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Heroic AF An 8-year-old child was saved Monday after jumping from the second floor of a burning home in Asbury Park and into the arms of two police officers and a neighbor, authorities said. Police Officers Dewitt Bacon and John Walsh, along with local resident Joseph Dunbar, caught the child after urging them to leap from the Prospect Avenue home. Video released Tuesday shows the moment the child pushed out the window screen before jumping to safety. “Asbury Park police officers train for fast-moving, dangerous situations, and yesterday’s rescue shows the value of that training and the strength of our community,” said Police Director John B. Hayes. Hayes praised the bravery of everyone involved, noting the child’s courage in making the jump. No further injuries were reported. - Reported by NJ.com For more #local news in NJ, follow @townsofnewjersey #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #jerseyshore #asburyparknj #townsofnewjersey
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Heroic AF An 8-year-old child was saved Monday after jumping from the second floor of a burning home in Asbury Park and into the arms of two police officers and a neighbor, authorities said. Police Officers Dewitt Bacon and John Walsh, along with local resident Joseph Dunbar, caught the child after urging them to leap from the Prospect Avenue home. Video released Tuesday shows the moment the child pushed out the window screen before jumping to safety. “Asbury Park police officers train for fast-moving, dangerous situations, and yesterday’s rescue shows the value of that training and the strength of our community,” said Police Director John B. Hayes. Hayes praised the bravery of everyone involved, noting the child’s courage in making the jump. No further injuries were reported. - Reported by NJ.com For more #local news in NJ, follow @townsofnewjersey #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #jerseyshore #asburyparknj #townsofnewjersey
What we know👇 Teresa Dunsheath, a New Jersey woman, has issued a public apology after a viral video showed her hurling antisemitism at a Jewish family following a minor traffic crash in Manalapan on Christmas Day. The incident occurred near the Manalapan Police Station after the family was rear-ended while stopped at a red light. Video shared online by one of the victims shows Dunsheath standing outside their vehicle and repeatedly making antisemitic remarks, even as she appeared aware she was being recorded. The family said the crash happened after the other driver was distracted by an unsecured dog. They described the confrontation as shocking and said it has heightened safety concerns within the local Jewish community. After the video spread widely on social media, Dunsheath released a written apology, saying she was “deeply ashamed,” accepted full responsibility, and acknowledged that nothing justified her behavior. She asked that her family not be harassed as a result. As of the latest update, Manalapan police have not said whether the incident is being reviewed as a bias-related case or whether any charges will be filed. - Follow for more updates in Monmouth County #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #centraljersey #njnews #manalapannj
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What we know👇 Teresa Dunsheath, a New Jersey woman, has issued a public apology after a viral video showed her hurling antisemitism at a Jewish family following a minor traffic crash in Manalapan on Christmas Day. The incident occurred near the Manalapan Police Station after the family was rear-ended while stopped at a red light. Video shared online by one of the victims shows Dunsheath standing outside their vehicle and repeatedly making antisemitic remarks, even as she appeared aware she was being recorded. The family said the crash happened after the other driver was distracted by an unsecured dog. They described the confrontation as shocking and said it has heightened safety concerns within the local Jewish community. After the video spread widely on social media, Dunsheath released a written apology, saying she was “deeply ashamed,” accepted full responsibility, and acknowledged that nothing justified her behavior. She asked that her family not be harassed as a result. As of the latest update, Manalapan police have not said whether the incident is being reviewed as a bias-related case or whether any charges will be filed. - Follow for more updates in Monmouth County #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #centraljersey #njnews #manalapannj
Have you heard? A thoroughbred racehorse named Hawkstone escaped #MonmouthPark Racetrack yesterday. The horse was spotted trotting down the westbound lanes of Route 36 and stunning drivers before being safely captured. Trainer Cal Lynch said Hawkstone was spooked and slipped away from his handler through an open gate — something he called “out of character” for the typically calm horse. Lynch expressed concern that the stable gate had been left open, saying it put both the horse and public in danger. - Follow for more #local news + events happening in Monmouth County. #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #oceanportnj #newjersey #centraljersey #townsofnewjersey
