Flag Replaced in Barnegat in Time for Independence Day

Barnegat Leader

A rather unpatriotic act of vandalism at the Barnegat Township municipal dock did not mar the July 4 holiday, as the township was able to replace a flag taken from the facility. Two township residents were later arrested and charged with fourth degree theft. Authorities said the flag was taken down from the 70-foot pole late at night July 3 […]

Young Rockers Needed for Battle of the Bands

Barnegat Leader

Barnegat Branch Ocean County Library 112 Burr St. (609-698-3331) theoceancountylibrary.org The branch has begun scheduling auditions for a “battle of the bands” that will be held Saturday, Oct. 5, 1-4 p.m. at the Stafford Township Arts Center. The auditions will be held at the branch Aug. 20-30. Groups should consist of middle school or high school students, although recent high […]

Barnegat Schools Recognized for Energy Conservation

The Barnegat Township School District has received recognition for achieving a nearly 40 percent savings in energy costs since developing a partnership 30 months ago with Cenergistic, an energy conservation company. The Texas-based company presented the school district with an Energy Pacesetter Award for its efforts in saving $1,873,950 during that time period. In a press release, Cenergistic founder/CEO William […]

Farm Markets in Downtown Barnegat on Thursdays

The Barnegat Recreation Department and Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring aJersey Fresh farm market on Thursdays, from noon to 5 p.m., in the parking lot behind the downtown gazebo park on Route 9. Jean Broadbent, recreation director, said vendors would be featuring fresh produce, fruits, nuts, baked goods, ethnic foods and various gourmet specialty items. “The vendors we’ve had over […]

Barnegat Fire Company Seeks Signups for 5-K Run

Barnegat Leader

The Barnegat Volunteer Fire Co. is planning its first-ever 5-K run on Saturday, Aug. 31, at 8 a.m., beginning and ending at the municipal dock. The course will run from the dock to the Crosswinds condo development, where participants will turn around and head back to the finish line. “It’s the same course the PBA used when they ran a […]

1973: ‘P-U!’ Predicament; Girls’ Softball; Angst With Russians

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The Beachcomber

The lack of sewers was a pungent, highly charged issue on the North End during the summer of 1973. Residents invited officials to come smell their overflowing cesspools or their toilets backed into the kitchen sink. Doctors wrote of an increase in ear infections, especially among children who swam in the bay and lagoons. One resident complained, “Man has walked […]