Reports Say Changes In NJ Mask Rules / Fire Ban / Best NJ Town?

Check out the top news that made headlines this week across the Patch network in New Jersey:

Changes In COVID Mask Rules Coming In NJ: Reports

Two reports say changes are coming to New Jersey's rules regarding wearing masks indoors amid the COVID crisis.>>>Read more here.

NJ Bans Open Fires In 10 Counties As Acres Of Forest Burn

The ban on open burning — including home fire pits — took effect at 8 a.m. Wednesday, authorities said.

Toms River No. 1 New York Suburb For Home Sales In Pandemic

A Property Shark analysis found Toms River led 30 NYC suburbs where home sales increased in 2020; Ocean County had 7 of NJ's top 10 suburbs.

Hundreds Turn Up To Protest Rutgers' Vaccine Mandate For Students

Rutgers police put the turnout at 400 and New Jersey lawmakers spoke at the rally protesting the college's vaccine requirement.

Driver Sought In Fatal Hit-And-Run In South Jersey

Police are still searching for the driver in a fatal hit-and-run that took place on I-295 early Wednesday.

Warnings At Jersey Shore After Child Rescues, Strong Rip Currents

The National Weather Service and police have issued warnings following several child rescues and the impacts of a tropical system.

COVID-19 Shot In NJ Now Gets You Free Beach Pass, Glass Of Wine

Get the COVID shot and you'll get a free glass of wine at 9 NJ sites, a free Island Beach pass and a chance to have dinner with Gov. Murphy.

$500 Rebate Checks Expected For NJ Residents: What We Know

Nearly 1 million New Jerseyans may be eligible for a rebate check amid the COVID crisis. Once it passes, here's when it hits the bank.

Georgian Court Honors Lacey Woman, 27, Who Died Of Cancer

Georgian Court University awarded a posthumous degree to Britani Kramer, a Lacey woman and nursing student who died of cancer on April 12.