Team Barnegat's first year in our ride for MS was a complete success! The weather was fantastic & the ride was beautiful. We had 24 members on our team & reached our goal of raising $5000.00 in donations!
Many thanks to all who donated, especially NJ Local 296 PBA, Southern Ocean Marine Sportswear, The Van Dyk Group, The Rose Garden Florist, Riptide Physical Therapy & W.B. Grant Agency.
This year's riders were: George Chidiac, Art Drexler, Jeff Melchiondo Jr., Chris Steins, Julie Yakes, Joe Bogdany, Brian Weber, Richard Carr, Michael DiBlasi, Brian Nogowski, Andrew Parsley, Bill Siercho, Chris Smith, Ed Smith, Mark & Donna Carlson, Lynne Finnerty, Holly & Tim Gallagher, Carl Sundberg, Dave & Gail Atkinson & Sandi & Bert Gomez.
Special thanks to Lt. Pat Shaffery, who really helped make Team Barnegat's 1st year such a success!
4-30-08
Barnegat man arrested for shoplifting
4-29-08
Police searching for shoplifter
Police charge 19 year old with aggrivated assault
Investigations in another suspicious fire
Father charged with stabbing son
4-26-08
Cell Tower issue escalates
4-25-08
Police investigating vandalism at Atlantic Heights complex
Authorities still looking for information on fire that burned 150 acres
4-24-08
Class Action against cell tower grows
4-23-08
County SWAT Team wins second title
4-22-08
Swearing in - without the swearing
5 million $ mortgage fraud sends former Mayor Novrit to federal prison
4-20-08
Former Barnegat Mayor Novrit convicted in mortgage fraud case
150 Acres burned
The next step in the Lower Shore Cell Tower issue - Citizens Civil Action first date is April 25, 10 am in Judge Grasso's courtroom
4-19-08
Officials say fire under control
Fire on Route 72
4-17-08
Budget speculation about cuts, camps and new school opening
4-16-08
Election results bring change of board and budget failure
4-15-08
Election updates
A Tax Day Evalution of Federal Tax Impacts
The facts, the exagerated and the unanswered
4-13-08
Fire Company Pancake Breakfast today
Ryan Homes new Carriage Estates
Board member says "intense" is the word, Wiseman says McMahon should not be overseeing himself
Cox House study approved
Denials abound in campaign rhetoric
4-11-08
APP reader reactions to pets left to die in home
Absentee ballots can be filed in person, this Saturday 4-12 at the county clerks office in Toms River.
Bengals baseball
Veterans share stories with students
4-8-08
Couple arrested and charged for animal deaths
9am update: arrest made in animal case
Tragedy continues to unfold about animals left to die
Neighbor called police about abandon home
Pocket parks to get new playground equipment
Ryan and Morano vote no to bonding, want referendum
4-7-08
Horrific discovery, remains of over 50 animals found in Barnegat home
4-6-08
The Barnegat Ladies Aux. of the Birdsall Fire Co is having a breakfast buffet this morning. (Sunday 4/6) 8am to noon at the firehouse on Birdsall St. Buffet to have pancakes, french toast, bacon, casseroles, fruit, coffee/tea/juice. Adults $8 and children $4. Why not go out to breakfast!
Fuzzy math or semantics?
Board of Ed race: APP looks at lingering questions and missing receipts
4-4-08
24 year old Barnegat man, Daniel Toumey, killed in motor vehicle accident that claimed 2 lives
Don't forget tonight's fundraiser - Barnegat Girls Basketball vs. PBA at the Brackman gym. 7:30p.
Accident at the Barnegat toll plaza
4-3-08
Congratulations to the ROBMS Jazz Band and Mr. C for another Gold performance at the Medford Jazz festival! You are all ...waaayyyyyy cool cats!
New County park to include museum
Another candidate's view
4-2-08
Police investigating another burglary
APP - the superintendent and incumbents
4-1-08
April Fools!!! Have a great day and watch out for pranksters!
Separating fact from fiction, know the verifiable truth about campaign literature
Candidates and school board issues
Barnegat no longer NJ Monthly magazine #1
3-31-08
Lower Shore cell tower hearing to continue tonight
BHS Softball preview and players to watch
BHS pitcher, McNeal, commits to Div III Champ school, Kean
3-29-08
Little League Parade today 10am from downtown to the ball fields!
Facts: surplus use and ratable growth are reason for rate decrease
Traffic light coming to Bengal & Barnegat Blvd.
Farm purchase for park in Barnegat
3-28-08
My Fair Lady takes the stage in Barnegat
Saturday 3/29 is the Opening Day Parade for Little League
Parade kicks off at 10am from downtown and the march is up Route 9 to the Little League Field.
Come out and wave them on!
3-27-08
New clues and names in campaign postcard mystery
School budget grows, but rate will decline
3-26-08
GSP interchange in Barnegat will not have additional toll booths
Board of Education meeting tonight 6pm awards, 7pm public session on budget. Location: Brackman Middle School
agenda available
3-24-08
Zoning board meeting on the Lower Shore Cell Tower
3-22-08
Dispute about student placement keeps boy out of school
Shoprite of Manahawking issues beef recall
3-19-08
AC Press - postcards part of political climate
3-18-08
Township officer suspended after failing drug test
Committee pushes park vote off to April 7
Mirage water bills shouldn't be that high
Barnegat woman admits driving while intoxicated with child in car
Suspension result of cooperative investigation
3-17-08
Twp meeting tonight, park bonding on agenda. Workshop meeting starts @ 5:30p.
