August 12, 2022. Beach replenishment in Seaside Park, N.J., Aug. 2018. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Seaside Park’s beaches survived Superstorm Sandy without many of the horrific images of destruction seen nearby in Ortley Beach and other local communities, largely because its dune system had been built up over the course of decades before the storm ...Verizon will return to a hearing before Lavallette’s planning board on Wednesday, continuing a hearing that began in September over the potential installation of six new “small cell” mobile antenna arrays that will be placed on utility poles in the borough. The hours-long meeting in September failed to yield a recommendation from the planning board […]Oct 18, 2023 · Will a controversial 10-story mixed-use complex approved to be built along the Toms River be allowed to alter its plan, paring down the height of the building to six stories? Meridia Toms River, proposed by the Capodagli Group development firm, received approval last year to build its 10-story “twin towers,” as they came to be […] May 3, 2023. Breakin’ Bread on the Boulevard, Seaside Heights, N.J., April 2023. (Photo: Shorebeat) A Seaside Heights restaurant that has gained a major following during its first year in town is looking to expand. Breakin’ Bread on the Boulevard, an Italian restaurant that opened in 2022, pitched an initial expansion proposal to the ...Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat; Government Brick Awards Contract to Build Long-Awaited Waterfront Park. by. Daniel Nee; April 12, 2023. A new waterfront park that will be nestled in a Brick Township neighborhood will be constructed after a lengthy wait to receive state permits, officials said Tuesday night, awarding a contract for its …The Seaside Heights planning board on Monday night approved a 10-unit townhome development to replace a restaurant and an empty lot that has been so for the better part of a century, representatives for the developer said. The townhome community, approved in a unanimous 6-0 vote by board members, will replace the “Just Breakfast” restaurant […]The Seaside Heights borough council on Wednesday became the latest Shore town to ban al six classes of cannabis-based businesses that will soon be legally regulated in New Jersey. A constitutional amendment lifting the state’s prohibition on marijuana was approved by voters last November, and enabling legislation was passed …Two weeks ago, Shorebeat recorded a short video (embedded above) as a strong thunderstorm passed by to the north of the island, which triggered the lightning detection system that was installed last year in Ortley Beach. This season, Lavallette will install its own unit on Philadelphia Avenue, networked with the Ortley Beach system. Before the […](Photo: Shorebeat) Despite a number of impassioned pleas from a handful of objectors, the Toms River Township planning board on Wednesday night delivered a 6-0 vote in favor of paring down a previously-approved 10-story “twin towers” mixed use property in the downtown area to a six-story project that will reconfigure the site.The Lavallette planning board will hold a hearing Wednesday night on six proposed 5G “small cell” nodes – the first such application to be scrutinized by the board since the borough adopted an updated 5G equipment ordinance earlier this month. The board will hear Verizon’s application to install 5G small cell nodes at: 72 Oceanfront […]Shorebeat is the Jersey Shore's Premier Daily News Source. Three websites covering news in Ocean County, N.J. Brick. Lavallette-Seaside-Ortley Beach Toms RiverLong owned by Louis Moscatiello, of Lavallette, the establishment’s liquor license was transferred from an entity associated with Moscatiello to its new owners following a vote by the borough council on Wednesday. Borough Administrator Anthony Vaz said the adjacent Aztec Ocean Resort hotel, to his knowledge, has not changed …Sep 6, 2023 · Police have identified the swimmer who drowned off Seaside Park after being swept by extremely strong rip currents on Monday. Wilmer Chavez, 31, of Howell, had been the subject of a search that included local first responders as well as rescue boats. He went missing in the ocean around 6 p.m. Monday, drawing a slew of ambulances and guards to ... The federal government, on the other hand, has not seen eye-to-eye with the borough – nor the state, for that matter. Seaside Park officials last week said their federal counterparts at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has held up approval of the bayfront protection plan out of a concern over submerged aquatic vegetation, routinely referred to by its acronym “SAV.”Seaside Heights lifeguards have rescued between 30 and 40 people since raging rip currents began affecting the Jersey Shore late last week, claiming lives in several local communities and placing a significantly responsibility on the borough’s water rescue team, which is part of the Seaside Heights Volunteer Fire Department. Calls remained a near-constant concerned on […]Located on the coast of New Jersey, Atlantic City is a popular destination for tourists looking to experience the excitement of a bustling seaside city. With its iconic Boardwalk, dazzling casinos, and endless entertainment options, Atlanti...Toms River police released details of two incidents over the recent Independence Day holiday period that recounted a violent mob scene playing out in Ortley Beach, with hundreds of teenagers – many intoxicated – openly taunting police officers and, at times, resorting to violence. Over the past year, state policies on police interactions …Seaside Park this week has formally submitted an application to the state to perform a repair project at an area along the bayfront that has been prone to dangerous erosion in recent years. The state Department of Environmental Protection issued a notice opening a public comment period from Sept. 6 through Oct. 5 on a […]From gorgeous seaside towns to captivating national parks to bustling cities, our destinations promise incredible bang for your buck. By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to receive newsletters and promotions from Money and its partners. I agree t...The