Tag: Oceanport
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State loses again on sports betting
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — New Jersey’s multi-year pursuit of legalized sports betting took another hit last week after a federal court ruled against the state law allowing sports betting at casinos and racetracks. Dennis Drazin, adviser to the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association, which operates Monmouth Park, said the 10-2 ruling by…
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DEP monitors impact of recent rain events on Navesink River
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer SHREWSBURY — A two-month study has identified some of the problem areas in the Navesink River that have led to increased pollution. Bob Schuster, acting chief of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Bureau of Marine Water Monitoring, said during the Aug. 4 Two River Council of Mayors…
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Former fort may house Oceanport’s municipal complex
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — With the four-year anniversary of superstorm Sandy quickly approaching, the Borough of Oceanport may have finally found a future home for its municipal complex. Councilman Joseph Irace said last week that the borough is currently focusing on working with the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) on arriving at…
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Oceanport happy with homeless shelter location at Fort Monmouth
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — A proposed temporary homeless shelter has found a permanent home. Oceanport Mayor Jay Coffey said the homeless shelter, which is required to be in Oceanport, will be constructed on the site of Building 906 and Building 908 at Fort Monmouth and not at a previously discussed location, which…
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A Day at the Races at Monmouth Park
The New Jersey Federation of Republican Women announce “Hats and Horses: A Day At The Races” will be held July 30 beginning at noon, at Monmouth Park Racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave., Oceanport. The afternoon will include a full buffet luncheon, Lilly Pulitzer Fashion Show, jewelry from Chloe + Isabel, and prizes for best hat and…
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Fort Monmouth barracks to focus on arts
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer FORT MONMOUTH- A cultural center is being considered for the site of the former housing barracks in the Eatontown section of Fort Monmouth. The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) issued a Request for Offers to Purchase (RFOTP) for the former barracks on July 1, with responses due by Aug.…
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Foundation brings fundraising, awareness to Monmouth Park
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer OCEANPORT — It’s off to the races to help raise funds to support research and education related to the treatment and cure of pediatric brain and central nervous system tumors. The Kortney Rose Foundation will serve as the host to its 11th annual Kortney’s Challenge Two-Mile Fun Walk/Run at…
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Monmouth Park’s Blu Grotto Restaurant opens
By KENNY WALTER Staff Writer OCEANPORT — The latest amenity at Monmouth Park opened just prior to the Fourth of July. On July 2, the Blu Grotto Restaurant, an Italian steakhouse specializing in modern and classic adaptations of regional Italian favorites, handmade pastas, fresh seafood and prime steak, opened on the grounds of Monmouth Park. “Blu…
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Project marks how high water can reach in Monmouth County
By Kenny Walter Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN- As many as 100 signs marking where the superstorm Sandy waters reached will be placed throughout Monmouth County in an effort to educate the public on just how high the water could reach during a storm event. During a June 27 press conference at the Belford Ferry Terminal, several…
