Surf City beaches are open and will remain open as long as the public follows the social distancing and other social gathering protocols Gov. Phil Murphy issued a month ago to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Police Chief John N. Casella Jr. said his department is monitoring use of the beaches daily, and the decision could be overturned – if warranted. He hopes that doesn’t happen, he said by phone April 8 following the borough council meeting where Mayor Francis Hodgson declared the beaches open…
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