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Have you heard? A thoroughbred racehorse named Hawkstone escaped #MonmouthPark Racetrack yesterday. The horse was spotted trotting down the westbound lanes of Route 36 and stunning drivers before being safely captured. Trainer Cal Lynch said Hawkstone was spooked and slipped away from his handler through an open gate — something he called “out of character” for the typically calm horse. Lynch expressed concern that the stable gate had been left open, saying it put both the horse and public in danger. - Follow for more #local news + events happening in Monmouth County. #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #oceanportnj #newjersey #centraljersey #townsofnewjersey
Learn more👇 A Belmar man has been arrested after allegedly pulling his SUV in front of two bicyclists and punching one of them in the face, leaving the 70-year-old victim with a broken jaw that required surgery. Police say Anthony Alvear, of Belmar, stopped his dark-blue Kia SUV near 12th and D streets Friday afternoon, shouted at the cyclists, and then struck the victim with a closed fist while cursing at him. The assault was captured on a neighbor’s Ring camera, which shows the victim falling to the ground as Alvear drove off, using profanities and a homophobic slur. Witnesses rushed to help the injured man, who was later taken for treatment. Police identified Alvear the same day but did not find him at his home until Sunday, when he was taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with second-degree aggravated assault and issued a summons for a noise violation. He is being held at the Monmouth County Jail. - Follow @townsofnewjersey for more #local news in NJ #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #jerseyshore #njnews #belmarnj #townsofnewjersey
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Learn more👇 A Belmar man has been arrested after allegedly pulling his SUV in front of two bicyclists and punching one of them in the face, leaving the 70-year-old victim with a broken jaw that required surgery. Police say Anthony Alvear, of Belmar, stopped his dark-blue Kia SUV near 12th and D streets Friday afternoon, shouted at the cyclists, and then struck the victim with a closed fist while cursing at him. The assault was captured on a neighbor’s Ring camera, which shows the victim falling to the ground as Alvear drove off, using profanities and a homophobic slur. Witnesses rushed to help the injured man, who was later taken for treatment. Police identified Alvear the same day but did not find him at his home until Sunday, when he was taken into custody without incident. He has been charged with second-degree aggravated assault and issued a summons for a noise violation. He is being held at the Monmouth County Jail. - Follow @townsofnewjersey for more #local news in NJ #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #jerseyshore #njnews #belmarnj #townsofnewjersey
Have you heard? Former New Jersey State Trooper Shane H. Dempsey, 32, of Brick, faces more than a decade in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an undercover sting in which he arranged to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl. According to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Dempsey used the social media app Whisper last summer to exchange messages with an undercover detective posing as the minor. He allegedly requested explicit images, offered to pay for sexual acts, and drove to a planned meeting in his police vehicle. Dempsey pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted sexual assault and third-degree official misconduct. Under the plea deal, prosecutors will recommend a seven-year prison sentence, with no parole eligibility for two years. He must also register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law, face lifetime monitoring, forfeit his law enforcement position, and is permanently barred from public employment. Dempsey, who joined the state police pension system in 2017 and earned $80,704 annually, will be sentenced Nov. 21. - For more #local headlines + events happening nearby — link in bio for our waitlist. #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #bricknj #njnews #centraljersey #townsofnewjersey
