Around Barnegat: School Boards Urge For Local Control On Masks

BARNEGAT, NJ — Check here for the latest news around Barnegat and Manahawkin.

First Evening Market Coming To Manahawkin Lake Park

STAFFORD, NJ — Stafford Recreation is hosting its first evening market on Monday night with a variety of local vendors and live music.The market will be held from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. with...Read more.

Big Barlow's BBQ In Barnegat Closing Due To Staff Shortage

BARNEGAT, NJ — Big Barlow's BBQ & Catering in Barnegat will be closing its doors this week. The restaurant evolved from a food truck and has become a popular destination for craft barbecue in Ocean County over the past two years...Read more.

'Today' Show Features Long Beach Island's Compassion Café

BEACH HAVEN, NJ — Compassion Café in Beach Haven was featured during a segment of the "Today" show on Thursday morning. The nonprofit café that opened this past spring hires adolescents and adults with disabilities. Employees greet...Read more.

Tuckerton Man Indicted On Attempted Murder Charges

TUCKERTON, NJ — A Tuckerton man who was arrested after a 24-day manhunt in January has been indicted in connection with a shooting that injured a Little Egg Harbor man...Read more.

Stafford BOE Urges Governor To Rescind Mask Mandate In Schools

STAFFORD, NJ — The Stafford Township Board of Education is calling on Governor Phil Murphy to rescind the new mask mandate for schools, arguing that local districts should have the authority to decide whether masks need to be optional or mandatory...Read more.

See also: Barnegat BOE: Local COVID Data Should Decide Mask Rules

The Barnegat Township Board of Education is calling on Governor Phil Murphy to let school districts decide if masks are needed in classrooms this fall based on local COVID data.

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