Patch saw Barnegat High School graduates off last night at the graduation ceremony. Check out our story and a gallery on saying goodbye to the class of 2012. Our new contributor Steve Moran interviewed a controversial former Stafford mayor John McMenamin, who is now running as an independent for Ocean County Sheriff. We plan to have that story for you soon. And finally, we will be sharing a theater review from contributor Jacquelyn Alvarez. Learn about Surflight's latest production — a tribute to one of the world's most beloved composers Andrew Lloyd Webber. EVENTS Southern Regional High …
The weekend was an eventful one in the area, with two festivals taking place on Long Beach Island, Manahawkin celebrating Founders Day and Barnegat opening up its fields on Lower Shore Road. We will share stories from our photographers and writers who have covered these events for us, including a new contributor for Patch, Steve Moran, who was a bureau chief and a reporter for the Press of Atlantic City in the 90s, and whose roots in the area go deep. But first, we will start the day off with some indictments news in Manahawkin. WEATHER Looks like another beautiful day coming our way: mostly …
Today is a big day for this site. As of 3 p.m. this afternoon, the Barnegat Patch will officially become the Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch, extending its news and features coverage into Barnegat's southern neighbor. Jersey Shore Regional Editor Tom Davis introduces our move with a personal reflection on falling in love in Manahawkin and settling in Beach Haven West for a while. At 3 p.m. we will let the readers know precisely when the newly expanded site is in effect. Continuing to cover Barnegat, in addition to Manahawkin, we also plan to post a police update or two for you today, including a …
We are bringing a special feature to you guys today. We are dedicating this day entirely to the coverage of life at the Barnegat High School. The relatively small, relatively new school has become a part of the local community since 2004 when Barnegat started its official separation from the Southern Regional High School District. Over the last few weeks Patch sat in on classes, watched the kids and spoke to the teachers. We would like to present some of our observations to you today. Here is more about the project. EVENTS: The Barnegat First Aid Squad is sponsoring a free Stroke Awareness …
We hope you enjoyed the beautiful Memorial Day weekend. We are starting today with the latest from the Barnegat Township Police, who charged a Waretown man with false report. Police say the man made a theft accusation against someone whom he owed money. Also, looking to attract new members and share more information about what they do with the local community, Barnegat's Rotary Club is hosting an open house tomorrow. We will have a preview of that event here today. Younger students vowed their parents and visitors with a Disney-themed music and art presentation last week. Today we will share …
From last weekend, please take a moment to look over the photo gallery of Relay for Life, a national campaign that is a huge local event, attracting participants of all ages. Also today, we will be working on an update of an investigation into a motor vehicle accident that took place Friday evening in Eagleswood, involving an Ocean County freeholder and a Barnegat motorcyclist, who died as a result of the collision. Finally, look for a sports write-up from contributor Andrew Jones, which will be the last of this season. EVENTS: Township Committee will be meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. at the …
In addition to the promised Mama Llama author preview, today we're bringing you a gallery from last night's Barnegat Historical Society Open House. Also, at the Board of Education meeting last night, resident and former Board of Education member Angelo Mureo read an open letter to the board, in which he accused it of overspending, which Mureo said resulted in a significant rise of his taxes. We plan to have the story with Mureo's complaint and the board's response for you today. WEATHER: Meteorologsist say there is a 40 percent chance that scattered showers, with thunderstorms, will continue…
On the heels of a busy township committee meeting last night, we have a lot to share in the next few days. We will start today with a presentation by the township officials of the bond rating review process Barnegat has gone through and its impact on cost of debt and the overall budget. Also, we aim to provide an update on the Waretown library situation. After the library closed following a car accident which struck the building's side, the branch is aiming to re-open soon. Yesterday, library officials told Patch they should have more information for us today. As soon as we get it, we will …
We will be sharing the story about the upcoming sailing competition from Lynne Richmond with you shortly this morning. Also, we aim to bring to you our weekly gardening column from Chris Mattern and a story about a sports non-profit aiming to build in Barnegat. WEATHER: Another gorgeous summer-like day is expected, mostly sunny with a high near 77, north wind between 15 and 18 miles per hour. TIDE TABLES FOR BARNEGAT INLET: High: 5:35 a.m. Low 12:04 p.m. High: 6:06 p.m. Enjoy a beautiful day, everyone!
