4th Of July Fireworks 2021 Near Manasquan

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades, and other celebrations in and around Manasquan.

PC & Kristin Cast to Appear in Library's Virtual Author Series

The Ocean County Library is excited to welcome New York Times bstselling author duo, P.C. & Kristin Cast virtually on June 24 @ 6 PM.

Belmar Announces Weekly Farmers Market

The farmer's market will take place on Wednesdays from 4 to 8 p.m.

Belmar Introduces Bamboo Ordinance

The ordinance looks to curtail the possible spread of running bamboo.

Eminent Domain Option To Be Explored By Belmar Council

The ordinance making eminent domain an option to acquire the former Belmar First Aid Squad property was introduced at Tuesday's meeting.

Fishing Tournament Held 6.13.21 In Brielle

Monmouth County Community News

Belmar First Aid Squad, Borough Butt Heads Over Building Purchase

The Belmar First Aid Squad has placed certain restrictions on the purchase, which the borough objects to.

Manasquan Council Introduces Two Bond Ordinances

The ordinances cover bonds for the reconstruction of First Avenue and the purchase of various items for the beachfront and beach utility.

Belmar Council To Hold Public Hearing On Three Ordinances

The ordinances call for bonding for the potential purchase of the former Belmar First Aid building and a new fire truck.

Outgoing Monmouth County Prosecutor Opens Law Firm

Outgoing Monmouth County prosecutor Chris Gramiccioni has opened Kingston Coventry with his wife Deb.

Belmar To Hold Two Ceremonies On Memorial Day

The borough also is naming their new public safety pavilion after a former head lifeguard.

Manasquan To Hold Events Throughout Memorial Day Weekend

The local VFW will hold a ceremony on Memorial Day at 11 a.m. in Squan Plaza.

Verizon Sues Belmar Over Beachfront Utility Poles

The lawsuit was filed after the borough did not respond to the telecommunications company's proposal.

Spring Pop-Up Market 5.22.21 In Bradley Beach

Monmouth County Community News

Belmar Starts Discussion On Allowing Cannabis Retail In Town

On the heels of seeing towns in the surrounding area make their stance on marijuana retail, the Belmar council discussed the topic.

Belmar's Municipal Budget Introduced At Council Meeting

According to Belmar Mayor Mark Walsifer, the budget will have zero impact on the municipal tax levy.

Belmar's Budget, Bond Ordinances At Council Meeting

One of the bond ordinances being introduced will be to purchase the former Belmar First Aid Squad building.

Manasquan To Hold Public Hearing On Permit Parking, Pot Ban

The two ordinances were introduced at the last council meeting.

Spring Sidewalk Sale Held 5.15.21 In Manasquan

Monmouth County Community News

Manasquan Townwide Yard Sale Takes Place Next Weekend

The townwide yard sale will take place rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 15 and 16.

Belmar Council Discusses Purchasing First Aid Building

The Belmar borough council discussed the possibility of purchasing the former home of the Belmar First Aid Squad during their May 4 meeting.

Belmar Officials Look To Ban Cannabis On Borough Beaches

The ordinances introduced during their May 4 meeting would bad cannabinoids and all electronic smoking devices from borough properties.

D'Jais To Host COVID-19 Vaccination Event: Report

Each person who gets vaccinated at the event will get a D'Jais Summer VIP card.

Manasquan Recreation To Hold Spring Basketball Clinic

The five-week camp will be held at Mallard Park for children in grades pre-K through third grade.

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Spring Craft Show and Fair Held 4.24.21 In Manasquan

Monmouth County Community News

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Red Cross Blood Drive Coming Up In Manasquan-Belmar Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the country's blood supply.

Manasquan Announces 25 COVID-19 Vaccination Slots For Residents

Borough officials were provided these openings for the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through the Monmouth County Division on the Aging.

Annual Spring Beach Sweeps To Clean Up Manasquan, Belmar Beaches

The annual spring beach sweeps are set to take place Saturday morning at a few locations in Manasquan and Belmar.

Arrest In Probe Of Multiple Monmouth County Burglaries

Police say they've made an arrest in an ongoing investigation of multiple burglaries in Monmouth County.

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