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🌱 What’s inside Barnegat Light’s newly introduced municipal budget?

Hi Barnegat Light! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What’s inside Barnegat Light’s newly introduced municipal budget?
  • Why a Barnegat Light charter is still tied to the dock

Also on today's calendar: Temporary Grace LIVE at B2 Bayville.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 56, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Windy and cooler with showers, with a high of 61 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 4/16/2026 (insidernj.com) — Barnegat Light officials have just introduced the new municipal budget, a key step that will shape local taxes and services in the coming year. The statewide political briefing also notes nearby Barnegat and Beach Haven election and budget moves, plus other New Jersey political and policy developments that could indirectly affect shore communities.
   

• Southern New Jersey Fishing Report- April 16, 2026 (onthewater.com) — Anglers around Barnegat Light will note the Super Chic charter is still docked, waiting for sea bass season to open in May, while tog action improves nearby. This week’s South Jersey report highlights better striped bass bites from local bridges, stronger tautog fishing on reefs, and growing drum activity, helping you decide whether to chase tog, stripers, or drum this weekend.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Sunoco, LP posted a job opening for Shift Manager - $17.29-$23.78/hr - Sunoco Store #7742, Forked River Rest Area, Garden State Parkway, Forked River, NJ in Forked River. Apply here.
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Forked River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Barnegat Light here.

🗞 Nearby News

Harvey Cedars

  • Summer Prep Underway in Surf City as Mother Nature Warms Up (thesandpaper.net)

Forked River

  • Ocean County Affordable Housing Community in Lacey Fills All 70 Apartments (patch.com)
  • NJ Nuclear Ban Reversal Sparks Grid Shakeup (thesandpaper.net)
  • K-Prez bringing an international appeal to Asbury Park hip-hop (northjersey.com)

Waretown

  • Volunteer for April 25, 26 Cleanups in Waretown, Long Beach Township (thesandpaper.net)

Ok Barnegat Light! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Barnegat Light

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Barnegat Light

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.