Around Barnegat: Nurse Suspended After Refusing To Wear Face Mask

BARNEGAT, NJ — Patch reviews this week's top stories around Barnegat and Manahawkin.

Stafford School Nurse Suspended After Refusing To Wear Face Mask

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — A school nurse has been suspended from the Stafford Township School District after she reported to work without wearing a face mask for two days in protest of the mask mandate. Erin Pein, 35, called the mask mandate "child abuse,"...Read more.

Makers Festival Canceled In Manahawkin Amid Pandemic

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Event organizers announced that the sixth annual Makers Festival will not return to Manahawkin this year due to coronavirus concerns. The Makers Festival was postponed last year...Read more.

Barnegat Approves Ordinance Banning Marijuana Businesses

BARNEGAT, NJ — Barnegat is joining a growing number of towns in Ocean County that are banning the sale of marijuana. The township committee approved an ordinance Tuesday night prohibiting recreational cannabis businesses...Read more.

Southern Regional Middle School Teacher Wins National Award

STAFFORD, NJ — The Southern Regional School District announced that middle school teacher Susan Stinson has won a national award. Stinson achieved the...Read more.

Waretown Woman Gets 250,000th Vaccine At Atlantic City Mega-Site

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — A Waretown woman was part of a milestone at the Atlantic City mega-site on Tuesday. Mindy Healy received the 250,000th vaccination appointment...Read more.

Barnegat-Manahawkin Pets Up For Adoption: Meet Hamsters, Pearl, Thomas & More

Want to add a furry friend to your family and give back to the Barnegat-Manahawkin community at the same time? Adopt a dog, cat or other kind of pet from...Read more.

Final Upgrades Added To Project Playground In Barnegat

BARNEGAT, NJ — Final upgrades are being added to Project Playground in Barnegat, though an opening date has not been announced yet. During the township committee meeting...Read more.

Stafford Planning Board Approves New Popeyes, Jiffy Lube

STAFFORD, NJ — Popeyes is coming to Stafford. The Planning Board has approved a proposal for the chicken joint to replace Makoto's Restaurant in the Stafford Square Shopping Center. Popeyes is expected to be built...Read more.

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