This work, NUWC Division, Keyport Chief of Staff Gina Regynski recognized with Meritorious Civilian Service Award, by Frank Kaminski, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright MANALAPAN−Police have indentified the man whose body was found in a submerged vehicle in a retention basin who had recently been living in Newark and East Orange was discovered Saturday in his 2014 black Ford Focus in the basin off a cul-de-sac on Comtois Road in Four Seasons at Manalapan When police officers came upon the submerged vehicle in the gated the open trunk was above the water line and the front of the sedan under water Masongo's last known contact with anyone was on April 8 When the vehicle went into the basin is still unknown More: 'Like a 7-foot flamethrower': neighbor details rescue effort in fiery Manalapan crash They are urging anyone who came into contact with Masongo between April 8 and 26 or who may have surveillance footage of the Ford Focus in the area to contact Manalapan Detective Joseph DeFilippis at (732) 446-8385 or jdefilippis@manalapanpolice.org The pollution was reported by Kitsap County Public Works The affected area includes Liberty Bay and Keyport shoreline from approximately Lions Park in Poulsbo to the end of Sandy Hook Road and from the end of Nordic Cove Lane to the end of Templar Lane The district advised people to avoid contact with water in those areas until May 7 including activities like swimming or wading that could cause water to be swallowed or get into one's mouth Immediately wash with soap and water if people have been exposed to the water The shellfish harvesting advisory is in effect through May 21 People are advised not to harvest shellfish in the affected area during the three-week period The last time a sewage spill happened around Liberty Bay and the Keyport shoreline was in December 2024 A Navy environmental project to drill two wells near the Keyport base caused a large volume of sewage spill that affected the southern part of Liberty Bay and the shoreline of Keyport The estimated volume of sewage was 127,500 gallons and many Kitsap candidates have already submitted their names for the numerous local seats… One of Washington’s largest skill-building centers saw a massive funding increase this legislative session Melissa Super-Greene has been selected as the next principal of South Kitsap High School KEYPORT — Nearly a dozen complaints have been filed by drivers who filled up at a BP gas station and then stalled out The reports started coming on Monday from those who filled up at the station on Route 36 just before the toll plaza to enter the Garden State Parkway, Keyport police Chief Michael Ferm told ABC 7 Eyewitness News. The station's pumps have been cordoned off and a tag reading "contaminated" in different languages is attached to the nozzles Ferm told ABC 7 Eyewitness News that anyone who believes their vehicle was damaged by the tainted gas should file a complaint with his department in order to start the reimbursement process According to CarParts.com water can cause an engine to initially run rough and eventually stall.  The water could cause parts of a vehicle's fuel system to corrode A vehicle's gas tank will need to be drained and the fuel system repaired Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom Gallery Credit: Mike Brant Nearly a dozen complaints have been filed by drivers who filled up at a BP gas station in Keyport.\nRead More The reports started coming on Monday from those who filled up at the station on Route 36 just before the toll plaza to enter the Garden State Parkway, Keyport police Chief Michael Ferm told ABC 7 Eyewitness News. According to CarParts.com water can cause an engine to initially run rough and eventually stall.  The water could cause parts of a vehicle's fuel system to corrode Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom This work, NUWC Division, Keyport expands resilient communications capability, by Frank Kaminski, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This story has been updated: The Kitsap Public Heath District updated its advisories at 3:20 p.m The area of the no-contact and shellfish harvesting advisories has been reduced to the southern portion of Liberty Bay and the Keyport shoreline A Navy environmental project to drill two wells near the Keyport base has resulted in a large volume of sewage spill that initially affected all of Liberty Bay and some water near the west shoreline of Bainbridge Island The sewage spill started around 11 a.m. on Monday when a contractor hit the Kitsap County sewer line 12 feet below ground. The spill was reported to the Navy and responded to by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest, which contracted the underwater ground monitoring project according to a statement issued by NAVFAC Northwest the estimated spill volume was 127,500 gallons which affected the shoreline that included all of Liberty Bay and Keyport The spill also reached the west shoreline of Bainbridge Island from approximately the intersection of NE Morris Boulevard and Sunset Avenue NE to Battle Point according to Kitsap Public Health District's no-contact advisory issued on Monday The no-contact advisory is effective for a week People should avoid contact with water in the affected area or other water recreation that could cause water to be swallowed or get into the mouth wash with soap and clean water immediately A shellfish harvesting advisory is in effect through at least December 22 The public is advised to not harvest shellfish in the affected area during the closure period More: Investigation of pollutants near Keyport will cause