Belmar Council picks Nicolay as fourth member

By Molly Mulshine Belmar’s governing body gained a member at last night’s meeting, when the mayor and council unanimously appointed Jennifer Nicolay to be its newest councilwoman. “I’m extremely honored about being a part of this team and serving the community,” Councilwoman Nicolay said. Councilwoman Nicolay has been appointed... [Read more]

Guinness recognizes Belmar teen’s play performance record

By Molly Mulshine The 27 O’Clock Players, a theater troupe consisting of Belmar’s Jonathan O’Neill [rear] and his classmates from Regis High School in Manhattan, broke the Guinness World Record for longest play last July, performing for more than 23 hours at Huisman Gazebo and Taylor Pavilion. Photo by JOSEPH J. DELCONZO, STAR... [Read more]

Library offers amnesty, kids’ craft, book sale

The Belmar Public Library has announced its slate of upcoming activities. • Storytime is held every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. Babies and children up to four years old are invited to come listen to stories, color pictures and play with other children. • Starting now through February, the library is offering amnesty to people with overdue... [Read more]

St. Vincent DePaul group to auction off lesson with tennis pro Kim Clijsters

By Molly Mulshine Professional tennis player Kim Clijsters has donated an hour-long tennis lesson with the pro and her coach to the St. Vincent DePaul Society, which the group will auction off at an upcoming fundraiser. Ms. Clijsters is the number three female singles tennis player in the world. Photo courtesy ROB LOAD, USOPEN.ORG One Belmar charity... [Read more]

Belmar Police Department blotter

Belmar Police Chief Thomas Palmisano has announced the following recent activity in the borough: • On Dec. 28, John Jackson, 19, of Belmar, was arrested for causing bodily harm at 410 13th Ave. The arresting officers were Ptl. Michael Campbell and Chief Palmisano. • On Dec. 29, Virginia Schumacher, 24, of Belmar, was arrested for shoplifting... [Read more]

Fire dept. receives grant for new engine, gear

By Molly Mulshine Capt. Brad Child [left] and past chief Charles Spannos are two of the 100-member strong Belmar Fire Department, which recently received federal grants for the purchase of new equipment. Photo by SUEANNE GOSS, STAR NEWS GROUP Belmar’s volunteer firefighters have a reason to celebrate this week, as two of the borough’s... [Read more]

Knights of Columbus to sponsor a free-throw championship Jan. 29

All boys and girls in the Avon, Belmar, Spring Lake and Wall area — ages 10 to 14 — are invited to participate in the council level of competition for the 2011 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The council level competition will be held on Saturday, Jan. 29, with registration at 12:30 p.m. at the St. Catharine School gym. St.... [Read more]

Spring Lake to share Belmar’s CFO

By Caren Caterina SPRING LAKE — In the borough’s search for a new chief financial officer [CFO], Spring Lake officials did not have to look very far. According to Spring Lake Borough Administrator Bryan Dempsey, borough officials, who have been conducting interviews for a new CFO since last fall, opted for a shared services agreement with... [Read more]

Drumming In The New Year

Photo by JOSEPH J. DELCONZO, STAR NEWS GROUP Musicians from the Pipes and Drums of the Jersey Shore Shillelaghs performed at the swearing-in ceremony held Sunday, Jan. 2 at the Barclay Hotel. More Belmar news, plus full coverage of southern Monmouth and northern Ocean counties, can be found at starnewsgroup.com.  Read More →

Shillelaghs to raise money for injured Rutgers student

By Molly Mulshine The exercise and entertainment provided by athletic activities sometimes comes at a cost. This is a fact that people throughout New Jersey remembered when Rutgers University’s defensive lineman, Eric LeGrand, was paralyzed during a football game on Oct. 16, 2010. Dan Reilly, of Manasquan, reminded his fellow members of the Belmar... [Read more]

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