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News••November 15, 2020
Pandemic Shuts Down LBI Free Thanksgiving Dinner
At this time last year, Dana and Vinny DiSalvio were hard at work with preparations for the annual free Thanksgiving Dinner hosted at The Sandbox Café in Surf City with the help of volunteers, other…
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Columns••November 14, 2020
Dazzling Weekend for the Anecdotal Record Books; Island Actually Growing in Face of Adversity
A page or two of anecdotal history was established last weekend. On the fishing front, it was as large a surfcasting gathering as we’ve seen, even dating back to the glory days of the then Striped…
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News••November 13, 2020
Ship Bottom Judge Orders Trial Over Dune Cutting
Ship Bottom Municipal Court Judge Daniel Sahin ordered a date certain court appearance at the end of January for all parties involved in the case of the clear-cutting of dunes at a new oceanfront…
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News••November 12, 2020
Up From the Mullica: Anchor of Revolutionary War Ship
An anchor from a ship that sank more than 240 years ago during the Revolutionary War Battle of Chestnut Neck has been restored and is on display at the Marine Field Station at Stockton University.
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News••November 12, 2020
Additional Beach Haven Pickleball Courts in Offing
The Beach Haven pickleball courts on Nelson Avenue could be expanded from six to nine by next summer, according to a resolution adopted by the borough council at its Nov. 9 meeting.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 12, 2020
Jay Zimmerman Launches Winter Wonderland
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen to it that 2020 is no ordinary year, robbing millions not only of festivity and fellowship, but also of day-to-day normalcy. Little Egg Harbor resident, Great Bay EMS…
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Sports••November 12, 2020
Braddock and Both Southern Regional Teams Snag County Titles
Heading into the Ocean County Cross-Country Championships, Jackson Braddock hadn’t run any 3.1-mile races this year. After COVID-19 squashed the spring track season, the best the Southern senior…
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News••November 12, 2020
Mission Accomplished: First Project Refit Ruck Walk
It’s a mantra that echoes throughout the over 200,000 military veterans, police, fire and first responders whose lives were touched by Project Refit this year. Project Refit was created with a single…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 12, 2020
From the Caribbean to Texas to Barnegat Light, Erin Scott Transforms Wood Into Works of Art
“Everywhere I go, I have to create art,” said Erin Scott while giving a tour of her studio at the corner of Central Avenue and Second Street in Barnegat Light. In the studio are 3D sculptures of the…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 12, 2020
Get Ready to Run or Walk in Thanksgiving Week Benefit
One of the many fantastic organizations always seeking assistance in helping others during the holidays is the Hunger Foundation of Southern Ocean. And if you want to assist HFOSO while working off…
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Arts & Entertainment••November 12, 2020
Art Notes Nov. 11
Fall for It: The Pine Shores Art Association’s “Art Harvest” show is now online. See dozens of fine paintings by this dedicated group of artists who support each other with friendship, encouragement…
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Opinion•November 11, 2020
Disconcerting Election
It amazes me how times change. There was a time when logic and civility was the norm. During those times, everyone worked hard before Election Day to espouse the cause of their particular candidate.…
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News••November 11, 2020
Development of Municipal Utility Easement Poses Risk for Homeowners
First impressions matter. In the real estate market, it’s known as curb appeal, and in most instances, it is literally to the curb line. There’s only one problem: municipal utility easements.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 11, 2020
Ship Bottom Fire Co. Christmas Tree Sale Kicks Off Thanksgiving Weekend
A lot of things have changed in 2020, including, for many, the custom of in-person Black Friday shopping. While most Christmas sales will likely be online only, the annual tradition of picking out a…
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Opinion••November 11, 2020
Who I Am and Am Not – and Why I Choose Hope
Before I launch my rocket of righteous vindication, before I plead my case, let me tell you who I am not, so you can decide whether to continue reading.
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Arts & Entertainment••November 11, 2020
’Tis the Season: Christmas Trees and Cheer Coming to Surf City
Like many Jersey Shore communities this year, Surf City has looked and felt a little different than in past just by the sheer volume of pre- and post-summer visitors due to the pandemic. In the next…
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News••November 11, 2020
Fines Face Water Meter Holdouts in Barnegat Light
Barnegat Light adopted an ordinance establishing penalties for failure to comply with the borough’s new water meter replacement program. Those penalties could include a lien on the property to cover…
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Business••November 11, 2020
Lizzie Rose Tea Room in Tuckerton Reopens, in Victorian High Style
On the afternoon of Halloween, the Klein family – Kristen, Martin and Jake – was relaxing with afternoon tea in the newly reopened Lizzie Rose Tearoom, at 217 Main St. in Tuckerton. The room they…
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News••November 11, 2020
Race for Third Stafford School Board Seat Gets a Little Tighter
With possibly some mail-in ballots and provisional ballots still yet to count, the Stafford Township Board of Education race was closer to completion as of Tuesday, Nov. 10 – a week after Election…
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News••November 11, 2020
Pinelands Regional and Little Egg Harbor School Board Elections Appear Settled
Provisional ballots still remain to be counted, but likely in such small numbers as to not affect the results of the Pinelands Regional and Little Egg Harbor school districts’ board of election…
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News••November 11, 2020
Dec. 1 Date Eyed for New Town Hall Groundbreaking
The Barnegat Township Committee is planning a groundbreaking ceremony for its new township municipal building on Tuesday, Dec. 1, at noon.
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News••November 11, 2020
Pregnant Women at Increased Risk From COVID-19
You’ve probably heard that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends people avoid large family get-togethers this Thanksgiving due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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News••November 11, 2020
Ocean County Voters Employed Vote-By-Mail in Huge Numbers
It’s basically all over except the shouting as far as voting in Ocean County is concerned. Ocean County Clerk Scott M. Colabella said on Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, there were only 10,913 provisional…
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Business••November 11, 2020
Applications Open for PPE Discounts
Businesses with 100 or fewer employees can apply for 25 percent discounts on personal protective equipment purchases, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority has announced.
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Columns••November 11, 2020
‘Pesky Mosquitoes’ Bring Death to NJ
In September 1959, the Jersey Shore would go to war – not with Russia or U-boats, but against mosquitoes. During that summer, newspapers had reported cases in Korea of an insect-borne disease called…
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Opinion•November 11, 2020
Bit of Normal
Our thanks to Murphy’s Market, Kapler’s, the Beach Haven Public Works Department, our volunteers and all the people who attended Ghost Fest to make it a success.
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Opinion•November 11, 2020
Better Thoughts
There is so much else to see and think about in this area besides this election. It is time for a quiet evening walk and many better thoughts. There is a poem, too.
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Business••November 11, 2020
Buy Holiday Decorations, Help Museum
The Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven is partnering with Lynch Creek Farms for a holiday season fundraiser.
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News••November 11, 2020
Barnegat to Receive Funds for Water Improvements
A recent settlement with a developer will give Barnegat Township $778,500 for water system improvements when needed.
