Manasquan (, ) is a

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in southern

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, in the

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, on the

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. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 5,938, an increase of 41 (+0.7%) from the 2010 census count of 5,897, which in turn reflected a decline of 413 (−6.5%) from the 6,310 counted in the 2000 census. The borough's name is of

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Native American origin, deriving from "Mënàskunk" meaning "Place to Gather Grass or Reeds". The borough's name has also been described as deriving from "Man-A-Squaw-Han" meaning "stream of the island of squaws", "an island with enclosure for squans", "island door" or "point" / "top". Manasquan, Maniquan, Mannisquan, Manasquam, Squan, and Squan Village are variations on the original pronunciation and spelling. Manasquan was formed as a borough by an act of the

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on December 30, 1887, from portions of Wall Township, based on the results of a referendum held the previous day.Snyder, John P
''The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606-1968''
Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 182. Accessed May 30, 2024. ''

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'' magazine ranked Manasquan as its 22nd best place to live in its 2008 rankings of the "Best Places To Live" in New Jersey.

Geography

According to the

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, the borough had a total area of 2.53 square miles (6.54 km²), including 1.38 square miles (3.57 km²) of land and 1.15 square miles (2.97 km²) of water (45.26%). The borough borders the municipalities of

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and Wall Township in Monmouth County; and Point Pleasant Beach in northern

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Climate

According to the

Köppen climate classification The Köppen climate classification divides Earth climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (te ...

system, Manasquan has a

humid subtropical climate A humid subtropical climate is a subtropical -temperate climate type, characterized by long and hot summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between ...

(''Cfa''), and average monthly temperatures range from in January to in July. Cfa climates in Manasquan are characterized by all months having an average mean temperature above , at least four months with an average mean temperature at or above , at least one month with an average mean temperature at or above and no significant precipitation difference between seasons. During the summer months at Manasquan, a cooling afternoon

sea breeze A sea breeze or onshore breeze is a wind that blows in the afternoon from a large body of water toward or onto a landmass. By contrast, a land breeze or offshore breeze is a wind that blows in the night from a landmass toward or onto a large ...

is present on most days, but episodes of extreme heat and humidity can occur with

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values at or above . On average, the wettest month of the year is July, which corresponds with the annual peak in

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activity. During the winter months, episodes of extreme cold and wind can occur with

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values below . The

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at Manasquan Beach is 7a with an average annual extreme minimum air temperature of . The average seasonal (November–April) snowfall total is and the average snowiest month is February which corresponds with the annual peak in

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activity.

Ecology

According to the

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U.S.

potential natural vegetation In ecology, potential natural vegetation (PNV), also known as Kuchler potential vegetation, is the vegetation that would be expected given environmental constraints (climate, geomorphology, geology) without human intervention or a hazard event ...

types, Manasquan would have an Appalachian

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(''104'') vegetation type with an Eastern

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Forest (''25'') vegetation form.U.S. Potential Natural Vegetation, Original Kuchler Types, v2.0 (Spatially Adjusted to Correct Geometric Distortions)
Data Basin. Accessed March 18, 2020.

Demographics

2010 census

The 2010 United States census counted 5,897 people, 2,374 households, and 1,550 families in the borough. The

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was 4,263.0 per square mile (1,646.0/km²). There were 3,500 housing units at an average density of 2,530.2 per square mile (976.9/km²). The racial makeup was 96.07% (5,665)

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, 0.31% (18) Black or African American, 0.02% (1) Native American, 0.61% (36) Asian, 0.02% (1)

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, 1.93% (114) from other races, and 1.05% (62) from two or more races.

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of any race were 7.02% (414) of the population. Of the 2,374 households, 27.3% had children under the age of 18; 52.5% were married couples living together; 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present and 34.7% were non-families. Of all households, 28.9% were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.10. 23.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 31.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 95.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 91.4 males. The

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's 2006–2010

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showed that (in 2010

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dollars)

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was $87,525 (with a margin of error of +/− $21,227) and the median family income was $107,130 (+/− $13,653). Males had a median income of $98,408 (+/− $6,173) versus $56,250 (+/− $8,110) for females. The

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for the borough was $51,068 (+/− $8,350). About 3.1% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the

poverty line The poverty threshold, poverty limit, poverty line, or breadline is the minimum level of income deemed adequate in a particular country. The poverty line is usually calculated by estimating the total cost of one year's worth of necessities for ...

