Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Aficiandos of Hess toy trucks can rest assured that Christmas sales of their toy trucks will continue at the corporation's convenience stores.
Recent headlines announcing Hess Corporation's exit from the energy marketing and refining end of its global business will not affect what is perhaps its second-most-coveted consumer item after the petrol: the Hess Toy Truck. "The toy trucks which have been a tradition for 48 years will continue," a Hess spokesperson said, adding that "this November, the company will continue to sell the trucks at their stores." Since 1964, Hess Corporation has sold its classic toy trucks; offering a variety of collectible miniature trucks to consumers at the start of the holiday season each year in November. Despite the corporation's impending closure of its 1,350 retail gas stations, consumers will still be able to find the eclectic toys at Hess …
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Boardwalk business tells mayor he's not welcome at Sat. night event honoring local volunteers and workers
Martell's is telling Point Beach Mayor Vincent Barrella he won't be allowed to attend the annual Chamber of Commerce Installation dinner at Martell's on Saturday night. Barrella broke the news at the Tuesday night council meeting, as Ed Brannagan, Martell's manager, and Carol Vaccaro, chamber executive director, sat in the back of the room. This year the event honors local fire and first aid volunteers and Point Beach employees who rescued residents, responded to numerous calls and cleaned up the town after Superstorm Sandy. Ronald Gasiorowski, attorney for Martell's, wrote an email to Municipal Attorney Sean Gertner late Tuesday afternoon saying that as Martell's litigation is still pending against the municipality, Barrella will not be…
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Conference call with state, federal officials on Thursday
Small business owners who were impacted by Sandy need to be on a conference call at 2 p.m. Thursday with state and federal officials, says the New Jersey Conference of Mayors. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), New Jersey Economic Development Authority and New Jersey Business Action Center senior officials will be on the conference call on the federal and state government's efforts to help small businesses and homeowners recover from Hurricane Sandy. "Officials will provide updates and answer questions about assistance and support to states affected by the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, ensuring the federal family and its public and private partners continue to provide all available …
Sunday, November 4, 2012
If you're a local business owner who is open for business post-Hurricane Sandy, please post your info in our comments section below to let readers know.
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Sunday, November 4, 2012
With so many local businesses still recovering from the effects of Hurricane Sandy, Patch is compiling a list of businesses that are open and serving the community. Are you open for business? Email Tom Davis at tom.davis@patch.com with the name and address of your business, the hours you’re open. Plus, please include any special services, products or other information that might be useful to the community. For example, do you have wifi, fresh water, or charging stations? Let us know and we’ll publish it on Patch, in our email newsletter, and on our Facebook page. (Post lists of open businesses you know of here)
Saturday, September 8, 2012
More people, more commerce — and more smiles — than recent years
It appears the Jersey Shore is back. Local businesses this week reported having had one of the best summers in recent memory. Bars, restaurants and Realtors said the Manasquan-Belmar area was teeming with patrons, diners and summer-house renters. Some credited the good weather and lack of any major storms, while others said that the towns themselves have always been, and always will be, major summer attractions. "Tourism in the area in general seemed like it was up," said Vincent Petruzziello, owner of Mr. Shrimp seafood restuarant on Route 71 in Belmar. "The people that were coming into the area were very happy to be here and enjoying themselves, and I think that equates to great business for everybody in the area." Petruzziello said …
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Township Committee makes it easier for some businesses in town
The Township Committee at its regular meeting last week unanimously adopted measure making it easier to move some applications through the sometimes-costly Planning Board process. The committee voted 4-0 to adopt an ordinance raising the threshold triggering a full Planning Board hearing for some businesses aiming to renovate an existing building for a new use. Councilwoman AnnMarie Conte was absent. There was no discussion, either from the dais or from the public, on the ordinance during the public hearing. The measure had previously received the blessing of the Planning Board. The ordinance changes the township’s zoning code and raises the threshold that triggers a Planning Board hearing for a minor site plan, according to the measure. …
Friday, August 3, 2012
Ribbon-cutting ceremony brings state, county and local leaders to newest shore hot spot
As if the already popular 9th Avenue Pier restaurant in Belmar needed any more public support, several elected officials from state, county and local offices came out Thursday to promote the shore's newest hot spot and give their blessing at its official grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony. The restaurant and tiki bar, which opened just last month in the Belmar Marina, has already enjoyed smashing success with hundreds, if not thousands, of nightly patrons. And just as significant, Mayor Matt Doherty said, is that the lease agreement between Belmar and Chefs International, Inc., the pier's operator, will bring $100,000 in additional revenue, increasing by 3 percent each year for 25 years, to the borough. "[It's] a great source of …
Friday, June 8, 2012
Governing body approves lease agreement with Chefs International
Belmar's governing body this week passed a resolution approving a lease agreement with a major local restauranteur to build a tiki bar and miniature golf course at the Ninth Avenue pier this summer. Chefs International, which owns the Jack Baker's line of restaurants in Point Pleasant Beach and several others across the eastern U.S., stepped in earlier this year after the borough went cool on a potential deal with international developer Hibernian to finance a $10 million redevelopment project at the marina. Robert Cooper, president and CEO of Chefs International, has said the proposed restaurant, dubbed for now as "9th Ave. Pier," would be similar to the Patio Bar in Point Pleasant Beach, offering "festival style" food, brick oven pizza…
Monday, February 6, 2012
Manage your business' profile on Patch — it's free and easy!
When Patch launched, editors and freelancers ventured to local businesses to collect information for our directory. Now, Patch places is a resource where users can find descriptions, hours, accepted payment methods and much more for merchants around town. All users can add events taking place at local businesses, can rate the business on a scale of one to five stars and can offer a review. But owners of local businesses get extra bonuses when they claim a listing. Owners or managers should search for their business listing and select "claim your listing" in order to make updates to the page. A form will pop up asking for your name, contact information and proof of ownership. Within a few days, someone from Patch should contact you to …
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4:12 pm on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
It's a shame the newer trucks will never reach the same value of the originals. Too many collectors equals a flooded market . A dime a dozen now more ›