Signs of Spring in M'town's River Plaza

A slideshow of the sites on a sunny day along Swimming River

Spring has sprung in Middletown and there were sure signs of the season sprouting up all over in the River Plaza section recently. The sun was bright and warm, birds were chirping and buds were in bloom. Boats at the River Plaza Marina looked poised and ready for winter shrink wrap removal.  The scenery was serene.  Take a look at some of the sights Patch captured in the above slideshow set to music. Enjoy and have a happy spring!

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Springing into Seasonal Exploration

Students at the Mother Teresa Regional school look for signs of spring

Spring has sprung; and, students at the Mother Teresa Regional School in Atlantic Highlands were out exploring some signs of the season recently. They crafted their own homemade binoculars and set out to see what they could see. Spotting some spring signs sprouting up all over was easy, given the good weather, school officials said. Most importantly, "It was so much fun," a student named Matthew said. After their seasonal exploration stint, the kids headed back into the class to discuss their findings and the significance of each.  Take a look at the photos of the day above, provide by the school. 

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Spring Has Sprung for House Hunting

Peeks of warm weather pique the interest of home buyers in Middletown

Nature keeps tempting us with warm weather, and that makes hunters of houses even more eager to see behind the front door. Dozens of opportunities can be had this weekend, and we grabbed a few to feature from Realtor.com. We picked a wide range of listings that represent the myriad selections available in Middletown. There’s an “as is” home, a reduced price bargain, and many mid-to-upper priced listings that we’ve thrown in the gallery for your perusal. Click the photos above to see the price, features and open house times of each listing, all on Sunday, March 25. And the map to the right has stars at their approximate sites- hover your cursor to see what’s what. Spring has sprung, and apparently so has the Pandora’s box of Middletown home…

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Middletown House Hunt Marches On

We’re in like a lion as we welcome March and the promise of spring

With a couple of dozen open house events in Middletown this weekend, the hunt for houses marches on. Realtors and sellers alike are awaking from their long winter’s nap to get the jump on spring, and the open house market is heating up. We grabbed a half dozen listings from Realtor.com and posted the details of each in the captions above. You’ll find pricing, housing features, and the times of the open houses, all occurring this Sunday, March 4. So make like the wind and roar into March, to find the house of your dreams. With spring just around the corner, you may find yourself finally making that leap to purchase!

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Seasonal Rays: Springtime and the Sun was Shining on Sandy Hook

Temperature was 15 degrees cooler off the water; but the sun was warm and bright

While it felt like the rush of summer in the inland areas of Middletown on Monday, only the brave dared to go a bit more bare on Sandy Hook's shores. The water, still seasonably cold, picked up a steady breeze and knocked down the temperature by fifteen degrees. Parasailers sailed over the water and critters came out to catch a meal and romp. The sun glistened brightly, bouncing off the water. Even though there was a bayside chill in the air, it looked and played out like a beautiful spring day on the Hook! Click on the image to get a musical glimpse of the day.

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A View from Tatum Park: Spring Snow Taunts a Bloomin' Middletown

Something to see as snow dusted trails and spring blooms in the park

Spring is here, but only on the calendar, as Middletown residents awoke to a new swath of white stuff on their lawns. Following less than a week after near-record warmth, a snow storm is affecting Northern New Jersey and New York State, with some precipitation extending into central New Jersey. Temperatures are expected to move past freezing into the low ‘40s by afternoon, with remaining snow flurries changing over to rain. No precipitation has accumulated on driveways and sidewalks and no school delays or closures were necessary. The snow sighting was just a tease left over from a winter full of drifts and closures. The rain is expected to persist through the day, but there is a high probability of a changeover back into snow around …

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