Taylor Swift Part Of NJ Breakfast Sandwich: 5 NJ Stories You Need To Read

Good evening, New Jersey Patch readers! We've assembled some of the most share-worthy stories from the state for today, just for you.

Here are the top five stories from New Jersey:

1. Community members are debating book bans in one Morris County school district, with a meeting running until almost midnight this week. The high school librarian whose defamation lawsuit has received widespread attention was among those in attendance.(Read more on Patch.)

2. Another Jersey Shore town is trying to curb excessive partying with a new ban on alcohol on the beach or boardwalk. Violating the ban carries a penalty of up to $2,000 in fines, and potentially 90 days in jail. (Read more on Patch.)

3. A school district is "reeling with disgust" after a teacher was accused of posting pornographic photos of himself online that were taken in his classroom, and seen by students. Kyle Banner had been a teacher in the Toms River School District for 23 years and had regular contact with students on social media, said officials. (Read more on Patch.)

4. A Board of Education candidate in a South Jersey community is under scrutiny for a number of crude posts he has shared on social media in recent years. One lawmaker claims that his posts represent a "history of misogyny."(Read more on Patch.)

5. Taylor Swift fans will be getting their best "Eras" costumes ready for her tour stop at MetLife this weekend, and now her name is enshrined into New Jersey's official breakfast sandwich. Don't forget the salt, pepper, and ketchup when you order a “Taylor Swift Ham, Egg, and Cheese” the day after the show. (Read more on Patch.)