Three men, including an Asbury Park man, were indicted this week charging them with distribution of child sexual abuse materials. The Indictments were returned following unrelated investigations by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, said Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni. John Catalano, 33, of Nottingham Way, Freehold, New Jersey […]
Continue readingNeptune OKs Agreement for North End
By DON STINE After being stalled for 11 years, redevelopment at the North End beachfront of Ocean Grove took a big step forward this week when the Neptune Township Committee executed an agreement to have the long-vacant site developed. “This is the first step in the process. It doesn’t end tonight; it begins tonight,” Township […]
Continue readingBuilding Down
Coaster Photo – The building, formerly called the Appleby building at the corner of Main Street and Mattison Avenue in Asbury Park, has been taken down. Renovations to the building had been approved for a new bar restaurant, Mary Mac Libation Station. Owned by John McGillion who also owns Johnny Mac House of Spirits next […]
Continue reading5 Charged in Gun-Related Incidents in Asbury Park
Five men responsible for at least one murder and a separate brazen daylight shooting incident in Asbury Park this summer are charged with weapons-related offenses and other serious charges, Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni said Wednesday. There has been a significant number of gun-related incidents in Asbury Park and Neptune since the beginning of […]
Continue readingIn Bradley Beach: 5,000 Attend Lobsterfest
By PETE WALTON Business has been so good of late that the owners of the Bamboo Leaf restaurant on Main Street in Bradley Beach decided to give $2,000 to the borough. Municipal Administrator Kelly Barrett said at this week’s Borough Council meeting that the funds have been deposited in the unanticipated revenues fund. Though Bradley […]
Continue readingAfter 106 Years Church Closes Its Doors
By JOANNE L. PAPAIANNI The Memorial United Methodist Church in Neptune City is holding its final service Sun., Sept. 15 as it celebrates its 106th anniversary. Marj Peterson Mottola, a board member, said the closure has been in the works for the past year. Mottola, who is sad to see her home church close its […]
Continue readingStroll Back in Time Becoming Bradley Beach Tradition
The Bradley Beach Historical Society is sponsoring the second annual Stroll Back in Time on Sun., Sept. 22 beginning at 4 p.m. Tickets are on sale now for history buffs who love the good old days. Participants are invited to dress-to-impress in outfits from the 30s, 40s or 50s, and gather at the Bradley Beach […]
Continue readingLatin Fest in Bradley Beach
Dinastia Castro and the Marel Hidalgo Band will headline Bradley Beach’s Latin American Festival in Main Street’s Riley Park Sat., Sept. 14. Bradley Beach Tourism is presenting Viva Bradley Beach, from 3 to 8 p.m. on Sat., Sept. 14, in partnership with main sponsor Luna Verde Vegan Mexican Restaurant. The event includes Latin musical artists, […]
Continue readingThe Question is….
The Coaster asks, “Are you looking forward to going back to school?”
Continue readingOpen House for Veterans
A veterans Open House is scheduled for Sun., Sept. 8 at the Neptune American Legion Post, 21 Gully Rd., Neptune from 1 to 5 p.m. This open house is for veterans who are currently not members. There will be service officers and representatives from all county posts to answer questions regarding possible VA claims.
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