As we are getting closer to the summer, we will glance more often across the bay and write about the many exciting seasonal events that are taking place on Long Beach Island. We will be working on several of those stories for you this week. Today we plan to bring you a look at a national competition for young sailors, from our regular contributor Lynne Richmond. Shortly, look for an update on Ocean County Health Department's distribution of potassium iodide in the area, which already started in Toms River, and will be starting today in Manahawkin. Also, we will post the results of last week's…
The Planning Board adopted a resolution last night requesting the Township Committee to declare Shoreline Sand and Gravel, a contracting and mining operation site to be an area in need of redevelopment. We will have details on that for you today. Also, we hope to finally be able to share our update on Big Lot's possible move into the former A & P plaza. Finally, look for another Oyster Creek nuclear plant story -- this one talking about NRC "human error" findings, which were part of the commission's annual assessment of the plant's operation. EVENTS AND REMINDERS: The Barnegat Junior Bengals …
Today we will post the results of last week's poll on Barnegat Crossings, and post a story on Oyster Creek becoming a part of a cancer study. The story will include a new question for you. Also, we are pleased to introduce a new contributor and columnist to the Barnegat Patch -- a Barnegat resident and avid gardener Chris Mattern, who will share tips on cultivating a successful vegetable garden. Finally, look for a story about the possibility of Big Lots coming to the former A & P site in Barnegat. We will share what we know. EVENTS AND REMINDERS: The Barnegat Township Zoning Board of …
Today we will feature the information on two local churches' Easter services schedules. We also hope to finally be able to share the liquor store profile from our contributor Lynne Richmond. And we will be talking about a series of car burglaries that occured early last week in the Barnegat section of Ocean Acres. REMINDERS: Today is Good Friday and tonight is the first night of Passover. All Barnegat Township schools will be closed today for spring recess until Monday, April 16. WEATHER: Looks like we will be getting more sunshine and warmth today, just in time for the weekend, with a high …
With the religious spring holidays approaching fast, we will offer a look at activities and services offered by two of the town's churches and a local synagogue. Also, look for a story from our writer Karen Wall dealing with ongoing tax concerns, which were raised at the township committee meeting on Monday. Finally, Ocean Professional Theatre Company, a new theater that is getting ready to start its season at the Barnegat High School in May, is partnering with 12 area restaurants -- three of them here in town. We aim to bring that story to you today. WEATHER: The day promises to be sunny, …
This morning we'll be bringing you that long-promised gallery of last week's volleyball game at the Lillian M. Dunfee school from photographer Tara Lauducci. Also, look for a feature about a class for the town's youngest residents called "Learn About Our Barnegat Neighbors." Finally, we will be bringing you an update about the new businesses that are expected to be coming to the Barnegat Crossings site, along with a poll, in which we hope you will tell us what you hope to see there. WEATHER: It's going to be mostly sunny today, and just a tad warmer, with a high near 69. Have a great day and …
Out of last night's Township Committee meeting, our dedicated writer Karen Wall brings you a continued discussion of the risks and benefits of installing the donated synthetic turf field, with a representative from the donating organization questioned by some residents last night. Also, we would like to share two galleries from last week's school events from our talented photographer Tara Lauducci: a volleyball game of students vs. staff at the Dunfee School and an art exhibition at the Horbelt School. We hope you enjoy! WEATHER: The National Weather Service says expect areas of frost before …
Today we will be posting that business feature we promised you earlier, from our regular contributor Lynne Richmond about Meyers Liquors, a wine and liquor shop settling in its new location. Also, look for a picture gallery from photographer Tara Lauducci who covered The Night of the Arts, an exhibition and musical performance event at the Robert L. Horbelt Elementary School last week and an article from Nick Malfitano about Barnegat's Little League opener. EVENTS AND REMINDERS: The Township Committe will be meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. WEATHER: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Have a great…
As we wll aim to do each Friday, barring breaking news, we will post a profile of a business in town. Almost a year ago the Barnegat Patch wrote about Meyers Liquors moving into a new building on Route 9. Today we will bring you a more in-depth look at the store, from our regular contributor Lynne Richmond. Also, we plan to share that story we've been promising about the township moving toward town center designation. Finally, we offer a profile of Barnegat Township's new recreation director Jean Broadbent as she eases into her role of heading recreation departments for both Waretown and …
After last night's NRC "Open House" with the public in Stafford regarding Oyster Creek nuclear power plant's safety, we will be sharing a report on that meeting with you today, from our Lacey editor. Also, we expect to be able to finally share that update on the township committee moving forward with the town center designation. And, look for more police news, this time about a vehicle burglary arrest on Monday, which was made in connection with an incident that took place just after last Christmas. EVENTS AND REMINDERS: The Robert L. Horbelt School on 104 Burr Street will be holding a "Night…
Barnegat Township Board of Education introduced its 2012-2013 budget to the public last night. A reading club for tweens is back at the Barnegat Branch of Ocean County Library, and softball is growing in popularity among adults in and around town. Look for these stories here today. EVENTS AND REMINDERS: Teen writers, consider dropping in at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County library tonight for a monthly Teen Writers' Guild, at 6:30 p.m. WEATHER: The National Weather Service promises scattered showers in late morning, going into afternoon, followed by a chance of thunderstorms. Have a …
