News
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•January 10, 2024
Tuckerton Reorganizes for 2024 Season
Former 9th District Sen. Christopher J. Connors may have retired from his state legislature position, but as of Jan. 1, he remains borough solicitor for Tuckerton.
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•January 10, 2024
Barnegat Board President Ends 2023 With Resignation
Citing that the “board is broken,” Barnegat Township Board of Education President Sean O’Brien resigned at a meeting late last month.
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•January 10, 2024
Marte Named Barnegat Mayor for 2024
Barnegat Township began 2024 with a new mayor as the township committee voted to hand the gavel over to Joseph Marte at the Jan. 1 reorganization meeting. Alfonso Cirulli was named deputy mayor.
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•January 10, 2024
Russell Resigns Post in Surf City
Saying it was a privilege to serve on the governing body, Surf City Councilman James Russell tendered his resignation at the council’s regular monthly meeting last week.
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•January 10, 2024
William Farmer Steps Down From Barnegat Committee
The Barnegat Township Committee is seeking a new member as William Farmer recently announced his resignation.
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•January 10, 2024
Snyder Once Again Picked as Little Egg Harbor BOE President
The Little Egg Harbor Board of Education reorganization meeting was held on Jan. 3. The first order of business was the swearing in of a new board member, Allison Laurence, who will serve a…
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•January 10, 2024
Seat Still Needs to Be Filled on Pinelands Regional Board of Education
The Jan. 3 reorganization meeting of the Pinelands Regional Board of Education was short, as most reorg meetings are. But it will require another meeting for the BOE to complete its organizational…
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•January 6, 2024
NJ Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act Marks 50 Years
A half-century ago, New Jersey enacted landmark legislation that has since protected hundreds of wildlife species, including ospreys, shorebirds such as the piping plover and red knot, rare reptiles…
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•January 4, 2024
LEH ‘Tough Guy’ Hopes His Health Battle Brings Awareness
When Christian Halverson arrived at work on a Monday in late October, he had no idea that within 48 hours his whole world would be spun upside down and he’d be in a battle for his life. After all…
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•January 3, 2024
Long-Range Forecasts Call for Fair Amount of Snow
There are a ton of long-range forecasts out there for the 2023-24 winter season, and many forecasters are calling for a snowier winter in New Jersey than in 2022-23.
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•January 2, 2024
Come Together: Jewish, Catholic Faithful Embrace LBI Community
Inside St. Francis of Assisi Church in Brant Beach is a menorah that dwells above the tabernacle, off the altar in an alcove.
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•December 22, 2023
Barnegat Schools in the Spirit of Giving
In Barnegat Township, giving thanks doesn’t end after Thanksgiving and giving gifts doesn’t start on Dec. 25. Barnegat Township School District works nonstop to make sure families and kids have what…
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•December 22, 2023
Grinch Wraps Up ‘Community Service‘ Following Apprehension by Stafford Police
The Grinch has been all over Stafford Township during the past few weeks – escorted by police, of course.
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•December 21, 2023
Oldham’s Tenure Ends With a Champagne Toast
Champagne glasses were clicking in the Harvey Cedars Borough Commission meeting room at the final meeting of the year as past and current borough employees and many friends saluted Mayor Jonathan…
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•December 21, 2023
Causeway Contractor Working to Fix Water, Sand Issues on Roadway
The Ocean County Soil Conservation District is joining Ship Bottom’s fight to have its roadways clear of water, sand, mud, and other debris related to the final phase of the Causeway expansion and…
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•December 21, 2023
Residents Urge Town to Address ‘Dangerous Speeding’ on Frog Pond Road
During Little Egg Harbor’s Dec. 14 township committee meeting, Frog Pond Road resident Gavin Dwyer spoke during the public comment portion to urge officials to address the persistent issue of…
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•December 20, 2023
St. Francis Center, Chick-fil-A Team Up to Fight Holiday Food Insecurity
Chick-fil-A and the St. Francis Community Center are partnering to ensure no family goes hungry this holiday season.
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•December 20, 2023
Frontline Recovery Advocates: ‘Not One More’ Lost to Overdose
Activists and advocates with the “Not One More” campaign are watching every move of the Ocean County Opioid Advisory Council and keeping their faces seen and voices heard at its public meetings, to…
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•December 20, 2023
Beach Haven First Aid Squad Announces Officers, Seeks Volunteers
The Beach Haven First Aid Squad recently announced its slate of administrative and line officers for 2024.
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•December 20, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Honors Citizens on Patrol
A police promotion and community and school group recognition were on the agenda at the Dec. 14 Little Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting.
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•December 20, 2023
McCaffrey Named Beach Haven Officer of the Year
Patrolman Michael McCaffrey is the 2023 recipient of the Beach Haven Police Department Officer of the Year award, Police Chief James Markoski has announced.
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•December 20, 2023
Murder Suspect Goes on Trial in April
A former Barnegat Township resident who has been charged with murder in the death of his son will go on trial in Ocean County Superior Court beginning Tuesday, April 23.
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•December 20, 2023
Longtime Member Leading High Point Fire Co. in 2024
The High Point Volunteer Fire Co. in Harvey Cedars will begin 2024 with a new fire chief as Robert Federicci was recently elected to the position. A borough public works employee, he is one of the…
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•December 15, 2023
Chris Velders Named Fire Chief for 2024
Barnegat Volunteer Fire Co. 1 recently announced officers for 2024, with Chris Velders elected as chief, replacing Dan Rooney.
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•December 14, 2023
Harvey Cedars House Finds New Home in Manahawkin
That was one very wide load meandering the streets of Manahawkin last Wednesday morning, Dec. 6. It was easy to spot the gray-colored house slowly being transported on a heavy-duty trailer by…
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•December 14, 2023
New Firefighting Gear Offers Added Layer of Safety
Christmas magic arrived early for the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS, and while Santa or some of his elves haven’t delivered new turnout gear yet, the real gift this holiday season is the…
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•December 14, 2023
Ocean County Purchases Shooters Sporting Range
It may come as a surprise to hunters and sport shooters to learn that Shooters Sporting Center on Route 539 in Little Egg Harbor was acquired by Ocean County to be utilized as a regional training…
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•December 14, 2023
Barnegat Officials Recognize Esports, Girls Volleyball Accomplishments
At its meeting last week, the Barnegat Township Committee congratulated two high school sports teams for their recent accomplishments.
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•December 14, 2023
Long Beach Township Holiday, Seasonal Beach Badges Available
Give the gift of sand and surf! Holiday and regular seasonal beach badges are available now from Long Beach Township, both at the pre-season price of $40 per tag. The badges can be purchased either…
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•December 14, 2023
Kean-Ocean Students Learn About State’s Soil Erosion Control Standards
Students enrolled in a Kean-Ocean class titled Principles of Environmental Soil Science, offered at the Ocean County College campus in Toms River, toured a number of local construction sites earlier…
