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News••November 20, 2021
Beach Haven Announces ‘Gator’ Service
Elderly and disabled people will have improved access to Beach Haven beaches as the borough has announced it will be offering Gator service beginning next summer.
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Opinion•November 20, 2021
Making Progress
Recently RWJBarnabas opened its doors in the successful Barnegat 67 site, offering many healthcare options for women. We certainly welcome them to our town. Please stop by and see what they can offer…
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News••November 19, 2021
NJ Piping Plover Breeding Population Sees Sharp Rise in 2021
According to Todd Pover, senior wildlife biologist with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, this year’s piping plover breeding season had both highs and lows.
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News••November 19, 2021
Military Honor Wall at Pinelands Regional High School Unveiled
It’s been years in the making, percolating in the minds of Pinelands Regional High School principal Troy Henderson and science teacher Jim Ardoin. On Saturday, Nov. 13, the dream became a reality…
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Sports••November 19, 2021
Barnegat Girls Volleyball Squad Snatches Second Sectional Crown in School History
Inside the Barnegat High School gymnasium hangs the banner honoring the boys swim team for its state sectional championship from 2019. Heading into this week, it was the only sectional title in…
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News••November 18, 2021
Former Cattle Rancher Living Dream to Sail Around the World
David Galdo, by definition, is restless. For two decades, he was in a constant state of activity and movement as he built not one but two businesses. A different sense of restlessness is what…
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News••November 18, 2021
Harvey Cedars Has Perks for Lifeguards, Firefighters and First Aid Squad
Four restaurants that serve breakfast and lunch announced they will be giving a 10% discount to all members of the Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol throughout next summer.
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Sports••November 18, 2021
Mendham Too Strong Up Front, Ousts Barnegat in Semifinals
For about 20 minutes on Nov. 11, it seemed the Barnegat girls volleyball team had a shot to advance to the NJSIAA Group II championship. Then the Mendham squad that had bludgeoned the Bengals in the…
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Opinion••November 18, 2021
Cannabis Store Unwelcome in Small LBI Beach Town
This opinion column is in reference to the attempt by hopeful recreational cannabis drug retailers to gain approval to sell recreational pot in my town of Beach Haven, even after several attempts…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 18, 2021
Hops Versus Wine Settled Over Fine Dining at Tuckers Tavern
This Friday, Nov. 19, Tuckers Tavern in Beach Haven is dishing out a four-course dinner for the true connoisseurs, pairing each course with a wine and beer.
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Opinion•November 18, 2021
Clean Sweep
The Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps are certainly worthwhile. These semiannual events provide service opportunities, create awareness of beach pollution issues, collect important data about the types…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 17, 2021
Art Notes Nov. 17
Pop-Up and Shop: The Union Market and Gallery, at 220 West Main St. in Tuckerton, is hosting an outdoor holiday artisans market on Nov. 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find fire pits, s’mores, carolers and…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 17, 2021
Reserve Tickets for Nutcracker Ballet at Stockton PAC
The Atlantic City Ballet will perform the “The Nutcracker” at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center, 101 Vera King Farris Drive, on Dec. 10 and 11.
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News••November 17, 2021
Two New Appointments to Surf City Land Use Board
The Surf City Borough Council unanimously appointed George Wachter as a member of the land use board to fill the vacancy of an unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 2024, at its monthly meeting Nov. 10. At…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 17, 2021
Free Turkey Dinners for Local Zip From VFW Post
VFW Post #12173, located in the Tuckerton/Little Egg Harbor area, will be providing Thanksgiving meals to families or individuals who are homebound, unable to prepare a meal, or in financial need.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 17, 2021
Autumn Artisans’ Festivus Market at Tree of Life
Relax, mingle, snack and shop, all in a tranquil outdoor setting. The sixth annual Autumn Artisans’ Festivus Market is this Saturday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (rain date Nov. 21) at the…
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Opinion•November 17, 2021
Looking Festive
Hey, Surf City! I’m so proud to call you my home. Look at you, all decked out with holiday snowflake lights and a Christmas angel at St. Thomas R.C. Church. The lights warm my heart.
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Opinion•November 17, 2021
Not NIMBYs
Regarding Rick Mellerup’s column (“NIMBYs Are the Main Obstacle to Green Power,” 11/10), I confess I’m a YIMBY, Yes In My Backyard. I want to have a vertical axis wind turbine. The regulations on the…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 17, 2021
6-Mile Trek With Your Dog at Bass River State Forest
Join volunteer and master naturalist Kathy Gardiner for another fun-filled trek with your furry pal on Saturday, Nov. 20 – this time it’s the start of the BATONA Trail, off Stage Road in Bass River…
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News••November 17, 2021
New Ocean County COVID-19 Cases Tick Up Once Again
The number of new COVID-19 cases this past week in Ocean County needs an explanation. The Ocean County Health Department was experiencing problems on Tuesday afternoon.
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News••November 17, 2021
Van Drew Defends Vote on Infrastructure Bill
Congressman Jeff Van Drew, who represents all of Southern Ocean County save half of Stafford Township and all of Barnegat, has explained his yes vote on the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill that…
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News••November 17, 2021
LBI Region Marks Veterans Day
On Sunday morning outside of the Acme Market on East Bay Avenue in Stafford Township, retired veterans handed out artificial blue forget-me-not flowers to shoppers, collecting funds to benefit the…
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Opinion•November 17, 2021
Fantastic Service
Surely, we all have experienced the loss of our precious home electricity, and the many features Atlantic City Electric provides.
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Opinion••November 17, 2021
Stepping Back in Time at the Fisherman’s Cottage
Have you ever wondered what life was like 100 years ago on Long Beach Island? I had a time warp when I visited the Fisherman’s Cottage in Beach Haven. It was built in the late 1800s. One hundred…
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News••November 17, 2021
Multiple Drug-Related Arrests Made in Little Egg Harbor
In recent weeks, 10 people have been arrested and charged with drug offenses in the Mystic Island region of Little Egg Harbor Township after suspicious activity was reported on National Union…
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News••November 17, 2021
Road Work Continues in Surf City as Borough Receives DOT Funding
While a project to repave Ocean Avenue between 18th and 19th streets in Surf City after a slight widening of the roadway is expected to start any day, borough officials are already working on the…
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News••November 17, 2021
Retired Teachers Ready to Join Barnegat Board of Ed
During their campaign in the Barnegat Township Board of Education race, Bonnie Levy and Bruno Iamonte stressed the fact they were retired educators from North Jersey and felt the nine-member board…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 17, 2021
Beefsteak Dinner a Pre-Holiday Feast at St. Francis
Yes, the poster does say “all you can eat” filet mignon. In this year of returning to once-interrupted traditions, the 44th annual Beefsteak Dinner is a “go” Dec. 3 at St. Francis Center in Brant…
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News••November 17, 2021
Maritime Museum Seeks Gift Donations for Fundraiser
For the last two Septembers, the New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven has had to cancel its main gala fundraiser event due to COVID-19.
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News••November 17, 2021
Many Issues in School Consolidation Report Need to Be Explained and Investigated
The report recommending the consolidation of the Pinelands Regional, Little Egg Harbor, Bass River, Tuckerton and Eagleswood school districts into one giant Pre-K-12 district is thick, comprehensive…
