Borough governments are still mulling an Allenhurst-Loch Arbour merger, and Allenhurst’s commissioners discussed the proposed consolidation at their Dec. 11 meeting. Loch Arbour has asked to join Allenhurst in order to reduce its school taxes. Loch Arbour currently pays the Ocean Township school district through a formula that takes property taxes into account, while Allenhurst […]

Loch Arbour Village Clerk Lorraine Carafa submitted her resignation Wednesday amidst a controversy surrounding her $700,000 severance package approved by the prior Village Board of Trustees, according to a report posted on the Star-Ledger website. The severance would have taken affect if the village merged with neighboring Allenhurst, which both small towns are considering, according to […]

The landmark Allenhurst restaurant and bar known as Mr. C’s Beach Bistro suffered damage to its front bar area, where the large windows fronting the ocean were smashed when a beam collapsed from the intense wind during Hurrican Sandy. However, the restaurant area did not suffer significant damage, according to Mr. C’s Karen Marzulli, who […]

Despite tidal issues, the inaugural Race of Gentlemen went off without a hitch at the Allenhurst and Loch Arbour beach front this weekend. “We had zero problems,” said Allenhurst Police Chief Robert Richter of the event. “This was the first time this town has seen anything like that. It was something new for us.” The […]

A small fire at the Allenhurst Beach Club has led officials to request enforcement of an anti-smoking ordinance in the outside areas of the club. A local ordinance prohibits smoking in government-owned buildings like the Allenhurst Beach Club, but the rules have not been enforced. A small fire broke out around 9:30 p.m. in the […]

From Sept. 5 to 17, the Allenhurst Police Department reported the following incidents: SEPT. 5 • After stopping a 19-year-old Long Branch man for speeding, the investigating officer smelled marijuana coming from the vehicle. The subject refused to allow a search of his vehicle, and a narcotics K9 was called to the scene. While the […]

From Aug. 24 to Sept. 3, the Allenhurst Police Department reported the following incidents: AUG. 24 • A 27-year-old man from Newark was stopped for an equipment violation. He was arrested on an outstanding warrant from East Hanover, taken into custody without incident, processed, and released on his own recognizance with a new court date. […]

From Aug. 18 to 23, the Allenhurst Police Department reported the following incidents: • Aug. 18: Police responded to a crash involving a bicycle and a vehicle at the intersection of Corlies and Ocean avenues. The bicyclist was transported to the Jersey Shore University Hospital by the Allenhurst First Aid Squad. Sergeant James Rogers is […]

From Aug. 5 through 15, the Allenhurst Police Department reported the following incidents: • Aug. 5: After stopping a 28-year-old Maryland man for not wearing a seatbelt, officers determined he was driving while unlicensed; driving while suspended; and driving with a suspended vehicle registration. His vehicle was impounded and he was released after being issued […]

After the Allenhurst Beach Club closes on Labor Day, members have the option of paying for access until the end of September. But this fall, that program — known as Indian Summer — may no longer be available. “Let’s figure out the number of people interested,” said Mayor David McLaughlin at last night’s Allenhurst Board […]