Topic: The Coast Star
Hundreds come together in solidarity at BLM walk
MANASQUAN — Hundreds gathered at Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area Saturday morning to spread the message of love and unity as part of a community solidarity walk held in support of the Black Lives Matter...
Gnomes, fairies establish residence at Wreck Pond
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS — A new community has been founded among the trees and along the banks of Wreck Pond. Its residents are shy, but their tiny homes, clotheslines and lawn ornaments can be...
Monmouth County announces small business grants, building re-openings
MONMOUTH COUNTY — Freeholder Director Thomas Arnone has announced that the county will award grants of up to $10,000 to local businesses that have up to 50 employees.
The county received federal funding through the...
School District mulls reopening strategies
BELMAR — As the governor gave local school districts approval to open for the 2020-2021 academic year in September, the superintendent of Belmar Elementary announced the creation of three committees to facilitate the process.
Superintendent...
Bradley Beach library offers curbside pickup
BRADLEY BEACH — The Bradley Beach Public Library opened for curbside pickup last week, giving residents the opportunity to borrow material for the first time in three months.
Patrons are encouraged to contact the library...
Black Lives Matter solidarity walk to be held in Manasquan
MANASQUAN — A community solidarity walk in support of the Black Lives Matter movement is set to take place this Saturday, July 4 in Manasquan.
Walkers will gather at Fisherman’s Cove Conservation Area on Third...
Manasquan school board forms equity committee in response to petition
MANASQUAN — The Manasquan Board of Education announced plans to form an equity committee on Monday, following discussions about a petition calling for the district to formulate a plan for diversity and inclusion at...
BookTowne hosts in-person story time with a twist
MANASQUAN — Children gathered in front of BookTowne this weekend for the store's first Through-the-Window Story Time, featuring local author Beth Ferry.
Children stood on spots marked on the sidewalk and listened on as Ms....
Enrollment open for Algonquin’s virtual theater classes
MANASQUAN — The Performing Arts Academy at Algonquin Arts Theatre will begin its virtual summer session next week with a lineup of 22 classes for students ages 8 to 17.
Classes begin on Monday, July...
Spring Lake Public Library to reopen on Monday
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake Public Library announced that it will open its doors to patrons for limited in-person services on Monday, July 6.
During this phase of the library’s reopening, patrons will only...
