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1878: More than 300 crew members die when the HMS Eurydice , a 26-gun frigate, sinks in a storm off the Isle of Wight. 1976: In Argentina, President Isabel Peron is ousted in a military coup. 1980: Archbishop Oscar Romero is assassinated while saying Mass in San Salvador. 1989: In Alaska, the tanker  Exxon Valdez runs aground and spills 240,000 gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound. 1998: Two hundred and fifty people die when a tornado devastates Dantan, Indiana. 1999: Thirty-eight people die in a fire in the Mont Blanc highway tunnel in the Alps between France and Italy. 2015: All 150 aboard a Germanwings airliner die when the plane crashes into the French Alps in what authorities will describe as mass murder by a suicidal pilot.

The sun rises through one of the ribbon hearts laced through the fence on the south end of the Asbury Park boardwalk.

Neptune Township emergency officials want you to inspect your snowblower before use after a township resident's snowblower burst into flames upon startup the morning of March 22. The resident pushed the machine away from his home and doused it with a fire extinguisher, aided by an off-duty township police officer, Neptune Township Office of Emergency Management said by way of social media. Officials in the statement did not identify the make and model of the snowblower.

A car parked near St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Ocean Grove was one of several local vehicles in the way of small trees, tree limbs and branches felled by Winter Storm Toby. The nor'easter piled nine inches of wet, heavy snow on the area before sunrise on March 22.

871:  King Aethelred of Wessex loses the Battle of Marton to the Danes. 1978: Aerialist Karl Wallenda dies after falling from a tightrope set between two hotels in Puerto Rico. 2017: Four people die in a terror attack near the Houses of Parliament in London.

Gray light and a thick blanket of snow trick the eye into thinking this is an old black-and-white photo. The scene, on Main Street in Ocean Grove, was captured at dawn on March 22, in the wake of the area's fourth nor'easter in a month.

Dawn in Ocean Grove on March 22 looked more like the second day of Christmas than the second day of spring after Winter Storm Toby dumped 9 inches of snow overnight. 

A block of snow loiters on Delaware Avenue north of Embury Avenue in Ocean Grove. Neptune Township's public works crews worked through the night to clear the streets and were still active when this picture was taken shortly before sunrise Thursday, March 22. The nor'easter --also called Winter Storm Toby--dumped between 6 and 9 inches of snow on the township's coastal historic district, most of it overnight as the storm intensified and dropped more than an inch-per-hour of snow. The township has been contacted for help in removing the snowy boulder, which might take care of matters on its own by  melting when the sun comes out and temperatures reach the 40s.

If you're at work and take public transportation, you might want to pick up and get out of Dodge. NJ Transit will suspend all bus service statewide at 3 p.m. because of weather conditions. The suspension includes all service to and from the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan, NJT tweeted.

The rain now falling across the coast will change to freezing rain and sleet later this morning, before mixing with snow this afternoon, the National Weather Service said in a special statement issued at 9:47 a.m. "Travel conditions will likely deteriorate rapidly this afternoon," the NWS warned. Winter Storm Toby is still on track to dump between 6 and 12 inches of snow on the area by tonight.

The "four'easter" -- the fourth nor'easter to punch the region within a month -- was underway by 7:30 a.m. with a mix of sleet and rain. The area is under a winter weather warning, with between 6 and 12 inches of snow possible by the time the storm winds down tonight. The National Weather Service says snow totals along the coast could be on the low end because of the rain and sleet. Meanwhile, Gov Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for the entire state, and schools and government offices are closed. And if you were wondering, the nor'easter  has a name: Winter Storm Toby.

1913: More than 360 people die in a flood in Dayton, Ohio. 1937: In Ponce, Puerto Rico, 19 people die when police acting on orders from the Governor Blanton Winship, attack a parade celebrating the abolition of slavery and protesting the imprisonment of a political activist. Winship will later be found at fault and removed from office. 1960: In Sharpeville, South Africa, 69 unarmed civilians die when police fire upon an anti- apartheid demonstration.