weeks of traffic delays near base The Navy's project that caused the sewage spill is related to its investigation to monitor possible contaminant migration from Naval Base Kitsap-Keyport a NAVFAC Northwest spokesperson confirmed the correlation The Navy has been installing two new groundwater monitoring wells along Highway 308 that will be used to determine whether contaminants are moving from one of the two Keyport's Superfund site operable units — a former landfill historically operated from the 1930s to the 1970s — to other areas via ancient river channels buried under the landfill and extended under nearby tidal flats The project started last month and was anticipated to wrap up by early January According to a statement from the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport on Tuesday all personnel who can telework should plan to telework on Wednesday to alleviate strain on its public utilities during the ongoing sewer line repair work on Highway 308 Highway 308 is the only way to enter and exit the Keyport base The story has been updated since it was first published to add NUWC Division Keyport's statement about its telework-capable personnel Three families were displaced in Aberdeen and Keyport on Christmas Day after fires broke out in their homes A fire engulfed a home on Woodmere Drive in the Cliffwood Beach section of Aberdeen on Christmas Eve and then rekindled hours later said Keyport Assistant Fire Chief Ed Lewandowski It displaced three people from two families another fire broke out on Main Street in Keyport displacing a family of as many as 10 people and at least seven dogs "Fire was pushing out both windows of the attic," Lewandowski said of the Keyport fire "We had a lot of smoke and fire coming out the front as well." The Red Cross said it was assisting the three residents in Aberdeen and five residents in Keyport with temporary housing The causes of the fires are under investigation But Keyport Fire Chief Daniel Fox said the cold temperatures and holiday lights can create dangers "You can overload the power strips this time of year," Fox said The Matawan-Aberdeen First Aid Squad thanked its members as well as the Aberdeen Police Department Holmdel Fire and the Monmouth County Fire Marshal for responding to the fire and other incidents Tuesday night including an unrelated car crash "Your teamwork and commitment were crucial in ensuring the safety of our community during this challenging night," it said in a social media post Olivia Liu is a reporter covering transportation Diamond is a business reporter who has been writing about the New Jersey economy and health care industry since 1999 He can be reached at mdiamond@gannettnj.com Drivers heading in and out of Naval Base Kitsap-Keyport may see traffic delays due to a well-drilling construction on Highway 308 beginning later this month Due to the Navy's ongoing work to investigate possible contaminant migration via ancient river channels from Keyport's Superfund site two new groundwater monitoring wells will be installed along Highway 308 traffic will be impacted as the construction will require reducing the northbound lane of the highway to a single lane during work hours The project near Naval Base Kitsap-Keyport is scheduled through Jan according to a statement issued by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Northwest the Navy's engineering command in the region The construction will involve drilling and well installation using a sonic drill rig the Navy contractor will completely demobilize equipment allowing both lanes of Highway 308 to reopen to normal traffic flow alternating one-way traffic will be managed with temporary signals or flaggers and traffic at the intersection of McKittrick Road and Highway 308 — the main entrance to the Keyport naval base — will be overseen by a Washington State Patrol trooper To enable safe access for drilling equipment guardrails along the causeway near the drilling sites may be temporarily removed and replaced as needed in coordination with the state's Department of Transportation Drilling and installation are expected to conclude by the end of December which will likely need less lane closure time each day are anticipated to wrap up by early January “With Highway 308 being the only road in and out of Keyport we are working to minimize traffic impacts for both Navy personnel and the local community,” Amanda Rohrbaugh primary remedial project manager for the Navy According to the Navy NBK-Keyport was officially listed on the National Priorities List and became a Superfund site in October 1989 and Keyport's Superfund site was separated into two Operable Units (OUs) for management of cleanup activities The current active Superfund sites at NBK-Keyport are OU 1 including the Van Meter Road spill/drum storage area and plating shop waste/oil spill area The investigation is part of the Comprehensive Environmental Response historically served from the 1930s to the 1970s The contaminants of concern include volatile organic compounds and polychlorinated biphenyls the NAVFAC NW Public Affairs Office said in an email to The Kitsap Sun investigations identified buried ancient river channels beneath OU 1 and extending under adjacent tidal flats These paleochannels may act as pathways for contaminant migration The project’s goal is to assess the extent of groundwater contamination and determine whether these paleochannels contribute to contaminant movement The area where Highway 308 crosses the tidal flats lies downgradient of OU 1 Although four existing groundwater monitoring wells are already in place along the highway they aren't deep enough to