Around Berkeley: School Board Urges For Local Control On Masks

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Berkeley BOE Calls On Governor To Rescind Mask Mandate In Schools

BERKELEY, NJ — The Berkeley 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.

Berkeley Township Schools Hiring Substitute Teachers

BERKELEY, NJ — The Berkeley Township School District is currently hiring substitute teachers. The district is seeking substitute teachers, substitute secretaries, substitute nurses, substitute custodians and substitute bus drivers...Read more.

Fundraiser In Ocean Gate To Benefit Girl Battling Leukemia

A lemonade stand in Bayville on Saturday served as a fundraiser for a 6-year-old girl battling leukemia, but another local fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday. The Spiritual Journey Yoga Center is hosting an hour-long yoga session at the Stone Harbor Avenue beach in Ocean Gate at 6 p.m. with all proceeds going toward Rylee's Battle...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. 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.

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.

'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.

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