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Have you heard? Former New Jersey State Trooper Shane H. Dempsey, 32, of Brick, faces more than a decade in prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from an undercover sting in which he arranged to meet someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl. According to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office, Dempsey used the social media app Whisper last summer to exchange messages with an undercover detective posing as the minor. He allegedly requested explicit images, offered to pay for sexual acts, and drove to a planned meeting in his police vehicle. Dempsey pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted sexual assault and third-degree official misconduct. Under the plea deal, prosecutors will recommend a seven-year prison sentence, with no parole eligibility for two years. He must also register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law, face lifetime monitoring, forfeit his law enforcement position, and is permanently barred from public employment. Dempsey, who joined the state police pension system in 2017 and earned $80,704 annually, will be sentenced Nov. 21. - For more #local headlines + events happening nearby — link in bio for our waitlist. #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #bricknj #njnews #centraljersey #townsofnewjersey
What are your thoughts? A former church official in Monmouth County has been charged with embezzling more than $500,000 from the Church of Saint Leo the Great in Lincroft, authorities announced. Joseph A. Manzi, 78, of Atlantic Highlands, allegedly used church credit cards and cash funds for personal expenses while serving as the church’s director of finance, operations, and development. His employment ended in June 2025 after an internal audit uncovered financial irregularities, triggering a state investigation. According to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, Manzi spent over $300,000 on church credit cards and diverted about $200,000 in cash between 2019 and 2025. The alleged spending included a Cadillac SUV, luxury clothing, home repairs, medical bills, fishing trips, and sports tickets. Attorney General Matthew Platkin said Manzi “used his position of trust to live a more lavish lifestyle,” adding that such conduct “will not be tolerated.” Manzi was charged with second-degree theft by unlawful taking, which carries a possible sentence of five to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $150,000. The case is being prosecuted by the state Division of Criminal Justice, with assistance from local authorities. - Follow for more #local news #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #jerseyshore #lincroftnj #townsofnewjersey
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What are your thoughts? A former church official in Monmouth County has been charged with embezzling more than $500,000 from the Church of Saint Leo the Great in Lincroft, authorities announced. Joseph A. Manzi, 78, of Atlantic Highlands, allegedly used church credit cards and cash funds for personal expenses while serving as the church’s director of finance, operations, and development. His employment ended in June 2025 after an internal audit uncovered financial irregularities, triggering a state investigation. According to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office, Manzi spent over $300,000 on church credit cards and diverted about $200,000 in cash between 2019 and 2025. The alleged spending included a Cadillac SUV, luxury clothing, home repairs, medical bills, fishing trips, and sports tickets. Attorney General Matthew Platkin said Manzi “used his position of trust to live a more lavish lifestyle,” adding that such conduct “will not be tolerated.” Manzi was charged with second-degree theft by unlawful taking, which carries a possible sentence of five to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $150,000. The case is being prosecuted by the state Division of Criminal Justice, with assistance from local authorities. - Follow for more #local news #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #jerseyshore #lincroftnj #townsofnewjersey
Have you heard? The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a death that occurred Thursday night in #LongBranch, with assistance from local police. Videos show a heavy police presence at #PierVillage with wiitnesses reported hearing gunshots during the incident. Long Branch officials declined to comment further, directing inquiries to the prosecutor’s office. - Follow for more #local news & events #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #centraljersey #jerseyshore #longbranchnj #townsofnewjersey
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Have you heard? The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating a death that occurred Thursday night in #LongBranch, with assistance from local police. Videos show a heavy police presence at #PierVillage with wiitnesses reported hearing gunshots during the incident. Long Branch officials declined to comment further, directing inquiries to the prosecutor’s office. - Follow for more #local news & events #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #centraljersey #jerseyshore #longbranchnj #townsofnewjersey
