For the first time since its inception in 1989, Chowderfest in Beach Haven will have a new coordinator as the Beach Haven Chamber of Commerce is taking it over from the Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5.

During presentation at the borough council meeting on Monday, April 8, Beach Haven Chamber President Matt Freed said while specific details have not been decided, the plan is to highlight and promote Beach Haven businesses, a main goal of the…