Woman Was High On Fentanyl In Fatal NJ Crash, Prosecutor Says: PM

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Point Beach Introduces Streamlined Outdoor Dining Ordinance

This ordinance would allow restaurants to continue to offer outdoor dining even after the pandemic ends.

NJ COVID Emergency End / Amazon Deliveryman's Big Save / NJ Masks

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Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Several NJ Counties: Patch PM

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Upcoming Red Cross Blood Drive In Point Pleasant Area

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has impacted the U.S. blood supply.

Point Beach To Intro Bond Ordinance For Water, Sewer Repairs

The ordinance asks for bonds to help pay for repair to the borough water and sewer utilities on Route 35.

NJ Mass Shooting Update / Mask Mandate Lifted / Park Closures

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Point Pleasant To Hold Memorial Day Ceremony At Community Park

The ceremony will start at 11 a.m. at the bandshell in Community Park.

Traveling This Memorial Day? Check Gas Prices In NJ: Patch PM

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Point Beach's Memorial Day Bike Parade Rescheduled To Monday

The borough's recreation committee made the change due to anticipated bad weather on Saturday.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch Across NJ; What To Expect: Patch PM

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Super Flower Blood Moon; How To See Lunar Eclipse In NJ: Patch PM

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Jenkinson's Announces Summer Beach Badge Prices

With Memorial Day weekend this weekend, Jenkinson's will be open daily for swimmers.

Motel Owner Files Legal Complaint Against Point Beach

The filing was in response to an ordinance filed during an April 20th council meeting.

Point Pleasant Beach Introduces New Ordinance For Beachfront

This ordinance was introduced on the heels of a lawsuit by Jenkinson's against the borough that was thrown out last month.

Local Nursing Facility Teams With Mary's Table To Help The Needy

Mary's Table provides over 300 hot meals to homebound people and those going through food insecurity.

Point Beach Council Holds Second Meeting On 2021 Budget

The proposed budget, which still needs to be approved by the state, will have a 2.96 municipal tax hike.

Rutgers Students Opposed To Vaccine Mandate To Rally: Patch PM

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Point Boro Seasonal Beach Badges Are On Sale.

The borough is offering seasonal beach badges for its beaches on Maxon and River Avenues.

Big $9.2 Million Lottery Ticket Sold In NJ: Patch PM

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Point Pleasant Beach To Hold Public Hearing On Budget

Tomorrow night's council meeting will be live-streamed on YouTube, but there won't be a Zoom feed.

This NJ Town Is No. 1 Suburb For Home Sales In COVID Pandemic: PM

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NJ Pipeline Shutdown Update / NJ Mask Order / Shark Off Shore

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Point Pleasant Beach To Hold Annual Borough-Wide Yard Sale

The event is sponsored by the Point Pleasant Beach High School PTO and helps raise money for events and scholarships.

Point Boro To Host Fall Fest In September

The borough's Chamber of Commerce announced that Fall Fest would take place on September 25.

Rep. Smith Asks Feds For Second Look At Bay Head Dune Damage

On the heels of a recent FEMA decision, Congression Chris Smith wrote a letter to the Army Corp of Engineers seeking a chance a new funding

Proposed Apartment Building On Arnold Avenue To Be Discussed

The proposed three-story building would be built across the street from Clarks Landing.

Big NJ Reopenings: Here's When / Feces In Food? / NJ Wawas Close

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1st Cicadas Emerge In NJ; Billions More Expected Soon

The "Brood X" cicadas have emerged in New Jersey. Billions more are expected soon. Here's the latest.

Point Beach Passes Ordinance Regarding 5G Installation

The ordinance gives the borough the right-of-way in regards to future 5G installation in the borough.

New Summerfest Date To Be Announced Next Week

With the restrictions on outdoor gatherings set to be lifted, a new date for Point Pleasant's Summerfest will be announced next week.

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak: How To See It In New Jersey

Meteor shower lovers, catch the Eta Aquariids in NJ. Here's how. There won’t be another until July.

Legal Setback For Point Pleasant Beach Officials On Motel Plan

An Ocean County judge ruled that the borough didn't adhere to guidelines regarding notification.

NJ Weather: Thunderstorms, 40-MPH Winds Possible At Jersey Shore

Thunderstorms – some of them possibly severe – and strong winds are expected to hit New Jersey. Here's what to expect.

Bar Seating Is Back At Jersey Shore – With Restrictions: Patch PM

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Point Pleasant Boro Senior Accepted Into 4 Ivy League Schools

Point Pleasant Boro senior Soncera “Sunny” Ball got into her dream school, Princeton, and was accepted to three other Ivy League schools.

More NJ Reopenings? / Amber Alert Case Update / Beer Toss Video

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Getting Back to Wellness

YMCAs and Senior Citizens Activities Network Bringing Older Adults Together for a Day of Health and Fitness on May 26

Point Pleasant Beach Takes Next Step to Acquire Motel

The council approved an ordinance that allows the borough to acquire the Amethyst Beach Motel property by negotiation or eminent domain

Jenkinson's Point Beach Suit Dismissed, Wanted Alcohol On Beach

Jenk's owners filed a suit back in September claiming that the borough was overstepping its bounds in regards to enforcement.