What are your thoughts? A 52 year old of #Manalapan who is now being reported as the wife of the town Mayor has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing over $5,000 in cash and jewelry from a #Freehold home where she had worked as a housekeeper for 8 years. Police say some of the stolen jewelry was found at a local pawn shop where she had sold it. The investigation began in mid-May and involved both #FreeholdTownship and #FreeholdBorough police. She has been charged with one count of theft and was issued a summons pending a court appearance. Her connection to the mayor was first reported by the Asbury Park Press. - Go to the link in bio & join the waitlist for our local news + events app! #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #centraljersey #manalapannj #townsofnewjersey
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What are your thoughts? A 52 year old of #Manalapan who is now being reported as the wife of the town Mayor has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing over $5,000 in cash and jewelry from a #Freehold home where she had worked as a housekeeper for 8 years. Police say some of the stolen jewelry was found at a local pawn shop where she had sold it. The investigation began in mid-May and involved both #FreeholdTownship and #FreeholdBorough police. She has been charged with one count of theft and was issued a summons pending a court appearance. Her connection to the mayor was first reported by the Asbury Park Press. - Go to the link in bio & join the waitlist for our local news + events app! #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #centraljersey #manalapannj #townsofnewjersey
What are your thoughts? Asbury Park, is stepping firmly into the luxury spotlight with the debut of Lido Asbury Park, a high-end waterfront development. The project made headlines after one of its penthouses sold for a record-breaking $7.6 million—making it the most expensive condo ever sold in New Jersey. Slated for completion in 2027, the eight-story, 112-residence complex at 1201 Ocean Avenue features interiors by Clodagh Design and resort-style amenities across nearly 50,000 square feet. Units start at $825,000 and top out over $8 million. The record-setting penthouse boasts 3,600 square feet of interior space, 2,400 square feet of outdoor terraces, a rooftop plunge pool, outdoor kitchen, and double-height living room. Developer Ralph Zucker called Lido a response to the town’s rising demand for high-end, full-service living. “We didn’t try to reinvent Asbury Park we embraced its character and built on it,” he said. Asbury Park’s transformation is part of a broader luxury boom along the Jersey Shore, with major investments in places like Atlantic City, Cape May, and Long Branch. - You can find breaking news like this & more by downloading the @towns_of app — link in bio. #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #jerseyshore #asburyparknj #asburypark #townsofnewjersey
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What are your thoughts? Asbury Park, is stepping firmly into the luxury spotlight with the debut of Lido Asbury Park, a high-end waterfront development. The project made headlines after one of its penthouses sold for a record-breaking $7.6 million—making it the most expensive condo ever sold in New Jersey. Slated for completion in 2027, the eight-story, 112-residence complex at 1201 Ocean Avenue features interiors by Clodagh Design and resort-style amenities across nearly 50,000 square feet. Units start at $825,000 and top out over $8 million. The record-setting penthouse boasts 3,600 square feet of interior space, 2,400 square feet of outdoor terraces, a rooftop plunge pool, outdoor kitchen, and double-height living room. Developer Ralph Zucker called Lido a response to the town’s rising demand for high-end, full-service living. “We didn’t try to reinvent Asbury Park we embraced its character and built on it,” he said. Asbury Park’s transformation is part of a broader luxury boom along the Jersey Shore, with major investments in places like Atlantic City, Cape May, and Long Branch. - You can find breaking news like this & more by downloading the @towns_of app — link in bio. #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #jerseyshore #asburyparknj #asburypark #townsofnewjersey
What are your thoughts? Madison Marquette has announced plans to redevelop Convention Hall into a cruise ship docking terminal for large vessels, framing the project as a tribute to the SS Morro Castle, the ocean liner that caught fire and ran aground off Asbury Park in 1934. The plan would transform the historic oceanfront venue into a departure point for regional cruises, alongside retail, dining, and a maritime exhibit tied to the shipwreck. Developers say the project honors a defining moment in the city’s history, while some locals question whether a cruise terminal is the right way to memorialize a tragedy. Construction is set to begin on April 1, 2027. - Happy April Fools Day from @towns_of #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #centraljersey