reach the paleochannels identified beneath the area The two new wells will be drilled to depths of up to 200 feet to gather data on the deeper geology and groundwater The deeper sampling is essential to determine if the paleochannels are facilitating contaminant migration from OU 1 toward other areas The remedy for OU 1 was selected in the 1998 Record of Decision and remains in place sites where contaminants are left in place are reviewed every five years Recommendations from previous reviews have prompted NAVFAC NW to reassess OU 1 The sixth five-year review for NBK-Keyport will be published in 2025 who served three months in federal prison after being convicted for money laundering in 2007 has the inside track at taking one of the two open seats on Keyport’s Borough Council after Tuesday’s election With mail-in and provisional ballots still to be counted the Republican leads all four candidates with 1,759 votes is second with 1,749 votes and would retain her seat if that holds and Republican Althea Washington is in fourth with 1,641 votes The Monmouth County Board of Elections will receive mail-in ballots up to six days after the close of the polls provided the ballot is postmarked on Election Day Who won? Live election results today for Monmouth County, New Jersey Who won? Live election results today for Ocean County, New Jersey Merla pleaded guilty in 2007 to laundering $65,000 during the FBI's Operation Bid Rig investigation into dishonest government figures around Monmouth County He is the younger brother of former Keyport Mayor John Merla who was sentenced in October 2007 to 22 months in prison after he pleaded guilty to taking a $2,500 bribe John Merla served as Joseph’s campaign manager In an interview last month with the Asbury Park Press Joseph Merla — who has been a restaurateur and owner of a construction business in Keyport — cited “Keyport finances” as his top campaign issue He said he plans to address that through “more solid practical and smart ratables” and “more importantly He currently is chair of Keyport’s planning board having been appointed by Keyport’s Republican mayor Merla said last month that he would resign that post if elected if the mayor chooses I can be appointed as the council liaison,” he said Election 2024: Monmouth County repeats outcome as incumbents, Republicans dominate “I understand trust is a crucial component of any leadership position Twenty years ago I spent 90 days in federal prison but it taught me valuable lessons about accountability I learned than that it is not what happens to you but what you learn and then do with it It taught me that I must help those less fortunate and I do everyday thanking those who gave me a chance in life not to judge me entirely on my past.” Contact Jerry Carino at jcarino@gannettnj.com This work, NUWC Division, Keyport NADP employee graduates program, supports Navy readiness through obsolescence management, by Frank Kaminski, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright After Joseph Merla declared his candidacy for Keyport’s borough council running as a Republican for one of the two seats up for grabs Nov three residents asked for his name to be removed from the ballot due to his felony conviction in 2007 After a review of the matter by borough officials and attorneys his candidacy was deemed legal — laws that govern who is eligible for local offices vary from town to town — and his name was not removed Merla discussed the matter with the Asbury Park Press “I appreciate the concerns that residents might have regarding my past,” Merla wrote in an email exchange “I want to address that directly and openly.” Merla was convicted in federal court in 2007 for his role in "Operation Bid Rig." As previously reported by the Asbury Park Press: “Merla pleaded guilty to laundering $65,000 during the FBI's Operation Bid Rig investigation into dishonest government figures around Monmouth County He served three months in federal prison.” 'A great officer and a fabulous chief': Keyport's first female top cop retires Merla is the younger brother of former Keyport Mayor John Merla John Merla is currently Joseph’s campaign manager “First I understand trust is a crucial component of any leadership position,” Joseph Merla said in his email to the Press “Twenty years ago I spent 90 days in federal prison resilience and the importance of community support I learned then that it is not what happens to you but what you learn and then do with it who has been a restaurateur and owner of a construction business in Keyport is running for council along with fellow Republican Althea Washington The Democratic candidates are incumbent Kathleen McNamara and Robert Bergen Keyport’s council currently is comprised of three Republicans and three Democrats Merla cites “Keyport finances” as his top concern and said he plans to address that through “more solid Keyport news: State reveals that beach debris has high levels of arsenic Merla said he will resign that post due to a conflict of interest “I have lived and worked in Keyport my entire life,” Merla said “I have a very deep understanding of the community's needs and values I do not care one bit if you are Democrat or Republican I will pledge that everyone gets an equal voice my I am elected to Borough Council.” He added: “Being on Council for me is not about power or ego it is about improving every aspect of Keyport Here are the other candidates for the two open council seats and why they are running as explained in a recent forum moderated by the League of Women Voters: A former Keyport mayor and Borough Council member Bergen works as a municipal attorney in Middlesex