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In Neptune City Marijuana Retail Store Planned

2 months ago | thecoaster.net | Pete Walton

By PETE WALTONNeptune City could have its first retail marijuana outlet in early April. Mayor Rachel McGreevy says the owners of East Coast Cannabis are working on their space in the Plaza 33 shopping center at the borough’s western border. “They have secured all permits for the tenant buildout of the unit at 300 W. Sylvania and work is underway,” the mayor said. “We understand draining has been installed and cabinetry has been ordered.
Groundbreaking Planned For 70 New Units in Neptune City

Jan 15, 2025 | thecoaster.net | Pete Walton

An artist renderingBy PETE WALTONA groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for tomorrow (Jan. 17) on a 70-unit condominium project at Fifth and Steiner avenues in Neptune City. Mayor Rachel McGreevy, the members of the Borough Council and Monmouth County officials have been invited to attend the event, which begins at noon. In October, the council unanimously approved the sale of the project from former Belmar mayor Mark Walsifer and his brother Nicholas to Mark Coleman and William Shipers.
End in Sight for Stalled Public Works Negotiations In Bradley Beach

Jan 8, 2025 | thecoaster.net | Pete Walton

By PETE WALTONThe new acting borough administrator in Bradley Beach expects to present the groundwork for a new contract with public works employees at the next Borough Council meeting on Jan. 21. Matt Doherty, who was appointed to the temporary post on Jan. 1, delivered the news at the council’s first regular meeting of 2025 earlier this week.
Bradley Beach OKs 4 Building Lots in Place of Church Buildings

Nov 26, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Pete Walton

Coaster File PhotoThe former church property has been approved for single family homes. By PETE WALTONBy a unanimous vote, the Bradley Beach Land Use Board has approved subdivision of the borough-owned former church property at 317-319 LaReine Ave. into four conforming lots for single-family homes.
In Bradley Beach Police Officer Sues Borough Over Military Service Payment

Nov 20, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Pete Walton

By PETE WALTONA Bradley Beach police officer is suing the borough, saying it has refused to fully pay him while he performs military service. Christopher Hingston has been employed by the Bradley Beach Police Department since March of 2016. Hingston has served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve since July of 2006. “Officer Hingston began his most recent military leave of absence on or about Feb. 5, 2023,” according to the suit filed last week in state Superior Court.
In Neptune City New Fire Truck On Its Way

Nov 13, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Pete Walton

By PETE WALTONNeptune City’s new fire truck is finally on its way. “Our team, led by Fire Chief Kevin Pierce and Deputy Chief Rich Maher, traveled to the Seagrave [Fire Apparatus] facility for final inspection in Clintonville, Wisconsin,” Mayor Rachel McGreevy told the Borough Council when it met earlier this week.
In Bradley Beach Gubitosi Elected Mayor, Charter Study OK’d

Nov 6, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Pete Walton

Al Gubitosi and Shana GreenblattBy PETE WALTONCouncilman Al Gubitosi has been elected mayor of Bradley Beach. His running mate, Shana Greenblatt, was chosen to fill a one-year unexpired term on the Borough Council. Residents also voted in favor of a commission to study changing the form of government in the borough.
Neptune City Says No to School Name Change

Nov 6, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Pete Walton

By PETE WALTONNeptune City residents have rejected a proposal to change the name of the Woodrow Wilson Elementary School. A question on the Nov. 5 general election ballot was defeated by a margin of more than 2 to 1, according to early results released by Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon. The early vote total was 1477 to 628. “Do you approve removing the name of ‘Woodrow Wilson’ from the Neptune City School Building?” the ballot question asks.
Democrats Take Control of Neptune City Council

Nov 6, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Pete Walton

Kimberly Karalovich and Gail OliverBy PETE WALTONDemocrats have regained control of the Neptune City Borough Council. According to early results released by Monmouth County Clerk Christine Giordano Hanlon, Gail L. Oliver and Kimberly Karalovich are leading their Republican opponents, Deborah Galindo and incumbent Councilman Dana Farley. Oliver leads in the preliminary results with 1225 votes, followed by Karalovich with 1215, Farley with 1136 and Galindo with 1097.
In Neptune City New Owners at 70-Unit Condo Project

Oct 30, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Pete Walton

By PETE WALTONThe Neptune City Borough Council has unanimously approved the sale of a forthcoming 70-unit condo project to new owners. Former Belmar mayor Mark Walsifer and his brother Nicholas sold their interest in 1100 5th Avenue LLC to Mark Coleman and William Shipers. “We’re so thankful,” Shipers told the council when it met earlier this week. “We can’t wait to build this out.