A beachgoer at Sea Bright’s Public Beach returns from picking up pizza while wearing his face mask. With restrictions from Gov Murphy beginning to ease, local restaurants and businesses begin to see the light at the end of the tunnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Photos by Patrick Olivero
Monmouth County residents have been stretching their legs the past two weeks, getting outside after weeks under a stay-at-home order as the weather warms and the sun makes sporadic appearances. In Atlantic Highlands, people enjoyed watching the boats set sail for a parade along the Shrewsbury River April 25.
Thompson Park in Lincroft and area beaches drew some crowds Saturday, May 2 as Gov. Phil Murphy reopened parks around the state. Most visitors tried to maintain social distancing guidelines which were monitored by park rangers and police. Many followed the recommendations to wear face coverings in public but the draw of fresh air proved too strong for some.
The article originally appeared in the May 7th – May 13th, 2020 print edition of The Two River Times.
