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November 8, 2026

COVID-19 impacts

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The COVID-19 virus and statewide restrictions because of it have had an impact on the area.

Bicyclists, walkers and runners on the Ocean City Boardwalk, which varied from somewhat busy to dead, depending on the time. 
Empty shelves in the paper products aisle at the Marmora ShopRite
The playground at First Street and Franklin Avenue in Northfield was closed.

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