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What are your thoughts? Madison Marquette has announced plans to redevelop Convention Hall into a cruise ship docking terminal for large vessels, framing the project as a tribute to the SS Morro Castle, the ocean liner that caught fire and ran aground off Asbury Park in 1934. The plan would transform the historic oceanfront venue into a departure point for regional cruises, alongside retail, dining, and a maritime exhibit tied to the shipwreck. Developers say the project honors a defining moment in the city’s history, while some locals question whether a cruise terminal is the right way to memorialize a tragedy. Construction is set to begin on April 1, 2027. - Happy April Fools Day from @towns_of #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #centraljersey
What are your thoughts? Hoffman’s Ice Cream, a beloved Spring Lake Heights shop since the 1980s, was forced to close Saturday evening after an SUV crashed into the building. Police say the accident happened around 5:24 p.m. when a 79-year-old driver pulled into the lot and mistakenly thought the vehicle was in park. No one was injured, and the shop reopened Sunday morning after the building was declared safe. Hoffman’s Point Pleasant location was not affected and remained open. - Follow for more #local news + events #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #springlakenj #townsofnewjersey
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What are your thoughts? Hoffman’s Ice Cream, a beloved Spring Lake Heights shop since the 1980s, was forced to close Saturday evening after an SUV crashed into the building. Police say the accident happened around 5:24 p.m. when a 79-year-old driver pulled into the lot and mistakenly thought the vehicle was in park. No one was injured, and the shop reopened Sunday morning after the building was declared safe. Hoffman’s Point Pleasant location was not affected and remained open. - Follow for more #local news + events #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #springlakenj #townsofnewjersey
Things are ramping up. As a part of a mass deportation effort by the Trump Administration ICE agents have been directed to increase the number of immigrant arrests from a few hundred to at least 1,200 per day. This means NJ ice agents are required to keep at least 75 arrests per day. - Follow to stay in the loop, join the waitlist for our local app, link in bio. repost from @jerseytalks #njnews #keyport #keyportnj #centraljersey #monmouthcountynj #monmouthcounty #townsofnewjersey
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Things are ramping up. As a part of a mass deportation effort by the Trump Administration ICE agents have been directed to increase the number of immigrant arrests from a few hundred to at least 1,200 per day. This means NJ ice agents are required to keep at least 75 arrests per day. - Follow to stay in the loop, join the waitlist for our local app, link in bio. repost from @jerseytalks #njnews #keyport #keyportnj #centraljersey #monmouthcountynj #monmouthcounty #townsofnewjersey
Have you heard? THRIVE Red Bank, a first-of-its-kind neuroinclusive apartment community, will officially break ground on July 30 at 11am at 273 Shrewsbury Avenue in Red Bank. Set to open in 2027, the 3-story, 34K-square-foot building will include 32 one-bedroom apartments designed for independent living, along with 1st-floor amenities such as a sensory room, teaching kitchen, wellness space, & community engagement areas. The development is led by THRIVE Red Bank Partners in collaboration with the nonprofit Parents With A Plan and the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS). The goal is to provide long-term, supportive housing for neurodivergent adults—those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and related conditions. Karen Fluharty, founder of Parents With A Plan and general partner of THRIVE Red Bank, was inspired by her 23-year-old neurodivergent son. “Too many young adults age out of the system and end up isolated,” she said. “This community offers them the chance to live independently and meaningfully.” John Klein, former CEO of Simon Premium Outlets and managing partner of THRIVE Red Bank, believes the project will become a national model. “Red Bank is the perfect place to launch this,” said his wife, Robin Klein, also a founding board member of Parents With A Plan. In a unique partnership, Rutgers faculty and students will support residents through on-site programming, blending academic training with clinical expertise. “This is a pioneering effort in neuroinclusive housing,” said RCAAS Executive Director Christopher Manente. - Follow for more #local news in Monmouth📍 #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #redbanknj #jerseyshore #centraljersey #townsofnewjersey
