Topic: The Coast Star
Former Belmar mayor leaving Casino Reinvestment Development Authority post
BELMAR — Matthew J. Doherty, former mayor of Belmar and the Executive Director of Casino Reinvestment Development Authority has announced his departure from his position and the authority effective Jan. 28.
Mr. Doherty was...
Athena Komitas of Belmar to perform at Carnegie Hall
BELMAR — Athena Komitas, 17, of Belmar, began playing piano at age six, now she is set to play Carnegie Hall in New York City in March, just three months before she graduates from Red...
Water main break cuts local service for Tuesday repairs
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS — A water main break near Park Avenue and 8th Avenue on Monday morning resulted in the shutdown of water service for 25 minutes at 7 a.m. on Tuesday to repair...
Successful in-person return for LADACIN Manasquan plunge
MANASQUAN — More than 150 individuals excitedly dashed into the Atlantic Ocean off Main Street Beach in Manasquan on a frigid Saturday afternoon, making a splash and a difference in support of persons with...
Moderate coastal flood warning issued for Manasquan
MANASQUAN — The Manasquan Office of Emergency Management issued a moderate coastal flood warning on Sunday afternoon, prior to the impending 7 a.m. high tide at the Manasquan Inlet on Monday morning, Jan. 17.
The...
Charges in hazing case draw reactions
CORRECTION: The Wall Township School District has stated they have not cancelled the 2022 varsity football season. A complete version of this story published in the Jan. 13 print edition of The Coast Star...
Knights of Columbus to host free throw competition
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS- The Knights of Columbus are hosting their annual basketball free throw competition for children ages nine to 14 at St. Catherine School's gymnasium on Saturday, Jan. 15 at 3 p.m.
The contest...
New COVID precautions in place at Belmar Elementary
BELMAR — Belmar Elementary School has responded to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Monmouth County by installing new distancing measures for its students to follow while eating lunch.
The distance between seating has...
Belmar Public Library seeks volunteers to work on video production
BELMAR — As Belmar prepares to celebrate its 150th anniversary later this year, the Belmar Public Library plans to produce a video documentary on the history of the borough, including the days before European...
Belmar borough hall closed until further notice due to COVID risk
BELMAR — Belmar officials have announced the closure of borough hall effective Monday, Jan. 10, until further notice in an effort to keep the municipality's staff safe due to the recent uptick in COVID-19...
