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Daniel Nee. July 6, 2023. The historic Dentzel-Looff carousel in Seaside Heights. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Restoration work on Seaside Heights’ historic Dentzel-Looff carousel is complete, and the vintage attraction dating back to the 1910s may spin again soon, but without the fanfare officials were hoping to bring to the boardwalk this summer.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. Connect with us. Lavallette. Government; School News; Ortley Beach & North Beaches; Seaside Heights & Park. Government; School News; Crime; Island Life. Superstorm Sandy; Boating & Fishing; Ocean County; Shore Environment; Things To Do; About Us/Contact. Contact Us; Advertise on Shorebeat; …Daniel Nee. March 13, 2023. 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 ...A fire truck that served for more than 30 years will be replaced by a new pumper in Seaside Park, with the borough council having voted unanimously Thursday night to approve the acquisition of a new vehicle from a Michigan-based manufacturer. The council approved a lease-purchase plan to buy the truck for $620,000 from HME Inc.Daniel Nee. July 6, 2023. The historic Dentzel-Looff carousel in Seaside Heights. (Photo: Daniel Nee) Restoration work on Seaside Heights’ historic Dentzel-Looff carousel is complete, and the vintage attraction dating back to the 1910s may spin again soon, but without the fanfare officials were hoping to bring to the boardwalk this summer.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 …Aug 18, 2023 · (Photo: Daniel Nee/Shorebeat) The Ciba-Geigy site in Toms River, N.J., Feb. 2023. The change announced this week – just 24 hours before Save Barnegat Bay would assemble its panel of experts to address the public on the matter – slightly modified the settlement agreement from what was proposed shortly before Christmas last year. Seaside Park has announced the recreation complex which spans 13th and 14th avenues will be closed for a period of about four to six weeks as new lighting is installed. Shorebeat has previous reported on several new development at the recreation area, including a new playground that opened toward the end of the summer. The […]lavallette-seaside.shorebeat.com. Lavallette Lifeguards Achieved Record Rescues in 2021, But Why? The lifeguards of the Lavallette Beach Patrol more than doubled the previously-recorded high number of ocean rescues during summer 2021, with heavy seas turning water safety into a major issue in the Shore area following a deadly weekend. (The ...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 ...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 voted to adopt ...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 ...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 […]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 […]Daniel 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 ...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. 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 ...Connect with us. Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat. Connect with usJun 27, 2023 · 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 […] 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 …Lavallette borough officials are finalizing plans to partner with the school district to improve Chandler Field, the baseball field complex situated between Route 35 and Baltimore Avenue. “We did meet with the Board of Ed, and it looks like we’re going to do it in two phases,” said Borough Administrator John Bennett, at a council meeting ...Prosecutors in Ocean County have filed attempted murder charges and accompanying weapons charges against a local man who they say stabbed another man in Seaside Park. According to a statement, Seaside Park Police were called to the area of North Ocean Avenue at about 1 a.m. May 30 in response to a 911 call stating that a male …Toms River officials say the beaches in Ortley Beach will be gThe planning board in 2020 denied an application by Fresh Cut Fries Yesterday, Shorebeat reported on the real estate boom that is enveloping Ocean County’s northern barrier island. Today, we have some extra proof that it’s a seller’s market. Residents of Lavallette’s West Point Island are getting a new neighbor, and losing a particularly notable one. Real estate records show actor Joe Pesci, who bought a property […] The Seaside Heights borough council on Wednesday became the latest S For travelers, southern Italy just got even more appealing: The country's first coral reef has been discovered off the coast of Puglia, near the seaside town of Monopoli. For travelers, southern Italy just got even more appealing: The count... The Desert Palm Inn is owned by Shree Jyoti LLC, which is regis

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 …Shorebeat combines professional journalism with a fresh digital platform. Our local news websites cover government, events, real estate development, crime and everything else going on in the local community. We deliver premium, professional news coverage to our readers and exceptional, targeted marketing opportunities to our advertising clients.Whitby is a picturesque seaside town in North Yorkshire, England. It is renowned for its stunning coastline, quaint cobbled streets, and historic abbey ruins. But it’s also home to some of the best self-catering cottages in the country.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 ...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 ...

Mar 15, 2023 · With it becoming clear that the Ortley Beach oceanfront will not be replenished or otherwise repaired in time for the 2023 summer season, Toms River officials said they would take on the task of stabilizing the beach for another year. Several storms dating back to the fall of 2022 have taken chunks out of the […] Lavallette is suing Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer, asking a judge in Mercer County to order control of the borough’s police department to be returned to the town – and to physically remove county personnel from borough hall after they “commandeered” office space without paying rent. The prosecutor’s office took over day …Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat Online/Digital We’re your new source for news, features and everything that makes up life in Lavallette, Ortley Beach, Seaside Heights and Seaside ……

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