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New Jersey beaches suddenly becoming tent cities (Opinion)

in Toms River News

It used to be that if somebody had a small baby or small children that they wanted to take to the beach they would bring a modest tent-like structure. The little ones could take a nap and their delicate skin could be protected from the sun. That’s a very good idea.

Now it’s everybody and his brother and sister and brother-in-law and cousin and roommate from college living under a tent for the day at Jersey beaches. We usually don’t spend more than an hour or two on the beach and it really doesn’t bother us, but some people complain about the lack of adequate space and/or blocking the view of the ocean with all these people with tents.

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Toms River Beaches Will Be Ready For July 4 Weekend, Mayor Says

in Toms River News

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Ortley Beach is expected to be fully open for the July 4 weekend after a $250,000 beach repair project that is winding down, Mayor Maurice Hill said Tuesday.

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Lightning Warning System Coming To Toms River Beaches

in Toms River News

TOMS RIVER, NJ — Toms River will be installing a lightning warning system for its township beaches to warn beachgoers to get off the beach when lightning is a possibility.

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