News
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•November 19, 2025
$3.4 Million NJDOT Grants Approved for Southern Ocean County Roads
Road improvement work will continue in Surf City after the borough received a N.J. Department of Transportation grant this week, following the council awarding a $1.1 million American Rescue Plan…
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•November 19, 2025
Barnegat VFW Food Drive Exceeds Expectations
More than 500 pounds of nonperishable goods was collected by Barnegat VFW Post 10092 in its fall food donation campaign for Starve Poverty International, also located in Barnegat Township.
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•November 19, 2025
Harvey Cedars Streetscape Enters New Phase
In the northern end of Harvey Cedars’ downtown area, the sound of the ocean waves are starting to mix with the hum of construction equipment on Long Beach Boulevard.
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•November 19, 2025
Ocean Community Church Pastor Celebrates 30 Years
On the corner of Breakers Drive and Route 72 in Stafford Township, the unassuming Ocean Community Church has stood strong since 1982. For much of that time, the Rev. Dr. Phil Bakelaar has been at the…
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•November 19, 2025
Little Egg Harbor Recognizes Health Advocates
The Little Egg Harbor Township Committee presented several proclamations to local and national organizations at its Nov. 13 regular meeting.
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•November 19, 2025
Van Drew Wants Illegal Immigrant Tractor-Trailer Drivers Off the Road
On Nov. 14 Congressman Jeff Van Drew, the Republican who represents New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District, which includes all of Southern Ocean County, introduced legislation titled the No…
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•November 19, 2025
St. Mary Academy Delivers $2,000 to David’s Dream and Believe
Talk to David Caldarella long enough and it becomes no secret that it takes a community to help the number of families David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation assists each year. Whether it’s to…
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•November 16, 2025
How Habitat for Humanity Provides Affordable Housing to Local Families
While many are familiar with Habitat for Humanity as an international organization, the impact of services like these on our own community is often overlooked or completely unknown to the general…
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•November 15, 2025
Stafford Intermediate Trio Scores Second Place in STEAM Tank Challenge
Tiring and Frustrating. Challenging and Interesting. Exciting and Fun. For Olivia Thiffault-Esche, Sofia Castanon and Sierra Leach, the annual New Jersey School Boards Association STEAM Tank…
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•November 14, 2025
Keep Teenagers in Mind When Donating Gifts, Coats This Christmas
Every year, when Stafford Township recreation department workers and volunteers begin to pack bags with gifts the week before Christmas, there’s almost always a shortage of gifts for teenagers.
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•November 14, 2025
Holiday Activities in Barnegat School District
Barnegat High School holds a “Family Fun Night” on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.
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•November 14, 2025
Beach Haven School Plans Holiday Marketplace
The Beach Haven Elementary School will host a TREP$ Marketplace on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school gym. The event is open to the public and there is no admission charge.
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•November 14, 2025
Stafford Police Make Arrests in Various Incidents
From burglary to drug possession and distribution to thefts, multiple arrests were made by Stafford Township police in recent weeks.
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•November 13, 2025
Preliminary Approval Given for Mathistown Road Development
After intensive questioning on the specifics of the project, the Little Egg Harbor Township Planning board gave preliminary approval to a proposed housing complex on Mathistown Road, pushing final…
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•November 13, 2025
Harvey Cedars Ceremony Salutes Veterans
Approximately 150 people braved blustery conditions Friday, Nov. 7 to attend the Harvey Cedars Veterans Day commemoration at Sunset Park.
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•November 13, 2025
Clam Cove Restoration Project Underway in Holgate
After years of research and planning, Long Beach Township’s Clam Cove Restoration Project is officially underway in Holgate.
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•November 13, 2025
Teen Collecting for Veterans Home Residents
In honor of Veterans Day, a Pennsylvania high school student and Surf City summer resident has launched a collection drive for residents at the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at Vineland.
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•November 13, 2025
Last Call for Calendar Photo Submissions
While it is not a special anniversary edition, the Stafford Township municipal calendar soon will go to the printing house, so here’s the final call to submit photos to the recreation department.
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•November 13, 2025
Free Thanksgiving Meals in Tuckerton, Little Egg Harbor
For those in need of a hot meal this Thanksgiving, or for those looking to help fellow community members, there are multiple free meals available in the Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor areas.
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•November 13, 2025
NJ Congressional Leaders Explore Solutions to Electric Rate Surge
Electric ratepayers continue to face unprecedented spikes in monthly utility bills, pitting New Jersey officials and the regional transmission organization responsible for meeting the state’s needs…
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•November 12, 2025
Eagleswood to Restrict Commercial Vehicle Parking
Eagleswood Township will create a new ordinance restricting commercial vehicle parking on residential streets, officials announced at the regular township committee meeting of Monday, Oct. 27. A…
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•November 12, 2025
Dune Walkover Ordinance Adopted in Beach Haven
At its Nov. 10 meeting, the Beach Haven Borough Council adopted an ordinance regulating private dune walkovers. The seasonal walkovers are rolled-up mats that are 4 feet wide and vary in length from…
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•November 12, 2025
Beach Haven Scores Well With ‘Best Practices’
Beach Haven performed well in its 2025 Best Practices Inventory, which is under the auspices of the New Jersey Division of Local Government Service.
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•November 12, 2025
Prosecutor’s Office Agent Speaks to Students
Students in grades four to six at the Beach Haven Elementary School recently learned about cybersecurity in a safety presentation led by Michael Colwell, an agent from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s…
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•November 12, 2025
Seasoned Firefighters Tackle New Challenges as Ship Bottom Volunteers
After nearly a dozen years of fighting fires, the idea of adding new skills to his extensive repertoire was one reason fourth-generation firefighter Kevin Hayes joined the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire…
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•November 12, 2025
Food Pantry Volunteer Receives Recognition
At its Nov. 6 meeting, the Barnegat Township Committee honored Laura Traphagen for her 20 years of volunteer service to the Barnegat Food Pantry.
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•November 12, 2025
Man Nearly Scammed Out of $95,000
Investigative work involving the U.S. Postal Service and Barnegat Police Department helped prevent a resident of being scammed out of $95,000.
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•November 12, 2025
EMS Takes Lead to Help Children at Christmas
The large white collection boxes dotting the interiors of some local businesses are as much a part of Christmas as multi-colored decorations, bringing as much joy and hope to those in need.
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•November 12, 2025
Long Beach Township Adopts Surveillance Camera Regulation Ordinance
The Long Beach Township Board of Commissioners, at its meeting on Monday, Nov. 3, approved an ordinance to regulate the location of surveillance cameras on homes in the municipality. According to the…
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•November 12, 2025
Pisarro, Geene, Sarno Win Board Seats
Two incumbents and a newcomer won three-year terms on the Barnegat Township Board of Education on Election Day.
