Have Something To Say? Share It On Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch

BARNEGAT, NJ — Give yourself some credit. Just by opening this article, you're part of one of Patch's largest and most active readerships nationwide.

I owe this not just to Patch and the Barnegat-Manahawkin Patch editors who came before me. This is possible because so many people care about some aspect of the community.

But news media shouldn't be a one-way communication process. We want you to speak to us. You ask some of the best questions. You make insightful comments. You help us create an honest, informative picture of your town.

This isn't just my philosophy — Patch agrees. This is why we offer several easy ways to participate in our journalistic process.

All you have to do to get started is sign up for a Patch account. Once you're Patched in, here's how you can contribute to your Patch community:

Share Neighborhood News

If it's happening in your town, Patch wants to know about it. Registered users can share local news, photos, videos and more by posting announcements on Patch. Whether you're looking for a lost dog, looking to sell a piece of furniture, or hosting a fundraiser, you can announce it on Patch.

You can even choose to share a Patch announcement to nearby Patches along with your own if you're looking to reach a wider audience.

Post an article on Patch

Invite The Community To An Event

Have you checked out the Patch calendar? This is the place to find out what's happening in town, and registered Patch users can post as many events as they'd like. There is no limit. This is an awesome place for the local churches, PTAs and Choir Boosters to post all the events they have going on. It's the best way to get the word out about an upcoming event so members of your community can attend.

Post an event on the Patch calendar

List A Job

If you're hiring for a full-time, part-time or seasonal position, posting your job listing to Patch will definitely get it seen by potential applicants. Unlike those big, anonymous job sites with listings from all over, the Patch Job Board only shows job openings in your area.

Post a job listing on Patch

Promote Your Posts To Get The Word Out

Want to guarantee you're the talk of the town? You can feature any one of your posts on Patch to get more eyes on it. Patch featured events, announcements and jobs posts are an affordable and easy way to promote your posts to your neighbors and to residents of nearby towns.

Sign up for a Patch account to get started

Post Faster Using Neighbor Post

Good news: Posting on Patch just got a whole lot easier. Now, whenever you visit your local homepage, you'll see a simple posting box at the top of the page.

Here at Patch, we're calling it "Neighbor Post." But it's basically just a box that you type into and hit the "Post" button, just like you would on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and the rest.

You can use the new posting box to share your questions, alerts, recommendations, callouts, classifieds, local news stories or tips — whatever you think your neighbors, or your local Patch editor, should know about!

You can also reply to people posting nearby, as well as "Like" or "Thank" them for sharing.

Find your community below to see what people are saying on your local Neighbor Posts page.

Please join the conversation —click here to get started.

Share Your Love For Your Hometown, Be A Patch Mayor

Do you sometimes feel like your hometown isn't getting the attention it deserves?
Do you wish YOU had a platform to sing the praises of people and events that make your town special? If you love your town, become a Patch Mayor and the voice of your local Patch.

As a Patch Mayor, you'll be able to:

• spread the word to your neighbors and fellow residents about about charity events, local celebrations, civic issues, big games, that great new store or restaurant in town, people worth knowing — and more — through your articles
• guide local conversations as the host of your Patch
• reach your neighbors and fellow residents through daily newsletters and social media
• earn the recognition of your Patch community

The ideal candidate is a civic-minded, sociable resident who's plugged into what people in town are saying and doing, likes to write, is active on social media and wants to share the stories of his or her neighborhood or town. A Patch Mayor is a trusted contributor who's curious about the people, places, events and news that make a place unique.

» Don't have a Patch user account? Create one now

If you've ever wanted to write a blog about your neighborhood or town, this could be your opportunity to do so — with the full support of our editorial team, a state-of-the-art publishing platform, and access to thousands of newsletter subscribers and Facebook fans.

How to apply:

First, register with Patch (it's free and easy) fill out our application formand a Patch editor will be in touch with more information.

If you have any questions or need help registering or using MyPatch, email moderation@patch.com.

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