People will no longer need emergency placards to access the beach in Beach Haven, according to an executive order announced by the mayor and council Friday.

The new order allows all of the public to access the beach, rescinding a previous order issued April 7 banning the general public being able to access the beachfront. In addition, social distancing must be maintained as prescribed by Gov. Murphy and CDC guidelines.

“The social distancing guidelines will probably be with us for quite a while, even after businesses are allowed to reopen,” said Mayor Nancy Taggart Davis.

In addition, the borough is allowing businesses to designate expanded areas for curbside pickup locations, including…