County He is running because “spending the last year attending council meetings has been a truly unsettling experience for me,” he said “I truly don’t take any pleasure in saying what I’ve seen this past year from the current Republican administration is far more bad than good.” Citing a construction mishap in April that caused the partial collapse of a building in Keyport’s business district Bergen said a priority for him will be a development plan “in the downtown because as you can see we continue to have individual properties developed in a haphazard way without building standards we’re going to continue to have development where buildings are crushed 'We're not getting answers': Four Keyport businesses forced out after wall collapse who used to work in finance on Wall Street began serving on the borough council in 2021 “A significant reason for my running again is to address the lack of continuity in our borough at this time,” she said pedestrian and cyclist safety measures in the downtown Why isn’t our Skipper Bus (a free shuttle service) running daily to help those residents?” she said 'Daddy, I'm really proud of you': Coaching son's baseball team replaces opioid addiction for Keyport father Washington said she is looking to enter governance with a goal of “making Keyport great again.” She said she would join the council with an open mind for someone who not only is going to work for you — I’m going to research,” she said “I am the ears and the eyes for these residents and I am not making any decisions until I know what Keyport residents want.” Community columnist Jerry Carino can be reached at jcarino@gannettnj.com This work, NUWC Division, Keyport NADP employee graduates program, supports theater undersea warfare command and control, unmanned undersea systems, by Frank Kaminski, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright The Black-owned Premo dispensary of Keyport in Monmouth County in Central Jersey celebrated 4/20 weekend in part by launching their delivery service Premo had a lot to celebrate with their 4/20 holiday after being open for a year of success Tasty food trucks and great music from local DJs brought the party to life The Premo staff got in on the 420 fun, hopping on a viral trend to promote the weekend-long event. Check out their dance moves, which they did while hiding their faces on Instagram Another highlight was the collaboration between Fernway and Premo Those who attended were gifted a sleek cartridge battery with both business logos It came with a pen cap that pops on perfectly to hide what it is Premo Cannabis is launching delivery for local customers to order products right to their homes It will start with those in a five-mile radius of the place This welcomed addition directly benefits disabled weed consumers The Black-owned and operated business is led by two generations of two hard-working families “It’s a business within a business… it’s not just an extension It’s not delivering pizzas… We want to be able to reach the customers who can’t come all the time Let’s be able to impact our community better,” Skye explained The partnership between the Blanks and the Chandlers proves that collaboration is key in cannabis After a decade of success working in the weed industry in Colorado the Chandlers moved back to New Jersey to work with the Blanks This perfect pairing launched Premo in 2024  “Teamwork makes the dream work,” Darrin Jr offering sets of live DJs and local talent while you shop on special occasions inviting brands to set up tables along their mega metallic vault left over from the space’s days as a bank Premo is also celebrating being open for a year on May 23rd and the cannabis community to be embraced to the fullest This work, From spreadsheets to smart solutions: NUWC Division, Keyport's data management transformation, by Frank Kaminski, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This work, NUWC Division, Keyport’s Undersea and Combat Systems Depot excels in certification review, by Frank Kaminski, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Shannon Torres held a position achieved by few women in local law enforcement - that of police chief When Torres walked out of Borough Hall  at 1 p.m Monday and signed off on her police radio for the last time she left only two other women serving as police chiefs in Monmouth County retiring after a groundbreaking career in law enforcement accumulated the admiration and respect of fellow officers and the community during her 28-year tenure Officers from Keyport and surrounding police departments came out to see her off standing in a semicircle around her while bagpipes played as the departing chief approached each of the 21 officers under her command and gave them a salute "She has been a pillar of Keyport,'' police Capt said of the outgoing chief during her "walkout'' ceremony a 36-year veteran of the Keyport police force will be sworn in as chief today to succeed Torres Chief Torres has served our department with unwavering dedication noting she rose through the ranks from patrol officer to detective to detective sergeant to lieutenant and captain before becoming chief of the department in 2021 Torres worked at the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office for a year after joining the National Guard right out of high school Torres oversaw a total of 50 employees on a force that handles 12,000 calls for service a year She was responsible for "a significant increase in staff,'' Torres' successor said She reinstated the department's K-9 program and also focused on crimes against children "Your legacy and leadership will continue to inspire us all,'' Ferm told her Torres said there were "a lot of impactful ones,'' but she specifically mentioned her work on the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force saying she is thankful she had the opportunity "to help take those predators down.'' Serving the people of Keyport is what kept her happy throughout her career that's what keeps us going every day,'' she said Addressing the rank-and-file for a final time at a podium in front of Borough Hall on warm "Serving as a law enforcement officer has been one of the greatest honors of my life "You are more than colleagues - you are family to me,'' the outgoing chief said She thanked the residents and businesses of Keyport "for the support and trust you placed in me.''  