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Neptune’s Monmouth Baccarcudas Race to Swimming Championship

3 weeks ago | thecoaster.net | Chris Christopher

The Monmouth Barracudas celebrate their second consecutive national championship. Photo credit: Jessica Halas By CHRIS CHRISTOPHERThe Monmouth Barracudas won the Greater Tampa Swim Association TYR Spring Championships in Florida with 5,794 points.
In Neptune City Marijuana Retail Store Planned

Jan 29, 2025 | 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 Food Pantry Delivers Dinners to 600 Families

Jan 7, 2025 | thecoaster.net | Denise Herschel

Bradley Food Pantry volunteer Michael Haefner helped bring turkey and ham to the cars of pantry patrons during distribution day recently. By DENISE HERSCHELFor more than 40 years, the Bradley Food Pantry has been assisting those in need during the holiday season and last year was no exception. More than 600 families were given a full dinner during a distribution day recently at the pantry’s new location in Neptune City. “This was our first distribution at the new location.
Allenhurst Police Blotter

Jan 6, 2025 | thecoaster.net | Liz Kelly

12/16/24Police arrested a 30-year old Long Branch man on an active Allenhurst warrant. He was processed and released after posting 10 percent cash bail. Sgt Rapolla was the arresting officer. 12/17/24After stopping a 47-year old Bradley Beach man for a motor vehicle violation, police found the man was unlicensed (never having had a license). The driver was also found to have an active warrant, out of Bradley Beach. He was taken into custody without incident.
Avon History on Display

Jan 6, 2025 | thecoaster.net | Denise Herschel

Circa 1900, visitors and residents enjoying the Avon boardwalk with the Avon Inn in the background. By DENISE HERSCHELTo kick off the celebration of Avon’s 125th anniversary this year, the Avon Historical Society is featuring its 15th display, this one highlighting the borough’s beginningsDubbed Avon-by-the-Sea: The First Ten Years,” the display was installed at the Avon Post Office and will be there until the end of March.
Send Your Letter to Santa Claus

Dec 3, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Denise Herschel

Amanda Franco is pictured with the Neptune Library’s Santa mailbox. By DENISE HERSCHELNeptune Library co-workers Amanda Franco and Nicole Dykeman have been busy little elves at the township library as they recently created Santa’s mailbox for the library’s littlest patrons. For the third year, youngsters can pay a visit to the children’s department and drop off a handwritten letter addressed to Santa. The mailbox was put out Nov.18. The last day to submit a letter is Dec. 16.
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.
Pictures with Antique Fire Truck

Nov 20, 2024 | thecoaster.net | Denise Herschel

By DENISE HERSCHELThe Neptune City Ladies Auxiliary of United Fire Company No. 1 is holding a unique Christmas card experience for those looking to get an early start on their to-do holiday list. The Christmas Card Family Photo fire department, will feature pictures with a 1954 Antique Ford Firetruck nicknamed Old Betsy and will take place at the borough’s Memorial Park near the gazebo Sat., Nov.