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Have you heard? THRIVE Red Bank, a first-of-its-kind neuroinclusive apartment community, will officially break ground on July 30 at 11am at 273 Shrewsbury Avenue in Red Bank. Set to open in 2027, the 3-story, 34K-square-foot building will include 32 one-bedroom apartments designed for independent living, along with 1st-floor amenities such as a sensory room, teaching kitchen, wellness space, & community engagement areas. The development is led by THRIVE Red Bank Partners in collaboration with the nonprofit Parents With A Plan and the Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services (RCAAS). The goal is to provide long-term, supportive housing for neurodivergent adults—those with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and related conditions. Karen Fluharty, founder of Parents With A Plan and general partner of THRIVE Red Bank, was inspired by her 23-year-old neurodivergent son. “Too many young adults age out of the system and end up isolated,” she said. “This community offers them the chance to live independently and meaningfully.” John Klein, former CEO of Simon Premium Outlets and managing partner of THRIVE Red Bank, believes the project will become a national model. “Red Bank is the perfect place to launch this,” said his wife, Robin Klein, also a founding board member of Parents With A Plan. In a unique partnership, Rutgers faculty and students will support residents through on-site programming, blending academic training with clinical expertise. “This is a pioneering effort in neuroinclusive housing,” said RCAAS Executive Director Christopher Manente. - Follow for more #local news in Monmouth📍 #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #redbanknj #jerseyshore #centraljersey #townsofnewjersey
What are your thoughts? Graffiti with possible gang ties was recently found in several Red Bank locations, including a Pearl Street residence, intersections along Shrewsbury and Locust Avenues, and at Locust Landing apartments and the Beachhaven Nature Area deck. Among the markings was “Sur 13,” a tag associated with the Sureños, a gang network tied to the Mexican Mafia. The “13” represents the letter M, symbolizing La Eme, the group’s Spanish name. Other symbols, including “MP” and three dots with a double underline, may represent local cliques or common gang iconography such as “Mi Vida Loca.” While Red Bank has not been a hotspot for gang activity, police have occasionally dealt with graffiti and suspected affiliations. The appearance of these tags could signal an attempt to claim territory or intimidate, though it remains unclear whether it reflects active gang members or individuals mimicking gang culture. - We’re hiring a head of engineering (equity first role) — apply @ townsof.com/apply #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #redbanknj #centraljersey #townsofnewjersey
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What are your thoughts? Graffiti with possible gang ties was recently found in several Red Bank locations, including a Pearl Street residence, intersections along Shrewsbury and Locust Avenues, and at Locust Landing apartments and the Beachhaven Nature Area deck. Among the markings was “Sur 13,” a tag associated with the Sureños, a gang network tied to the Mexican Mafia. The “13” represents the letter M, symbolizing La Eme, the group’s Spanish name. Other symbols, including “MP” and three dots with a double underline, may represent local cliques or common gang iconography such as “Mi Vida Loca.” While Red Bank has not been a hotspot for gang activity, police have occasionally dealt with graffiti and suspected affiliations. The appearance of these tags could signal an attempt to claim territory or intimidate, though it remains unclear whether it reflects active gang members or individuals mimicking gang culture. - We’re hiring a head of engineering (equity first role) — apply @ townsof.com/apply #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #redbanknj #centraljersey #townsofnewjersey
What are your thoughts? Neptune Township has voted to end its 30-year practice of locking gates on two pedestrian bridges connecting Ocean Grove to Asbury Park. The Township Committee voted 4-1 on Monday to overturn the 1995 resolution, which had required the gates to be locked nightly from 12am-5am. The bridges span Wesley Lake and link Ocean Grove within Neptune to Asbury Park. Officials originally cited crime concerns when the policy was adopted in 1995, but the gates have long faced criticism as unnecessary and divisive. The decision to keep them locked had grown increasingly contentious in recent years, with some critics alleging racial motivations behind the policy. Some Ocean Grove residents have voiced concern that unlocking the gates could worsen parking shortages, as visitors and workers from Asbury Park may take advantage of free parking in the neighborhood. The gates are now open permanently, effective immediately. - Follow for more #local news #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #jerseyshore #njnews #oceangrovenj #asburyparknj #townsofnewjersey
