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LBI library to reopen by end of the month

SURF CITY – The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library is expected to reopen by the end of this month. The branch has been closed because of roof and ceiling repair work since Feb. 10.

The branch, located at 217 S. Central Ave., closed after an inspection by library facilities staff and the county architect revealed damage to a section of the interior ceiling because of a roof leak, library officials said.

The branch previously was scheduled to get a new roof. A contract was awarded in December.

Ocean County Library Director Susan Quinn said the roofing project is now completed and interior ceiling work is underway. New siding also will be added to the building before it reopens.

“We look forward to summer 2014 and know that people will enjoy using this beautiful library facility for their summer vacation reading,” Quinn said in a prepared statement.

Ocean County Library permits card holders to borrow or return materials and enjoy library programs at any of the system’s branches.

Card holders also can access many library resources from their home through the library’s website, www.theoceancountylibrary.org, or by calling 732-349-6200 or 609-971-0514.

Long Beach Island branch customers may pick up requested items at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library located at 129 N. Main St. The branch can be reached at 609-597-3381.

The book drops located at the Long Beach Island branch will remain available for the return of items.

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Program to honor schools, farmers

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher unveiled a program to recognize schools and farmers who work together to ensure students have access to healthy Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables in their school cafeterias.

Applications for the 2014-15 Jersey Fresh Farm to School Recognition Program are available to schools and farms that regularly participate in farm-to-school activities. The applications can be found online at http://bit.ly/1erIfPb.

Both schools and farmers will receive a Jersey Fresh Farm to School promotional materials kit, including a banner informing students and the community of their participation in the program.

For schools to be accepted into the program, they must administer the National School Lunch Program and participate in Jersey Fresh Farm to School Week September 22-26 and National Farm to School Month in October. Over the course of the growing season, schools will serve Jersey Fresh produce and promote the consumption of the produce.

Farmers must be a licensed Jersey Fresh farmer and have a Good Agricultural Practices-certified farm. To learn more, visit http://bit.ly/1sU987V.

Carol Gorga Williams

Brick gets $30G to prepare for storms

BRICK – The township was awarded a $30,000 grant from the state Department of Community Affairs to develop a long-range plan to become more resilient in the event of future significant weather events.

One of the communities hit hardest by superstorm Sandy, Brick had approximately 8,000 homes with flood damage, of which more than 300 were completely destroyed or needed to be demolished. The loss of tax value from the storm was $361 million, reflecting 3.1 percent of the township’s ratable base.

The township can use the grant funding to hire licensed professional planners to help it craft its Strategic Recovery Planning Report. The report will assist the township in defining recovery goals and implementation strategies.

Nicholas Huba

Little Egg Harbor providing meals

LITTLE EGG HARBOR – The township’s Board of Education is participating in the 2014 Summer Food Service Program, which provides meals to low-income students enrolled in the district’s summer session. The program will be held between July 7 and Aug. 7.

Income eligibility is set by the federal Department of Agriculture.

For information and eligibility requirements, contact the Little Egg Harbor School District at 609-296-1719.

Amanda Oglesby

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