 "Only you can prevent forest fires," Smokey Bear says. But what the national advertising icon doesn't tell you is that only the government can create them. Here smoke from a prescribed forest burn in Ocean County wafts toward Fletcher Lake in Ocean Grove on Sunday, March 18. The burn was part of the New Jersey Forest Fire Service's annual program to lower the risk of wildfires by burning undergrowth, branches, leaves and other natural fuels that accumulate on the forest floor, the service said in a statement. The burns, also known as "controlled burns," usually take place during the later winter months and will continue through the end of March.

1726: English physicist Isaac Newton dies.

The first day of spring usually brings the promise of blooms in the garden and birds in the bush. This year it promises a meteorological punch in the face. Yet another coast-hugging nor'easter--the fourth in a month--could dump up to 14 inches of snow on the region by the time it blows out on Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm warning for 6 this evening until 2 a.m. Thursday. The storm is a two-parter, starting tonight with rain and sleet and then changing to all snow after 11 a.m. Wednesday, the NWS said. Daytime highs will be around 38 today and 36 Wednesday; lows will be around 32 tonight and 31 Wednesday night. Winds can gust as high as 40 mph today and tonight, and 44 mph tomorrow, the NWS said. A coastal flood advisory will be in effect from 9 a.m. Wednesday until 5 a.m. Thursday.

Spring starts at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 20. Keep the snow shovel nearby. The fourth nor'easter in a month could cover the region in four inches of snow between Tuesday night and Wednesday evening, says the National Weather Service (NWS). The wind will be 26 mph to 29 mph, with gusts up to 40 mph. Neptune Office of Emergency Management (Neptune-OEM) expects snowfall on Wednesday to be heavy at times and to combine with gusty winds to make for hazardous travel. "Scattered power outages are possible due to the wind and snow, as well as minor roadway flooding during high tide cycles," Neptune-OEM said in a statement. Wind gusts could reach 50 m.p.h. along the coast, and snow amounts could reach six inches inland, Neptune-OEM said. The NWS has issued a coastal flood watch for 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, until 5 a.m. Thursday, March 22.

Dawn over the dune grass, Ocean Grove.

1279: China's Song dynasty ends with a Mongol victory at the Battle of Yamen. 1687: French explorer Robert, Cavalier de la Salle, is murdered by is own men during an expedition to what is now known as the Mississippi River. 1943: Chicago crime boss Frank Nitti dies by suicide in Chicago. 2008: Science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke dies.

The sun plays peek-a-boo on the horizon off Ocean Grove.

37: Gaius Julius Caesar Augustus Germanicus is named Emperor of Rome. Why is this anniversary a bad day? He was one of the most despicable, sadistic rulers in world history, and he's best known by his kiddie nickname: Caligula. 1068: An estimated 20,000 people die in an earthquake on the Arabian Peninsula and along the eastern Mediterranean. 1241: Krakow, Poland, is invaded and plundered by Mongols. 1937: Three hundred people, mostly children, die in an explosion at a school in New London, Texas. 1953: In western Turkey, 265 people die in an earthquake.

Flu activity remained "high" in Monmouth County as of the week ending March 10, according to state health officials. The trend reflects flu activity throughout the state, as seen in the Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report by the New Jersey State Department of Health. The state was one of 26 in which the flu was widespread as of the week ending March 10,  while flu activity "declined significantly for the fourth consecutive week" in other states, Dr. Anne Shuchat, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), said in a statement. Flu season can last into May. Experts say there is still time to get a flu vaccination. Although this year's vaccine is reportedly about 30-percent effective in preventing flu, it could lessen the severity of symptoms, according to the CDC. Once you get the "flu shot,"  it takes about two weeks for antibodies to develop, which is why health officials recommend getting the shot once the yearly versi...

Light from the rising sun strikes buildings along Ocean Pathway in Ocean Grove on March 17.

1891: More than 500 people die in a collision between the SS Utopia and the HMS Anson in the Bay of Gibraltar. 1963: On Bali, more than 1,100 people die when Mount Agung erupts. 1968: More than 6,000 sheep die when nerve gas is tested in Skull Valley, Utah.

