Tuckerton officials unanimously approved Ocean County’s plan to purchase 17 acres of upland and wetlands along Tuckerton Creek to use as passive recreation. Thomas Hartley, who originally hoped to build a home there but was unable to get approvals to develop the upland portion, owns the land. Councilman Keith Vreeland made the nomination to allow Ocean County to proceed with its plan to purchase the property on Monday, July 1, during the municipal meeting.