, including 6.2% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census there were 6,310 people, 2,600 households, and 1,635 families residing in the borough. The population density was . There were 3,531 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the borough was 97.89%

, 0.41%

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, 0.11% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 0.67% from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race were 4.48% of the population.Census 2000 Profiles of Demographic / Social / Economic / Housing Characteristics for Manasquan borough, New Jersey

. Accessed July 30, 2012.DP-1: Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: 2000 - Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data for Manasquan borough, Monmouth County, New Jersey
,

. Accessed July 30, 2012. There were 2,600 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were

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living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.06. In the borough the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males. The median income for a household in the borough was $63,079, and the median income for a family was $73,670. Males had a median income of $52,368 versus $33,333 for females. The

for the borough was $32,898. About 2.2% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the

, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government

Manasquan is governed under the

form of New Jersey municipal government, which is used in 218 municipalities (of the 564) statewide, making it the most common form of government in New Jersey. The governing body is comprised of a mayor and a borough council, with all positions elected

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on a partisan basis as part of the November general election. A mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The borough council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year in a three-year cycle.''2012 New Jersey Legislative District Data Book'',

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, March 2013, p. 53. The borough form of government used by Manasquan is a "

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/ strong council" government in which council members act as the legislative body with the mayor presiding at meetings and voting only in the event of a tie. The mayor can

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ordinances subject to an

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by a two-thirds majority vote of the council. The mayor makes committee and liaison assignments for council members, and most appointments are made by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council. , the mayor of the Borough of Manasquan is

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Michael W. Mangan, whose term of office ends December 31, 2027. Members of the Borough Council are Bruce D. Bresnahan ( R, 2025), Jason A. "Jay" Bryant (D, 2026), Brian G. Holly (R, 2027), Gregg Olivera (R, 2025), Lori A. Triggiano (R, 2027) and Sheila Vidreiro (D, 2026).Mayor & Council
Borough of Manasquan. Accessed January 29, 2025.November 5, 2024 General Election Official Results

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, updated December 16, 2024. Accessed January 1, 2025.November 8, 2023 General Election Official Results

, updated January 18, 2024. Accessed January 22, 2024.General Election November 8, 2022 Official Results

Clerk, updated December 27, 2022. Accessed January 1, 2023. At the January 2017 reorganization meeting, Joseph Bossone was chosen on an interim basis to fill the three-year seat expiring in December 2019 that Owen McCarthy had been elected to in November 2016 until he resigned from office after being confirmed by the state senate to take a position as a Monmouth County judge; Bossone served on an interim basis until the November 2017 general election, when he was elected to serve the balance of the term of office.General Election November 7, 2017 Official Results

Clerk, updated November 17, 2017. Accessed January 1, 2018. In January 2016, the borough council appointed Richard Read to fill the council seat expiring in December 2016 that became vacant when Edward Donovan was sworn in as mayor.

Federal, state, and county representation

Manasquan is located in the 4th Congressional DistrictPlan Components Report

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, December 23, 2011. Accessed February 1, 2020. and is part of New Jersey's 10th state legislative district.

Politics

As of March 2011, there were a total of 4,277 registered voters in Manasquan, of which 956 (22.4%) were registered as Democrats, 1,271 (29.7%) were registered as

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and 2,047 (47.9%) were registered as Unaffiliated. There were three voters registered as

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or Greens. In the

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, Republican

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received 59.7% of the vote (1,826 cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 39.3% (1,201 votes), and other candidates with 1.0% (32 votes), among the 3,080 ballots cast by the borough's 4,350 registered voters (21 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 70.8%. In the 2008 presidential election, Republican

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received 56.8% of the vote (1,943 cast), ahead of Democrat Barack Obama with 41.1% (1,406 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (33 votes), among the 3,420 ballots cast by the borough's 4,384 registered voters, for a turnout of 78.0%. In the 2004 presidential election, Republican

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received 62.2% of the vote (2,136 ballots cast), outpolling Democrat

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with 36.0% (1,237 votes) and other candidates with 1.0% (46 votes), among the 3,434 ballots cast by the borough's 4,452 registered voters, for a turnout percentage of 77.1. In the 2013 gubernatorial election, Republican

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received 76.2% of the vote (1,872 cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 22.3% (549 votes), and other candidates with 1.5% (36 votes), among the 2,504 ballots cast by the borough's 4,378 registered voters (47 ballots were spoiled), for a turnout of 57.2%. In the 2009 gubernatorial election, Republican Chris Christie received 65.6% of the vote (1,695 ballots cast), ahead of Democrat

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with 26.1% (674 votes),

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with 6.8% (175 votes) and other candidates with 0.9% (23 votes), among the 2,584 ballots cast by the borough's 4,269 registered voters, yielding a 60.5% turnout.

Community

Due to its location bordering the

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, the population of Manasquan increases dramatically in the summer months as tourists flock to the beach. The

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provides surfers with waves that are corralled, refracted and enlarged by the

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protruding out into the

. The Manasquan Inlet, reopened in 1931, is the northern terminus of the inland portion of the

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. Manasquan has a downtown area with many small businesses. Algonquin Arts Theatre has shows and movies that play throughout the year. It is a historic 540-seat theatre, built in 1938 as a movie house but converted to a professional live performance space in May 1994. The demolition of traditional beach bungalows and their replacement with much larger single-family dwellings has helped turn Manasquan into a year-round community. The decrease in tourism and rise in residency can be attributed to the decline of once popular tourist destinations. Manasquan no longer has a 24-hour diner or a

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course, and has lost many of the bars once located in its borders. During the summer months, the local bar and party scene overwhelm the area between Brielle Road and Main Street from the bridges to the ocean. The Firemans' Fair occurs every July/August. The fair is the largest source of funds for Manasquan Volunteer Engine Company #2 and dates back to 1974. Though it was on a decade-long hiatus until the late 1990s, the five day-long festivities in 2011 were expected to draw 30,000 attendees. Until 2010, Manasquan was home to the

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(CFA), the largest registry of pedigreed cats in the world.

