Michael Malone was eating out at a Point Pleasant Beach restaurant with his family when he received a thank you for his service.
The decision was made after a sometimes heated conversation during the July 6 council meeting.
The proposed ordinance would allow restaurants to offer outdoor dining from April to November, even after the pandemic is over.
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A boat crew from the Coast Guard's Manasquan Inlet station assisted with the rescue of an elderly boater experiencing stroke-like symptoms.
The ordinances were introduced at the council meeting on June 28.
Over 25 businesses are participating in the event, which is being held by the Point Pleasant Beach Chamber of Commerce.
The farmer's market takes place at the borough gazebo every Sunday through Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The borough of Point Pleasant Beach had two jobs open for three weeks, offering $24 an hour with no takers.
The application being heard calls for a three-story, 14 unit apartment complex to be built on Arnold Avenue.
The borough wanted to establish a dialogue with Martell's to discuss concerns the borough had, including crowd size and music on the beach.
The only item on the agenda is a public hearing on the liquor license renewal for the Point Pleasant Beach destination.
Last year's event was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The borough has already overspent on engineering costs by $75,000.
Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades, and other celebrations in and around Point Pleasant Beach.
The Ocean County Library is excited to welcome New York Times bstselling author duo, P.C. & Kristin Cast virtually on June 24 @ 6 PM.
The announcement was made by borough officials at a council meeting earlier this month.
The ramp would give kayakers access to Lake Louise in the borough.
With temperatures projected to be in the mid-80s, a trip to the beach may be the perfect way to spend a summer day.
The borough has spent $27,000 so far this year due to the abuse of people dumping bulk waste on a daily basis.
The ordinance was up for public hearing at the most recent council meeting but was pushed to a later date.
The Red Cross is holding a blood drive soon in the Point Pleasant area.
Shop & Stop customers made donations at check out, which 100 percent went to Fulfill, a local food bank.
A third ordinance was scheduled for a public hearing on the borough's outdoor dining regulations but has been pushed to next month.
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This ordinance would allow restaurants to continue to offer outdoor dining even after the pandemic ends.
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