It’s the time of the year most associated with giving thanks, and giving back. In Long Beach Township, the municipality’s building and zoning department has continued its autumn tradition of coordinating monetary donations for the food pantry at St. Francis Community Center in Brant Beach. Last week, township employees were proud to present a check in the amount of $29,050 to St. Francis Human Concerns.

Each fall, the township construction and zoning department asks for donations from the builders, Realtors and others…