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•April 15, 2026
NJ Nuclear Ban Reversal Sparks Grid Shakeup
In lifting a decades‑old permitting barrier, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signaled a pivot toward nuclear energy that could reshape New Jersey’s power mix, lower costs and reignite debates over safety, waste…
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•April 15, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Adopts $28 Million Budget
The Little Egg Harbor Township Committee adopted its 2026 municipal budget of $28,869,990 at its regular meeting on April 9.
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•April 15, 2026
Pinelands Regional Budget Committee Members Defend Proposed 7.82% Tax Increase
The Pinelands Regional School District has proposed a budget for the 2026-27 school year that would result in a tax levy increase of 7.82%.
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•April 15, 2026
Beach Haven Looks to Spend $17.3 Million in 2026
At its meeting April 13, the Beach Haven Borough Council introduced a 2026 municipal budget of $17,387,647.
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•April 15, 2026
NJNG Proposed Fueling Station Rejected By Stafford Zoning Board
After 25 minutes of legal posturing, a simple scan of Stafford Township zoning board members’ faces revealed they already knew what they were there to do, and it wasn’t to have another hours-long…
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•April 15, 2026
Trout Season Underway in New Jersey
Anglers dropped their lines in waterways throughout New Jersey on Saturday, April 11, as trout season began. This year, the state is providing 19 extra days of fishing, more than 20 additional ponds…
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•April 15, 2026
Democratic Candidates Appearing at Forum
The Democratic Coalition of Ocean County hosts a forum for the four Democratic candidates running in the 2nd Congressional District in the June primary on Thursday, April 23, 6:30 p.m. at the Bay…
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•April 15, 2026
Barnegat Light Opens Boat Ramp, Introduces 2026 Budget
Among the surest signs of spring in Barnegat Light is the opening of the public boat ramp. It happened this week, docks and harbors chair Joe Saburn announced at the regular meeting of borough…
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•April 15, 2026
Cirulli, Marte Seeking Re-election in Barnegat
Barnegat Township Committee members Alfonso Cirulli and Joseph Marte recently filed for re-election in November as the Republican ticket. The GOP has a 5-0 majority on the committee.
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•April 13, 2026
Pinelands Board Appoints Interim Administrator
The Pinelands Regional Board of Education has replaced a key employee at the district, Business Administrator Amanda Miller, at least temporarily.
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•April 11, 2026
Barnegat Dock Pavilion Has a New Look
For the time being, work is complete in rebuilding the pavilion at the Barnegat Township dock. The structure has not been fully in use since June 2024, when a routine inspection of the two-story…
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•April 10, 2026
Stafford Township Council Introduces Budget for Next Fiscal Year
Costs keep rising, and it shouldn’t be a secret at this point. Still, to be sure, Stafford Township Administrator Matthew von der Hayden reminded residents as the municipal budget workshop got…
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•April 9, 2026
Beach Haven, Seaport Renew Ferry Service
Beach Haven recently renewed its agreement with the Tuckerton Seaport in which ferry service is provided between the two locations. The service was launched in 2019.
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•April 9, 2026
Gov. Sherrill’s Ocean County Rep Hears Concerns
Hunter Maskin, senior aide for Intergovernmental Affairs for Gov. Mikie Sherrill with specific responsibilities for Ocean County, made his first visit to Long Beach Island on April 2 at a meeting in…
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•April 9, 2026
State Network Offers Solutions to Power Change, Affordable Energy
With New Jersey increasingly dependent on imported power, a statewide coalition is boosting the charge for Gov. Mikie Sherrill to cancel the 2035 carbon‑free mandate, put into play by her…
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•April 8, 2026
Ship Bottom Controls Directional Changes at Side Streets, Not to LBI Exit
Motorists rerouting themselves from traffic snarls on Central Avenue in Ship Bottom onto mostly residential streets has had homeowners demanding a ban on left turns onto those roads, saying the N.J.…
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•April 8, 2026
Ship Bottom OKs $1M for Preventive Water, Sewer Work
Borough residents remained silent March 24 as Ship Bottom officials advanced two bonding ordinances, totaling more than $1 million, to fund improvement projects above and below ground.
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•April 8, 2026
Be Mindful of Dirt Bike Activity in Little Egg Harbor
With spring in full swing and a stretch of warmer weather in the area, the Little Egg Harbor Police Department is reminding residents about the township’s laws regarding ATVs and dirt bikes.
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•April 8, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Township Reexamines Master Plan
At its regular meeting on Thursday, April 2, the Little Egg Harbor Township Planning Board adopted a Master Plan reexamination, a long-awaited move for many residents who feel the township is facing…
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•April 8, 2026
Bids Received for Infrastructure Project in Beach Haven
On April 2, Beach Haven received six bids for replacing water pipes and laterals along Bay Avenue from 12th Street to Amber Street.
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•April 8, 2026
Van Drew Committed to Funding LBI Beach Rebuild After Historic Windfall
Even as Congressman Jeff Van Drew celebrated securing $99 million for beach replenishment projects in Cape May County, he pledged to press federal lawmakers for an additional $70 million in funding…
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•April 8, 2026
Barnegat Signs Off on $37.2 Million Budget
At its Tuesday morning meeting on April 7, the Barnegat Township Committee adopted a municipal budget of $37,259,261 for 2026, approximately $1.8 million higher than what was spent last year.
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•April 8, 2026
Beach Haven Students Go STEAM-ing
The Beach Haven Education Association recently brought families together for a two-part series of events of creativity, exploration and discovery.
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•April 8, 2026
Heritage Point Board Gets Top Recognition
The Heritage Point Board of Trustees in Barnegat Township has been named Community Association Board of the Year (Under 1,000 Units) by the Community Associations Institute – New Jersey Chapter…
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•April 8, 2026
Southern Alumni Pour Their Love of FCCLA Into Current Student Leaders
Gianna DeBruyn recently studied abroad in Florence, Italy, as part of the fashion merchandising and retailing program with Johnson & Wales University. She’s back in the States now, but if she were…
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•April 8, 2026
Southern Regional Junior Takes FCCLA Presidency to Another Level
Binder in hand and a camera hanging from his neck, Brian Muirhead still was delegating tasks to others on the state executive council inside the Cherry Hill DoubleTree’s Grand Ballroom at 11:11 a.m.…
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•April 7, 2026
Ship Bottom Seeks Funding to Protect Borough Beaches
Ship Bottom officials are angling to reel in a share of potential beach replenishment funding in a proactive move to keep the borough’s beaches in good condition to protect life and property.
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•April 5, 2026
Coming Back From Near Death, Brendan Craig Paddles Because He Can
There’s a saying, “as serious as a heart attack.” In this case, it was a stroke.
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•April 2, 2026
Athletic Director Chuck Donohue Jr. Leaving Southern Regional in July
It wasn’t on the Southern Regional Board of Education’s agenda to start the day. Rather, it slipped in during the closed session before the school board’s public meeting on April 1, and it wasn’t an…
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•April 2, 2026
Beach Haven Mayor Honors Meals on Wheels
Calling it a “a superior organization we are fortunate to have in our county,” Beach Haven Mayor Colleen Lambert presented a proclamation honoring the Meals on Wheels program at the March 26 borough…
