Barnegat Morning Report, Feb. 10

Good morning, Barnegat. Today is Friday, Feb. 10.

WHAT WE'RE WORKING ON:

Yesterday's news of layoffs at Town Hall pushed off our story on Barnegat schools' test score results from last year, but look for that article Monday.

Meanwhile, we've got the latest from columnist Katia Raina, who covers the local author scene. Today and Monday – just in time for Valentine's Day – she gives us a look at two Shore writers who focus on romance. 

We've also got a story and pictures from last night's kickoff of Barnegat's third annual Relay for Life.

And keep an eye out for a report from police about a recent phone scam targeting seniors in the area, and a preview of a fundraiser for the local Optimists Club set for Saturday morning.

EVENTS:

•  in downtown Barnegat will host a spaghetti dinner this evening with seatings at 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Proceeds from tickets – $8 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under – will benefit local missions. For more information and reservations, call 609-698-3358.

WEATHER:

Snow was in the forecast for late Friday into Saturday, but warmer-than-expected temperatures mean it will likely all fall as rain. We may see some flakes late Saturday, though.

• Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind between 3 and 9 mph. 

• Tonight: Rain, mainly after 1 a.m. Low around 36. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.  

BARNEGAT INLET TIDES: 

• 8:59 a.m.: High
• 3:44 p.m.: Low
• 9:34 p.m.: Higha