Improvements to part of State Highway 33 in Neptune Township are expected to begin Monday, March 19, officials said. The targeted area is from Fortunato Place to School House Road. Work will include improvements to the street signals, sidewalk and concrete curb, and handicap ramps. Also, the median will be reconstructed, and a crash cushion will be installed, according to information from the state department of transportation, which is responsible for the road. The project is expected to last from March 19 to December 24 and take place between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and between 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Officials urge drivers to plan extra drive time for detours or delays.

44 B.C.E.: Julius Caesar is assassinated by members of the Roman senate. 1931: Twenty-seven people die when the S.S. Viking explodes off the coast of Newfoundland. 2011: The Syrian Civil War begins. It continues as of this posting.

Applications for the World Changers home paint and rehab program in Neptune Township are due by March 30. The  applications  may be downloaded from the township's website and should be mailed to Neptune Township, 25 Neptune Blvd., Neptune NJ 07753, ATTN: Ashleigh Curtis.

Registration has begun for Neptune Township's summer recreation program. The program is for children age 6 through 112, and will be held June 25 through Aug. 3 at the Summerfield School. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, except on July 4. The cost is $300 for the first child; $270 for each additional child. Transportation, food and drinks will not be provided. Drop-off and pickup times will be enforced. Register between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the township recreation department, 2201 Heck Ave., across the street from Neptune Middle School. Birth certificate, proof of township residency, and program fee are required at the time of registration. Registration and medical forms, rules, and waiver and liability forms are available at the office or at the  township website. Space is limited. Half-price sponsorships based on financial need are available. For more information, call the recreation department at 732-869-1202, or go online to www.neptunetownship.org....

2018: English astrophysicist and bestselling author Stephen Hawking dies.

1809:  Sweden's King Gustaf IV Adolf is ousted. 1881: Russia's Tsar Alexander II is assassinated. 1992: In Turkey, an estimated 500 people die in an earthquake. 1996: Sixteen children and one teacher die in a mass spree-shooting at a school in Dunblane, Scotland. 2012: In Switzerland, 28 people die when a bus crashes in a highway tunnel.

An Ocean Grover prepares to hit the road shortly after dawn Tuesday, March 13. The third nor'easter in 10 days is expected to cover the area with up to three inches of snow. As of this printing, roads were passable but slippery. Neptune Township Office of Emergency Management is asking commuters to clean off their cars before driving, as required by state law.

Snow parking regulations are in effect in Neptune Township, with parking prohibited on the north and west sides of the street. The latest coastal storm is expected to start around 11 tonight and drop up to three inches of snow on the area between tonight and 6 a.m. tomorrow, the Neptune Township Office of Emergency Management (Neptune Township OEM) said by way of social media. "Morning commute will  be slow and slippery," Neptune Township OEM tweeted. "Be sure to clear your car off BEFORE you leave for work." The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for between 8 tonight and 10 tomorrow morning.

This lone patch of snow on the banks of Fletcher Lake in Ocean Grove could be joined by up to three inches of snow by this time tomorrow--or not. The third nor'easter in 10 days is expected to harass the region with a wintry mix that could end in snow or slush or showers, depending on the track of the storm. Stay tuned. The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for 8 tonight until 10 a.m. Tuesday.

Ocean Grove's Boardwalk Pavilion will be inaccessible until the boardwalk is replaced  in time for Memorial Day Weekend, according to published reports. This was the scene on Sunday, March 11.

Sunrise at Ocean Grove's North End beach, Monday, March 12.

1928: In Los Angeles County, California, 431 people die when the St. Francis Dam fails. 1938: Nazi Germany invades and annexes Austria. 1950: In Wales, 83 people die when a charter flight crashes on approach to Llandow Aerodrome. 1993: An estimated 300 people die in a series of explosions in Mumbai, India. 2014: Eight people die in a gas explosion in the East Harlem section of New York City/

The shadow cast by the Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten's wagon proves you couldn't get a sunnier day for the city's fifth annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, which marched from the boardwalk up Cookman Avenue on Sunday, March 11.

Rescue Ridge animal rescue was one of many local non-profits that took part in the Asbury Park St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 11.

