Belmar News

Despite a forecast that suggested Sunday could be a washout, visitors flocked to the shore and enjoyed a scorching Memorial Day weekend afternoon.

Whether it's the tranquil boardwalks of Cape May or Spring Lake, surfing in Belmar, amusement rides on the boards in Wildwood or Point Pleasant Beach, and everything in between, the shore offers something for everyone.

Thick coastal fog kept almost everyone away from the beaches of the Jersey Shore on May 24, a day before 2012 Memorial Day weekend begins.

It seems like just yesterday I was hoping for a snow day. And now, Memorial Day is upon us.

The results are in. Belmar beaches are the best in Monmouth County and fifth best in the entire state, according to Thursday's results of a state-wide survey of New Jersey's top-ten beaches.A Manasquan beaches finished in seventh place on the state survey's top-ten list .A A This is the first year in the history of the survey that both towns were ... (more)

A grand jury last week indicted an Asbury Park man on several charges including heroin distribution stemming from an arrest in Belmar last October, documents show.A Anthony Dortch, 44, of Comstock Street, faces seven counts in Superior Court tied to his Oct.

A Bradley Beach man was indicted last week on charges of burglary and terroristic threats stemming from two February incidents in Avon-By-The-Sea and Belmar, documents show.A Jason Bernardinello, 39, of Monmouth Road, faces second-degree burglary charges after an alleged Feb.

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The 26th Annual New Jersey Seafood Festival Produced by the Belmar Tourism Commission When: June 8, 4-8 p.m.; June 9, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; June 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Where Silver Lake Park, Belmar; Ocean Avenue between 5th and 6th avenues.

Memorial Day is just around the corner and Belmar wants Garden State residents to know that they are open and ready for the summer season.

It seems like just yesterday I was hoping for a snow day. And now, Memorial Day is upon us.

Bands, with enough practice, may be able to achieve musical precision, harmonic unity, and all around rocking-ness, but how many can claim intergalatic travel and elaborate masks? Probably, only The Mystery Men.

With Memorial Day fast approaching, it's time to get ready for the best time of the year: beach season! Wondering how much it will cost to buy badges to your favorite beach? Curious on where to park, if your dog is allowed on the boards, if you have to head back to the car for food and drink? We are here to help.

Last night, I was tipped off on a supposedly top-secret rumor. I only told a handful of people who I thought would be interested, then made them swear to secrecy.

Local mayors will not be following in the footsteps of Point Beach and look to squeeze more money from local bars Tourist behavior was at its worst in recent memory as residents living near the beach in the town reported infractions ranging from typical rowdy crowds post-bar closings to public urination.

At the moment it now appears that the bars in the borough will have to shut at midnight this summer.

With Memorial Day fast approaching, it's time to get ready for the best time of the year - beach season! Wondering how much it will cost to buy badges to your favorite beach? Curious on where to park, if your dog is allowed on the boards, if you have to head back to the car for food and drink? All the answers are right here.

A late, improbable rally put Belmar beaches at the top of this week's Readers' Choice poll for favorite Jersey Shore "staycation" spots, with 113 votes.

Folks take to the beach in Belmar, N.J., on April 17. Area merchants said the warmth had boosted their sales by up to 30 percent more than what they normally would be at this time of year.

BELMAR, N.J. &#8212 Tom Rogers is usually $15,000 to $20,000 in a hole this time of year, having laid out that much cash to stock supplies for his oceanfront food court in New Jersey.