Barnegat Morning Report, Feb. 22

Good morning, everybody. Today is Wednesday, Feb. 22.

WHAT WE'RE WORKING ON:

The Barnegat Township Committee and administrator David Breeden offered more details on the latest shared services agreements between Barnegat and Ocean at last night's committee meeting, and we'll have the details for you today. 

The committee also made public the contract agreement for senior officers in the Barnegat Township Police Department. That's coming your way as well.

And look out for the latest indictment news out of the county courthouse this morning.

EVENTS:

• A 14-week program called Strengthening Families begins at 6 p.m. today at Pinelands Regional Junior High School, 565 Nugentown Road in Little Egg. The program for kids and parents, grandparents and guardians is hosted by St. Barnabas Health Institute for Prevention, and teaches participants how to improve communications skills, develop conflict resolution techniques, set goals and establish family meetings. A free dinner is offered; registration is required. Visit the event page for more information and details on how to register.

• Ash Wednesday services in the local Catholic parish are as follows: 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Barnegat; 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at St. Mary's of the Pines, Manahawkin.

WEATHER:

Rain on the way tonight and tomorrow, but until then, we've got a lovely day on tap.

• Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind between 8 and 14 mph. 

• Tonight: Showers likely, mainly between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 45. South wind between 9 and 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.  

BARNEGAT INLET TIDES: 

• 7:41 a.m.: High
• 2:16 p.m.: Low
• 8:05 p.m.: High