A purple-clad piper heralded Squonk Opera's bicycle-powered presence in the Fifth Annual Asbury Park St. Patrick's Day Parade along Cookman Avenue on Sunday, March 11.

In Baroque music, the walking bass is a figure repeated in the bass voice of a composition. For the Polish American String Band, it's a real double bass marching the route of the Asbury Park St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 11. This was the fifth edition of the parade, which featured mummers, local high school bands, and local businesses.

If you went to the Asbury Park St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday, March 11, hoping for a generous serving of traditional Irish music screamed by bagpipes, you were in for a disappointment. Only two pipe and drum contingents, including the Monmouth County Police & Fire Pipes & Drums (pictured) put in an appearance. Most of the participants were city businesses, regional radio stations, not-for-profit organizations, and local high schools.

Neptune public schools are on a two-hour delayed opening this morning, as the township deals with road conditions in the aftermath of yesterday's nor'easter, school officials tweeted. Locally, the storm left up to an inch of slushy snow that turned to ice and brought down power lines in some sections. As of 6:30 this morning, six customers in the township were without power, according to the Jersey Central Power & Light's online outage map.

1782: In Gnadenhutten, Ohio, 96 Native American Christian converts are massacred by militiamen for raids that were conducted by other tribes. 1868: In Osaka, Japan, 11 French sailors are killed by samurai. 1924: In Castle Gate, Utah, 172 miners die in a series of coal mine explosions and carbon monoxide poisoning. 2014: Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing disappears with 239 people aboard.

Fewer than 1 percent of Jersey Central Power & Light customers in Neptune Township and in Manasquan were without power as of 5:30 p.m., according to the utility's online power outage map. The outages were blamed on wind and wet, heavy snow associated with the nor'easter that battered the region on Wednesday afternoon. In Neptune, 83 of 14, 125 customers had lost electricity, while fewer than 5 of 4,118 customers in Manasquan were affected. In all, 10, 573 of 286,521 JCP&L customers in Monmouth County--3.75 percent--had no electricity. There was no immediate indication of when power would be restored.

Snow parking is in effect in Neptune Township, township police said. Parking is prohibited on the north and west sides of the street. "Please give (Department of Public Works) room to clear our streets!" the police department tweeted.

If you travel by bus, then it's time to get out of Dodge: leave work or stop shopping and get to that bus stop. New Jersey Transit will suspend travel on all bus routes after 4:30 p.m. If your boss doesn't believe you, show them this, or go to @NJTRANSIT on Twitter.

Freezing rain in Neptune Township has created "extremely dangerous driving conditions" in and caused numerous accidents, township police said by way of social media. The number of collisions was not immediately available. Township police tweeted drivers, "Stay off the road!" The second nor'easter in one week is expected to drop rain and a wintry mix on the area, with a possible accumulation of less than an inch of snow. The area is under a winter weather advisory until 3 tomorrow morning.

If you live or work in Neptune Township, there's no need to stick to your computer or to open the cell-phone browser to stay ahead of a storm or for situational updates. Take the news with you. The Neptune Township Police Department(NTPD) and the Neptune Township Office of Emergency Management (Neptune OEM) have apps for iPhone and Android. All you have to do is search "Neptune Township" in the Apple or Google Play stores. The apps are free.

Heads up! if you commute by public transit, make sure your train or bus is running when you need it. Because of the nor'easter, NJ Transit 's North Jersey Coast Line is operating on a Level 1 Severe Weather Schedule. Buses are operating according to a regular weekday schedule, but that may change, and service may be suspended according to conditions, NJ Transit said by way of social media.

Asbury Park public schools are closed for the day "to ensure safety and well being of our students," the Asbury Park school district tweeted. A nor'easter intensifying off the coast is expected to bring wind gusts of up to 38 mph and wind-driven rain that could change to snow.

Public schools in Manasquan will close early today because of the nor'easter. Manasquan High School will dismiss at 12:05 p.m., and Manasquan Elementary School will dismiss at 12:30 p.m., the Manasquan school district tweeted.

