Congressman Christopher H. Smith, District 4 | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Christopher H. Smith, District 4 | Official U.S. House headshot
News 12 NJ on Army Corps of Engineers work prompted by Smith'Operations to clear shoal in Point Pleasant Beach to begin soon'
Aug 7, 2024
News12NJ Report Tony Caputo
News 12 continues to monitor the unexpected shoal that developed after this past weekend's storm in Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers responded to Rep. Chris Smith's request for assistance on Monday, stating that the dredge boat “Murden” is scheduled to be in the area later this month.
Locals express concerns about potential dangers to boaters and watercraft users. Additionally, there are worries about negative impacts on local seafood businesses if fishing boats cannot navigate effectively.
This news article and video were published on Aug. 6, 2024, and have been updated several times. The full report can be found online at:
https://newjersey.news12.com/operations-to-clear-shoal-in-point-pleasant-beach-to-begin-soon
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