What Belmar and Lake Como Residents Need to Know, Plus Sample Ballots 

FREEHOLD, NJ — The ballots for the November 3 general election are in the mail. Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon has announced that mail-in ballots are being sent through the U.S. Postal Service this week to all residents on the county's ...

BELMAR, NJ — Michael Campbell plans to retire as superintendent of Belmar’s Department of Public Works, following claims last week that he was seen verbally harassing a 22-year-old employee with special needs.

Borough Business Administrator Edward Kirschenbaum on September 28 confirmed Campbell’s intent to retire, although a timeframe was not ...

BELMAR, NJ — Belmar Elementary School PTO’s annual fall mum sale is in full bloom with orders due by this Friday, October 2.

The locally grown perennials are available in white, yellow, orange, red/burgundy and purple/lavender, and new this year are kale plants available in white and purple.

The nine-inch potted plants are priced at $7.50 each or three for $18. The plants can be ...

BELMAR, NJ — Belmar Elementary School’s hybrid-learning students are back in the classroom four days a week, beginning today, September 28. 

Some 332 students who have been divided into two groups attending two half-day sessions a week will now attend in-person classes together on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays — also on a half-day basis with staggered arrival ...

LAKE COMO, NJ — Residents who sign up for Lake Como’s yard sale this upcoming 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 ...

TRENTON, NJ — Virginia and Arizona have been removed from New Jersey's self-quarantine travel advisory list and Colorado has been added.

As a result, individuals traveling to New Jersey are asked to get tested for the coronavirus and self-quarantine for 14 days if they traveled from these 34 states and two territories: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, ...

Latest Numbers Show Monmouth County Cases on Downslide

TRENTON, NJ — The front lines of the coronavirus pandemic in New Jersey appears to now be in Ocean County, which has made up 28 percent of the state's 3,660 new cases over the last six days. 

Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said on September 28 that a “hotspot team” will soon ...

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 ...

TRENTON, NJ — Gov. Phil Murphy said that the $32.7 billion budget he signed into law on September 29 manages to protect core priorities and deliver middle-class tax relief during the historic fiscal crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“As we continue to grapple with the effects of the pandemic, building a stronger New Jersey requires us to continue to bolster the middle-class ...

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 — When horse and buggies ruled the roads, Belmar emerged as a trailblazer in another form of transportation — a trolley system that initially ran across the Shark River to Asbury Park and then was extended south to Sea Girt for travel to the “Army camp.”

In its latest “Spotlight on Belmar” video, Belmar Historical Society ventures back to ...

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 ...

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 — 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, ...

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 ...

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — The year 2020 will be remembered for many things ... and one of the best memories for many families is getting a new puppy! Many families found themselves working and schooling from home. This brought an opportunity to have the time to house train a new puppy! However, now many families are ready to take the next step further, and have their fur baby ...

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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