Police: Crowds at Jersey Shore bar were not social distancing, wearing masks

The owner of a bar and restaurant in Beach Haven was cited over the weekend for not complying with Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive orders on social distancing and large gatherings.

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Aug 13, 2020, 11:34 AM

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Updated 1,526 days ago

The owner of a bar and restaurant in Beach Haven was cited over the weekend for not complying with Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive orders on social distancing and large gatherings.

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Tom Hughes, owner of the Sea Shell Resort & Beach Club, was issued a summons for violating the governor’s order. According to police, authorities found large gatherings at an outdoor bar Saturday. Too many customers were not wearing face coverings or social distancing.

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Police say they gave Hughes a warning earlier this summer. He has a court appearance scheduled for September.

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