skies were sunny Tuesday, with a moderate breeze of about 10 m.p.h. and temperatures in the 80s. The beach in Point Pleasant Beach, however, was fully devoid of – anybody. Jenkinson’s, a private company which owns the beach itself up to the high water mark as well as effectively all of the beach access […]Officials mark the 125th aniversary of the founding of Seaside Park, March 9, 2023. (Photo: Shorebeat) Seaside Park officials kicked off a year of celebrations just before the weekend got underway, with the official recognition of the borough’s founding as a community. Seaside Park turned 125-years-old Thursday, March 9, coincidentally the ...Shorebeat is the Jersey Shore's Premier Daily News Source. Three websites covering news in Ocean County, N.J. Brick. Lavallette-Seaside-Ortley Beach Toms River October 17, 2023. With the summer season over, crews have removed a large, temporary wireless communications tower from the parking lot of the Pioneer Hose Fire Company’s second station along Route 35, across from the popular Used to Be’s bar and restaurant. In its place, approved last year, will be a permanent monopole that will stand 96 ...A small cell 5G node installed along Route 35 in Lavallette, March 2022. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Borough Administrator Robert Brice said Verizon installed three of the five node sites that were initially approved in the first round in 2020. These are located at Route 35 North and New York Avenue, Route 35 North and Jersey City Avenue, and …1 day ago · A variety of Halloween-related activities are planned in Seaside Heights, Lavallette and Brick Township this weekend. Lavallette’s annual “Halloween Hoedown” will be held from 3-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27: “An afternoon and evening of fun for all! We encourage parents to participate along with their children,” an announcement said. The event includes: 2:15-3 p.m.: YOSI […] Whitby is a beautiful seaside town located in North Yorkshire, England. It is known for its stunning coastline, picturesque harbor, and unique attractions. With its charming cobbled streets and quaint cottages, it is the perfect destination...From gorgeous seaside towns to captivating national parks to bustling cities, our destinations promise incredible bang for your buck. By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to receive newsletters and promotions from Money and its partners. I agree t...The concerts will be held from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 the day of the event, and include a souvenir wine glass and sampling for one day. The event will be held rain or shine, and purchasers must be 21 or older. Tickets can be purchased online at this link. Seaside Heights will host its annual Wine on the Beach ...One of the final hurdles before two high-profile properties in Seaside Heights can be redeveloped has been overcome. Over the course of the last two weeks, both the borough’s planning board and borough council gave their seal of approval to redevelopment plans for the properties that housed the former Karma nightclub and an attached restaurant, […]While the initial lashing the Jersey Shore took from the remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia caused relatively minor damage to local beaches, several days of pounding surf in its wake have more severely eroded Ortley Beach’s oceanfront, leading to the all-too-common “cliffs” to form at the dune line. Several beach entrances were physically closed …Sep 19, 2023 · The infamous “Karma” nightclub, often the subject of derision amongst detractors from the MTV “Jersey Shore” era, is one step closer to being relegated to the history books. The building that housed the former nightclub on the Boulevard between Hamilton and Webster avenues had been pitched as a mixed-use complex designed to “activate” the commercial […] By Daniel Nee | Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat A minke whale that had been spotted in Barnegat Bay twice in a matter of as many days and, with the help of government agencies, private rescuers and TowBoatUS, was led back to sea, returned to the bay and had to be euthanized, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said.Seaside Park this week has formally submitted an application to the state to perform a repair project at an area along the bayfront that has been prone to dangerous erosion in recent years. The state Department of Environmental Protection issued a notice opening a public comment period from Sept. 6 through Oct. 5 on a […]From gorgeous seaside towns to captivating national parks to bustling cities, our destinations promise incredible bang for your buck. By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to receive newsletters and promotions from Money and its partners. I agree t...High tide (ocean) will occur in Seaside Heights at 8:20 a.m. and 8:24 p.m. Rip Current Advisory A rip current captured by Shorebeat’s cameras off Brick Township, Sept. 2023.Sep 8, 2023 · Seaside Park this week has formally submitted an application to the state to perform a repair project at an area along the bayfront that has been prone to dangerous erosion in recent years. The state Department of Environmental Protection issued a notice opening a public comment period from Sept. 6 through Oct. 5 on a […] Seaside Heights officials on Wednesday unanimously voted to introduce an ordinance that would prohibit the operation of powered bicycles on the borough’s boardwalk. “We’ve had some problems the past few years with electric and gas bicycles,” said Borough Administrator Christopher Vaz. “It’s been on a list of things to tackle.” Cities across the country are […]A shoreline restoration project on the bayfront in Seaside Park near the J Street Marina is complete – and crews managed to get the work done before the local community of osprey arrived for the season. The restoration project was limited in scope to the shoreline along Barnegat Bay near the J Street municipal [email protected]. 