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•May 20, 2020
Ship Bottom Block’s Evening First Reponder Tribute
Every evening at 7, there’s an uptick in the decibel level at East 12th Street in Ship Bottom. And it’s all for a worthy cause, said Cheryl Krzaczy. one of the homeowners.
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•May 20, 2020
Problems Halt NJNG Pipeline Project in Long Beach Township
Installation of a secondary natural gas distribution main intended to span the bay from Jerome Avenue in Long Beach Township to Dock Road in West Creek has come to a stop due to problems on the Long…
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•May 20, 2020
Interior Work Progresses at Fisherman’s Cottage
The LBI Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven reports progress in rehabilitating the interior of the Fisherman’s Cottage, a pet project for the association for more than 10 years.
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•May 20, 2020
Barnegat Light Plans Year Around Coronavirus
A half-cent tax increase was approved to handle added costs for 2020 in Barnegat Light, including current coronavirus issues, and borough council weighed other questions about the return of the busy…
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•May 20, 2020
Observe National Moment of Silence on Memorial Day
Although Memorial Day activities have been canceled in Barnegat Township due to the pandemic, one of the event coordinators invites people to take part in a national moment of silence at 3 p.m. on…
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•May 20, 2020
Maritime Museum Cancels September Fundraiser
The New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven is canceling its Sept. 12 fundraiser due to uncertainlies of the COVID-10 pandemic.
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•May 20, 2020
Tuckerton Must Pay Legal Defense for Cpl. Cherry Prosecution
Tuckerton adopted an emergency appropriation resolution on Monday to bond $184,000 to pay the legal expenses in the two matters relating to former police Cpl. Justin Cherry’s criminal prosecution and…
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•May 20, 2020
Stafford Intermediate Sixth-Grade Virtual Promotion Ceremony Slated for June 10
Stafford Intermediate School’s sixth-grade promotion ceremony will be a virtual one, slated for Wednesday, June 10, district Superintendent George Chidiac announced last week .
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•May 19, 2020
‘Christmas in Uganda’ – St. Mary Academy Sends Uniforms, Apparel to African Village
Loving and serving others comes easily for St. Mary Academy students, and recently they proved to be true to the school’s motto of being a place “where children learn, grow, love and serve.”
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•May 19, 2020
Memorial Day in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor Centered on Cemeteries
The annual Memorial Day Parade in Little Egg Harbor was canceled due to the coronavirus emergency, but that won’t stop the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars from honoring the military dead.
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•May 19, 2020
Stafford Town Hall Reopens to the Public for Appointments
Expect increased activity at the Stafford Township Municipal Complex. It’s open to the public again.
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•May 18, 2020
Atlantic City Electric Extends Covid-19 Customer Support
As individuals, families and communities continue to feel the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Atlantic City Electric is further extending the policies put in place to support customers during this…
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•May 16, 2020
Long Beach Township Finalizes Open Space Purchase in Holgate
Long Beach Township has closed on 24 acres of coastal marshland on the bayside in Holgate, preserving as open space a tract that was previously eyed for development. Clam Cove Reserve, as the…
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•May 15, 2020
Beach Layout, Accessibility Up to LBI Officials Ahead of Memorial Day Weekend Opening
In each of the six Long Beach Island municipalities, officials continue to meet with heads of beach patrols to make decisions about capacity limitations and social distancing measures, a day after…
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•May 15, 2020
Surf City Seasonal Beach Badges Available for In-Person Purchase
Beginning Saturday, May 16, Surf City seasonal beach badges are available for purchase at the beach badge booth located on the rear side of borough hall and accessible via the parking lot. All…
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•May 14, 2020
New Morris Boulevard Bridge Opens Ahead of Schedule
The new Morris Boulevard bridge is now open to traffic, thrilling motorists and boaters alike in Beach Haven West. Midlantic Construction, Barnegat Township, completed the $1.6 million bridge…
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•May 14, 2020
Beach Configurations Among Summer Changes on LBI
The pre-summer season on Long Beach Island is here, emerging from the bleakness of a pandemic that has blanketed the country for more than two months. With the annual seasonal adjustments, like…
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•May 14, 2020
LBI Officials, Business Owners Agree Summer Must Go On
The uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic arrived in March as preparations for summer on Long Beach Island began; its harsh realities continue as officials and business owners formulate a new norm…
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•May 14, 2020
Wooden Boat Breaks Up Off South Jetty After Crew Rescued
An onboard investigation last Friday found no fuel leaking from the wreckage of the 53-foot Bay of Isles outside Barnegat Inlet, said Coast Guard officers who had been concerned about possible…
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•May 14, 2020
‘Jersey Shorecast’ Cites Need to Get Tourism Season on the Road
The outlook for the summer of 2020 at the Jersey Shore will depend on how quickly businesses can open, what guidelines and restrictions are in place when they do, and how well the hospitality and…
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•May 13, 2020
‘Nonessential’ Retail Ban Lifted for Curbside Pickup Only
Nonessential retail stores can open for curbside pickup only, starting Monday, May 18, under a new executive order announced by Gov. Phil Murphy May 13. The order also allows the restart of…
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•May 13, 2020
‘Adopt a Pinelands Senior’ Facebook Group Proves Very Popular Very Fast
There’s a new craze sweeping the nation. It isn’t Elvis or The Beatles, hula hoops, miniskirts or Pringles (OMG, am I showing my age). It isn’t cigars or craft beer or Michael Jordan sneakers…
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•May 13, 2020
Southern Regional High School Begins Planning for Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Because Southern Regional Superintendent Craig Henry and Assistant Superintendent Megan Vile often have plans at the ready for just about any dire circumstance which may arise, they had already…
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•May 13, 2020
Van Drew Asks Murphy to Open Up South Jersey
Congressman Jeff Van Drew wants to reopen southern New Jersey – now.
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•May 13, 2020
Ocean County College, Fulfill Food Bank Partner to Feed Students in Need
Although the campus is closed, Ocean County College students facing food insecurity can still get essentials for themselves and their families. OCC has partnered with Fulfill, the Food Bank of…
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•May 13, 2020
New Cars Still Sold Amid COVID-19 Crisis
It could be a great time to buy a new vehicle.
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•May 13, 2020
Tuckerton Elementary Trims Budget, Needs Small Tax Increase
The Tuckerton School District has approved a 2020 budget of $5,200,213, down $105,899 from last year but it still includes a slight increase in taxes, less than a penny on the tax rate. The increase…
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•May 13, 2020
Southern Regional 2020-21 Budget Decreases While Keeping All Programs, Passed by School Board
Residents within the borders served by the Southern Regional School District have plenty of reasons to be pleased with how things have gone within the high school and middle school during recent…
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•May 13, 2020
Friends Rally to Send Girl Scout Cookies to Healthcare and Essential Workers
Julie Barchetto had a problem. She is a Girl Scout troop leader for three of her daughters in the Little Egg/Tuckerton area, representing Troops 276, 516 and 080, with a total of 51 girls. Due to the…
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•May 13, 2020
Local Businessman Buys Former Barnegat Emergency Operations Building
The owner of a local construction company has purchased the former emergency operations center building at 686 East Bay Ave. in Barnegat for $56,551.
