My husband and I just made an offer on a home in Adelphia (but mailing address is Freehold). What's the area like? We have 3 young children. No family in the state so we're really hoping to build a community. Tell me anything I need to know.
We are moving back to NJ and need help finding a good pediatrician that is near the Manasquan area. I grew up here and used to go to HMH - Pediatrics - Sea Girt when Dr Halas was still practicing. He’s since then sold the practice and not sure if it’s still a great place?? Any insights??
In PA, we’ve been going to an Advocare practice which we love!! I saw there was some locations in the area called Advocare Pediatric Health. Has anyone gone there that can share their opinion on the practice/offices?? We’d be looking at the Wall location.
Open to other suggestions! Would love an office that has extended hours and 24/7 on call phone lines. Weekend hours are definitely a plus.
Thanks, All!!! 😊
There was supposed to be a meeting yesterday concerning the proposed Data center at Bell works that they're trying to build AFTER the township passed legislation heavily restricting Data centers.
I was not able to make it to the meeting due to work. Was anybody out there able to make it, and if so, what happened?
Nobody wants this Data center, and I am giving serious thought to putting my house on the market if it comes to pass, because it's going to tank real estate values.
The proposed center is going to draw 40 Megawatts of power at all times. That works out to 960 MWh every 24 hours.
960 MWh is enough power to supply 33,000 average sized American homes with power for 24 hours. The population of Holmdel is 17,400.
We don't even know how much water it's going to leech off of us.
I am hoping our planning board has come to their senses, and ran Zucker out of town. Go steal resources from elsewhere.
Edit: Please you guys, don't fall for any "Open letter to the public" garbage from a greedy RE developer. Today has been kinda hectic and I should have explained this in much more depth in the original post. There is an org by the name of Food and Water Watch and they actually have an excellent breakdown of why all of the precautions they are telling you about are a load of half-truths, at best: https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/2026/04/10/data-center-greenwashing/
Hi! Im looking for recommendations for bathroom renovation full gut but keeping as is just need a new one lol.
I've had some bad experiences with handymen, so please give me good bad and ugly.
Hi were looking to hire in red bank.
We are looking for a porter, a sandwich maker, and a store clerk.
Looking to hire someone before the school year starts!
If youre looking to learn, eat great food, and be apart of a family please send me a message and ill give you more info on the business!
What time did you arrive…was your baby with you the whole time …how long until you could eat…how was your room/staff etc
I have to have my baby at 36 weeks so any experience with late preemies is also helpful
Thank you!
Hello and TIA for your local perspective!
Our family has been vacationing in the Bradley Beach/Avon-By-The-Sea area for decades now and we are getting serious about purchasing a property. We know beach block homes are enormously out of reach financially and are working with a budget in the ballpark of $1-1.5m. We have been touring and are seriously considering a new townhome development being built on Main Street right at the Avon/Bradley beach border, it has a view of Sylvan Lake. We are aware there are pros and cons to this type of purchase, and I'm curious to hear your own pros and cons as locals. Like, am I going to smell the Nylabone factory? Is this area near the tracks secretly sketchy? What are we missing? Thank you!!
Pros:
- New build, can customize, will avoid problems with the many century+ homes in the area
- Not in a flood zone, flood insurance not needed
- Comes with an EV golf cart
- View is of the lake and surrounding homes, nice "porch"
- Right size and price for our family, the new build means many comfortable amenities not found in other homes
- Walkable to Main street restaurants/cafes
Cons:
- Not beach "walkable", but certainly bike/golf-cartable.
- Train is literally right behind home. Developer insists soundproofing is strong and invited us to be in the home when the train passes.
- Avon seems to have some kind of DPW/beach storage facility nearby, we can't tell if this will be disruptive or not.
- Run down warehouses to the right are supposedly purchased and also becoming townhomes, but for now are an eyesore. Large cell phone (?) tower to the left.
- Main street right in front of you and no real yard- may be concerning with small kids? Nowhere to play outside.
- No outdoor shower, which is a beach luxury I love.
Is there any groups for females in there 20’s to meet ppl and make friends? Lowkey just rlly wanting a sense of community & find it hard to meet people here.
Hi all! We're looking into remodeling our kitchen in Monmouth County and are just starting to price things out. Ideally looking for a company that does everything soup to nuts in one (in-house architect, etc). If you've worked with a contractor or remodeling company that you would recommend, I'd really appreciate any suggestions and feedback. Thanks!
As the title says, I've been looking for Persimmon lately. I tried one a few months ago from Hmart and loved it but don't want to drive back up north without knowing if they even have it anymore. Has anyone seen them lately and in which stores? Thank you!
I’ve lived here my whole life, and have had verizon cell service for most of it. It the past year, service seems to be getting worse. Is anyone else experiencing issues?
Hi all,
Looking for a new pediatrician for my kids. What’s your recommendation? Willing to drive.
Also, where do your kids get their labs done?