732-703-4072. Shorebeat. P.O. Box 1983. Brick, NJ 08723. Click to comment. Thank you for visiting Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat! We’re your new source for news, features and everything that makes up life in Lavallette, Ortley Beach, Seaside Heights and Seaside Park, NJ. Whether it’s local politics, breaking news or just ... A shoreline restoration project on the bayfront in Seaside Park near the J Street Marina is complete – and crews managed to get the work done before the local community of osprey arrived for the season. The restoration project was limited in scope to the shoreline along Barnegat Bay near the J Street municipal marina.(Photo: Shorebeat) Erosion and ‘cliffs’ on Ortley Beach’s oceanfront following Tropical Storm Ophelia in Sept. 2023. The region has been scheduled for a federal beach replenishment project for about two years, which has seen continuous delays in the bidding process, leaving it up in the air whether help will arrive after the fall, winter ...Joe Pesci might not find this too funny – nor may local officials, for that matter. The new owner of the Jersey-born actor’s Lavallette home has hired a firm to apply for environmental permits allowing for the subdivision of the West Point Island property into two lots. The bayfront home, located at 91 Pershing Boulevard, […]It was in 1932 that the carousel arrived in Seaside Heights, but it had never been completely understood where post-fire repairs took place and who performed the work. The manufacturing plate – which has now been placed on the exterior of the carousel for all to see – came from the William F. Mangels Carousel Company, based in Coney Island ...by. Daniel Nee. October 25, 2023. New Jersey Air National Guard F-16s arrive in the Middle East, Oct. 24, 2023. (Air Force Photo) A unit of the New Jersey Air National Guard has been deployed to the Middle East in support of U.S. military activities in the eastern Mediterranean region following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.The council passed a bond measure of $1.5 million authorizing the carousel’s refurbishment. The state has pledged up to $750,000 in historic preservation aid to fund the effort, which is a matching grant, meaning Trenton will match the local government’s share dollar-for-dollar.In what may prove to become the largest real estate deal in the history of Seaside Heights, an entire city block that has long been occupied by a landmark hotel is up for sale, and expected to be completely redeveloped by its eventual new owner. The property of the Hershey Motel, which spans the entirety […]Lavallette water tower, Feb. 2022. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Lavallette officials are considering options in response to concerns over short-term seasonal rentals as well as construction noise on summer weekends. Rental Regulations (And Why They’re Being Brought Up Now) Officials in towns up and down the Jersey Shore have voiced concerns …Seaside Park officials voted last week to authorize the demolition of a home that was purchased by the borough, and a future planning board meeting will determine redevelopment options for several properties of concern for the borough. The residential property at 66 I Street, which consists of two structures that were utilized as rental …Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat; Elections Battle Lines Set for Brick Mayor, Council Races Following Primary Election. by. Daniel Nee; June 7, 2023. John Catalano and Lisa Crate (Campaign Photos) The two major political parties ran slates of unopposed candidates in Tuesday’s primary election in Brick, setting in stone the names of those …Sep 21, 2023 · September 21, 2023. The Seaside Heights water tower and Sunset Beach. (Photo: Shorebeat) Seaside Heights will conduct a town-wide reassessment of its property values next year, officials confirmed at a borough council meeting Wednesday, though they expect to save money on the effort by keeping the project in-house. The Lavallette planning board will hold a hearing Wednesday night on six proposed 5G “small cell” nodes – the first such application to be scrutinized by the board since the borough adopted an updated 5G equipment ordinance earlier this month. The board will hear Verizon’s application to install 5G small cell nodes at: 72 Oceanfront […]In the month of August, the course collected $300,627, compared to $265,580 last August. Building permits were largely steady township-wide, with year-to-date permits standing at $2,480,492 so far this year compared to $2,360,512 through the same period last year. Ortley Beach saw a modest jump in beach badge revenue for the 2023 …Sep 28, 2021 · Seaside Heights officials announced Monday that the borough will host its first-ever Halloween Fest next month, complete with a decked-out boardwalk, activities and special guests. The event will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22-23 (times noted below). It will take place on the “Boo-Walk” and in the Carousel Petrified Pavilion. Visitors can check in […] October 12, 2023. Beach replenishment begins in Lavallette, Jan. 30, 2019. (Photo: Daniel Nee) The long-awaited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ beach replenishment project aimed at shoring up local beaches and re-engineering some “trouble spots” where a project seven years ago was performed has faced yet another hold-up – the latest in a ...It will be breezy, with a west wind of 10 to 15 m.p.h. increasing to 15 to 20 m.p.h. in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 m.p.h. The high will be 64 degrees. The precipitation should move out by Saturday night, leading to a mostly sunny day on Sunday, with a more seasonable high of just 59 degrees. Gusty winds will linger. The ...August 12, 2022. Beach replenishment in Seaside Park, N.J., Aug. 2018. