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Architect That Makes Jersey Shore Dream Homes Come True Opens Shiny New HQ Architect That Makes Jersey Shore Dream Homes Come True Opens Shiny New HQ
Architect That Makes Jersey Shore Dream Homes Come True Opens Shiny New HQ Ship Bottom has new neighbors, and soon lots more as a home-building and architectural firm has opened its new headquarters in the area. Walters is putting the finishing touches on the newly-built Ship Bottom location which it moved into over this summer. The headquarters will eventually include a realty office and restaurant. The two-story, 5,000-square-foot building at 701 Central Ave. houses two divisions of the development firm: Walters Homes, including a sales and design center, and Walters Architecture.  A grand opening is planned for next spring, a spokeswoman said on Friday, Sept.…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots
Beach Tags On Sale At 40 Jersey Shore Spots It's that time of the yea: Time to buy beach badges or plan where you'll spend your free time this summer. The 130 miles of Jersey Shore offers about 50 public beaches to choose from. Daily, weekly and seasonal beach badge and tag prices have been set for the 2023 season. The highest seasonal fee at $150 is in Deal. Several townships offer discounts if you buy seasonal tags by late May or early June. Beaches often allow free or reduced fees to children, senior citizens, veterans and active military members. At least seven locations offer free admission but they typically charge for daily…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Ex-Jersey Shore Winery Manager Charged With Theft Ex-Jersey Shore Winery Manager Charged With Theft
Ex-Jersey Shore Winery Manager Charged With Theft A former Ocean County winery manager has been charged with stealing from her employer, authorities said. Nancy Proctor, 62, of Ortley Beach, was charged on Monday with theft by unlawful taking, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Plumsted Township Police Chief Earl Meroney. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Unit and Plumsted Township Police Department found that Proctor -- a former manager at Laurita Winery in New Egypt -- stole more than $40,000 from the winery between Jan. 24, 2019 and Nov. 1, 2019, B…

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by Jon Craig