Topic: The Coast Star
Borough to seek county grant for Carlson Park upgrades
MANASQUAN — The borough will soon apply for a grant to support Axel B. Carlson Memorial Park improvements, which could feature an eight-foot boardwalk, bollard lighting and safety railings, among other improvements.
The public hearing for...
Borough council censures Robert Merriken again
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS — For the second time in four months, Councilman Robert Merriken has been censured by the borough council.
The latest resolution of censure, approved on Monday night, followed Mr. Merriken’s arrest by...
Local Hawks prepare for upcoming football season
WEST LONG BRANCH — Gearing up for their first game of the season, the Monmouth University football team held their Media Day on Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Kessler Stadium in West Long Branch.
Three local athletes are...
Board of Education approves new school security plan
MANASQUAN — The school district will move forward with a new security plan, after board members voiced approval for the Threat Team Assessment program Tuesday night.
A safety presentation was made by Timothy Clayton, coordinator of...
Borough council takes up marijuana dispensary ban
SPRING LAKE — The Spring Lake borough council plans an Aug. 21 public hearing on a proposed ordinance that would ban marijuana dispensaries and establishments that would sell marijuana paraphernalia.
Ordinance No. 2018-006, introduced at the...
It’s time to stuff those Community Appeal envelopes
SEA GIRT — The volunteers of the Sea Girt Community Appeal have been busily stuffing envelopes with donation request letters for members of the Sea Girt community.
The appeal, now in its 56th year, is a...
All hands on deck after Monday monsoon flooded Heights
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS — It was all hands on deck for first responders on Monday as flooding from heavy rains forced the closure of roads and businesses in the borough.
Road closures occurred on Route...
Officials brief residents on likely settlement of housing suit
MANASQUAN — The First Aid Squad building was packed last Saturday morning as dozens of residents gathered to hear an update from the mayor and council on litigation over the borough's affordable housing plans.
The...
Policewoman’s gift restores sweet dreams for youngster
SPRING LAKE HEIGHTS — A young girl can now sleep soundly after Patrolwoman Samantha Levy presented 8-year-old Samantha “Sammi” Conway with a custom-made night light as a friendly reminder that she is always being...
Borough to impose ban on beach weddings
SPRING LAKE — The borough council voted Tuesday to impose a ban on weddings and other parties at Spring Lake’s beachfront, boardwalk or gazebos, beginning Nov. 1.
Council members unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2018-005, amending and...