Barnegat-Manahawkin Leader Dedicates 'Hours' To Helping

BARNEGAT-MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Without community leaders, Barnegat-Manahawkin wouldn’t hum along nearly as smoothly as it does. We’d miss their contributions in big and small ways.

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize these often unsung community leaders and celebrate their contributions.

This submission comes from Diane Mallett, a Barnegat-Manahawkin reader who nominated Denise Bocchio.

How do you know this community leader?

I work with her

What does this community leader do?

Researches material and helps organize fundraisers for Save Long Beach Island Inc

Why do you believe the community leader should be recognized or honored?

She spends hours on a daily basis meticulously researching the issue of the true impact of wind turbines of the coast of New Jersey on the marine life and quality if life for the people of the island

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the community hero?

She volunteers hours of her time to protect their quality of life and preserve the existence of marine life.

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