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What are your thoughts? Neptune Township has voted to end its 30-year practice of locking gates on two pedestrian bridges connecting Ocean Grove to Asbury Park. The Township Committee voted 4-1 on Monday to overturn the 1995 resolution, which had required the gates to be locked nightly from 12am-5am. The bridges span Wesley Lake and link Ocean Grove within Neptune to Asbury Park. Officials originally cited crime concerns when the policy was adopted in 1995, but the gates have long faced criticism as unnecessary and divisive. The decision to keep them locked had grown increasingly contentious in recent years, with some critics alleging racial motivations behind the policy. Some Ocean Grove residents have voiced concern that unlocking the gates could worsen parking shortages, as visitors and workers from Asbury Park may take advantage of free parking in the neighborhood. The gates are now open permanently, effective immediately. - Follow for more #local news #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #jerseyshore #njnews #oceangrovenj #asburyparknj #townsofnewjersey
Have you heard about this? A car crashed into the Middletown Post Office on Route 35 around 2pm on Tuesday after the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake. The vehicle smashed through the front entrance, but no injuries were reported. Both the driver and people inside the post office were unharmed. - Get more #local news + upcoming events happening in your town by joining the waitlist for our app, link in bio #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #middletownnj #njnews #centraljersey #townsofnewjersey
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Have you heard about this? A car crashed into the Middletown Post Office on Route 35 around 2pm on Tuesday after the driver accidentally hit the gas instead of the brake. The vehicle smashed through the front entrance, but no injuries were reported. Both the driver and people inside the post office were unharmed. - Get more #local news + upcoming events happening in your town by joining the waitlist for our app, link in bio #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #middletownnj #njnews #centraljersey #townsofnewjersey
What we know👇 A van witnessed by several drivers was seen driving with a flat tire & even without a tire at all on Garden State Parkway & crashing near exit 100A. The accident happened around 12pm & numerous injuries were reported. - Follow to stay in the #local loop 🎥 @jesse_lichtenstein #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #newjersey #centraljersey #townsofnewjersey
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What we know👇 A van witnessed by several drivers was seen driving with a flat tire & even without a tire at all on Garden State Parkway & crashing near exit 100A. The accident happened around 12pm & numerous injuries were reported. - Follow to stay in the #local loop 🎥 @jesse_lichtenstein #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #newjersey #centraljersey #townsofnewjersey
fyi As of Wednesday, 3 Monmouth County beaches are under water quality advisories due to elevated fecal bacteria levels, down from 11 on Tuesday. No closures have been issued. The affected beaches are: - Spring Lake Borough Ocean Beaches (Brown Ave S and York Ave) - Atlantic Highlands Borough Bay Beach (Highlands Rec Center) - Belmar Borough River Beach (L Street Beach) Advisories are issued when water samples exceed 104 colony forming units of enterococci, a bacteria that signals possible contamination from human or animal waste. If retesting shows continued high levels, beaches may be closed until the water is deemed safe. Residents and visitors are encouraged to stay informed on beach conditions and follow local safety recommendations. - Find more #local news, like this article by nj.com with the link in bio. #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #jerseyshore #belmarnj #atlantichighlandsnj #springlakenj #townsofnewjersey
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fyi As of Wednesday, 3 Monmouth County beaches are under water quality advisories due to elevated fecal bacteria levels, down from 11 on Tuesday. No closures have been issued. The affected beaches are: - Spring Lake Borough Ocean Beaches (Brown Ave S and York Ave) - Atlantic Highlands Borough Bay Beach (Highlands Rec Center) - Belmar Borough River Beach (L Street Beach) Advisories are issued when water samples exceed 104 colony forming units of enterococci, a bacteria that signals possible contamination from human or animal waste. If retesting shows continued high levels, beaches may be closed until the water is deemed safe. Residents and visitors are encouraged to stay informed on beach conditions and follow local safety recommendations. - Find more #local news, like this article by nj.com with the link in bio. #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #jerseyshore #belmarnj #atlantichighlandsnj #springlakenj #townsofnewjersey