Among officers from neighboring departments attending the ceremony was Union Beach Police Chief Michael Woodrow who presented Torres with a crystal plaque commending her for her professionalism and dedicated service Also in attendance was Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S going back to his days when he was Keyport's public defender a great officer and a fabulous chief,'' Santiago said but sad to see her leave the department.'' Santiago said Torres' retirement leaves only two female police chiefs in Monmouth County who was the county's' first female police chief when she was promoted to the rank in 2020 Kathleen Hopkins, a reporter in New Jersey since 1985, covers crime, court cases, legal issues and just about every major murder trial to hit Monmouth and Ocean counties. Contact her at khopkins@app.com FREEHOLD — A Keyport man has admitted that he took a sexually compromising photo of a juvenile while the child was asleep pleaded guilty last Wednesday to first-degree manufacture of child sexual abuse materials along with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child through sexual conduct according to the statement from the Prosecutor’s Office Negron faces up to 14 years in state prison when he is scheduled to be sentenced before state Superior Court Judge Henry Butehorn on June 27 Negron will be expected to serve 85% of the sentence before he is eligible for parole and subject to parole supervision for the rest of his life after he completes his prison term He will also be required to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law at that time More Local News: Four children hid in bedroom during parents' deadly fight in South Toms River: police A criminal investigation into Negron’s conduct was initiated in February 2024 by Detective Michelle Tucker of the Special Victims Bureau of the Prosecutor’s Office and Keyport Police Detective Eric Devlin The detectives determined that Negron took “a sexually compromising photograph of a juvenile .. Negron then shared the photograph over a social media platform,” according to the Prosecutor’s Office Assistant Prosecutors Keri-Leigh Schaefer and Joseph Competello of the Special Victims Bureau and High Tech Bureau Negron is represented by criminal defense attorney Brian J Contact Asbury Park Press reporter Erik Larsen at elarsen@gannettnj.com 2025 at 11:43 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}The grant is set to run through January 31 (Shutterstock)Editor's Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that the grant was $75 million for Keyport Schools NJ — The Keyport School District has received a $75,000 grant to foster the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in their schools the NJ Department of Education announced on Wednesday The district is just one of 10 throughout New Jersey that have received the “Artificial Intelligence Innovation in Education Grant,” which aims to support initiatives advancing the role of AI in the classroom the grant will enable the development of new programs under two key areas: “Teaching with AI” and “Teaching about AI.” The “Teaching with AI” component will support initiatives such as pilot programs using generative AI tools to enhance instructional practices This includes the development of individualized tutoring data analysis to improve instruction and teacher training in AI integration will focus on creating innovative curricula to promote AI literacy among students This will include lessons on AI ethics and societal impacts establishing AI-focused maker spaces to allow students to work together on projects and share ideas and fostering AI-driven project-based learning opportunities “The school districts receiving these grants are at the forefront of the future of education,” said Acting Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer they are preparing students to excel in a workforce that increasingly requires a deep understanding of how to leverage this technology.” “These programs are an important step toward ensuring that our classrooms not only integrate the latest technologies but also nurture the critical thinking and ethical understanding needed to thrive in the age of AI,” Dehmer continued In addition to the “Artificial Intelligence Innovation in Education Grant,” the department is also awarding two school districts the “Expanding Career Pathways in Artificial Intelligence Grant.” This grant is designed to expand students’ knowledge and skills on how computers and software mimic human learning The two vocational-technical school districts chosen (Mercer County Vocational School District and Middlesex County Vocational School District) will create develop and publish an AI and robots career and technical education curriculum based on innovative principles for teaching and learning AI said the state’s public schools have long set the standard for educational excellence