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BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ — A tornado watch in is effect for most of central and southern New Jersey, including Monmouth County, until 6 p.m., while a high wind warning will remain in place until 7 p.m.

According to the National Weather Service, strong to potentially damaging winds are expected, with the fiercest wings to be near the coast, where gusts of 60 to 70 mph are possible. Tree ...

BELMAR, NJ — The anticipated high winds and rain in the weather forecast has prompted the cancellation of trash and recycling collection in Belmar today, April 13.

Recyclables will be collected on Tuesday, April 14 and trash will be picked up on Thursday, April 16 — the next regularly scheduled day for residents in Zone 1, which stretches from Ocean Avenue to B Street.

According ...

BELMAR, NJ — The anticipated high winds and rain in the weather forecast has prompted the cancellation of trash and recycling collection in Belmar tomorrow, April 13.

Recyclables will be collected on Tuesday, April 14 and trash will be picked up on Thursday, April 16 — the next regularly scheduled day for residents in Zone 1, which stretches from Ocean Avenue to B ...

BELMAR, NJ — As the Belmar switches over to its own water wells for the spring and summer, fire hydrant flushing began on April 6. 

Belmar Public Works Department will conduct the flushing from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. for several nights, as part of its seasonal change from drawing water from New Jersey American Water Co. to its own supply.

During the flushing process, residents may ...

BELMAR, NJ — Brush and leaves will be picked up at curbside throughout Belmar today, April 6.

Residents are reminded to put leaf and brush piles at least 10 feet away from any catch basin to help keep storm sewers clear of debris and stormwater clean. The debris must be out at the curb no later than 7 a.m.

Brush includes limbs, branches (diameter of 6 inches or less and cut into ...

TAPinto is committed to helping the communities we cover during this time of crisis. We've pulled together a few tips for communicating during times of crisis and are offering special advertising options.  

As a business or organization, you've worked hard to build relationships with your clients and customers. In a time of crisis, it is more important than ever to keep the ...

WALL, NJ — New Jersey Natural Gas has temporarily closed its Monmouth County walk-in payment centers at 1415 Wyckoff Road in Wall and at 633 Lake Avenue Asbury Park, as part of the precautionary health and safety measures taken in response to the novel coronavirus.

Customers who pay their bills at these centers are encouraged to use other payment options, including:

Making an ...

NEW JERSEY — All N.J. Motor Vehicle Commission agencies and road testing facilities are closed effective immediately, as a measure to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, according to MVC Chief Administrator Sue Fulton.

Fulton said she anticipates a reopening of these facilities on Monday, March 30.

All drivers license, vehicle registration and inspection stickers ...

TRENTON, NJ — Coronavirus concerns at state Motor Vehicle Commission facilities have prompted the agency to extend expiration dates for driver licenses, as well as car registrations and inspections.

Effective immediately, the MVC will grant a two-month extension for:

Driver licenses expiring in March, April and May
Registrations expiring in March, April and May
Inspection ...