Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The historic homes in Oceanport, including the general's stately quarters, are slated to be preserved.
They're not ready for the multiple listings service yet, but the historic residential properties at Fort Monmouth are one step closer to market. Wednesday fort redevelopers issued a request for offers to purchase (RFOTP) the historic housing on about 36 acres of land in Oceanport. This is the process where by developers submit their bids to buy the property. The Army is said to be applying for the area's place on the national historic registry and the land and buildings, including the row homes and the general's stately home, are to be preserved. These homes, featuring brick facades with patina and white trim, wrap the circle drive at the fort's main gate in Oceanport, with views of the enormous green lawn, flag pole and the former …
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Brian J. Bodnar, of Highlands, faces several charges following the Dec 5 incident.
A Highlands man was charged with breaking into an Oceanport residence last month and threatening a woman staying in the home while the owners were away on vacation, according to court documents. Brian J. Bodnar, 23, 65 Snug Harbor, Highlands, was arrested following a Dec. 5 incident where he allegedly broke into a Tecumseh Avenue, Oceanport home at 4:43 a.m., entered a bedroom with a flashlight and threatened a woman staying in the home as a pet sitter. Bodnar allegedly demanded money he said he was owed by the victim. He is also charged with sending her harassing e-mails. He faces charges of third degree burglary, terroristic threats and harassment, which is a disorderly persons offense. Oceanport Police Officer Jonathan Tucci made the …
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
The Cole Bros. circus pitched its tent along Port Au Peck Avenue early Monday morning for three days of performances to benefit the Oceanport First Aid Squad.
Despite a couple of protestors waving signs on a far street corner, the three-day run of performances kicked off on Monday afternoon in Oceanport under the Cole Bros. circus tent with more than 800 fans in the audience. "Attendance usually builds each day because of word of mouth," said Carole Connor, co-chair of the event that is a fundraiser for the Oceanport First Aid Squad. Performances on Tuesday and Wednesday are at 4:30 p.m. followed by an evening show at 7 p.m. General admission tickets are $16, reserved seating is $20 per ticket and VIP seating costs $23 each. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the Cole Bros. website. Connor said the circus pulled into Oceanport in the wee hours of Monday and the tent rose along Port Au Peck…
Thomas A. Blasi
9:42 pm on Thursday, January 17, 2013
At one time the property that Fort Monmouth sits on once was a camp for the KKK! I kid you not, it was their property and I believe the federal government ‘acquired’ it to get rid of the KKK. Most individuals do not realize that the clan had camps in NJ. more ›