If you didn’t hear the sirens in the Hills last night, a house burned to the ground over on South Riverside Drive. Thank goodness the owner escaped and that the fire was contained to the one home.  Thanks to all the firefighters who fought the blaze.

APP article: Cause of Neptune house fire still unknown

Firefighters on the scene at 511 South Riverside Drive, Neptune
photo by Scott Wentworth/Special to the Asbury Park Press

Today, Saturday Aug. 9th is National Marina Day and is being celebrated down at the Shark River Marina over on South Riverside Drive. Here is an excerpt from The Coaster article:

Neptune Township and the Harbor Commission are hosting the town’s first National Marina Day event Sat., Aug. 9.

Both groups are promising a celebration of water activities, free refreshments, free fishing lessons (bring your own rod and reel) and an inflatable basketball hoop.

The festivities begin at 1 p.m. at the Shark River Municipal Marina on South Riverside Drive.

Adding to the day’s festivities, Vessel Safety Check Examiners will be on hand to conduct courtesy safety checks for free.

So, walk or bike on over to the marina (don’t forget your fishing pole) and enjoy the festivities this afternoon!

Found this video showing the Shark River Hills Fire Company over the years. House fires, commercial fires, car fires…even a boat on fire! These guys handle it all. They’re an all-volunteer force, and I’m glad we’ve got them close by. Thanks guys!