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•March 2, 2022
9th District Delegation Introduces Anti-Sanctuary State Bills
N.J. State Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove of the 9th Legislative District have reintroduced legislation to deter unauthorized immigrants from…
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•March 2, 2022
Drivers Face Numerous Charges Following Car Accident
A car accident Saturday evening in Barnegat Township resulted in drivers being charged with criminal and motor vehicle complaints.
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•March 2, 2022
March 14 Virtual Public Hearing on Atlantic Striped Bass Draft Amendment 7
The New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife announced last week that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s Striped Bass Management Board has approved Draft Amendment 7 for public…
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•March 2, 2022
Optimistic Mood at Tuckerton BOE Meeting
COVID-19 seems to be loosening its grip on New Jersey and spring is around the corner. So it wasn’t surprising there was an optimistic – if still somewhat cautious – feeling in the air at the Feb. 28…
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•March 2, 2022
Barnegat Schools Take the Masks Optional Route
Last week, the Barnegat Board of Education voted unanimously to make wearing face masks optional in school buildings effective March 7 as part of its “The Road Forward” plan.
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•March 2, 2022
Barnegat Community Garden Expanding in 2022
The Barnegat Community Garden is starting up its new season with a meeting on Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Barnegat Recreation Center, 900 West Bay Ave. There will also be a Zoom link…
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•March 2, 2022
Ocean County Library System Seeks Toiletry Donations
Members of the Ocean County Library’s Department of Homebound and Volunteer Services are asking for the community’s help as they collect donated toiletry items for area children in need throughout…
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•March 2, 2022
New County Funds Available for Arts, History Projects
Thanks to an unprecedented increase in funding from the state of New Jersey, the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission has announced $225,000 in grant awards available for 2022 – double the…
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•March 2, 2022
Southern’s ‘Mini Academies’ May Lead to More Students Embarking on Careers Sooner Rather Than Later
Several weeks ago, Southern Regional School District Superintendent Craig Henry announced during the monthly board meeting that the district’s “Mini Medical Academy” was returning to give prospective…
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•March 2, 2022
Van Drew Bill Would Cut Off Federal Dollars for Flying Unauthorized Migrants
Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R-N.J.-2nd) spent much of February working on a piece of legislation that would prohibit the Federal Emergency Management Agency from allocating money to transport…
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•March 1, 2022
Beach Haven Taking Time With Zoning Ordinance
The Beach Haven Borough Council appears to be in no hurry to finalize a new zoning ordinance that would result in changes to the business zone along Bay Avenue.
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•February 27, 2022
Ice Rescue Training Warms Up for Real Thing
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•February 26, 2022
Barnegat School District Strategic Planning Session March 8
The Barnegat Township Board of Education will hold the second of three strategic planning sessions on Tuesday, March 8 at 6 p.m. in the high school media center.
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•February 25, 2022
Fatal Accident in Barnegat Under Investigation
The Barnegat Township Police Department is investigating a fatal accident that occurred Feb. 20.
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•February 25, 2022
Outdoor Dining Is a Go in Beach Haven
An ordinance adopted by the Beach Haven Borough Council at an agenda meeting on Thursday, Feb. 24 sets forth rules, regulations and standards for establishments wishing to provide outdoor dining.
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•February 25, 2022
Court Rules in Favor of Plaintiff for LUB-Denied Subdivision of Old Kubel’s Too Lot
Superior Court Judge Marlene Lynch Ford has ruled in favor of plaintiff Barrier Island 8200, owner of the property formerly the site of Kubel’s Too, in a civil action lawsuit brought against the Long…
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•February 24, 2022
Outdoor Dining Again on the Harvey Cedars Menu
Although the Harvey Cedars Borough Commission has adopted a resolution to continue outdoor dining for 2022, the proponent of the measure hopes that the borough can develop a more permanent solution.
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•February 24, 2022
Rescues a Reminder Spring-Like Land Temps Risky for Water Enthusiasts
A kiteboarder reported in distress in the Atlantic off North Sixth Street in Surf City was rescued the afternoon of Feb. 17 by members of the Ship Bottom and High Point volunteer fire companies.
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•February 24, 2022
ALO’s Winter Scavenger Hunt Educational Fun for LBI Students, Community
As Alliance for a Living Ocean President Casey Courts Deacon remarked, “One of our main values at ALO is to share wonder.” In an effort to share wonder here on Long Beach Island in the off-season…
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•February 24, 2022
With More Mystic Island Drug Arrests, Police Join Forces With Healthcare Provider for Treatment
The saga continues in Mystic Island, with two drug-related arrests made in mid-January and three more earlier this month.
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•February 23, 2022
State Newspaper Contest Awards Highlight Breadth of SandPaper Coverage
The staff of The SandPaper won more than five dozen awards in the 2021 New Jersey Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest, netting 36 for advertising, 22 in editorial writing and four in…
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•February 23, 2022
Debate Over the Number of School Administrators Dominates Little Egg Board Meeting
The word of the day at the Feb. 14 meeting of the Pinelands Regional Board of Education was “positive.” But at the Little Egg Harbor School District BOE meeting the next evening, that word didn’t…
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•February 23, 2022
LBI District Administrator to Retire
At its meeting earlier this month, the LBI Consolidated Board of Education unanimously accepted a letter of intent to retire submitted by Christine Kelly, school business administrator and board…
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•February 23, 2022
LBI Health Department Offers COVID Vaccines in Office and in Local Towns
The Long Beach Island Health Department continues to offer COVID-19 immunizations weekly – on Tuesdays and Wednesdays – at its office in Ship Bottom. And, in March, the department will partner with…
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•February 23, 2022
Ocean County College’s ‘Veterans’ Voices’ Program Airs on TV and YouTube
The Veteran and Military Resource Center at Ocean County College has been recognized for its excellence in helping veteran students transition from military to civilian life and, more specifically…
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•February 23, 2022
LBI School District to Be Mask Optional
The wearing of facing coverings will be optional for the students, staff and visitors of the LBI Consolidated School District, beginning March 7. That’s the day Gov. Phil Murphy’s order mandating…
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•February 23, 2022
9th District Delegation Wants Harsher Penalties for Financial Exploitation of Vulnerable Persons
N.J. State Sen. Christopher J. Connors, Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf and Assemblywoman DiAnne C. Gove of the 9th Legislative District have reintroduced a bill – S-1207/A-750 – that would create a new…
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•February 22, 2022
Conserve Wildlife Foundation Details Successful Year for Great Bay Boulevard’s Terrapins
Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey’s projects often sprout from compassion for a species in need. One of those species is the northern diamondback terrapin, which is often spotted locally on…
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•February 21, 2022
Help Seniors Avoid Grandparent Scams
Stafford Township police have an urgent message for the public: Everyone with elderly loved ones has a responsibility to educate them on how not to fall for scams by phone and online. If they receive…
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•February 21, 2022
Beach Haven Awaits Word on Flood Control Measures
Beach Haven is awaiting approval from the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection on a flood mitigation plan so it can begin advertising for bids on a project aimed at reducing nuisance flooding.
