Topic: The Coast Star
Manasquan presents updated design for Sea Watch building
MANASQUAN — The borough presented an updated preliminary design for Sea Watch during Monday night's virtual mayor and council meeting following weeks of feedback and criticism of the initial presentation.
The design, presented by Joe...
Brielle Boy Scouts do volunteer cleanup at Treasure Island
BRIELLE — Members of Brielle Boy Scout Troop 63 set sail for Treasure Island, a small island in the Manasquan River, on Saturday morning, as the troop does every year to clean up the...
Rotary Club food drive aids Manasquan Food Pantry
MANASQUAN — The Spring Lake-Brielle Rotary Club held a food drive at the Manasquan Food Pantry this weekend in honor of Hunger Action Month, with the goal of providing extra support as the holiday...
New Jersey unveils COVID-19 child-care assistance program
TRENTON — Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday that the state will offer an assistance program to help pay the child care costs of families whose children are attending school remotely.
The New Jersey School-Age Tuition...
Belmar surf shop’s memorial paddleout postponed
BELMAR — Eastern Line Surf Shop’s memorial paddleout for Scott Goodwin has been postponed until next weekend due to unfavorable ocean conditions.
The surf shop announced Saturday on social media that the paddleout is now...
Manasquan High School employee tests positive for COVID-19
MANASQUAN — The Manasquan School District confirmed that a staff member at the high school has tested positive for the coronavirus, however, no students were in “close contact” with the undisclosed individual.
Superintendent of Schools...
Brielle BOE recognizes teachers, hears parental concerns
BRIELLE — The Brielle Board of Education made a return to in-person meetings on Wednesday night for a special presentation honoring three teachers who retired prior to the start of the school year.
Darlene Finkenauer,...
Brielle approves bond ordinance for capital equipment
The borough council on Monday approved a bond ordinance to provide funding for the acquisition of a fire truck.
The ordinance appropriates $650,000 through the issuance of $617,500 in bonds or notes. In accordance with...
Summer in Belmar ends, but eyes turn to next year
BELMAR — As this year’s summer season comes to an end, members of the borough council are making plans for next year, with members backing changes to the borough’s animal house ordinance, online beach...
‘Game changer’ lake cleanup technique awaits OK
BRADLEY BEACH — On the surface, Sylvan Lake, separating the borough and Avon-By-The-Sea, looks healthy. But, according to a special commission, a look beneath the surface finds the lake in dire need of help.
A...
