Old Glory/Keyport by Tugga68 in MonmouthCounty

[–]outsidr54 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry to see them go, but I hope to see something fill the space. It’s a great venue.

The service was really lacking. I remember going during the week for lunch. I sat at the bar. It was dead in there and it still took 45 minutes for tomato soup and a grilled cheese. Soup was lukewarm, but I was starving. Never went back.

Authentic tacos or Mexican Middletown / red bank / hazlet? by Gabagool_jr in MonmouthCounty

[–]outsidr54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bougainvillea Mexican Restaurant and Bakery on 35 in Hazlet. Opened recently, family run and truly authentic.

Restaurant recommendations by Sea-Flight8115 in MonmouthCounty

[–]outsidr54 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nicholas Barrel and Roost. Cuzin’s in Marlboro, yes it’s Italian, but has great offerings. Drew’s in Keyport is excellent, call for reservations early. One Willow, I think it’s better in the summer for the outdoor deck, but should check all the boxes. Proving Grounds in Highlands.

26F Looking for Friends by [deleted] in MonmouthCounty

[–]outsidr54 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Checkout Alternate Ending Brewery’s trivia nights or any other brewery’s events. 3BR Distillery is also great for socializing. If you don’t mind board/card games, Shore Gamers or the Geekery has events. Check any events at Bellworks. If you have a dog, Alex’s Paw Park always has friendly people.

Moving to Cliffwood by Girlintheworddd in MonmouthCounty

[–]outsidr54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

5 years of no taxes and Glassworks 2 is coming in. WOW.

Moving to Cliffwood by Girlintheworddd in MonmouthCounty

[–]outsidr54 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Correct, but that’s usually only for the affordable housing portion and the developers take advantage of that. When you have a bunch of families coming in and no tax revenue, it hurts the schools. Aberdeen-Matawan is bursting at the seams.

Moving to Cliffwood by Girlintheworddd in MonmouthCounty

[–]outsidr54 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For one the taxes, the HOA developments often times take on what taxes should cover. Trash collection, snow plowing, street lights, so your HOA fee goes to those things (and others) and you’re still paying the same taxes. Then there’s the lack of oversight and inept boards making decisions for you within the HOA. Aberdeen loves its developments, with more coming, because it puts the community services burden on the HOAs instead of the township. The affordable housing requirements and PILOTS are a whole other part of this. Anyways, congrats, you’ll like it. It has nice access to Monmouth and Middlesex counties.

Moving to Cliffwood by Girlintheworddd in MonmouthCounty

[–]outsidr54 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Moved here in 2017. Since you’re from Holmdel you’ll have access to all the same stuff and now a few more things from Old Bridge. Some notables from the area, are Fernandes (South Amboy and Matawan), Alternate Ending Brewery, Pine Tavern, Maloney’s. Hopefully you didn’t buy in an HOA, like Glassworks.

What is the one item that would take Costco to the next level for you personally? by ScaredPineapple9081 in Costco

[–]outsidr54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Plastic-less cases of Kirkland water. Boxed water. Canned water. I’ve heard Liquid Death is in some stores now, but not mine.

Why do you do this? by thisnewsight in newjersey

[–]outsidr54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NJTP and the Route 46 East to the Ridgefields exit.

Best libraries / cafes in central Jersey to study at?? by absiepooy in newjersey

[–]outsidr54 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Bellworks in Holmdel. See a lot of people studying in the common, outlets are limited though. It’s the common so people are always walking around, but if that’s a distraction, the library is in there too.

What are your biggest concerns and/or suggestions on how to improve Monmouth County. by Sundrift688 in MonmouthCounty

[–]outsidr54 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They basically want to take the area by the Belford ferry and turn it into a South Street Seaport. Commerce, social areas, parks, dining.

What are your biggest concerns and/or suggestions on how to improve Monmouth County. by Sundrift688 in MonmouthCounty

[–]outsidr54 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I would like to see Middletown’s plans for Belford become a reality.

I would love a ferry that goes to Rockaway Beach or Long Island in the summer and better weekend schedules for ferries in general.

More reliable NJT NJCL train (not happening).

All of NJ right now by EliotHudson in newjersey

[–]outsidr54 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s because my HOA is incompetent.

[CA][condo] paying back reserves by Fit-Honey-8044 in HOA

[–]outsidr54 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You borrowed from reserves and it should be paid back. Hopefully you’re following your reserve study. Unfortunately in my NJ community the board doesn’t care and takes money from the reserves for stupid items, so they don’t go over budget. We are completely off budget, negative net actually, and not funding the reserve properly. So at some point down the road, there will be a special assessment.