and that these AI Innovation grants represent the next step forward “By thoughtfully integrating AI literacy and tools into our classrooms we're democratizing access to these transformative technologies while preparing our next generation of leaders,” Noveck said these grant programs will help us navigate technological AI advancements and support the development of best practices for responsible AI use in education that can benefit schools across our state,” Noveck continued “Ensuring every New Jersey student has the opportunity to shape our AI-enabled future.” By giving students the tools needed to engage with AI Governor Phil Murphy said the department is ensuring NJ will remain a national leader in technological advancements and innovations we are committed to building up our innovation economy and investing in the next generation of tech leaders,” Murphy said “By giving our students the tools necessary to engage with AI we are ensuring our state will remain a national leader in cutting-edge technological advancements and innovations for years to come," Murphy continued "I look forward to seeing what these grant recipients are able to accomplish.” To learn more, you can visit the NJ Department of Education’s Office of Innovation website Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices KEYPORT−A contractor installing curbs and sidewalks along Atlantic Street in Keyport ruptured a 1-inch gas main forcing the evacuation of residents from a condominium complex a spokesman for New Jersey Natural Gas said The gas company learned of the line break at 231 Atlantic Street at 12:53 p.m Repairs are expected to be finished by Monday afternoon spokesperson for New Jersey Natural Gas said More: Asbury Park gas main break Monday morning forces evacuations of 200-300 people Kinney did not know the number of people evacuated or from how many buildings But gas service to six dwellings was shut down while repairs were being made Keyport Mayor Rose Araneo said that everything was secure and the gas service was venting the building before people were being allowed in Reach him at 732-643-4029 or at kserrano@gannettnj.com Monmouth County is celebrating a major lottery win A lucky New Jersey Lottery player in Monmouth County has claimed the $664,754 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot from the Tuesday 💰💰 10 lucky NJ Lottery winners cash in on Powerball, Mega Millions, Pick 6 and more 37 players won $500 by matching four numbers and the Bullseye and two others won $500 with four matching numbers and the XTRA KEYPORT — A slag-like material on the beach in Keyport contains high levels of arsenic and should be avoided The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection "removed and tested many of the larger pieces of this material and will continue the cleanup as needed While tests have found very small concentrations of lead that are well below direct contact standards… most of the samples were found to have elevated concentrations of arsenic," the agency said in a statement to the Press The discovery has since prompted an investigation by state and local authorities "The route of exposure for arsenic is ingestion – occurring when people touch the material and then eat food or touch their mouths without having washed their hands," state Department of Environmental Protection officials said in a statement to the Press Department personnel warned beachgoers to avoid touching the material Amanda Oglesby is an Ocean County native who covers education and the environment She has worked for the Press for more than 16 years This work, NUWC Division, Keyport employees urged to take federal workplace climate surveys, by Frank Kaminski, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright Objects that look like rocks have tested positive for lead Ted Goldberg | July 19, 2024 | Energy & Environment Environmental Protection Agency and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection have begun looking into how objects containing lead appeared on Keyport’s bay shore According to New York/New Jersey Baykeeper objects resembling lead slag first became visible in June and tests have confirmed that the objects contain lead “We know there’s thousands and thousands of pieces,” said Greg Remaud “It gets into small amounts that are ingestible by wildlife [Or] when you’re wading in the water and you splash Remaud said test results came back on Tuesday showing that the rock-looking objects contained lead prompting the outreach to the EPA and DEP to determine how to proceed “I imagine that testing will be part of the next steps but it’s too soon to say exactly what the next steps will be and the overall timeline,” said Stephanie Vaughn “But we did commit to getting back to everybody very quickly.” Vaughn said the decisions on next steps should be made by the end of next week the beach has yet to be blocked off by signage and the objects are still on the bay shore The Raritan Bay Slag Superfund site sits just four miles away from the shore — and has tested positive for lead in the past — but Remaud said he believes the objects in Keyport were dumped there and the former National Lead company Ted Goldberg is a correspondent for NJ Spotlight News with nearly a decade of experience telling stories about a wide variety of topics SUBSCRIBE NJ Spotlight is part of The WNET Group and is operated by WNET a non-profit organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code This work, National Museum of Health and Medicine displays innovative face mask developed at NUWC Division, Keyport, by Frank Kaminski, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright