🏖️ Monmouth History: During the summer of 1944, mobster Vito Genovese purchased the F.G. Boffey property at 130 Ocean Blvd. in Atlantic Highlands for $40,000 cash. In land records, the house is a “palatial home overlooking the yacht basin.” His wife, Anna, would later claim in divorce court that Vito spent $250,000 on improvements to the mansion, including imported carpets, marble staircases, and 24-carat gold plates.

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365> Spring Lake: Residents continue opposing Verizon's plan to install 5G poles along the beachfront, citing health and aesthetic concerns. Verizon proposed a settlement to replace nine 5G towers with antennas enclosed in hut-like structures atop two pavilion buildings. The town council will vote on this compromise on September 15. (More)

365> Tinton Falls: The Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority advanced plans for a new town center across from the borough’s municipal building. The pandemic-delayed project is expected to be completed by March 2030. (More)

365> Wall Township: Area surfers want the Township Committee to support the idea of constructing a wave pool surf club facility in town, despite a recent eminent domain attempt to acquire the proposed site. (More)

365> Sea Girt: The 1968 original master plan is being fully rewritten by the Master Plan Committee, which is considering how the town should adapt to the future. (More)

365> Asbury Park: The new fire department headquarters at 200 Memorial Dr. officially opened its doors last week, marking the first new facility for the department in 126 years. (More)

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365> Delicious Orchards in Colts Neck is closed for four days, scheduled to reopen on Friday, Sept. 4, and the company is not saying why. The country food market released a humorous video stating that it is not being sold and that the property is not being developed. (See Video)

365> The Monmouth County SPCA in Eatontown will launch a pet bereavement group, Memory Circle, available on the 4th Tuesday of each month starting Sept. 22, 6-7 pm. (More)

365> Legislation sponsored by local Assemblywoman Luanne Peterpaul (D-11), which makes permanent the ability of certain restaurants, bars, and craft distilleries to sell alcoholic beverages and mixed cocktails for takeout and delivery, has been signed into law by Governor Mikie Sherrill. (More)

365> Weeks Marine, headquartered in Cranford, was awarded a $38.3 million contract from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin a targeted sand replenishment project in Monmouth County, including sections of Monmouth Beach, Sea Bright, and Long Branch. (More)

365> Freehold Borough took third place in the No Hate in the Garden State Youth Competition in the Middle School category. (More)

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365> Fair Haven Fire Co. Firemen’s Fair: Tonight through Sept. 5, opens at 6 pm. Rides, games, food, Super 50/50, and nightly 50/50s. (More)

365> E-Bike Safety Webinar for Parents and Students: Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 7 pm. The free, 1-hour virtual class is by EZ Ride, the regional NJDOT Safe Routes to School provider and Transportation Management Association. (Register)

365> Tuesdays on Broadway: Sept. 1, 7-8:30 pm, Grupo Warchado to perform at the Broadway Band Shell in Long Branch. (More)

365> Thursdays by the Sea: Sept. 3, 7-8:30 pm, Brian Kirk & The Jirks to perform at the Great Lawn State in Pier Village in Long Branch. (More)

365> Top Gun: Sept. 3, 7:45–9:15 pm at Ideal Beach in North Middletown. (More)

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