Community Happenings

LAKE COMO, NJ — Lake Como is premiering a new line of custom-branded merchandise for the cooler days ahead — and just in time for Lake Como Day on Saturday, September 29.

Long-sleeve T-shirts, sweatshirts, fleece jackets and blankets, as well as two perennial favorites — twill caps and tote bags — are adorned with the borough’s logo that features a stylish ...

LAKE COMO, NJ — The countdown has begun to the 23rd annual Lake Como Day, which returns to the picturesque banks of the lake on Saturday, September 29.

Vendors and sponsors (see list below) are currently signing up for borough’s marquee event, which features an afternoon of festivities that culminates with fireworks bursting over the lake at dusk. From 4 to 9 p.m., a wide array of ...

BELMAR, NJ — Now that Belmar’s “Spirit of the Doughboy” statue has been repaired and returned to Memorial Field, the Belmar Historical Society will present an educational program about these World War I soldiers on Wednesday, September 12.

“The Well-Equipped Doughboy: The Life of a World War I Soldier” will be presented by Arthur Green, a military history ...

LAKE COMO, NJ — There is one noteworthy day each year when the tranquil banks of Lake Como comes alive with fun, festivities and even fireworks for the entire community.

Now in its 23rd year, Lake Como Day will make its return on Saturday, September 29 — an event that organizers expect to be bigger and better than ever.

Stretching along the northern banks of the picturesque ...

LAKE COMO, NJ — There is one noteworthy day each year when the tranquil banks of Lake Como comes alive with fun, festivities and even fireworks for the entire community.

Now in its 23rd year, Lake Como Day will make its return on Saturday, September 29 — an event that organizers expect to be bigger and better than ever.

Stretching along the northern banks of the picturesque ...

BELMAR, NJ — Repaired and ready to return home, Belmar’s “Spirit of the Doughboy” statue will be welcomed back by the community with a 9 a.m. celebration today, July 27 at Memorial Field.

As the iconic 88-year-old monument is carefully reinstalled on its pedestal, the Belmar Historical Society (BHS) will host a “coming home party” at the field commonly known ...

BELMAR, NJ — Repaired and ready to return home, Belmar’s “Spirit of the Doughboy” statue will be welcomed back by the community with a 9 a.m. celebration tomorrow, July 27 at Memorial Field.

As the iconic 88-year-old monument is carefully reinstalled on its pedestal, the Belmar Historical Society (BHS) will host a “coming home party” at the field commonly ...

BELMAR, NJ —Belmar’s “Doughboy” was whisked away for repairs this morning, only to uncover something else perched atop the statue’s pedestal — a large bird’s nest that was hidden from view at the bottom of the monument.

 “When the statue was vandalized, the base was turned a bit on the pedestal and a really, really small opening was ...

BELMAR, NJ — The dedication of "Jane Magovern's Playground" will be held at 11 a.m. today, April 21 near the banks of Silver Lake.

Located at C Street and Eighth Avenue, the playground overlooking the lake has been named in honor of Magovern, the late wife of Belmar Mayor Brian Magovern. One of the community's most-cherished teachers, she taught thousands of children ...

BELMAR, NJ — While Belmar’s Union Fire Co. is the most prominent occupant of the large brick building on the corner of Ninth Avenue and E Street, there’s another organization that calls it home. 

Tucked in the back of the prominent structure along E Street is the Belmar Historical Society’s museum and history room, which offers a wealth of information and ...