Neptune Township public schools are on an abbreviated schedule, and all after-school activities are cancelled "due to anticipated weather conditions," according to a tweet from superintendent's office. A nor'easter developing off the coast is expected to bring heavy rain and the potential to turn into snow later in the day.

When New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency for all of the state's 21 counties hours before the second nor'easter in two weeks slammed the region, coastal Monmouth county was still excluded from winter weather watches and advisories. If you thought coastal Monmouth was going to elude Mother Nature's latest hissy fit, you're out of luck, The area is now under a winter weather advisory until 3 a.m. Thursday, March 8, with total snow accumulation of possibly one inch, according to the National Weather Service. Meanwhile, tidal flooding is possible at times of high tide. A coastal flood watch is in effect until 6 this evening. Winds will pick up throughout the day, with gusts reaching 39 mph tonight.

1965:  In Selma, Alabama, 600 civil rights marchers, including the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and now-U.S. Representative John Lewis (D-GA),  are attacked by state and local police. The event will be known as "Bloody Sunday."

The second nor'easter in less than a week will bring mostly rain to the Shore starting late tonight, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Snow accumulation could be less than a half inch.The same storm system is expected to dump up to a foot of snow inland and across North Jersey. Wind gusts could reach 38 mph. A coastal flood advisory will be in effect from 10 tonight and 3 p.m. tomorrow. Watch this space.

This exercise in common sense is at the end of a street in Ocean Grove.

1204: King John of England loses the Siege of Chateau Gaillard, ceding Normandy to the French. 1836: In what is now San Antonio, Texas, 187 volunteers die defending the Alamo during the Texas revolt against Mexico. 1987: In under two minutes, 193 people die when the British ferry MS Herald of Free Enterprise capsizes after leaving the Belgian port of Zeebrugge.

If you never got the batteries you needed for the last nor'easter, you've got about 24 hours to stock up. A second nor'easter in less than one week is expected to affect the region Tuesday night into Wednesday night with a wintry mix and the potential for accumulating snow.  Winds will be northeast between 15 mph and 20 mph but turn northwest, producing gusts in excess of 30 mph, the NWS said. 

1665: the Second Anglo-Dutch war begins as England's King Charles II declares war on the Netherlands. 1899: More than 300 people in Queensland, Australia, die in Cyclone Mahina. 1908: In Collinwood, Ohio, 172 students and two adults die in a fire at the Lake View School. 1970: All 57 people aboard the French submarine Eurydice die when the vessel explodes under water. 1977: More than 1,500 people die in an earthquake centered in Romania''s Vrancea Mountains. 2 015: Thirty-four miners die in an explosion at the Zasyadko coal mine in the Donetsk region of Ukraine.

Ralph the Ocean Grove Fisherman sits tight as monster waves, remnants of the March 2 nor'easter, act out behind him. His perch is on the ruins of the far end of the Ocean Grove fishing pier, which was taken out by Superstorm Sandy in October, 2012.

Saturday morning's high tide could bring more  minor flooding to Concourse in Neptune Township, local authorities tweeted. The road was closed to traffic due to flooding during last night's high-tide cycle. The next high tides are at 8:27 a.m. and 8:58 p.m. Saturday, and 9:15 a.m. Sunday. A coastal flood warning remains in effect until 3 p.m. Sunday. Police ask drivers not to park in areas prone to flooding, and not to drive through water.

A high wind advisory is in effect until noon Saturday as high pressure enters the region in the wake of  the massive nor'easter that slammed the eastern seaboard Friday with a variety of weather that included near-hurricane force gusts and a mix of rain and snow. Winds are northwest, 20 mph to 30 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. The area remains under a coastal flood warning until 3 p.m. Sunday. Today is expected to be cloudy and windy,with a high of 44 and a low of 35 tonight.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory as the nor'easter named Winter Storm Riley slams the region with a wind-blown wintry mix and gusts of more than 50 mph. The advisory is in effect until 4 a.m. Saturday. The area is also under a coastal flood warning until 2 a.m. Sunday. In Neptune Township, the police department tweeted a reminder to residents not to park in Concourse, South Riverside, and other places that typically flood. "Another round of significant flooding is expected with the evening and morning high tides," the department said. A high wind warning continues until 6 a.m. Saturday. As of 7 p.m. Friday, 15,619 customers of Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) in Monmouth County were without power, according to the utility's online power outage map. Note: This post was updated to reflect the latest number of JCP&L customers without power in Monmouth County.

