The following information is supplied by the Borough of Belmar as a public service to our listeners: Belmar: Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty and Council members approved continuation of free beach access for Belmar Fire and First Aid Volunteers and included all Monmouth County Fire and First Aid volunteers for Summer 2012. Mayor Doherty said, “Belmar has a long history of volunteerism which is … [Read more...]

The mild winter helped to move along rehabilitation of the Oceanic Bridge. Monmouth County officials say the span that connects Middletown and Rumson will open by mid-morning this Friday ahead of the initial Memorial Day weekend deadline. The bridge has been closed since October so that the drawbridge section could be rebuilt as part of a $ 3.55 million contract to extend its life while plans are … [Read more...]

FREEHOLD – The Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is once again soliciting applications from municipalities wishing to compete for a share of $ 2 million from the Monmouth County Municipal Open Space Grant Program to create, expand and improve local parks. Applications for the latest round of grants have been mailed to all 53 Monmouth County municipalities. The deadline for … [Read more...]

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Planning Board is accepting nominations for its 2012 planning awards. Through its annual planning award program, the Monmouth County Planning Board honors outstanding plans, projects, individuals and municipalities that have significantly influenced planning in Monmouth County. “These annual planning awards are an important way to recognize the people … [Read more...]

For the 9th consecutive year, the pre-summer Ocean Fun Days will take place this weekend, focusing on eco-friendly, hands-on programs to explore & celebrate the wonders of the Shore. The 2 days of family-oriented activities is presented by New Jersey Natural Gas, Saturday at Island Beach State Park & Sunday at Sandy Hook. Both days run 11 a.m. to 3 with free parking & admission. For … [Read more...]

Student Summit is a Day of Science & Stewardship at the Beach Sandy Hook, NJ – Over 400 middle school students and teachers, from 19 schools in Northern and Central New Jersey joined scientists and volunteer teachers for a day of learning on the beach at Clean Ocean Action’s two-day Annual Spring Student Summit held on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Students experienced hands-on marine … [Read more...]

Disco queen Donna Summer, whose pulsing anthems such as "Last Dance," "Love to Love You Baby" and "Bad Girls" became the soundtrack for a glittery age of sex, drugs, dance and flashy clothes, has died. She was 63. Her family released a statement Thursday saying Summer died and that they "are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continue legacy." Summer gained prominence during the … [Read more...]

NJ TRANSIT advises concert-goers to expect crowds, plan ahead and purchase round-trip tickets in advance NEWARK, NJ — With tens of thousands of music fans expected to journey to MetLife Stadium for the Electric Daisy Carnival - and tens of thousands more descending upon Asbury Park for the Bamboozle Music Festival, NJ TRANSIT is offering travel tips to customers planning to utilize NJ TRANSIT … [Read more...]