James J White Realtor Associate

Belmar

Belmar has been popular destination for summer beachgoers for more than a century. Now being an appealing town to live and raise a family. Located on the Jersey coast just 50 miles south of New York City, Belmar is surrounded by water on three sides - the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Shark River Inlet to the north, and the beautiful bay of the Shark River to the west. Salty offshore breezes and spectacular Shark River sunsets are a part of daily life here. Belmar is a town of stately homes on tree-lined streets all within walking distance of the beaches, "downtown," has many of the elements of a traditional seashore town center. These include its retail core along Main Street, at the center of which are the makings of a town square in Pyanoe Plaza, and the nearby train station.

The mile-long boardwalk stretches from first to twentieth avenues and the oceanfront Taylor Pavilion and Huisman Gazebo, are the focal point for many shows and events.

More than 100,000 seafood lovers gather in Belmar every year at the New Jersey Seafood Festival, a culinary celebration of seafood and fun.

This area is a prime area for investors with the Seaport Redevelopment plan soon to be underway. This project will provide an enhanced town center environment, where new housing, retail stores, restaurants, commuter parking, theater, culture and office buildings revitalizing the downtown area, enhancing the quality of life for Belmar's residents and visitors, broadening Belmar's tax base, and expanding the customer base for Belmar's current and future merchants.

Belmar residents are serviced by Belmar Elementary School, Manasquan High School, Saint Rose K-12, and Chrismont Monterssori Academy.

The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center

A great place to take the kids on the weekend.

The Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center is a place that provides an experience of learning and discovery. You and the kids can learn about wetlands ecology, wildlife and habitat protection through interactive exhibits.

Nature Movies: Birds
Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23 from 1-4pm
Soar through the sky in this exciting journey to look up close at our feathered friends - Birds.

Spring has Sprung!!!
Saturday & Sunday, March 29 & 30 at 1pm
Identify some spring wildflowers and make one to take home

Earth Day Open House
Saturday, April 19 from 12noon-5pm
Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Howell
This annual event features fun and enviro-savvy nature activities such as birdhouse building, reptile shows, and recycled crafts. The celebration also features interactive exhibits and an array of local environmental groups. Boat tours (for a fee) will leave from the Visitor Center on Windeler Road. (free)

Wall Township

Wall Township covers thirty-two square miles of southern Monmouth County. This land was originally inhabited by the Lenni Lenape, an Algonquian group of Native Americans.

Bordered by Howell Township, The Manasquan River and the other seashore communities of Brielle, Manasquan, Sea Girt, Spring Lake, Spring Lake Heights, Lake Como and Belmar. Wall enjoys a location that is a quick hop, skip & a jump to the Garden State Parkway, Routes 34, 35, 18 and 195 offering convenience to commuting professionals. Wall Township is home to more than 25,000 residents beautiful neighborhoods a top rated school district, a wealth of shopping experiences and plenty of restaurants.

Recreation is abundant in Wall Township offering an array of recreation opportunities. With more than 15 parks strategically located throughout the Township offering residents a park for everyone, sports, biking, walking, fishing, nature, history and more. Allaire State Park, is the largest offering a place to discover 19^th century life in an Industrial Iron Producing Community. This Historic Village offers Special Event Programming throughout the year including Interpretive Demonstrations. There are numerous Trades Shops, a museum and gift shop. The park also offers picnicking and camping, a nature center, stock filled trout streams for fishing and The Pine Creek Railroad to experience rail travel used by the American frontier. The Historic 19^th century Chapel is one of the most popular wedding spots on the Jersey Shore. Additionally, Golfers may want to enjoy a day at one of the top-rated golf facilities in the country at the adjacent 18 hole, par 72 Spring Meadow Golf Course, which is open to the public.

Wall Speedway is another recreation area nestled among trees on route 34 Wall Speedway is one of the most successful stock car racing short tracks in the country and has been hosting exciting events for the past 54 years!

1830's St. Patrick's Day Celebration
Sunday March 9 • 12 noon-3 p.m. • Admission Free •

Program at 1 p.m. & 2 p.m.

The 19th Century St. Patrick's Day Event at the Historic Village at Allaire examines the plight of the Irish Immigrant in the early 1800's. If you are expecting corned beef and cabbage, pipers playing Danny Boy and Irish Step Dancers performing, this event may shock you. It is the objective of Allaire Village, Inc. to present an historically accurate portrayal of the social climate of the period through this event. While we know that James P. Allaire was intolerant of social prejudices, most likely as a result of the discrimination and persecution suffered by his Huguenot ancestors at the hands of the French Crown, we do know such discrimination and prejudice did exist at the Howell Works Company with the classic case being that of John Roach.

Brielle

Brielle has quite a history which leads back as far as the 1600's Henry Hudson, a Dutch explorer, discovered this area in September of 1609 while sailing his ship the "Half Moon." The local Indians were quite surprised as he landed his ship in what is now Monmouth County.

Over the years Brielle has grown into a fine upscale residential community with many of its residents commuting to careers in New York. With charming vintage homes and large estate sized properties.

The main industry is still tied to the waterfront. The Brielle's marinas host more than 200 commercial and charter fishing boats.

Although there is no ocean frontage in Brielle, residents are only a quick drive or bike ride away from the beautiful beaches of Pt. Pleasant and Manasquan. Recreation lovers will enjoy the abundant fishing opportunities in Brielle, as well as its nationally renowned golf course.