Open on Easter Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a visit from the Easter bunny from 10 a.m. to noon.

BELMAR, NJ — Marshmallow bunnies, speckled candy-coated malted eggs, jelly beans and sprinkles in many styles and colors adorn Main Street Donuts’ Easter-themed doughnuts.

Choose a dozen or two of the specialty creations at the award-winning specialty shop to bring to your ...

BELMAR, NJ — Repair work on the Belmar Main Street/Route 71 bridge will now resume on April 22, with the project expected to wrap up by Memorial Day — weather permitting, according to state transportation officials.

During the work, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction on the drawbridge, which spans the Shark River, connecting Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea. Boat ...

BELMAR, NJ — Excitement ran high at Belmar’s Shore Got Talent! show, with award-winning performances by six area students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

The annual competition, held on April 12 at Belmar Elementary School, featured 25 finalists who took the stage for three-minute performances. These first- and second-place winners were chosen in the following ...

BELMAR, NJ — The cherry trees along Monument Row on Main Street are in full bloom — creating soft clouds of pastel pink blossoms in the small park between 12th and 13th Avenues

These remembrance trees are a symbol of patriotism — growing strong in a park that serves as a tribute to the fallen heroes of the armed forces. And now new street banners of the American flag — ...

OCEAN GROVE, NJ — Investigators have confirmed the massive fire that destroyed Ocean Grove’s boardwalk pavilion originated on the east side of the structure, underneath the Dunes Boardwalk Cafe.

While the five-alarm blaze’s cause has yet to be determined, the area of origin is where the homeless have resided in the past, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s ...

FREEHOLD, NJ — Charges have been filed against 32 people in connection with a large-scale heroin distribution ring that operated in the Bayshore region, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office.

A collaboration of multiple county and local law enforcement agencies, the 16-month “Operation Finished Business” investigation revealed that members of this drug ...

LAKE COMO/BELMAR, NJ — With this year’s first charity run several days away, Lake Como has put in place measures aimed at making it easier for residents to get around town during these crowd-drawing events.

Based on a Belmar Police Department recommendation made last year, these weekend events will now start no later than 9 a.m., so that road closures in Lake Como and Belmar will ...

BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ — Belmar and Lake Como will get a total of $500,000 in state funding this year for road improvement projects.

Both boroughs are among 537 municipalities receiving $161.25 million in Municipal Aid grants awarded through the state Transportation Trust Fund. Monies generated through the controversial gas tax hike signed into law by then-Gov. Chris Christie in 2016 are ...

BELMAR, NJ — As Monmouth County’s autism outreach coordinator, Fran Hines is an educator, communicator, facilitator, and most importantly, a good listener.

And because of his dedication to serve in that multifaceted role, the Belmar resident was recognized this week — in observance of National Autism Awareness Month — for his “exceptional work in training and ...

One home in Belmar under total reconstruction remains in New Jersey's rebuilding program.

NEPTUNE, NJ — More than six years after Superstorm Sandy, some 1,000 New Jerseyans who are still rebuilding their homes will get more help from the state and federal government.

During a visit earlier this week to the Shark River Municipal Marina in Neptune, Gov. Phil Murphy announced ...

BELMAR, NJ — Look no further than Belmar Manutti Marina’s own supervisor to find one of its best spokespersons. “What isn’t there to love about this,” said Jay Ferrari, his arms outstretched in the direction of the boats docked in the picturesque Shark River. “It’s like being on vacation when you’re not on vacation.”

Ferrari was among a ...

TAPinto Belmar/Lake Como is now publishing its Kick Off to Summer special advertising section. This go-to online guide will get your message before thousands of readers every day — whether you’re looking to bring in business from seasonal visitors, day-trippers or the locals.

When you advertise in the Kick Off to Summer special section, readers will be only a click away from your ...

BELMAR NJ — Rock ‘n’ roll ruled the day during the Beach Music Studios annual Spring Concert Scholarship Fundraiser, held yesterday at the Beach Haus Brewery.

Performing to an audience of nearly 100 persons on April 6, the Belmar-based music studio’s young musicians and singers age 8 through 18 undoubtedly demonstrated that music lessons and countless hours of practice ...

FREEHOLD, NJ — Jada M. McClain, the 18-year-old Neptune resident accused of murdering her newborn baby, will remain in jail until her trial, following a detention hearing on April 17 before Judge James J. McGann.

Quaimere Mohammed, 19, of Asbury Park, charged with disposing of the infant believed to be his son in a garbage dumpster, will also remain in jail until his trial after he ...

BELMAR, NJ — Belmar Woman’s Club has brought in a new organization under its umbrella of charitable causes.

The club recently donated $300 to Team Shamrock, which raises funds to build “smart homes” for catastrophically injured service members through the New York-based Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

At its monthly meeting, the women had the opportunity ...

BELMAR, NJ — The Belmar Woman’s Club is inviting college-bound students to apply for its annual scholarships.

The club awards $1,000 scholarships each year to high school seniors who live in Belmar, regardless of where they attend high school. The deadline to apply is Friday, May 10.

Scholarship applicants must also meet the following criteria:

Have a solid academic ...

BELMAR, NJ —Are you curious who called “Belmar” home long before it was established in 1885? Does the early landscape of the borough’s beachfront or marina interest you?

Belmar Historical Society will host a series of free classes in April that will focus on Belmar’s early history, and provide an overview of the nonprofit group’s research capabilities and ...

New Media Campaign Urges Residents to Help Remove Remaining 47%

TRENTON, NJ — When the New Jersey Clean Communities Council learned the findings of a comprehensive report showed litter along streets and highways has been reduced by 53 percent over the past 13 years, the obvious question was: What about the other 47 percent?

That is why the NJCCC has launched a statewide media ...

Nothing is more frustrating than investing time, money and energy in planting and growing tomatoes only to watch them succumb to disease. We can’t change the weather conditions that support disease problems, but we can tweak our growing strategies to reduce this risk.

Select and grow the most disease-resistant varieties suited to your growing region. Consult your  local nursery or ...

BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ — TAPinto Belmar/Lake Como is the only all-online, objective newspaper that serves residents, organizations and businesses in both municipalities, reporting news at it happens 24/7.

Accredited by the New Jersey Press Association, it is the official electronic newspaper of both municipalities and is part of the TAPinto network of 75 locally owned and operated online ...