No Pickleball or Basketball in Stafford Parks, But Walking or Running at ‘a Safe Distance from Others’ Is OK


Recently, some Stafford Township residents had taken to social media trying to get clarification on whether it was safe to walk or run at local parks. On Friday, April 3, Mayor Greg Myhre and Public Works Superintendent George Yockachonis provided the answer. “The playgrounds are closed. The basketball, pickleball and tennis courts can’t be used. But if you want to […]

Seniors Who Do Not File Fed Tax Returns Will Get a Stimulus Check


“It’s automatic,” Freeholder Director Joseph H. Vicari told senior citizens concerned that they may not receive a federal stimulus check. “The federal government has reassured us that every senior citizen who receives Social Security benefits will automatically receive a stimulus check, whether they file a federal tax return or not,” Vicari said. “Seniors do not have to take any action.” […]

Congressman Says It May Take Months for Relief Checks to Reach Some People


Many people waiting for the federal cavalry to rescue them in these financially desperate times possibly won’t hear a bugle call for months. When Congress passed its $2.2 trillion COVID-19 relief/stimulus bill on March 25 it was announced that most Americans would be receiving a direct government payment in the amount of $1,200 for individuals making less than $75,000 a […]

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Long Beach Township Mayor Warns That Beaches, Surfing May Be Shut Down Due to Irresponsible Behavior

Officials Don’t Want to Close Beaches But Will If People Flout Social Distancing Orders

Officials in Long Beach Township and the rest of Long Beach Island’s municipalities do not want to shut down beaches or surfing during the COVID-19 pandemic and state of emergency, but this may be coming if surfers and beachgoers don’t act responsibly. As of Friday morning, April 3, the parking lot adjacent to the Forsythe Refuge in Holgate will be […]