News
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•November 23, 2022
Surf City Mulls Relaxed Outdoor Dining, Music as Governor’s Order Ends
As the days grow shorter and temperatures dip toward winter, it might not seem like an urgent time to contemplate the continuation of outdoor music and relaxed regulations for outdoor dining. Yet…
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•November 23, 2022
Little Egg Harbor School Board Hires New Attorney
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education unanimously approved the hiring of Andrew W. Li of the Moorestown-based Comegno Law Group as its new attorney at a special meeting on Friday, Nov. 18.
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•November 23, 2022
Soil Conservation District Staff Attend USDA Training
Staff members from the Ocean County Soil Conservation District – which provides leadership in the planning and implementation of natural resource management programs – traveled to the Plant Materials…
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•November 23, 2022
Pinelands Preservation Alliance Hires Nature and Disability Advocate
Earlier this month, Sean Kane-Holland joined the Pinelands Preservation Alliance as its new nature and disability advocate. In this role, Kane-Holland will assist PPA with its “The Pinelands is for…
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•November 23, 2022
Residents, Schools, Towns Can Enroll in Environmental Stewardship Program
The Barnegat Bay Partnership invites residents, schools and communities within the watershed – which includes all 33 municipalities in Ocean County – to enroll in a new environmental stewardship…
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•November 23, 2022
Holiday-Themed Beach Badges Available in Harvey Cedars
If you’re a Harvey Cedars resident searching for a stocking stuffer, you might want to purchase a special holiday-themed beach badge now on sale at borough hall.
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•November 23, 2022
New Library Initiative Addresses Literacy Needs
A program that will provide literacy-based services for the neurodiverse community, from birth to age 5, is being launched at the Ocean County Library.
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•November 23, 2022
Experts Predict Hike in Holiday Sales, Urge Awareness Online
While retail experts forecast a flourishing holiday shopping season despite inflation, cybersecurity officials caution consumers to protect themselves from online criminals targeting them and…
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•November 23, 2022
Southern Regional Family Celebrates John Kaszuba’s Life
Southern Regional High School teacher Steve Derion made a bold statement about John Kaszuba during the public comment portion of the board of education meeting on Nov. 16, one with which many likely…
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•November 23, 2022
Tuckerton Enters Shared Service Agreements With Little Egg Harbor Fire Districts 1, 3
During Tuckerton borough’s Nov. 7 council meeting, the borough council passed two resolutions authorizing shared service agreements between Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor Fire Districts 1 and 3…
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•November 22, 2022
State Aid Recognizes Benefits of LBI Region Volunteer Fire Companies
Four Southern Ocean County volunteer fire companies were among the 293 local and regional departments statewide to receive monies from the American Rescue Plan Firefighter Grant, awarded by the N.J.…
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•November 19, 2022
Another Successful Growing Season for Rare Seabeach Amaranth in New Jersey
According to the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection, the oldest specimen of the obscure plant called seabeach amaranth was collected from Tucker’s Island, just south of Long Beach Island, in…
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•November 18, 2022
Barnegat Board of Ed to Have New Look in 2023
One-third of the Barnegat Township Board of Education will be made up of new faces when the nine-member group reorganizes in early January.
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•November 18, 2022
Bille Wins Fifth Township Committee Term
Last week, Republican Albert Bille won his fifth three-year term on the all-GOP Barnegat Township Committee by outdistancing his Democratic opponent, Charles Cunliffe.
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•November 18, 2022
Queen City East/West Development Proposal Incurs Opposition
Concerns about overdevelopment surfaced at the Beach Haven Borough Council meeting Nov. 14 when a plan known as Queen City East/Queen City West was presented.
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•November 17, 2022
Beach Haven Approves Skate Park Financing
By next summer, Beach Haven hopes to open a skate park at the Taylor Avenue bayside waterfront. The proposal moved another step closer to reality on Nov. 14 when the borough council adopted a bond…
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•November 17, 2022
Former Southern Regional Wrestler Found Dead in Pennsylvania
Less than two weeks after the Southern Regional community was stunned by the passing of retired teacher John Kaszuba, the longtime “Voice of the Rams,” more devastating news arrived to the district…
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•November 17, 2022
Task Force, Atlantic City Electric Key to Resolving Off-Road Trespassing in LEHT
Residents of Four Seasons Harbor Bay filled the meeting room of the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee for the second consecutive month last week, thanking the police for efforts to stop…
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•November 17, 2022
Taxpayers Seek Explanation of Surf City ‘Debt Free’ Status
Citing confusion among some of its members, the Surf City Taxpayer Association vice president asked Michael Gross, the borough’s chief financial officer, if he would agree to a meeting to explain all…
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•November 16, 2022
OCHD Reports COVID-19 Death Toll in County Has Reached 3,000
COVID-19 remains a factor in Ocean County while seasonal influenza is knocking on New Jersey’s door in a big way.
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•November 16, 2022
Atlantic City Electric Helps Customers Fight Off Scammers
During International Fraud Awareness Week Nov. 13-19 – and Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, Nov. 16 – Atlantic City Electric is joining companies throughout the U.S. and Canada to help make…
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•November 16, 2022
Water Metering Charges Approved for January in Barnegat Light
Remotely read, digital water meters will go into effect on customers’ bills in Barnegat Light in January, under an ordinance that was passed at the borough council’s November meeting. It also sets…
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•November 16, 2022
NJ Works to Expand Access to Coastal Resources for Individuals With Disabilities
With the recent award of funding from the state Department of Environmental Protection, N.J. Human Services will be able to continue its work to help communities increase recreational access to…
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•November 16, 2022
Pinelands Preservation Alliance Leads Dune Protection Project
For the past six years, the Pinelands Preservation Alliance has joined with Raritan Valley Community College to help protect critical dune habitat along New Jersey’s coast. With funding from New…
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•November 16, 2022
Ordinance Makes Way for Beach Haven EOC Repairs
The emergency operations center operating out of the old Coast Guard station in Beach Haven will be undergoing various repairs and renovations in the near future, according to a $3 million bond…
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•November 16, 2022
Little Egg Harbor Officer Promoted, Two New Hires Approved By Committee
Little Egg Harbor Police Chief James Hawkins was busy the evening of Nov. 9 as he offered the qualifications of one existing officer for promotion and two new hires to the governing body at its…
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•November 16, 2022
Harvey Cedars Police Toy Drive Starts Next Week
The Harvey Cedars Police Department and police foundation will be hosting their second annual “Fill A Patrol Car” toy drive.
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•November 15, 2022
Harvey Cedars Looking to Tackle Fish Kills
While fish kills in the warm bay waters over the summer are not a very unusual phenomenon, Harvey Cedars had an extraordinary number of these occurrences and is looking to develop an action plan in…
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•November 13, 2022
‘Keep On Believing’: Santa Spreads the Spirit of the Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and with Santa Claus’ momentous evening drawing nearer by the day, The SandPaper received the honor of an invitation to his summer home right in Barnegat…
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•November 12, 2022
Barnegat Announces Tree Lighting, Decorating Contest
Barnegat Township gets into the holiday spirit during the afternoon of Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Frederick Watts Gazebo Park on Route 9 and East Bay Avenue.