What are your thoughts? The Route 71 drawbridge over Shark River between #Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea is closed indefinitely following another major mechanical failure—its second in just over a year. Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone called the shutdown “deeply concerning,” especially during the busy summer months, and criticized the lack of preventative maintenance. While he didn’t directly blame any agency, Arnone urged the New Jersey Department of Transportation to prioritize repairs. A similar malfunction in March 2024 kept the bridge stuck open for months, forcing long detours for drivers. #NJDOT is currently assessing the damage and determining next steps. - Follow @towns_of for more #local news + updates #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #newjersey #jerseyshore #Belmarnj #avonbytheseanj #townsofnewjersey
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What are your thoughts? The Route 71 drawbridge over Shark River between #Belmar and Avon-by-the-Sea is closed indefinitely following another major mechanical failure—its second in just over a year. Monmouth County Commissioner Director Tom Arnone called the shutdown “deeply concerning,” especially during the busy summer months, and criticized the lack of preventative maintenance. While he didn’t directly blame any agency, Arnone urged the New Jersey Department of Transportation to prioritize repairs. A similar malfunction in March 2024 kept the bridge stuck open for months, forcing long detours for drivers. #NJDOT is currently assessing the damage and determining next steps. - Follow @towns_of for more #local news + updates #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #newjersey #jerseyshore #Belmarnj #avonbytheseanj #townsofnewjersey
Have you heard? A former New Jersey special education teacher is suing the Marlboro Township school district, several officials, and parents of a student, claiming false accusations ruined her career after she was wrongly accused of harassment. Jenna Sciabica, a 16-year teaching veteran, filed the federal lawsuit on Nov. 6, alleging that a “brief, innocent interaction” with a student in a school hallway in March 2024 was “deliberately distorted” into a criminal case. Sciabica was charged with harassment for allegedly touching the student inappropriately but was acquitted in November 2024 after a bench trial. According to the complaint, Sciabica merely made a joking comment to the student about a dance dress fitting and lightly tapped her upper chest, which was later misreported by another teacher as “groping.” She says school officials and the student’s parents exaggerated the encounter, resulting in her suspension, resignation, and public vilification. Sciabica claims the ordeal cost her her tenure, pension, and reputation, as she faced online harassment and threats. The lawsuit names Marlboro Township Public Schools, multiple administrators, the township, the student’s parents Wendi and Salvatore Turturici, their attorney, and two insurers. She is seeking damages, back pay, pension restoration, and a jury trial, arguing the case violated her civil rights and destroyed her livelihood. - Follow for more #local news + events #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #centraljersey #marlboronj #townsofnewjersey
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Have you heard? A former New Jersey special education teacher is suing the Marlboro Township school district, several officials, and parents of a student, claiming false accusations ruined her career after she was wrongly accused of harassment. Jenna Sciabica, a 16-year teaching veteran, filed the federal lawsuit on Nov. 6, alleging that a “brief, innocent interaction” with a student in a school hallway in March 2024 was “deliberately distorted” into a criminal case. Sciabica was charged with harassment for allegedly touching the student inappropriately but was acquitted in November 2024 after a bench trial. According to the complaint, Sciabica merely made a joking comment to the student about a dance dress fitting and lightly tapped her upper chest, which was later misreported by another teacher as “groping.” She says school officials and the student’s parents exaggerated the encounter, resulting in her suspension, resignation, and public vilification. Sciabica claims the ordeal cost her her tenure, pension, and reputation, as she faced online harassment and threats. The lawsuit names Marlboro Township Public Schools, multiple administrators, the township, the student’s parents Wendi and Salvatore Turturici, their attorney, and two insurers. She is seeking damages, back pay, pension restoration, and a jury trial, arguing the case violated her civil rights and destroyed her livelihood. - Follow for more #local news + events #monmouthcounty #monmouthcountynj #njnews #centraljersey #marlboronj #townsofnewjersey

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