Saturday’s nor’easter forecast has prompted an early jump on the Deal Lake Commission’s fall cleanup, originally scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Deal Lake boat ramp, located at 801 Seventh Ave at the intersection of Main Street next to the 7-11 Convenience Store. “The weather has won, the conditions on Saturday will be […]

April is not only the month of hope but national recognitions include observations for the English language, Scottish-American heritage, humor, cannabis, and canine fitness. There are awareness campaigns for interns and volunteers, inventors, welding, occupational therapy, distracted driving, donors, fair housing, records and information, and the military child. Homage also is paid for everything from […]

Deal Lake will undergo water quality testing for the first time in years, according to news release from the Friends of Deal Lake, an organized group of area residents who work to protect the County’s largest body of water. “After years of concerns and repeated requests for information about the quality of Deal Lake water, […]

While we dodged a bullet during last week’s nor’easter, a few inches more of rainfall would have caused flood damage to nearby properties, said Deal Lake Commission Chairman Don Brockel. During “the latest northeaster, ocean water poured into Deal Lake 2-3 hours before and after high tide,” Brockel said. The lake “just got pounded by […]

The Deal Lake Commission has announced its spring clean-up event. The clearing of logs, debris and trash will begin 9 a.m. March 28 at the Asbury Boat ramp, officials said. Participants are asked to wear older clothing and shoes and bring along their work gloves. There will be some work gloves available if you don’t […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun, The Deal Lake Commission [DLC] would like thank the 200 plus folks who attended our Oct. 26 cleanup.  The Deal Lake cleanup was the biggest and best in recent memory. We removed tons of debris not just from the main lake but from Sunset Lake and Fireman’s Pond, which are […]