach badges over the previous year.

While revenues reflected a nearly 39 percent increase over 2019 total sales of nearly $3.56 million, there was a 35 percent increase in the total number of badges sold — 405,104 seasonal, daily and senior/disability tags, ...

Watch videos below on the virtual opening reception and announcement of the winners.

BELMAR, NJ — Belmar Arts Center has announced the winners of the 16th Annual Juried Art Show, its signature event of the year featuring 60 pieces from artists in the tristate area.

Taking first place in JAS16 was Gaylen Gallimore for his acrylic painting, “Starfish Hunters,” followed by ...

BELMAR, NJ — A who’s who of musicians with recent ties to Belmar takes center stage in the latest “Spotlight on Belmar” video, presented by the Belmar Historical Society.

“These artists are from my lifetime and still performing, so they are not history in the sense, but I see their accomplishments and connections to Belmar as part of its history,” said BHS ...

BELMAR, NJ — For a small town, Belmar does have a lot of bridges. And with that introduction, Belmar Historical Society begins this week’s “Spotlight on Belmar” video.

In “The Bridges of Belmar,” which can be viewed by clicking here, BHS trustee and archivist Naomi Reissner chronicles how the borough would become linked at three critical locations along the ...

Cooler temperatures and warm soil make fall a great time to add trees to your landscape. Make the most of this investment of money and time and give your tree its best chance at survival with proper planting and care.

Select a tree suited to the growing conditions, your landscape design and available space. Make sure it tolerates the sunlight, soil and temperature extremes. Check the tag for ...

WASHINGTON, DC — The Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who filed an extension that the October 15 due date to file 2019 tax returns is approaching. Taxpayers should complete their tax returns and file on or before that deadline.

They can pay online, by phone or with their mobile device and the IRS2Go app. When paying federal taxes electronically taxpayers should ...

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