Beachfill work and all demobilization are now expected to conclude by the end of March in Holgate and Beach Haven. Contractor Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Co. originally anticipated wrapping up mid-month, but, as N.J. Department of Environmental Protection Press Officer Lawrence Hajna explained, “weather has pushed things back a bit.” The $18.4 million contract awarded […]
Sea Turtle Comes In from the Cold in Harvey Cedars
Marine Mammal Stranding Center officials are asking the public along the shore to keep an eye out, especially in and along back bays, for sea turtles that may be “cold stunned.” Cold stunning refers to the hypothermic reaction that’s caused by being in water that’s too cold, resulting in decreased heart rate and circulation, shock and possible […]
Traffic Lights Stay on in Ship Bottom and South Until Oct. 2
While traffic lights are in the off-season blinking mode along Long Beach Boulevard in Harvey Cedars, Surf City and Barnegat Light, signals for the rest of the Island will remain operational until Monday, Oct. 2, the day after Chowderfest Weekend. “There’s a lot more traffic on the Island from Ship Bottom to Beach Haven than on the (Long Beach) […]
Surflight Theater in Beach Haven Reopens!
The Surflight is back from the dead. Shuttered by Chapter 7 bankruptcy in February2015, it reopens with Footloose!, which will run through July 9th. That’s the kick off for a full theatrical summer, with Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, from July11-23, Newsies, July 23-Aug.13, Hairspray from Aug.15 -Sept. 27 and Million Dollar Quartet Aug. […]
Preparing Your Home For Sale
Follow these basic and simple rules to prepare any home for sale Make sure all windows, doors and cabinets don’t stick, squeak or are loose. Check that hardware is in good condition. If re-painting a room, use neutral tones to brighten space. Clean carpet, draperies, and furniture. Replace all burned out bulbs inside and outside. Clean […]
DOT Gearing Up for Rehabilitation of Old Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridge, Spanning From Mainland to LBI
Photo by: Ryan Morrill The old Route 72 Manahawkin Bay Bridge, which has helped residents and visitors cross over Barnegat Bay to Long Beach Island for many years, is finally going to be rehabilitated. Two lanes of traffic in each direction will be carried on the newly constructed bay bridge during rehabilitation of the old bridge. […]
Most Forecasters Calling for Area to Have a ‘Normal’ Winter
Dec 14, 2016 Wow, what happened to 2016? 2017 will be upon us in just a couple of weeks. The official start of winter, Dec. 21, is walking up our front sidewalks and about to knock on our doors. So, what will the winter of 2016-2017 look like? Philadelphia’s TV weather personalities, NOAA’s Weather Prediction […]
Giving the Beach as a Present: 2017 Badges Come Holiday Gift-Wrapped
Town hall isn’t the first place that comes to mind when considering a holiday present, but maybe it should be. The gift of a whole summer at the beach is all wrapped up. Island towns selling 2017 season beach badges for holiday gifts have them packaged creatively, such as Long Beach Township’s crabs carrying […]
Helpful tips for Buyers
Make sure your credit is in good shape. You can check your credit score for free on line. Meet with a mortgage rep to get a realistic view of what you can afford. Whether paying cash or financing the home purchase establish a budget. Make a wish list of what your ideal home must have […]
Beach Replenishment Wraps Up in Loveladies, Continues in a Southern Section of Long Beach Township
Replenishment repair work on previously restored beaches in a southern stretch of Long Beach Township is underway, while operations in the township’s northern Loveladies section were scheduled to finish on Tuesday night. Earlier that day, contractor Great Lakes Dock and Dredge Co.’s Liberty Island dredge was on the job near Kentucky Avenue in Beach Haven […]