By Steven Froias Special to The Coaster Superstorm Sandy left a scar on the Jersey Shore that’s still healing. The ferocity of the destruction seemed to underscore the fragility of the unique ecosystem which forms our littoral life and bond with the Atlantic Ocean. In Ocean Grove, Sandy tore away the boardwalk and washed its […]
Continue readingThe Ocean Grove Historical Society Museum has opened for the season with a new exhibition of bathing costumes from the 19th century and early 20th century, as well as two other exciting exhibits. The History of Ocean Grove, the permanent and primary exhibit at the museum at 50 Pitman Ave., has been refurbished and will […]
Continue readingAfter almost three decades the Ocean Grove Citizen’s Patrol has ceased operations. Jan Sotnikoff, president of the volunteer organization, made the announcement. Founded by resident Ben Douglas in 1990 due to an increase in the crime rate and the robbery of his son, the OGCP began patrolling the streets with 12 members, becoming an extra […]
Continue readingBy DON STINE A meeting between Asbury Park and Neptune officials was held this week in an attempt to resolve the issue over locking gates at night on two footbridges crossing Wesley Lake between the two municipalities. The gates are locked from midnight to 5 a.m. The meeting, held at the Neptune municipal building conference […]
Continue readingBy DON STINE About 300 people are expected to attend this year’s tour of the historic tents in Ocean Grove- offering a unique opportunity for people to see how the “tenters” live over the summer. The Historical Society of Ocean Grove is sponsoring the Tent Colony Tour on Fri., July 19 from 11 a.m. to […]
Continue readingBy DON STINE Neptune’s mayor is going door to door in Ocean Grove in an effort to gauge residents’ thoughts about the locked gates over two pedestrian bridges between the historic district and Asbury Park. The gates on the bridges across Wesley Lake are locked every night from midnight to 5 a.m. and have been […]
Continue readingThe night skies will be lit up along the shore this holiday weekend as towns set off their fireworks displays. In Asbury Park the fireworks show will be on the Fourth of July at the beachfront with a rain date of July 6. Bradley Beach will start off the holiday celebration on Wed., July 3 […]
Continue readingThe annual book sale by the Ladies Auxiliary in Ocean Grove begins tonight (June 27) in Auditorium Pavilion. The event is celebrating its 25th year. The sales runs June 28 from 10 to 7 p.m. and June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale generates a substantial amount of revenue for the Auxiliary […]
Continue reading“We want to work with you to get this issue resolved. We want a very informed decision made.” -Wesley Lake Commission Chairwoman Gail Rosewater By DON STINE Neptune Mayor Carol Rizzo said she hopes to schedule a meeting with Asbury Park officials to discuss the fate of two bridges across Wesley Lake that are locked […]
Continue readingBy DON STINE Preliminary plans are underway to make repairs to the two historic footbridges over Wesley Lake between Asbury Park and Ocean Grove. The Wesley Lake Commission is taking steps to preserve the bridges and plans to contact contractors for a low-cost solution to seal the cracks and paint the bridges with a special […]
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