Ortley Beach & North Beaches
Popular Island Donut Shop Aims to Nearly Double in Size
The lines out the door on a Saturday morning are a sure sign of delicious donuts inside at one island shop –...
Ortley Beach & North Beaches
Verizon Proposes Multiple Seasons for Temporary 70-Foot Cell Tower on Route 35
Verizon is seeking approval from Toms River to place a 70-foot tall cellular data tower along Route 35 on a temporary basis...
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Legendary Seaside Heights Bar May Be Replaced With Sprawling Restaurant, 22 Condos
The owner of Hook’s, a long-time staple of Seaside Heights known for its old-style nautical bar atmosphere, ample ping-pong tables and video...
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/ 4 years agoLavallette to Maintain Outdoor Dining Through the End of the Year
Lavallette introduced an outdoor dining plan last summer to help borough restaurant weather the coronavirus storm, but the measure was so...
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/ 4 years agoOrtley Beach Sees Massive Jump in Beach Badge Sales; Building Permits and Golf Revenue Up
As the coronavirus pandemic wanes, more and more local residents are venturing out to engage in leisure activities – at least...
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/ 4 years agoDemolition, Boardwalk, Playground Area Planned for Surf Club Property
Toms River Township officials on Wednesday laid out some initial plans for the site of the former Joey Harrison’s Surf Club...
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/ 4 years agoLavallette Decides Against Fire Pit Ordinance, Will Publish Safety Cards
Lavallette will rely upon state statutes to enforce penalties for potential safety issues related to the use of fire pits, if...
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/ 4 years agoLongtime Barrier Island Councilwoman Maruca Has Been Defeated in GOP Primary
Longtime incumbent Toms River councilwoman Maria Maruca has been upset by repeated challenger Justin Lamb as the Republican primary for Ward...
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/ 4 years agoLavallette Reinstates Time Limits for Bicycles on the Boardwalk
Lavallette officials decided this week to reinstate a policy created last summer that modified the hours during which bicycles can be...
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/ 4 years agoLavallette Residents File Complaints About Town’s Fireworks a Month Before Fireworks Display
With outdoor gathering mandates a thing of the past, Lavallette will restore its annual Independence Day fireworks display, scheduled this year...
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/ 4 years agoSummer Youth Curfew Enacted Again in Toms River’s North Beach Neighborhoods
Toms River officials will extend a youth curfew first enacted last summer through the 2021 summer season, the township’s police department...
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/ 4 years agoSeaside Heights Woman ID’d As Deceased Person Found Along Trail
A woman discovered deceased along a walking trail has been identified as a Seaside Heights woman, authorities announced Monday. The body...
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/ 4 years agoEquipment Staged for New Round of Beach Repairs in Ortley, But Price Will Drop
Toms River Township officials are readying a new round of beach repairs in Ortley Beach following the Memorial Day Weekend storm...