For months local government leaders at the Jersey Shore didn t know what to expect for the summer tourism season due to the pandemic and waiting in anticipation for Governor Phil Murphy to lift restrictions holding up towns and counties.
The true financial impacts of the summer of 2020 at the Jersey Shore won t truly be known until sometime next year but this year saw record beach revenue in Monmouth County despite the restrictions and despite the pandemic.
With less people traveling and more people staying home, it was likely due to more local residents heading to the beach.
Following another record breaking beach badge revenue summer in 2020, Monmouth County Freeholders are hoping for a continuation of that in 2021 for a season of the year that is a big part of their local economy.
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We are continuing our simultaneous countdowns of the Top-10 Most Read Jersey Shore Covid News Stories and Most Watched Jersey Shore Covid News Videos of 2020.
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As the coronavirus continued to take its toll on the Jersey Shore, a number of restrictions were being put in place as well as other methods to help ensure the safety and health of the communities.
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We are continuing our simultaneous countdowns of the Top-10 Most Read Jersey Shore Covid News Stories and Most Watched Jersey Shore Covid News Videos of 2020.
Here is the 9th most read Covid article followed by the 9th most watched Covid video on our social media platforms of Facebook and YouTube across 92.7 WOBM, 94.3ThePoint, 105.7TheHawk, the new Beach 104.1 FM and the Shore Sports Network.
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As Ocean County officials remained vigilant in their prevention measures to keep everyone safe, a series of meetings were held to develop several plans to ensure the proper precautions are being taken.