Awards honoring local first responders at a 2022 accident in which a mother and daughter were rescued from a capsized and sinking boat took center stage at the Barnegat Light Borough Council meeting April 7.

This year, Barnegat Light First Aid Squad emergency medical technician and training officer, volunteer firefighter and ocean lifeguard Bob Selfridge of Harvey Cedars is receiving the United States Lifesaving Association’s highest honor, the Medal of Valor, as well as the Carnegie Medal for…