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Opinion•January 26, 2022
Voice of the People
Thank you to all the Long Beach Township property owners who attended the December meeting of the board of commissioners. The discussion concerned Ordinance 21-27C, which defined the new bulkhead…
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News••January 26, 2022
Headed Out for a Hike? Take New ‘Trail Tracker’ App Along
Last month, the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation introduced its new Trail Tracker app, along with this advice: “Don’t hike alone … take your phone.” The app is currently in the beta…
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News••January 26, 2022
Pinelands Commission Swears in Three New Gubernatorial Appointees
The New Jersey Pinelands Commission, tasked with protecting the state’s 938,000-acre Pine Barrens, swore in three new gubernatorial appointees to its 15-member board of directors earlier this month.…
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Opinion•January 26, 2022
Keep It Going
I agree with John that outdoor dining should continue after the pandemic ends.
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Opinion•January 26, 2022
Don’t Ruin It
As a new property owner but fourth generation Harvey Cedars lover, I do agree that it is in the best interests of our community to continue with outdoor dining.
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Opinion•January 26, 2022
Good for the Town
The following was addressed to Harvey Cedars Commissioner John Imperiale in response to his commentary (“I’ll Have Mine Al Fresco: Keep Local Outdoor Dining on Menu,” 1/19).
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News••January 26, 2022
Street Signs Go Missing in Tuckerton
Tuckerton Borough Police Chief Brian Olsen is asking residents of streets on the south side of Route 9 to check their home security cameras in case there is any footage of vandals stealing street…
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Business••January 26, 2022
Outreach Outcomes Listed by Southern Ocean Chamber
“Activities, connections and achievements” that “overcame the many challenges of 2021” were noted as the Southern Ocean Chamber of Commerce began its 108th year of service.
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Business••January 26, 2022
OceanFirst Bank Branch in Barnegat Set to Close
In one of his last actions as Barnegat Township mayor in 2021, current Committeeman Albert Bille asked OceanFirst Bank officials to reconsider closing its local branch at 845 West Bay Ave. at the…
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News••January 26, 2022
More Funding Urged for Body Worn Cameras
Last week, Harvey Cedars Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale met with New Jersey state legislators from the 9th District to urge the state to properly fund the body-worn camera mandate that went into…
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News••January 26, 2022
Van Drew Secures $20 Million for South Jersey Dredging Projects
Congressman Jeff Van Drew announced last Thursday that he has secured over $20 million in federal funding for dredging projects in his 2nd New Jersey Congressional District, which currently includes…
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Opinion•January 26, 2022
Help on the Road
On Jan 12 while driving home from Atlanta, my husband, Bob, contracted the Omicron virus. Upon reaching Virginia he became too sick to drive any farther. While talking to him on the phone, Officer…
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Columns••January 26, 2022
Beach Day Ends in Tragedy
On July 4, 1854, the Camden and Atlantic Railroad ran its first train to Absecon Island, where local promoters were planning a resort city and constructing a hotel. One month later, on Aug. 7, the…
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Opinion•January 26, 2022
100% Agree
I agree with everything in the Commentary last week. I could not have stated my thoughts any better.
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News••January 26, 2022
Barnegat’s First Female Police Sgt. Retires
MaryAnn Cirulli, who three years ago became the first female sergeant in the Barnegat Township Police Department, recently retired after nearly 20 years of service.
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Opinion•January 26, 2022
Pandemic Plus
I completely agree with the recent outdoor dining commentary. If anything good has come out of this pandemic, it has been the increase in outdoor dining venues on LBI. It is so nice to dine outdoors…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 26, 2022
‘Seasons of Life’ Photo Exhibit Featured in February
The Ocean County Library main branch in Toms River is hosting “Seasons of Life,” a month-long exhibit by Toms River photographer Carol Stauffer.
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News••January 26, 2022
COVID Vaccination Clinic in Beach Haven Feb. 1
The Long Beach Island Health Department is planning a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Beach Haven in the municipal building on Tuesday, Feb. 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Masks are required for…
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News••January 26, 2022
Brant Beach Resident Receives Citations From State, National Guard for Vietnam Service
When John Fiore was asked late last year to attend a ceremony to mark the promotion of Lt. Col. Ben Stoner of the N.J. National Guard, a career serviceman and the husband of his wife’s niece, he was…
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Sports••January 26, 2022
Southern Regional Girls Hoops Squad Turns Things Around, Gets to the .500 Mark
Through the first two weeks of the season, the Southern Regional girls basketball team was 0-4 and had barely scored more than 30 points in just one of those games. And even though the Rams were…
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News••January 25, 2022
NJDEP Seeks Input on $1 Billion Water Infrastructure Investment Plan
Elected officials had a chance earlier this week to share with state environmental experts what their water infrastructure needs and challenges are in an effort to help shape New Jersey’s $1 billion…
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News••January 25, 2022
Shore Environmental Groups Praise New Recycled Content Law
Environmental groups and others throughout New Jersey are applauding Gov. Phil Murphy’s signing on Jan. 18 of Bill A4676/S2515, known as the Recycled Content Law. The measure establishes increased…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 24, 2022
David’s Dream and Believe Kicks Off Sing for Hope Winter Concert Series
Like so many other nonprofits, the COVID-19 pandemic forced David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation to find new ways to both raise money and stay engaged with its community. Quarantine days…
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News••January 24, 2022
Barnegat VFW Post Collecting Winter Clothing Items
Barnegat VFW Post 10092, in partnership with Barnegat High School Naval JROTC, is taking donations of cold weather clothing items for its “Operation Keep Warm” collection drive, which got underway…
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News••January 24, 2022
New Drive-Through COVID-19 Test Site Open in West Creek
Hackensack Meridian Health has opened a convenient new drive-through COVID-19 testing location at the site of the former Ocean Club, at 700 S. Main St., Cedar Run in Stafford Township. Hours are…
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News••January 23, 2022
Southern Regional, Stockton University Partnership a ‘Unique Opportunity’ for Students
While the main highlight of the most recent Southern Regional Board of Education meeting two weeks ago was the presentation by Adele Berardi and Kendra Stefanski regarding the colossal success of…
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Arts & Entertainment••January 22, 2022
Cypher Tattooist Keeps It Real
When artist Tommy Giblin was 18 and started getting tattoos, the shop atmosphere – the smell of the soap, the loud buzz of tattoo machines, the music – made a strong sensory imprint. From there he…
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News•January 22, 2022
School News: Nominations and Signing Commitments
The following students have been nominated to apply to represent Southern Regional High School for this year’s Governor’s School, a residential program at Rutgers School of Engineering: science…
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News••January 21, 2022
Barnegat Democrats Invite Candidates Jan. 26
The Barnegat Democratic Club is inviting candidates from Congressional District 2 to its meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. via a Zoom format.
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News••January 21, 2022
COVID Vaccine Clinics Planned in Harvey Cedars, Beach Haven
The Long Beach Island Health Department is planning COVID-19 vaccination clinics at the Harvey Cedars Borough Hall on Tuesday, Jan. 25, and the Beach Haven Municipal Building on Tuesday, Feb. 1.…