I am looking on moving back to Monmouth county and noticed there are more houses for sale in Freehold and the prices aren’t bad for Monmouth county! Does anyone have any incite of why the prices may be lower there? What’s your opinion on freehold? What are some things you like about freehold? Is it a pain to get to the beach from there or the city?
Hello yinz! I’m coming back to the shore for a long weekend to reconnect with friends and family. I have no idea what good restaurants are around though. Any suggestions in the red bank/highlands/middletown areas? Very option to different types of food. Thanks!
Every time I’m in either of these towns it seems like everyone has the thickest NY accents… and the traffic on roads like RT 9 and the 520/Tennent intersection is as bad as hylan boulevard and the Staten Island expressway most of the time
Long Story short is I need a decent estate Lawyer in the Freehold Area. I am trying to help my mother get her will worked up but I live in North Jersey and I'd rather not just rely on a google search. Anyone happen to know of a decent lawyer I could use?
Hi all,
My wife’s bike was stolen today (8/13) between 430-530pm on 8th Ave. If anyone sees it, please DM me. Thank you!
Edit: A police report has been filed
Edit 2: bike was found. The thief sold it to someone in OG
From Seastreak:
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, N.J. – Ferry operator Seastreak has been informed by Monmouth County that New York Waterway has been selected as the operator of the Belford ferry service beginning in September.
While Seastreak is disappointed with the outcome of the County's solicitation, the company respects the County's decision and appreciates the positive working relationship it has enjoyed with Monmouth County and its staff over the past several years. Seastreak is grateful for the opportunity to have served Belford passengers and hopes to work with the County again in the future.
Seastreak assumed operation of the Belford service in December 2022 while the region was still emerging from the challenges of the COVID era. Since that time, the company has invested heavily in vessels, customer amenities, terminal operations, a shuttle bus network connecting Belford, Atlantic Highlands, and Highlands, and an industry-leading digital ticketing platform. Seastreak introduced digital trip cards, Apple Wallet and Google Wallet integration, and RFID tap-and-go boarding technology, creating a best-in-class ticketing and boarding process. Customers can purchase tickets digitally in seconds, store them on their mobile devices or trip cards, and board with a simple tap. Together, these investments have helped drive strong ridership growth while further enhancing the premium service customers have come to value.
One of the key benefits riders have come to appreciate is the flexibility of being part of the broader Seastreak network. With service operating from Belford, Atlantic Highlands, and Highlands, customers have access to as many as 27 weekday departures to and from Manhattan. Seastreak has also invested in a dedicated shuttle bus network connecting all three terminals, making it possible for customers to leave their car at one terminal, board from another, and still get back home with ease. Whether someone travels regularly or only occasionally, that flexibility provides riders with more options and greater convenience than a traditional single-terminal operation.
Seastreak's shuttle network connecting Belford, Atlantic Highlands, and Highlands generated strong ridership and consistently positive customer feedback, demonstrating the value of providing customers with access to all three terminals. Many commuters have come to rely on the flexibility of traveling through Belford, Atlantic Highlands, and Highlands, giving them additional departure options and the ability to connect between terminals using Seastreak's shuttle network. As a result of the County's decision, Seastreak will no longer be able to offer that same integrated service to Belford riders following the transition of the route.
Seastreak looks forward to learning more about the County's evaluation and scoring process and understanding the factors that led to the County's decision. The company submitted a strong proposal and sought to demonstrate the value of its approach through strong ridership growth, positive customer testimonials, and a consistent commitment to providing safe, reliable, customer-focused service for Monmouth County commuters.
Looking ahead, Seastreak remains fully committed to serving Monmouth County commuters and plans to introduce service between Atlantic Highlands and Brookfield Place, creating an additional direct Lower Manhattan option for customers. The company will continue operating its established services from Atlantic Highlands and Highlands with its fleet of modern 505-passenger and 600-passenger high-speed ferries, among the most comfortable and luxurious passenger vessels in the industry.
"While we are disappointed by Monmouth County's decision, our focus remains on our customers and on continuing to deliver the premium service they have come to expect from Seastreak," said James D. Barker, President of Seastreak Ferries. "We thank the thousands of passengers who chose to ride with us from Belford over the years and appreciate the trust that they placed in our team. We look forward to continuing to serve those customers from Atlantic Highlands and Highlands with the same reliable, premium, high-speed transportation experience that has defined Seastreak for decades."
Seastreak remains committed to providing the exceptional level of service customers have come to know and expect and looks forward to welcoming Belford riders aboard its Atlantic Highlands and Highlands services for many years to come.
For schedules and service updates, please visit Seastreak.com. Seastreak will provide more information about the transition in the coming weeks. Please look out for additional updates.
About Seastreak Ferries
Headquartered in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Seastreak is a privately owned ferry operator providing high-speed passenger ferry service throughout the Northeast. The company serves communities in New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, connecting customers to New York City, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, and other destinations. With a modern fleet and a focus on reducing travel times, reliability, and customer comfort, Seastreak provides a premium transportation experience designed to get passengers where they are going quickly, comfortably, and dependably.