Tag: Belford
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Wind & Sea Festival set for Sept. 14
The Monmouth County Park System will hold its Wind & Sea Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 14 at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. Activities include kayaking, fishing, sailing, kite flying, crabbing, seining, shelling and sand casting. Most activities are free but some may have a fee. Admission and parking are free. Parking…
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Junction Boutique offers handmade items from New Jersey artisans
Nestled in the heart of Belford lies a quaint little gift shop called the Junction Boutique. Here you will find handmade items made by New Jersey artisans – items so unique you won’t find them in a regular big box store. You can see the love and detail that goes into everyone’s work. Items range…
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Food pantry open at Belford church
The 1-2-3 Mangia Food Pantry will be in operation every Friday at the St. Augustine’s Monastery Church in Belford. The pantry hours will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and then it will open again from 4 p.m until 8 p.m. at the church that is located at 304 Church Street and at the…
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Middletown Doughboy statue stands complete
MIDDLETOWN Having stood on its pedestal for more than 70 years, the township’s historic Doughboy Memorial Monument’s restorations have been completed. The Doughboy statue, which rises two stories tall on its pedestal, was built sometime in the 1930s. It is located on Church Street in Belford, according to Mayor Gerry Scharfenberger. “The monument commemorates several…
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Police: Pedestrian struck by van still hospitalized
MIDDLETOWN — A woman who was struck by a van last week is still in the hospital. The Middletown Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian who was struck around 9:10 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the intersection of Route 36 and Seventh Street, according to a statement prepared by the…
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New Betsy Ross vessel introduced by officials, NY Waterway
By VASHTI HARRIS Staff Writer Monmouth County and Middletown officials joined Arthur E. Imperatore, president and founder of NY Waterway, at the Belford-Middletown Ferry Terminal on Oct. 6 to christen the Betsy Ross, the newest luxury ferry that will serve Monmouth County commuters. The Betsy Ross was christened by Imperatore’s wife, Dr. Mei Ling Yee.…
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Belford fire company to host 100th anniversary bash
Belford Engine Fire Company will celebrate its 100th anniversary from 12-6 p.m. July 23 at its firehouse at 739 Main St., Belford. The rain date is July 30. The celebration will feature bounce houses, face painting, food and beverages, souvenirs, a super 50/50 raffle and live music by Brian Kirk and the Jirks. For more…
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Belford fire company’s Poker Run set for June 5
Belford Engine Fire Company will host the eighth annual John Evans Memorial Poker Run June 5 at 739 Main St., Belford. The rain date is June 12. Registration is from 10-11:30 a.m. at the firehouse. The event will feature food and beverages, 50/50 drawings, T-shirts, live music by The Clam Diggers, a TV raffle and…
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Car cruise to benefit women’s health-awareness initiative
BELFORD — The Kings Arms II Diner will host the “Car Cruise for Charity” from 5:30-8:30 p.m. May 24 at 553 Route 36 and Seely Street. The rain date is May 31. This is a free event for the public. Car cruise registration fees from this event will support “Paint the Town Pink,” a women’s health-awareness…