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Seaside Park’s beaches survived Superstorm Sandy without many of the horrific images of destruction seen nearby in Ortley Beach and other local communities, largely because its dune system had been built up over the course of decades before the storm ...Oct 18, 2023 · Will a controversial 10-story mixed-use complex approved to be built along the Toms River be allowed to alter its plan, paring down the height of the building to six stories? Meridia Toms River, proposed by the Capodagli Group development firm, received approval last year to build its 10-story “twin towers,” as they came to be […] Local surfer Sam Hammer, of Lavallette, will host a surf camp on the beach during the season. The Facility. The Ocean Club restaurant is a sprawling facility with stunning architecture and decor, including a customer-favorite “Down the Shore, Everything’s Alright” mural adorning the south wall. The bar and dining room opens up to …by. Daniel Nee. October 25, 2023. New Jersey Air National Guard F-16s arrive in the Middle East, Oct. 24, 2023. (Air Force Photo) A unit of the New Jersey Air National …Shorebeat is the Jersey Shore's Premier Daily News Source. Three websites covering news in Ocean County, N.J. Brick. Lavallette-Seaside-Ortley Beach Toms [email protected]. 732-703-4072. Shorebeat. P.O. Box 1983. Brick, NJ 08723. Click to comment. Thank you for visiting Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat! We’re your new source for news, features and everything that makes up life in Lavallette, Ortley Beach, Seaside Heights and Seaside Park, NJ. Whether it’s local politics, breaking news or just ...Lavallette’s back-and-forth battle with Verizon over an increasing number of “small cell” nodes around the borough will continue after the planning board adjourned a hearing over six newly-proposed nodes pending the submission of more information from the wireless provider. Verizon’s representatives were pitching new nodes – the “caps” seen …Are you looking for the perfect holiday destination in Wales? Look no further than Towyn, a charming seaside town located on the North Wales coast. With its stunning beaches, picturesque views, and plenty of activities to keep you entertain...October 17, 2023. With the summer season over, crews have removed a large, temporary wireless communications tower from the parking lot of the Pioneer Hose Fire Company’s second station along Route 35, across from the popular Used to Be’s bar and restaurant. In its place, approved last year, will be a permanent monopole that will stand 96 ...Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat - Local news for Ocean County's northern barrier island. Lavallette's New Garbage Truck Fleet is Almost Ready to Hit The Streets Lavallette officials said that after two years of waiting on assembly, its two new garbage trucks are nearly ready to undergo their... Island LifeDaniel Nee. October 21, 2022. The future of the recreational area at the former Seaside Park Elementary School, now closed to the public, will largely be driven by public demand for the site, officials said Thursday. The Seaside Park borough council instructed the borough attorney to draft a resolution formally committing to fund half the cost ...As we continue to follow the project to replace portions of the Seaside Heights boardwalk, it appears a milestone has been reached. While some finishing touches are still due, the southern end of the boardwalk has fully reopened with a new timber surface, with-to-width. The southern portion of the project replaced the boards between Dupont […]Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat; Government Bridge Replacement Along Old Hooper in Brick Passes Halfway Point: Here’s What’s Left to Go. by. Daniel Nee; June 2, 2023. Most Brick motorists have probably noticed the recent traffic pattern shifts along Old Hooper Avenue in the area of the project to replace the Duck Farm Bridge. The change …Lavallette officials, at their meeting last week, held off on introducing a new ordinance that would regulate the installation of so-called “smart poles” within the borough, which are special monopoles designed to accommodate multiple wireless communications antennas in a single space. Verizon, after a lengthy discussion with officials that ended in …As we continue to follow the project to replace portions of the Seaside Heights boardwalk, it appears a milestone has been reached. While some finishing touches are still due, the southern end of the boardwalk has fully reopened with a new timber surface, with-to-width. The southern portion of the project replaced the boards between Dupont […]Police have identified the swimmer who drowned off Seaside Park after being swept by extremely strong rip currents on Monday. Wilmer Chavez, 31, of Howell, had been the subject of a search that included local first responders as well as rescue boats. He went missing in the ocean around 6 p.m. Monday, drawing a slew of ambulances and guards to ...The federal government, on the other hand, has not seen eye-to-eye with the borough – nor the state, for that matter. Seaside Park officials last week said their federal counterparts at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has held up approval of the bayfront protection plan out of a concern over submerged aquatic vegetation, routinely referred to by its acronym “SAV.”by. Daniel Nee. October 25, 2023. New Jersey Air National Guard F-16s arrive in the Middle East, Oct. 24, 2023. (Air Force Photo) A unit of the New Jersey Air National Guard has been deployed to the Middle East in support of U.S. military activities in the eastern Mediterranean region following the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.August 12, 2022. Beach replenishment in Seaside Park, N.J., Aug. 2018. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Seaside Park’s beaches survived Superstorm Sandy without many of the horrific images of destruction seen nearby in Ortley Beach and other local communities, largely because its dune system had been built up over the course of decades before the storm ...January 17, 2023 The Park Central apartment complex on SW Central Avenue, Seaside Park, N.J., Jan. 2023. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Seaside Park officials have awarded a contract to a firm which will tear down the beleaguered Park Central apartment complex on SW Central Avenue in the borough.As Shorebeat reported in a separate article on the Seaside Park proposal – which differs significantly from Lavallette’s vision – the $100 million fund, announced in August, was the result of bi-artisan legislation that taps various sources, including federal pandemic-era outlays under the “American Rescue Plan” and other similar ...Lavallette officials said that after two years of waiting on assembly, its two new garbage trucks are nearly ready to undergo their transitions into service. One of the …An ultra-modern, 36-unit mixed-use complex is set to transform the location that was once the choice hangout for cast members of MTV’s “Jersey Shore” into one of the borough’s most significant development projects in its history. The block-long property that once housed the Karma nightclub, if ultimately approved, would represent one of the …Daniel Nee. June 23, 2022. Jax Garage, Seaside Heights, N.J., June 2022. