The first townwide gathering in Barnegat Light during a socially distanced spring will be Saturday, June 20, when the mayor and council answer questions at the bayside pavilion park, along with an 11 a.m. dedication ceremony for the restored bell from historic lightship Barnegat.

The Barnegat Light Taxpayers Association had canceled its general meeting there at West Seventh Street due to COVID-19, but the bell dedication can be done with attendees spaced apart.

“It’s advertised as a council meeting, so all council members can be present” without Sunshine Law violation, “and can…