Transportation

Roads and highways

, the borough had a total of of roadways, of which were maintained by the municipality, by Monmouth County and by the

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. Route 71 is the most significant highway running directly through the borough. The

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is the nearest major highway. The Monmouth County Route 524 Spur is also an important thoroughfare in Manasquan.

Public transportation

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offers rail service at the

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. Commuter service is available on the

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south to Point Pleasant Beach and Bay Head or north to points such as Belmar, Long Branch, Newark,

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and

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. NJ Transit provides bus transportation between Manasquan and

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on the 317 route and local service on the

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route.

Education

The Manasquan Public Schools serves students from

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through

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. As of the 2022–23 school year, the district, comprised of two schools, had an enrollment of 1,470 students and 146.4 classroom teachers (on an FTE basis), for a

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of 10.0:1.District information for Manasquan School District

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. Accessed February 1, 2024. Schools in the district (with 2022–23 enrollment data from the

) are Manasquan Elementary School with 499 students in grades K-8 and

Manasquan High School Manasquan High School is a four-year comprehensive community public high school that serves students in ninth through twelfth grade from Manasquan, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, operating as the lone high school of the ...

with 948 students in grades 9-12.School Directions
Manasquan Public Schools. Accessed June 16, 2024. In addition to students from Manasquan, the district's high school also serves public school students from Avon-by-the-Sea, Belmar,

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, Spring Lake, and Spring Lake Heights, who attend Manasquan High School as part of

sending/receiving relationship A sending/receiving relationship is one in which a public school district sends some or all of its students to attend the schools of another district. This is often done to achieve costs savings in smaller districts or continues after districts hav ...

s with their respective districts. The two Manasquan public school buildings are across from each other on Broad Street, with board of education offices next door to the high school. The Roman Catholic-affiliated St. Denis School served youth from pre-school through 8th grade under the auspices of the

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. In 2014, the diocese announced that the school was closing at the end of the 2014–2015 school year, as fewer students were attending, with enrollment having fallen from a peak of nearly 400 in the 1970s to 107 in 2014.

Notable people

People who were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with Manasquan include: *

Lewis Benson Lewis Benson (1906–1986) was an expert on the scripts of George Fox, the founder of the Quaker denomination of Christianity. Early life Lewis Benson was born in 1906 in his grandmother's house in Sea Girt, New Jersey, and grew up in Weehawk ...

(1906–1986), expert on the writings of

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* Matthew Bouraee (born 1988), soccer player who played for

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in the

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Doris Burke Doris Burke ( Sable) is an American sports announcer and analyst for ''NBA on ESPN'', ''NBA on ABC'', '' College Basketball on ESPN'', and '' College Basketball on ABC'' games. She formerly worked as an analyst for WNBA games on MSG and has wo ...

(born 1965),

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basketball analyst * Frank J. Dodd (1938–2010), businessman and politician who served as President of the

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from 1974 to 1975 * Glenn Hedden (born 1950), former head football coach and athletic director at

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Alexis Krauss Sleigh Bells are an American musical duo based in Brooklyn, New York, formed in 2008 and consisting of vocalist Alexis Krauss and guitarist/producer Derek E. Miller. They became known for their overdriven style of noise pop, which incorporates ...

(born 1985), singer, songwriter, and front-woman of the noise pop duo

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Jack Nicholson John Joseph Nicholson (born April 22, 1937) is an American retired actor and filmmaker. Nicholson is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of the 20th century, often playing rebels fighting against the social structure. Over his five-de ...

(born 1937), actor, director and writer * Beth Peters (1932–2024), actress who appeared on ''

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'' * Shayne Pospisil (born 1985), snowboarder *

Christie Rampone Christie Patricia Pearce (formerly Rampone; born June 24, 1975) is an American former professional soccer player who played as a defender. She is the former captain of the United States national team. Pearce is a three-time Olympic gold medal ...

(born 1975), captain of the

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Alex Skuby Alex Skuby (born December 27, 1972) is an American actor who has appeared in film and television. He is most known for his role on ''The King of Queens'' as Doug Pruzan, Carrie's boss and a lawyer at her Manhattan law firm. Born in Neptune Ci ...

(born 1972), actor best known for appearing on ''

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'' * Joseph Steinberg (1883–1932), lawyer and politician who served in the

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* Hal Thompson (1922–2006), football player who played for two seasons in the

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for the

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Hal Thompson

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. Accessed January 13, 2015.

References

External links

Borough of Manasquan official websiteManasquan Public Schools
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School Data for the Manasquan Public Schools

Manasquan Chamber of Commerce
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Atlantic View Cemetery & Mausoleum – Manasquan, NJ
{{Authority control 1887 establishments in New Jersey Borough form of New Jersey government Boroughs in New Jersey Boroughs in Monmouth County, New Jersey Jersey Shore communities in Monmouth County Populated places established in 1887