News
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•May 7, 2020
Local Realtors Deliver Mother’s Day Flowers for Charity
The Realtors Community Service Committee of the Nexus Association of Realtors, chaired by Laura Serpentelli, of Stafford, and Linette Commisso, of Waretown, began planning its spring fundraiser well…
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•May 6, 2020
NRC Rules in Favor of New Jersey Energy Technology Company
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission affirmed a 2019 decision by the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board rejecting claims that moving forward with the licensing of an interim consolidated spent nuclear…
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•May 6, 2020
N.J. to Invest Nearly $45 Million in Electrification of Transportation Sector
Building off last month’s release of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Strategic Funding Plan, New Jersey has announced it will invest nearly $45 million to reduce greenhouse gases produced by…
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•May 6, 2020
PBS Show Details Conserve Wildlife Foundation’s Amphibian Crossing Project
A recent episode of the PBS show “EcoSense for Living,” titled “Wildlife Crossings,” describes the challenges habitat fragmentation pose to animals, along with how scientists, engineers and wildlife…
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•May 6, 2020
Safety, Food, Seniors and Budget Discussed at Pinelands Regional Board Meeting
Don’t blame Gov. Murphy for announcing on Monday that in-person instruction at New Jersey’s schools will not resume in the 2019-20 school year, meaning remote teaching will be the new norm through…
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•May 6, 2020
Ocean County College to Hold Virtual Commencement Ceremony
Like most colleges and universities across the country, Ocean County College is unable to hold its traditional commencement this May due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, the college…
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•May 6, 2020
Ocean County College Tuition Now Includes Books and Most Fees
Beginning this fall, Ocean County College will bundle books and electronic course materials, as well as college and student fees, into the total cost of tuition. “This new tuition structure will save…
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•May 6, 2020
Barnegat School Budget for 2020-21 Set at $60 Million
At a recent virtual meeting, the Barnegat Township Board of Education approved a 2020-21 budget of $60,049,188, approximately $389,000 higher than the current spending plan. The new budget goes into…
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•May 6, 2020
‘Bioblitz’ With NJ Conservation Foundation
Now that Gov. Murphy has reopened state and some county parks as of sunrise on Saturday, May 2, join fellow outdoor lovers in New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s statewide Bioblitz to identify as…
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•May 6, 2020
St. Mary Academy Registering Youngsters for Summer Camp, Enrolling for Next School Year
While COVID-19 has disrupted many of St. Mary Academy’s plans this spring, Knights Summer Camp at the Manahawkin school is still on the slate and registration is ongoing right now.
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•May 6, 2020
Officials Seek to Understand Federal Reimbursement Rules Resulting From Pandemic
A conference call with the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders to discuss the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act last week asked more questions than it answered, but…
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•May 6, 2020
Beach Haven Has Instructions for Businesses When They Reopen
Looking forward to the time COVID-19 restrictions are relaxed, Beach Haven is reaching out to businesses to help them when they reopen.
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•May 6, 2020
LBI School District Tax Levy Up 2 Percent
The Long Beach Island Consolidated School District budget was presented virtually April 28 with about 40 members of the public, including staff, participating and focused on what the district hopes…
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•May 6, 2020
Garden Club of LBI Making the Most of It
While the COVID-19 pandemic has ground many activities to a halt, something very safe to do is gardening.
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•May 6, 2020
Ship Bottom Sprint Canceled for 2020
The Ship Bottom Sprint for Life, a benefit run for the National Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of New Jersey, has been canceled due to the pandemic.
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•May 6, 2020
‘America’s News’ Available Through Library System
People staying at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic who want to check up on news across the country can access “America’s News,” a fully searchable news resource collection available through the…
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•May 6, 2020
Library System Resumes Text/Chat Service
Want the title of your favorite author’s newest book? Have a question about Ocean County Library services? OCL’s live, real-time Chat/Text service has resumed on a modified schedule, to accommodate…
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•May 6, 2020
Library System Launches Graphic Novel Club
Dazzling illustrations and gripping, relatable story lines give graphic novels their popularity. The Ocean County Library and Hoopla are giving teens and adults a new way to enjoy new and landmark…
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•May 6, 2020
Long Beach Township Extends Short-Term Rental Ban to June 1
Long Beach Township officials discussed many of the standard summer season items at the Monday, May 4 Board of Commissioners meeting, from beach badge sales to ice cream vendor approvals to the date…
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•May 6, 2020
Acme Reusable Bag Sales Support Surflight in May
Surflight Theatre, like so many other businesses on Long Beach Island, remains in limbo, not sure when, how, or even if it can open this summer. But Surflight has an angel in the form of one LBI…
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•May 6, 2020
Taxes to Go Up Slightly After Stafford School Board Approves 2020-21 Budget
Despite a larger cut in state aid compared to the one the district sustained for this year and a slight increase to the tax rate, the Stafford Township Board of Education unanimously approved the…
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•May 5, 2020
Little Egg Harbor Reopens Food Pantry
After being shut for the entire month of April as a protective measure against contagion, the Little Egg Harbor Food Pantry was reopened as of Friday, May 1. Township Mayor Barbara Jo Crea said…
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•May 5, 2020
Reach NJ Offers Options for Those Recovering in Quarantine
While much of New Jersey remains in quarantine to protect themselves and their families from the COVID-19 pandemic, many struggling with alcoholism and addiction go without the proper resources to…
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•May 4, 2020
Governor Announces New Jersey School Buildings to Stay Closed for Remainder of School Year
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on May 4 made the announcement many students, particularly high school seniors, didn’t want to hear: All school buildings will remain closed for the rest of the school…
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•May 4, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Now Available through AtlantiCare
COVID-19 testing for individuals who meet the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines is now being offered by AtlantiCare Physician Group Primary Care and Urgent Care.
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•May 4, 2020
Enhanced Benefits Available for Many NJ SNAP Recipients
Many New Jerseyans who receive assistance through the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – NJ SNAP – will receive additional benefits in May to help address critical food needs related…
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•May 4, 2020
DOT Eyes Memorial Day Weekend to Wrap Up Parker Island Project
Dredging work in the area of Parker Island off Beach Haven is expected to be completed by Memorial Day weekend, according to the N.J. Department of Transportation, the agency in charge of the project.
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•May 3, 2020
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park ‘Overrun’ After Reopening
Parking flooded LBI’s north end and Barnegat Lighthouse State Park was among the list of New Jersey recreational areas that were “overrun” on the first day of reopening Saturday, May 2. The term…
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•May 2, 2020
Two Teens Struck by Lifeguard Truck on Beach
Two teenage girls were airlifted, in separate helicopters, from the field at the Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School after being struck by a beach patrol vehicle on the 26th Street beach in Ship…
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•May 1, 2020
Marketer Urges Ship Bottom to Lift Rental Ban in Mid-May
Ship Bottom officials have extended their March 24 ban on short-term rentals through the middle of May, following the lead of Gov. Phil Murphy. The ban prohibits rental agreements for anything less…
