Tag: Oceanport
Mural Honors Fort Monmouth History and Innovations
From World War I’s Signal Corps and homing pigeons to the development of modern night vision goggles, Fort Monmouth, almost 100 years old, holds a rich history and fabled past.
Oceanport School District Receives State Aid for Preschool Expansion
The borough’s program for its youngest learners is getting a little more robust following state aid from the Preschool Expansion Aid program.
Release of Detailed Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth Plan A ‘Major Milestone’
The public can now access and peruse detailed plans for Netflix Studios Fort Monmouth online in a 137-page document complete with visuals.
More Options for Food and Fun on Former Fort
The atmosphere was electric throughout the new multilevel space inside Fort Monmouth’s former Commissary, now named Baseline Social, at 3 p.m. last Thursday when The Two River Times arrived for a pre-opening tour.
Coming Soon: Netflix Reuse Plan for Fort Monmouth
Netflix has completed a key initial phase in purchasing almost 300 acres of Fort Monmouth known as the Mega Parcel for its new film production studio. The next step – Netflix’s presentation of its Reuse Plan to the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) – is imminent, officials said.
Proposed Development at Monmouth Park Gallops On
The Oceanport Planning and Zoning Board heard about the most recent plans for an age-restricted development, hotel and entertainment amenities at Monmouth Park at a meeting Sept. 12.
Fort Update: New County Park and More Changes for Marina Restaurant
A 23.78-acre wooded area between Hope and Pinebrook roads in the Tinton Falls section of Fort Monmouth is being purchased by the county for a new passive recreation park.
Shrewsbury and Navesink Rivers Dredging Project Begins
Much to the relief of the coastal fishing and recreational communities, long-awaited dredging along the Shrewsbury and Navesink rivers has commenced. U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. (D-6) announced the start of the project during a conference held at Veterans Memorial Park July 25 and livestreamed on social media.
Geaux Rocket Ride Knocks Off Kentucky Derby Winner to Capture Haskell
It was a vibrant picnic day Saturday, July 22, when eight horses took to the starting gate to vie for the 2023 $1 million TVG.com Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park Race track. Geaux Rocket Ride held off Kentucky Derby-winner Mage to take home the prize.
Fort Monmouth Has a History of Keeping The Faith
The United States Army Chaplain Corps celebrates its 284th birthday July 29. Today, the Chaplain Corps is headquartered on Fort Jackson, South Carolina. However, the U.S. Army Chaplain Center and School – the only training center for the Army’s clergy – could once be found right here in Monmouth County. It operated out of Fort Monmouth from 1979- 1995, in a building named for a New Jersey hero killed during the Vietnam War.