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Jax Garage, which sprung up in a former mechanic’s shop after the former Jack N Bill’s bar on the boardwalk succumbed to fire in 2013, has closed – at least for now. The announcement from the bar came exactly one week after the borough council ...A small cell 5G node installed along Route 35 in Lavallette, March 2022. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Borough Administrator Robert Brice said Verizon installed three of the five node sites that were initially approved in the first round in 2020. These are located at Route 35 North and New York Avenue, Route 35 North and Jersey City Avenue, and Route 35 ...Daniel Nee. [email protected]. 732-703-4072. Shorebeat. P.O. Box 1983. Brick, NJ 08723. Click to comment. Thank you for visiting Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat! We’re your new source for news, features and everything that makes up life in Lavallette, Ortley Beach, Seaside Heights and Seaside Park, NJ. The planning board in 2020 denied an application by Fresh Cut Fries LLC to build a restaurant and bar with a rooftop section at 1219 Boardwalk, next door to what has become known as the “Jersey Shore” house from its portrayal on the MTV series bearing the same name. But a zoning ordinance passed in early March of that year placed …Lavallette seaside shorebeat
A group that has established itself as the Lavallette Pickleball Club sought the use of the borough-owned pickball courts at the bayfront for a block of time, seven days a week, between late June and early September, but officials ultimately decided the club should not be in charge of the rules, timing and organization of games every single day.Apr 28, 2023 · Beach buggy access is blocked at the Brighton Avenue entrance, Seaside Park, N.J., April 18, 2023. (Photo: Daniel Nee) The regulations as promulgated by the plan allow beach buggy access in most areas of the borough, though the northernmost few blocks will be off-limits, and as has always been the cash, vehicles are prohibited from operating ... (Photo: Shorebeat) A crew from U.S. Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet assists a vessel dead in the water at Manasquan Inlet, Oct. 19, 2023. Since the conditions were relatively fair – seas offshore were choppy and an afternoon sea breeze had kicked in – within the inlet, it would have been unlikely that a repeat of the tragic loss of a ...(Photo: Shorebeat) A crew from U.S. Coast Guard Station Manasquan Inlet assists a vessel dead in the water at Manasquan Inlet, Oct. 19, 2023. Since the conditions were relatively fair – seas offshore were choppy and an afternoon sea breeze had kicked in – within the inlet, it would have been unlikely that a repeat of the tragic loss of a ...As Shorebeat reported in a separate article on the Seaside Park proposal – which differs significantly from Lavallette’s vision – the $100 million fund, announced in August, was the result of bi-artisan legislation that taps various sources, including federal pandemic-era outlays under the “American Rescue Plan” and other similar ...Sep 15, 2023 · High tide (ocean) will occur in Seaside Heights at 8:20 a.m. and 8:24 p.m. Rip Current Advisory A rip current captured by Shorebeat’s cameras off Brick Township, Sept. 2023. The skies were sunny Tuesday, with a moderate breeze of about 10 m.p.h. and temperatures in the 80s. The beach in Point Pleasant Beach, however, was fully devoid of – anybody. Jenkinson’s, a private company which owns the beach itself up to the high water mark as well as effectively all of the beach access […]A whale washes ashore at Funtown Beach, Seaside Park, N.J., March 2, 2023. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Representatives with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric …Are you looking for the perfect holiday destination in Wales? Look no further than Towyn, a charming seaside town located on the North Wales coast. With its stunning beaches, picturesque views, and plenty of activities to keep you entertain...A beach replenishment project on Ocean County’s northern barrier island will not begin until the fall, officials said this week, as several municipalities are just now approving agreements with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund the work. In January, Ocean County officials said the county would fund the “local share” of the project, […]A small cell 5G node installed along Route 35 in Lavallette, March 2022. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Borough Administrator Robert Brice said Verizon installed three of the five node sites that were initially approved in the first round in 2020. These are located at Route 35 North and New York Avenue, Route 35 North and Jersey City Avenue, and Route 35 ...A beach replenishment project on Ocean County’s northern barrier island will not begin until the fall, officials said this week, as several municipalities are just now approving agreements with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to fund the work. In January, Ocean County officials said the county would fund the “local share” of the project, […]October 17, 2023. With the summer season over, crews have removed a large, temporary wireless communications tower from the parking lot of the Pioneer Hose Fire Company’s second station along Route 35, across from the popular Used to Be’s bar and restaurant. In its place, approved last year, will be a permanent monopole that will stand 96 ...The Clean Energy and Sustainability Analytics Center at Montclair State University has been awarded $440,000 to assess the potential impacts of offshore wind energy on New Jersey’s