Surf City Police: Remember Safety Rules of the Road

Laws Broken By Bicyclists, Pedestrians and Motorists

While most of those on Long Beach Island enjoy dinner out, or miniature golf, or a late day at the beach, two Surf City residents spent a recent Wednesday evening at the borough council meeting in an attempt to resolve a problem that worries the entire barrier island: safe roads. Their concern isn’t new. But instead of just complaining on […]

Orwellian Behavior

Letters

To the Editor: After his recent disgraceful display of treason in Helsinki, Trump has transparently crossed over the already very thin line into fascism. There was no doubt about what he said in Helsinki or with whom he sided in this abhorrent and despicable display of unpatriotic and dictatorial behavior. His criticism of the 17 U.S. intelligence agencies and his […]

Flooding Frustrations

Letters

To the Editor: I also read with extreme interest the letter (“Bay Beach Overkill,” 6/27) written by Kathleen Donnelly and the letter from Janice Denbleyker (“Not as Welcoming,” 7/18). I totally agree with both of my neighbors. While Mr. Fritz has benefited from the project with regard to his flooding, we on the next block, Pennsylvania Avenue, now have more […]

St. Francis Festival of the Sea Begins Aug. 8

Ride the rides, play the games, and grab a funnel cake: The Festival of the Sea starts soon. St. Francis of Assisi Parish has hosted the Festival of the Sea Carnival in Brant Beach each summer since 1975. This year, the carnival begins Wednesday, Aug. 8, and continues through Sunday, Aug. 12. Admission is free, and the fun runs from […]

Tuckerton’s Master Plan Includes Few Changes, Suggestions

Tuckerton’s Land Use Board heard the update ofits 2017-18 master plan prepared by engineer Jack Mallon duringits July 19 meeting. A reexamination of the master plan is required every10 years. Major events impacting the master plan that occurred since the last reexamination, in 2007, included the effects in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy and COAH’s third round of proposed affordable […]

Tuckerton Presbyterian Church Offers Partnership for Drug-Free Kids

The Rev. Anthony Maimone is nearing his second anniversary serving as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Tuckerton. In that time, the church has increased its outreach to families, including being a host church for the Ocean County Chapter of Family Promise. Family Promise offers working families on the verge of homelessness a place to stay rent-free while they […]

Anyone Surprised?

Letters

To the Editor: It is common practice in the real estate industry to invite someone to inspect the property you are selling. So why should anyone be surprised that Trump has invited Putin to the White House? Charles Hall Ship Bottom

Model Security

Letters

To the Editor: I would like to express my appreciation to the Little Egg Harbor School District and the Little Egg Harbor Police Department. There have been many views expressed on school safety issues following school tragedies. The schools in Little Egg Harbor are locked. Emergency exits, of course, can still be opened from the inside only, setting off an […]

Hear Soul/Motown Favorites With BJ and the Band

You’ll hear a mix of Motown favorites and classic soul when the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library presents BJ Adams and the Band on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 6:30 p.m. The concert will feature renditions made popular by the Temptations, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Jackie Wilson and more. “Our music is very danceable, so people can get […]

Beach Haven Joins Other ‘Street Smart’ Communities

With the summer season in full swing, police departments all along the Jersey Shore are reminding motorists and pedestrians to be safe this season. Street Smart NJ had that in mind when it kicked off its summer pedestrian safety campaign with a news conference on July 25 in Beach Haven, the latest Long Beach Island community to join the program. […]