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Tuckerton The Barnegat Lighthouse: 172ft & 160 Years Of History Hopes To Expand Preschool Program
By Kimberly Bosco BARNEGAT LIGHT – While it may not be the tallest or oldest landmark of its kind, the Barnegat Lighthouse has managed to stand the test of time as it celebrates its 160th anniversary this year. Located on the northernmost tip of Long Beach Island, the lighthouse was once regarded as the one of the most crucial “change of course” points for coastal vessels. “Vessels bound to and from New York along the New Jersey coastline depended on the Barnegat Lighthouse to avoid the shoals extending from the shoreline. The swift currents, shifting sandbars, and the offshore shoals challenged the skills of even the most experienced sailor,” according to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Nicknamed “Ole’ Barney,” it was also focal point of the Barnegat (Lighthouse - See Page 5)
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| August 3, 2019
By Kimberly Bosco TUCKERTON – Following the lead of Stafford and Barnegat school districts, Tuckerton Elementary has its sights set on joining the state-run free preschool program. The district Board of Education recently submitted its application to the state following discussions at the July 22 board meeting. Both Stafford and Barnegat school districts recently received funding through the Preschool Expansion Aid (PEA) program, which enables them to expand upon the preschool programs already in place and provide a free service to district students. According to the NJ Department of Education Division of Early Childhood Education, the PEA is Governor Phil Murphy’s way of prioritizing “an expansion of high quality preschool opportunities for many more children.” Tuckerton Elementary was under deadline to submit an application for funding by July 25. The state will notify school districts if they have received the funding on September 3. According to superintendent and Business Administrator Janet Gangemi, district officials are confident that Tuckerton Elementary will receive funding. “There are still a lot of pieces to put together,” said Gangemi, who noted that the district is setting two half days at the start of the new school year in order to facilitate the transition for students. Tuckerton Elementary already has one (Preschool - See Page 4)
Where To Go When The Heat Hits Hard
By Kimberly Bosco It is a law in New Jersey that when the weather drops to unbearably frigid temperatures, local authorities must make arrangements for members of the commu-
nity in need. This law is known as “Code Blue.” As NJ 2-1-1 defines it: “W hen temperat u res d rop below freezing, and conditions pose a threat to individuals who are
homeless or medically fragile, a network of agencies throughout New Jersey helps people obtain shelter, food, and clothing.” But what about when the weather is unbear-
ably hot and humid? Does it war rant the same kind of response? While it is not a law, a few local municipalities have taken it upon themselves to set up cooling stations to
ease members of the community out of the excessive summer heat. These cooling stations are similar to warming centers, but the difference lies in the specifics. According to Tracy
Maxwell of the Ocean County Depar tment of Human Services, “there is legislation d ic t a t i ng wa r m i ng centers,” but not cooling centers. Maxwell (Heat - See Page 4)
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