3-16-08
Bob Engle talks about dark clouds in the open laws of Sunshine
3-15-08
Seaside Heights St. Patty's Parade kicks off @ noon!
Fliers, postcards and......jail
3-14-08
From Bandit 2A
3-13-08
SDA terminates Gilbane contracts citing conflicts in mediation and project managment issues tied to delays/mold in Neptune.
3-11-08
Park plan still finds split reception at committee table
Warrant issued for Tara Lane man on identity theft charge
3-10-08
Park plan focus of meeting tonight at high school
Janelle drive 19 year old arrested for DUI
Cooperative search efforts led to finding Barnegat Woman
Little League sends broadcast email urging parents to support park -
Special meeting is tonight 7pm @ Barnegat High School.
3-9-08
State official site defects in Menk homes he inspected
Missing Barnegat woman found on LBI
Daylight Savings starts!
Don't forget the pancake breakfast @ the Pinewood Fire House! see details on right column.
For all your computing needs, check out East Bay PC
3-7-08
Tonight 7 pm @ Barnegat High School come out and support a charity basketball game - Barnegat First Aid Squad vs. The Barnegat Police/PBA
3-6-08
Barnegat PBA event
3-5-08
Stafford & Barnegat report minor storm damage
3-4-08
3 promoted in Barnegat
Smith praised for self control under stress
3-3-08
Fight on Lexington leads to arrest
DWI issued on Schooner
2-29-08
Have a leapin' great day!
Medivac airlifts Barnegat crash victim
Public meeting to discuss park plan
200 foot wide firebreak tree cutting planned for Barnegat
Hess testimony in Menk/Mirage cites fill used
Performing Arts School prepares students for career
2-28-08
Progress on the Barnegat Dock rebuilding process
2-27-08
Board of Ed meeting time changed to 6:30p at the Barnegat High School
Barnegat resident shares story of life journey
Police probe into Lexington melee
2-26-08
Barnegat Police Dept. doing their own internal investigation
Two arrested in connection with attack on police officer
Board of education candidate petitions filed
2-25-08
Barnegat Schools on list of beef recall
History made at BHS for wrestler Shane Herring
Construction worker injured in fall
2-24-08
Fracus leaves Barnegat Officer with fractured eye socket
2-22-08
6 arrested on drug charges in Barnegat
Hess testifies in Mirage/Menk court hearing
Gilbane and contractors held accountable for mold in schools - ordered to pay millions by SDA. (also contracted with Barnegat)
Board of Education meeting changed back to Wednesday 2-27. Will be held at the High School starting at 5:30p.
Changes to school calender for 2008 - check website for specifics
Article says post office can't split operation
March 17 to be open meeting to discuss Rose Hill/Watts Park plan
Barnegat resident takes issue with NJEA slant
2-21-08
Amicus briefs us on reliable communication
League of Women Voters host Oyster Creek forum
Standing room only for Oyster Creek forum in TR
2-19-08
Are you feelin' lucky? Officer Amicus is on the job...
Twp to hold a special meeting to discuss scaled down park plan
Barnegat soldier, former BHS student dies during training exersize
Committeeman wants antennas added for police
Police upgrade radio debate continues
2-18-08
Better communication needed for PD
2-16-08
Outcry spurs revamp to park plan
Barnegat man arrested for gang graffiti
2-15-08
TR Man charged with Barnegat burglary
Tonight!!!
Why cook on a Friday night when you can come out and enjoy a Spaghetti Dinner at the Rec Center this Friday February 15th from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. *****$7.00 ALL you can eat spaghetti and salad******.
Sponsored by Barnegat Girls Softball League and The Barnegat Black Cats.
2-14-08
Happy Valentines Day!
Hazmat crew cleans up Rt 72/Rt539 accident
Tom E looks at SAT's for proof
ET looks at news showing warning signs
2-13-08
Power outage at police station forces alternate communications
Police Police, 5 accidents involving 9 cars all occuring within 1 hour!
Barnegat girls are front page news to the Irish Echo
2-12-08
Police investigate another break in - this one on Glen Court
Barnegat election lawsuit to go to trial
2-11-08
Brick BOE member suspension for engaging in heated words with member of public, stands
2-8-08
Police arrest suspicious person looking in windows and charge with weapon possesion
2-7-08
APP Editorial says put park on ballot
2-6-08
Twp committee drops the 6 million dollar issue
2-5-08
Another lockdown at district schools today
It's Super Tuesday - get out and vote in today's primary!
ET applauds the "not so lonesome" Lenny and the wise Mrs. Ryan
Bengal & Barnegat Blvd site of another accident
AC Press article on division over park bonding
Some figures on the Watts Park
Raucous park bonding township meeting
Committee votes unanimously to oppose toll hikes
2-4-08
Barnegat's Fred Rubenstein part of WTC exhibit
ET's call to arms on bonding
BHS student gives to community and school
2-2-08
Barnegat Chamber launches "Just say no to toll hike" campaign
ET looks forward to the circus
2-1-08
Workshop meetings to change date, time and procedures
Chief gives and overview of crime in town
Cell tower hearing carries into February
Don't forget - tomorrow is Punxsutawney Phil's 122nd prediction from Gobbler's Knob (approx. 7:25 am)
Older Story quick links
APP editorial on twp pay raises
Criticism examined, the BP view
OC Observer editorial on 1st Amendment (not available online) 11-5-07 Edwards school now OK for kids again? for use as alternate school Board attorney looks for "policies" on personal blog 1st Amendment takes center stage
The BP Position on 1st Amendment rights