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Prince Harry to Visit Jersey Shore Towns Hard Hit by Sandy

Barbara LaRue — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:23:38 +0000

The British are coming, the British are coming! Specifically Prince Harry and specifically this week to two towns hard hit by Sandy at the Jersey shore. According to huffingtonpost.com, Mantoloking Mayor George Nebel said last Monday that Harry, an heir to the British throne, will take a short walk along Barnegat Lane, along the town’s [...]

Prince Harry to Visit Mantoloking [VIDEO]

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:00:10 +0000

The mayor of a storm-wrecked Jersey shore town said Monday that England’s Prince Harry will visit next week before heading to a news conference nearby. Mantoloking Mayor George Nebel said Monday that Harry, an heir to the British throne, will take a short walk along Barnegat Lane, along the town’s bay front, during a brief [...]

Spring Lake's New Boardwalk!

Barbara LaRue — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:52:59 +0000

Andy Chase showed you a portion of the beautiful new Seaside Heights boardwalk yesterday in his blog, and now I want to showcase a photo from a friend who shared this shot of Spring Lake's brand new boardwalk and gazebo at Newark Avenue in front of The Breakers.

Toms River Contractor Charged With Looting $10K Worth Of Construction Material

Jason Allentoff — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 12:00:58 +0000

A Toms River man remains behind bars, accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of materials, being used to restore a Sandy-ravaged home. Eric Scarff, 22, was stopped in Ortley Beach Tuesday by police who were on a “proactive anti-looting patrol” as he walked along a street just after midnight according to the Asbury Park [...]

Mantoloking OKs Spending To Rebuild From Sandy

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 12:43:18 +0000

Mantoloking officials have approved an additional $3 million to help one of New Jersey’s hardest hit shore towns rebuild from Superstorm Sandy. Monday’s vote brings to more than $7 million that Mantoloking has spent to finance repairs to roads, sewer systems and municipal-owned property. The Asbury Park Press reports the council also awarded separate contracts [...]

Couples affected by Hurricane Sandy Can Win A Free Wedding Package

Andy Chase — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 23:10:03 +0000

Were you or someone you know planning a Jersey Shore Wedding only to have the wedding plans affected by Super Storm Sandy? The Jersey Shore Wedding Association is going to try to help.

Some couples lost their home or possessions, lost their venue or vendors due to the storm, and some had to reschedule due to time or financial burdens caused by Sandy.

Whatever your story - the Jersey Shore Wedding Association is here to help! Tell them your story...

Building A Sandy Castle in Point Pleasant

Varacchi — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:03:44 +0000

Today was the opening ceremony for Ed Jarrett's attempt to break his own Guinness Record for the World's Tallest Sandcastle, being built outside Jenkinson's Aquarium in Point Pleasant. The weather got in the way, but I still got some good pictures!

WWE Helps Launch Superstars For Sandy Relief

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 15:29:14 +0000

WWE is joining with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Hollywood celebrities and professional athletes to launch Superstars for Sandy Relief. Fans can bid on hundreds of items in an online auction, including attending a NASCAR race with WWE superstar John Cena, meeting Tyra Banks on the set of “America’s Next [...]

Brick Residents Asked To Be Patient About Rebuilding and Recovery

Joel Mahan — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:31:25 +0000

Brick Township Building Department officials say they’re experiencing an unprecedented volume in inspections and they ask the public to be patient after Superstorm Sandy. Business Administrator Scott Pezarras says a little patience goes a long way as township officials work to support the thousands of homeowners affected by Superstorm Sandy, who are seeking assistance from Brick’s Building [...]

Fun Rides To Start Spinning On Shore

Townsquare News Network — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:53:43 +0000

In another sign of a turn toward normalcy, amusement rides will start spinning this weekend at some parks and piers along the Sandy-battered New Jersey shore even as work continues to repair damage to buildings, boardwalks and other attractions. The Keansburg Amusement Park, which the storm left under up to six feet of water, opens Saturday [...]

Christie Reminds That There Is Still A Lot Of Recovery For The Shore

Ilya Hemlin — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 18:17:40 +0000

While Governor Christie is happy to see the shore’s recover, he reminds folks that for many homeowners life is still very far from normal. Speaking in Seaside Heights on Monday morning during the opening of a Home Depot satellite store, the governor said a recent helicopter tour of the coast has shown that while many [...]

Belmar Boardwalk Coming In Under Cost

Dan Alexander — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:08:02 +0000

The cost of rebuilding the Belmar boardwalk is actually coming in under initial estimates. Mayor Matt Doherty tells Townsquare Media that published reports saying they would be paying more due to an issue with their engineering firm, are erroneous. In a press release, Doherty explains that the bid to rebuild the boardwalk was put out [...]

It Will Cost More To Rebuild Belmar's Boardwalk

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:28:30 +0000

It’s going to cost nearly $2.5 million more than first thought to rebuild Belmar’s boardwalk that was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy. The town’s engineering firm underestimated the original $6.6 million dollar project. Belmar administrator Colleen Connolly tells the Asbury Park Press that Birdsall Engineering based the reconstruction on the walkway being 25 feet wide. However, [...]

New Jerseyans Get More Time to Apply for Sandy Aid

Townsquare News Network — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:44:34 +0000

New Jersey residents and business owners are getting another month to apply for federal assistance for damage related to Superstorm Sandy. Gov. Chris Christie on Tuesday announced the deadline is now April 1 to apply for register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency or the Small Business Administration for aid. Before the extension, time to [...]

Route 35 Construction Means No Normal Summer For Drivers

Ilya Hemlin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:17:43 +0000

Construction on the 12.5 mile stretch of Route 35 through Ocean County will be done with every effort to not inconvenience drivers too much. But Joe Dee, spokesman for the New Jersey Department of Transportation reminds drivers this won’t be a “normal summer.” The $125 million federal project will take six years, and be broken [...]

Sandy-Damaged Boats, RVs Being Auctioned Off

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:07:41 +0000

It’s the end of the line for hundreds of boats and recreational vehicles damaged by Superstorm Sandy. Many are housed at Monmouth Executive Airport awaiting auction. Of those, some have been rebuilt but many will be sold for parts or get recycled. An Iowa company, QCSA Direct, has been doing online auctions since earlier this [...]

New Insurance Mediation Program to Expedite Sandy-Related Claims [AUDIO]

David Matthau — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 09:11:14 +0000

Almost four months after Superstorm Sandy, some New Jersey homeowners and business people are still waiting to resolve their insurance claims. To get things moving, the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance is ready to launch a new mediation program.

Seaside Heights Wants To Use 'Jersey Shore' $$ For Seawall

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 13:43:11 +0000

The town that hosted MTV’s “Jersey Shore” wants to leave a lasting legacy with money raised by the show’s cast. Officials in Seaside Heights want to use $1 million from a November benefit by the reality show members to build a seawall to protect the boardwalk. Snooki, Pauly D and the rest of the “Jersey [...]

Ocean Gate Residents Can Apply For A Sandy Grant

Jason Allentoff — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:09:26 +0000

Residents of Ocean Gate working to restore their Sandy-damaged homes are about to get a little help with those massive bills. A special grant from the Robin Hood Foundation is being made available, thanks largely to the work of Mayor Paul Kennedy, who has been trying to get the ball rolling in the days after [...]

Will The New Seaside Heights Boardwalk Be The Same? [POLL/AUDIO]

Jason Allentoff — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 09:43:35 +0000

It took Superstorm Sandy a couple of hours to totally wipe out the Seaside Heights Boardwalk. Now, Borough officials have started the rebuilding process. In less than three months time, the one-mile long walkway will rise again out of the rubble. But the big question on everyone’s mind: will it ever be the same? Can [...]