recreational fishing industry. The researchers will conduct a survey of recreational anglers as part of a broader effort to estimate potential impacts to an …Apr 18, 2023 · April 18, 2023. Beach buggy access is blocked at the Brighton Avenue entrance, Seaside Park, N.J., April 18, 2023. (Photo: Daniel Nee) With almost a month of “beach buggy season” remaining in Seaside Park, four-wheel drive vehicle owners looking to catch the spring surf fishing run will not be able to access the sand with their vehicles. As Shorebeat reported in a separate article on the Seaside Park proposal – which differs significantly from Lavallette’s vision – the $100 million fund, announced in August, was the result of bi-artisan legislation that taps various sources, including federal pandemic-era outlays under the “American Rescue Plan” and other similar ...The Ortley Beach boardwalk will be expanded into the area once occupied by Joey Harrison’s Surf Club, but the details of the expansion plan have never been revealed to the public, prompting some residents and officials to question what they see as a lack of transparency. The Toms River township council on Wednesday night approved […]Lavallette officials said that after two years of waiting on assembly, its two new garbage trucks are nearly ready to undergo their transitions into service. One of the two trucks, Mayor Walter LaCicero said, has already been delivered to a garage in Jackson, where it will remain until it is sent out to a new facility where its compactor and ...Jun 13, 2023 · One of the final hurdles before two high-profile properties in Seaside Heights can be redeveloped has been overcome. Over the course of the last two weeks, both the borough’s planning board and borough council gave their seal of approval to redevelopment plans for the properties that housed the former Karma nightclub and an attached restaurant, […] With its multiple circular ramps heading to and from different locations, the entrance to the barrier island from Route 37 has its advantages. Unlike other Jersey Shore barrier island destinations like Long Beach Island and Ocean City, where traffic flows directly over a bridge onto local streets, traffic is dispersed to the north, south or […]Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat. 20,450 likes · 896 talking about this. Local news, views and happenings in Lavallette, NJ, Ortley Beach, NJ, …Pickleball has exploded in popularity in recent years, with Lavallette establishing itself as something of a local hub for the growing sport, which is played on converted tennis courts. A group of local players, who eventually became as the Lavallette Pickleball Club took it upon themselves to organize access to the courts. They kept track …Sep 24, 2023 · The remnants of Tropical Storm Phelia, now consider a subtropical cyclone by the National Weather Service, made their mark on the Jersey Shore Saturday, with heavy surf, high winds and beach erosion. Waves reached up to the point of the dune line in Ortley Beach around Fifth Avenue, a frequent trouble spot, and in Bay […] Sep 23, 2022 · The administration of Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday announced several measures aimed at expanding offshore wind farms off the New Jersey coast, just as a battle begins to heat up in southern Ocean County over what some residents complain will be a detriment to their ocean views. Long Beach Island is, literally, dotted with protest […] A third, smaller parcel of land will be retained by the borough since it houses the “Welcome to Seaside Heights” sign that greets visitors as they enter the borough from Route 35 in Ortley Beach. The Toms River planning board last week unanimously approved the plan to subdivide the oversized lots into two lots that conform to the township ...A small cell 5G node installed along Route 35 in Lavallette, March 2022. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Borough Administrator Robert Brice said Verizon installed three of the five node sites that were initially approved in the first round in 2020. These are located at Route 35 North and New York Avenue, Route 35 North and Jersey City Avenue, and …Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat - Local news for Ocean County's northern barrier island. Lavallette's New Garbage Truck Fleet is Almost Ready to Hit The Streets Lavallette officials said that after two years of waiting on assembly, its two new garbage trucks are nearly ready to undergo their... Island LifeTwo weeks ago, Shorebeat recorded a short video (embedded above) as a strong thunderstorm passed by to the north of the island, which triggered the lightning detection system that was installed last year in Ortley Beach. This season, Lavallette will install its own unit on Philadelphia Avenue, networked with the Ortley Beach system. Before the […]Lavallette officials said that after two years of waiting on assembly, its two new garbage trucks are nearly ready to undergo their transitions into service. One of the two trucks, Mayor Walter LaCicero said, has already been delivered to a garage in Jackson, where it will remain until it is sent out to a new facility where its compactor and ...The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office said Monday afternoon that a series of four phone calls indicating that bombs were present in two businesses on the Seaside Heights boardwalk were unfounded and likely part of a “swatting” incident, as was a claim that operatives with guns were waiting on the boardwalk to strike.Sep 6, 2023 · Police have identified the swimmer who drowned off Seaside Park after being swept by extremely strong rip currents on Monday. Wilmer Chavez, 31, of Howell, had been the subject of a search that included local first responders as well as rescue boats. He went missing in the ocean around 6 p.m. Monday, drawing a slew of ambulances and guards to ... Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat; Brick Life Winning 'Cash 5' Ticket Sold at Local Supermarket. TEST New Jersey lottery officials said a local supermarket sold a winning "Jersey Cash 5" ticket. The winning ticket was sold at...Lavallette would likely have been one of the first – if not the absolute first – municipalities in America to formally battle a wireless provider in court had officials refused to budge on the approval of a number of “small cell” nodes, often referred to as 5G towers. The borough’s planning board previously approved the […]Lavallette became the latest Jersey Shore town to institute a teen curfew after officials said the borough experienced thousands of dollars in damage to public property and EMTs saw an uptick in alcohol-related calls over the recent Memorial Day Weekend. Things had quieted down a bit this past weekend, members of the borough council said, […]Nov 14, 2022 · Lavallette has filled the vacancy left by former Police Chief Colin Grant, with the borough council approving the appointment of Christian LaCicero, 37, to lead the department. “We had two applicants who both qualified by civil service examination,” said Councilwoman Joanne Filippone. “The five voting members of the council held interviews on both candidates – […] September 16, 2021. Que by the Sea, Seaside Heights. (Photo: Seaside Heights BID) Seaside Heights will revive its Que by the Sea barbecue festival this weekend, featuring a variety of vendors plus lively entertainment. The two-day, free-admission, festival will be on Grant Avenue off the boardwalk, and will be held Saturday from 12 noon to 8 p ...It was in 1932 that the carousel arrived in Seaside Heights, but it had never been completely understood where post-fire repairs took place and who performed the work. The manufacturing plate – which has now been placed on the exterior of the carousel for all to see – came from the William F. Mangels Carousel Company, based in Coney Island ...A shoreline restoration project on the bayfront in Seaside Park near the J Street Marina is complete – and crews managed to get the work done before the local community of osprey arrived for the season. The restoration project was limited in scope to the shoreline along Barnegat Bay near the J Street municipal marina. […]Seaside Heights officials announced Monday that the borough will host its first-ever Halloween Fest next month, complete with a decked-out boardwalk, activities and special guests. The event will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 22-23 (times noted below). It will take place on the “Boo-Walk” and in the Carousel Petrified Pavilion. Visitors can check in […]Sep 19, 2023 · The infamous “Karma” nightclub, often the subject of derision amongst detractors from the MTV “Jersey Shore” era, is one step closer to being relegated to the history books. The building that housed the former nightclub on the Boulevard between Hamilton and Webster avenues had been pitched as a mixed-use complex designed to “activate” the commercial […] Verizon will return to a hearing before Lavallette's planning board on Wednesday, continuing a hearing that began in September over the potential installation of six new "small cell" mobile antenna arrays that will be placed on utility poles in the borough. The hours-long meeting in September failed to yield a recommendation from the planning board […]1 day ago · A variety of Halloween-related activities are planned in Seaside Heights, Lavallette and Brick Township this weekend. Lavallette’s annual “Halloween Hoedown” will be held from 3-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27: “An afternoon and evening of fun for all! We encourage parents to participate along with their children,” an announcement said. The event includes: 2:15-3 p.m.: YOSI […] A minke whale that had been spotted in Barnegat Bay twice in a matter of as many days and, with the help of government agencies, private rescuers and TowBoatUS, was led back to sea, returned to the bay and had to be euthanized, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said. The 22-foot whale is the latest […]Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat; Brick Life Why Did the Seal Cross The Road? Regardless, Brick Police Were There to Help. by. Daniel Nee; February 27, 2023. A seal rescued by Brick police officers while trying to cross Route 35, Feb. 27, 2023. (Photo: Brick Twp. Police) During the summer, Route 35 is home to a small army of crossing …Lavallette officials, at their meeting last week, held off on introducing a new ordinance that would regulate the installation of so-called “smart poles” within the borough, which are special monopoles designed to accommodate multiple wireless communications antennas in a single space. Verizon, after a lengthy discussion with officials that ended in …May 3, 2023. Breakin’ Bread on the Boulevard, Seaside Heights, N.J., April 2023. (Photo: Shorebeat) A Seaside Heights restaurant that has gained a major following during its first year in town is looking to expand. Breakin’ Bread on the Boulevard, an Italian restaurant that opened in 2022, pitched an initial expansion proposal to the ...Jenkinson’s Beach Still Closed, Furor Erupts After Point Beach Councilmen Met With Owners. In seeming defiance of a warning notice from the state Department of Environmental Protection, entrances to the beach along the entire... Local news for Ocean County's northern barrier island.October 12, 2023. Beach replenishment begins in Lavallette, Jan. 30, 2019. (Photo: Daniel Nee) The long-awaited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ beach replenishment project aimed at shoring up local beaches and re-engineering some “trouble spots” where a project seven years ago was performed has faced yet another hold-up – the latest in a ...Sep 6, 2023 · Police have identified the swimmer who drowned off Seaside Park after being swept by extremely strong rip currents on Monday. Wilmer Chavez, 31, of Howell, had been the subject of a search that included local first responders as well as rescue boats. He went missing in the ocean around 6 p.m. Monday, drawing a slew of ambulances and guards to ... Seaside Heights Battled Phony Beach Badges, Handicap Placards Despite Thriving Summer. Seaside Heights reported one of its best revenue-producing years ever for its beaches in 2023 – money that will be re-invested... By Daniel Nee.A small cell 5G node installed along Route 35 in Lavallette, March 2022. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Borough Administrator Robert Brice said Verizon installed three of the five node sites that were initially approved in the first round in 2020. These are located at Route 35 North and New York Avenue, Route 35 North and Jersey City Avenue, and …Jun 20, 2023 · Shorebeat has learned that the anticipated northern Ocean County beach replenishment project that was supposed to have begun in 2022 may not see the light of day for some time. The project is considered “suspended” according to an update from the state Department of Environmental Protection that was sent to local officials last Friday and […] A Seaside Park motel that was condemned by the borough last winter will likely be demolished, and its future may be part of an environmentally-friendly parking initiative with state funding. The Desert Palm Inn, long considered a trouble spot for local law enforcement and the recipient of myriad code and safety violations , was taken by eminent ...The largest building in the borough is now complete, and is being called a win-win for the state, the town and its residents. The 91-unit Cornerstone at Seaside Heights apartment complex, with its ultra-modern exterior, distinct lighting and bright colors, is turning heads. What was once a troubled motel – the subject of seemingly constant ...October 17, 2023. With the summer season over, crews have removed a large, temporary wireless communications tower from the parking lot of the Pioneer Hose Fire Company’s second station along Route 35, across from the popular Used to Be’s bar and restaurant. In its place, approved last year, will be a permanent monopole that will stand 96 ...Sep 15, 2023 · High tide (ocean) will occur in Seaside Heights at 8:20 a.m. and 8:24 p.m. Rip Current Advisory A rip current captured by Shorebeat’s cameras off Brick Township, Sept. 2023. Shorebeat’s drone captured video of the whale about 4:30 p.m., with data from the flight recorder indicating its position about 1.75 miles east of M Street in Seaside Park. A small crowd of local residents gathered at the beach entrance, binoculars in hand, to catch a glimpse of the creature – the latest whale to lose its life under unknown ...Municipal property taxes in Seaside Park will rise in 2023, driven primarily by state mandates and significant increases in insurance premiums, however a reduction in the formula-based property taxes levied by the Central Regional school district are expected to offset the increase in the average resident’s annual tax bill. The Seaside Park borough …Shorebeat’s drone captured video of the whale about 4:30 p.m., with data from the flight recorder indicating its position about 1.75 miles east of M Street in …About a week after filing a lawsuit seeking to take back control of its local police department from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, Lavallette has regained command of the agency, the prosecutor’s office announced Friday. “I am proud of the work we have done to assist the Lavallette Police Department,” Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer …Oct 6, 2023 · October 6, 2023. A spectacular fall sunset worthy of a travel brochure for the Jersey Shore ended a mild day locally, bringing throngs of residents to see the sun set on another week – with a mixed bag of weather predicted for the weekend. A two-minute video we captured is seen above (note: ad blocking software may interfere with the video ... The Lavallette planning board on Wednesday night voted to recommend the denial of permits for Verizon to build six more “small cell” wireless antenna nodes in town, with the borough administrator – who serves on the board – issuing a strong rebuke of the wireless company’s plan to seemingly blanket Lavallette with more such equipment […]A small cell 5G node installed along Route 35 in Lavallette, March 2022. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Borough Administrator Robert Brice said Verizon installed three of the five node sites that were initially approved in the first round in 2020. These are located at Route 35 North and New York Avenue, Route 35 North and Jersey City Avenue, and …Odessa, Ukraine’s third-largest city, is a seaside port town rich with influences from across Eurasia. Here’s how to eat your way across the city. Odessa is a city that absorbs. It’s defined by diverse influences, by triumph and tragedy, an...Jun 20, 2023 · Shorebeat has learned that the anticipated northern Ocean County beach replenishment project that was supposed to have begun in 2022 may not see the light of day for some time. The project is considered “suspended” according to an update from the state Department of Environmental Protection that was sent to local officials last Friday and […] The skies were sunny Tuesday, with a moderate breeze of about 10 m.p.h. and temperatures in the 80s. The beach in Point Pleasant Beach, however, was fully devoid of – anybody. Jenkinson’s, a private company which owns the beach itself up to the high water mark as well as effectively all of the beach access […]It was in 1932 that the carousel arrived in Seaside Heights, but it had never been completely understood where post-fire repairs took place and who performed the work. The manufacturing plate – which has now been placed on the exterior of the carousel for all to see – came from the William F. Mangels Carousel Company, based in Coney Island ...1 day ago · Verizon will return to a hearing before Lavallette’s planning board on Wednesday, continuing a hearing that began in September over the potential installation of six new “small cell” mobile antenna arrays that will be placed on utility poles in the borough. The hours-long meeting in September failed to yield a recommendation from the planning board […] Lavallette’s back-and-forth battle with Verizon over an increasing number of “small cell” nodes around the borough will continue after the planning board adjourned a hearing over six newly-proposed nodes pending the submission of more information from the wireless provider. Verizon’s representatives were pitching new nodes – the “caps” seen on top of some utility poles […][email protected]. 732-703-4072. Shorebeat. P.O. Box 1983. Brick, NJ 08723. 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