Local Councils Hashing Out Cannabis Legislation
Some Two River area municipalities are considering legislation that would allow cannabis dispensaries to open in their town, including Sea Bright, which introduced an ordinance on the subject May 18....
View ArticleMayors Look Ahead to 2021
By Allison Perrine Rumson Borough recently acquired a new LED message board in its business district to help spread messages to residents and rotate information in a timely manner. Courtesy Lynne Ward...
View ArticleSea Bright Seeks Expanded Dining Areas for Restaurants
Sea Bright officials are looking to expand outdoor dining capabilities in the downtown area by renting 6-foot barricades to allow restaurants to safely place tables in the roadway. Photo by Patrick...
View ArticleBeaches are Booming in Jersey Shore Towns
Photos by Patrick Olivero While the global pandemic rages in other parts of the country, New Jersey’s phased reopening has kept COVID-19 numbers down and Shore towns like Sea Bright and Monmouth Beach...
View ArticleSummertime Activities in Full Swing in Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach
By Allison Perrine Despite some difficulties communities are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are many activities to enjoy in beautiful beachside towns like Sea Bright and Monmouth Beach....
View ArticleFinal Design Phase Underway for Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge
By Allison Perrine MONMOUTH COUNTY – Residents are invited to weigh in on the county’s final design plans for a new bridge in Rumson and Sea Bright spanning the Shrewsbury River. Because social...
View ArticleRestaurateurs Urge Reopening of Outdoor Dining
Dozens of restaurateurs from the Two River area gathered in front of Woody’s Ocean Grille in Sea Bright to urge the governor to support their request for outdoor dining. Photo by Lynne Ward By Allison...
View ArticleCount Receives $31M For Rumson-Sea Bright Bridge Replacement
By Allison Perrine RUMSON – Monmouth County was recently awarded $31 million in federal funding for the long-sought replacement of the Rumson-Sea Bright bridge spanning the Shrewsbury River. Approved...
View ArticleFreeholders Urge Beachgoers To ‘Know Before You Go’
By Allison Perrine BELMAR – On a sunny morning near the water Monday, the freeholders gave a snapshot of what the summer months ahead might look like in Monmouth County. As municipalities along the...
View ArticleSea Bright Talks Rentals, Beach Prep, Outdoor Dining
PATRICK OLIVERO Sea Bright officials discussed ways to get the borough ready for the summer season despite the continued social distancing guidelines in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic. By Allison...
View ArticleResidents Enjoy Warmer Temps, Fresh Air
A beachgoer at Sea Bright’s Public Beach returns from picking up pizza while wearing his face mask. With restrictions from Gov Murphy beginning to ease, local restaurants and businesses begin to see...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Update: Long-Term Care, School Closure
By Allison Perrine NEW JERSEY – With so many unknowns about the novel corona virus and how to combat it, one thing is certain social distancing is working, said Gov. Phil Murphy Wednesday afternoon....
View ArticleMusic Lessons Give Sea Bright Business, Morale a Boost
Zoe Herishen, left, is now offering free virtual ukulele lessons to anyone who purchases the instrument from Lucky Dog Surf Co., owned by Melissa D’Anna, right. Photo courtesy Tracey Barton-Herishen...
View ArticleRestaurants Without Diners Try to Hang On Throughout Outbreak
Woody’s of Sea Bright, inspired by JBJ Soul Kitchen’s “pay what you can” policy, advertised flexible pricing in response to a difficult time. By Allison Perrine | aperrine@tworivertimes.com Businesses...
View ArticleAn Abundance of Sea Treasures Washes Up In Sea Bright
Sea glass, sand dollars and beautiful shells have washed up in Sea Bright on Jan. 26 after dredging work was completed to replenish the beach. Photo by Allison Perrine By Allison Perrine |...
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