Eric Englund

(Photo by Ryan Morrill) This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Beach Haven Public Library. Last winter the library held a celebration, but another one was planned for later in the year. That will be happening on Saturday, Nov. 30, from noon to 3 p.m. At 1 p.m., there will be a special presentation from local historian and author Margaret Thomas Buchholz.

The Barnegat-Waretown Little League holiday model train exhibit will soon be chugging into the Barnegat Township Recreation Center, located in the municipal complex on West Bay Avenue. Beginning Dec. 3, the display will be running on Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 21. Hours on Tuesdays and Fridays will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 […]

NEW TO HIM: Fred Rubenstein shifted gears and took his expertise to the position of township administrator in New Egypt. (Supplied Photos) At age 75, Barnegat Township resident Fred Rubenstein does not want to hear any talk about retirement. In fact, he embarked on a new career as he was recently named administrator for Plumsted Township (New Egypt).

The Beach Haven Public Library invites the community to stop by for a holiday open house on Friday, Dec. 13 from noon to 3 p.m. The library board and staff will provide light refreshments, including punch and cookies. “It’s a time for people to relax, socialize and see our holiday decorations,” said Jane DeHaven, library director. “Neighbors and friends have […]

In early December each year, the American Legion Post and Veterans of Foreign Wars chapters in Barnegat Township hold a Pearl Harbor remembrance day at the municipal dock. But what made the Sunday, Dec. 8 event extra special was that the ritual of tossing a memorial wreath into the Barnegat Bay was performed by two World War II veterans – […]

Beach Haven resident David Broughton has two major passions: art and skateboarding. Seven years ago, he put the two interests together to create his own custom-decorated skateboards, many of which feature businesses. “I have them displayed at 21 businesses on the Island, but overall I’m in other parts of New Jersey as well as New York and Pennsylvania,” he said. […]

FacebookTwitterEmailPrintCopy LinkShare Jeff’s Camp: Help for Heroes in Barnegat Township has announced a free food pantry for veterans is available on the fourth Sunday of each month between noon and 2 p.m. at 290 Route 72 in Barnegat or by appointment. The next one will be on Dec. 22.

At its final meeting of the year on Monday, Dec. 16, the Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners thanked residents who have volunteered for the town through many ways. Mayor John Imperiale said residents volunteer through the activity committee, the land use board, open space committee, the business outreach committee among other activities. “Our volunteers do so much to contribute to […]

Hearts of Mercy, a local outreach group serving families in need, recently celebrated the holidays with a “Cookies and Treats” event in Barnegat Township. Lucy Molinaro, event coordinator, said that on Dec. 9, approximately 75 children stopped by the corner of Bowline Street and Bilge Avenue for free doughnuts, hot chocolate and cookies. “We also gave out stuffed animals, scarves, […]

FacebookTwitterEmailPrintCopy LinkShare Acting as the local alcoholic beverage authority, the Beach Haven Borough Council has imposed a 70-day suspension of the liquor license for the Marlin Restaurant and Bar. This was the result of the council recently finding owner Michael Battista responsible for violating an ordinance prohibiting teen night at his establishment.