High winds from today's nor'easter could bring down power lines. Jersey Central Power & Light (JCPL) customers who lose electricity or who see downed wire are asked to call 1-888-LIGHTS, or 1-888-544-4877. JCP&L's parent company, FirstEnergy, also has an  online power outage map  that lets customers keep track of outages. PSE&G customers should call 1-800-436-PSEG to report loss of electricity or downed wires. Both utilities warn customers to stay away from downed power lines.

This screenshot of National Weather Service Mount Holly radar, taken at 5:20 a.m., indicates heavy rain (yellow) from the nor'easter has moved out of coastal Monmouth County. More rain, heavy at times, is expected to continue throughout the day, along with steadily increasing winds that will bring gusts of more than 60 mph. A high wind warning will go into effect at 10 this morning and last until 6 a.m. tomorrow. A coastal flood warning is in effect from now until 2 a.m. Sunday. There is also a flood watch now until 6 a.m. Saturday.

537: King Vitiges and his Ostrogoths begin the year-long Siege of Rome. 1657: More than 100,000 people die in a fire in Edo, now modern Tokyo, Japan. 1791: English theologian John Wesley dies. 1930: English novelist D.H. Lawrence dies. 1939: English archaeologist Howard Carter dies.

Now is the time to stock up on batteries, and to bring in or secure outdoor items that can blow away or cause damage on impact. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a high wind warning for between 11 a.m. Friday, March 2, through 6 a.m. Saturday, March 3. A nor'easter is expected to bring heavy rain and a potential for some snow to the region starting late tonight. Winds will be northwest, between 20 mph and 30 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph. Strong winds can blow down trees, tree limbs, and power lines, while sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts of 58 mph or more can result in property damage, according to the NWS.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued flood and high wind watches in advance of a nor'easter expected to lash the region late tonight and into Saturday. The flood watch will be in effect from 1 a.m. Friday, March 2, until 6 a.m. Saturday, March 3. The coastal flood watch is for 5 a.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Sunday, March 4. The high wind watch will run between 7 a.m. Friday, March 2, to 6 a.m. Saturday, March 3. Rainfall could reach three-quarters of an inch before a changeover to snow, the NWS said in a Thursday morning advisory. Snow accumulation could reach or exceed half an inch. Winds are expected to be northwest, between 25 and 35 mph, with gusts of up to 65 mph.

Sunrise off Ocean Grove, March 1.

Editor's Note: This is a reprint of a story that ran June 28, 2017. We decided to run it again after we saw a woman riding a bicycle on the Main Avenue sidewalk in Ocean Grove this morning almost collide with a woman who was walking along the sidewalk in front of her. Neptune Township, where Ocean Grove is located, prohibits bicycle-riding on the sidewalk. Maybe you know the feeling. You're on the sidewalk, chatting with a friend or walking along with your 'buds or Bluetooth in, when a bicycle races by or cuts you off--on the sidewalk--close enough for you to imagine yourself creamed on the pavement, and you wonder, "What if I stepped a little to the left? Would I have been knocked down? Hurt? Killed?" Think you're overreacting to something that probably happens thousands of times a day all over the world? You're not. Some people would say that what happened to you shouldn't happen at all. "Except for very young cyclists under parental super...

A Muscovy duck poses for its closeup on the banks of Fletcher Lake in Ocean Grove.

The Manasquan fire department will hold a drill involving the fire hydrant at Third and Pompano avenues on March 1, the borough announced in an email alert. The drill could result in discolored tap water, officials said.

Part of South Street in Manasquan will be closed between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, and Friday, March 2, as the county removes a large tree. The closure will affect South Street from Agnes Avenue in Brielle to Marcellus/Lakewood Road in Manasquan, officials said. The work is weather-permitting, and will be postponed to the next business day in the event of inclement weather.