Adelphia Fire Company
marks 75th anniversary
The Adelphia Fire Company will celebrate its 75th anniversary Oct. 5 from noon to 5 p.m. at the firehouse, 925 Route 524, Howell. The public is invited to stop by and see fire departments from across the state compete for 42 trophies. The Nerds will provide the entertainment for the rain-or-shine event.
The fire company has also scheduled the following additional events at the firehouse:
An open house will be held Oct. 9 from 7-9 p.m., when residents are invited to stop in and visit with the local firefighters.
A spaghetti dinner will be held Oct. 19 from 4-8 p.m. (bring your own bottle). The cost is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors, and $4 for ages 5-10; no charge for children age 4 and younger.
An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be served from 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 3. The cost is $4.50 for adults, $2.50 for ages 8 and younger.
And, a candle party will be sponsored by the Adelphia Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary at 7 p.m. Nov. 5.
Bids sought for Cedar
Bridge Avenue project
Ocean County officials are seeking bids for the reconstruction of a mile of Cedar Bridge Avenue (Route 528) in Lakewood. The Board of Freeholders authorized Ocean County Engineer Ronald A. Lotrec-chio to advertise for bids.
"We have all our permits in place for this job," said Lotrecchio. "Work will begin this fall."
The project will include widening Cedar Bridge Avenue from Clover Street to Route 88 from two lanes to four lanes. In addition, a portion of Hurley Road from Cedar Bridge Avenue to Route 9 will be reconstructed.
The bridge, on Meadow Avenue, will be replaced as part of the project.
Lotrecchio noted the bridge is structurally deficient and the county has already received the necessary permits including a Coastal Area Facilities Review Act permit to replace the span.
"It’s important to get this work under way," said Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari. "This artery services many drivers in some of the largest communities including Lakewood and Brick Township."
Lotrecchio said bids will be received in about six weeks. The project will take about 16 months to complete.
The cost of the project, about $3,750,000, will be covered with $1.2 million from state aid, about $1.5 million from the bridge bond act, and the balance will be paid by the county.
The county also will spend about $300,000 to have the railroad crossing in the area of the work upgraded.
Rosenauer elementary
to host annual Festifall
Rosenauer Elementary School, Citadel Drive, Jackson, will be hosting its annual Festifall celebration on Oct. 5. An old-fashioned carnival will be held in the school’s all-purpose room and a yard sale will be held in the school’s parking lot. The yard sale will begin at 9 a.m. and the carnival will begin at 10 a.m. Both will run until 3 p.m. All proceeds from the Festifall will go to the PTA and directly help the children of Rosenauer Elementary School. Yard sale spaces are still available for $10 each. Call Hope at (732) 367-2031.