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A growing number of Jersey Shore towns are planning on extending the beach season past Labor Day this year.

That means beach badges will still be required -- and lifeguards will be present --when beaches are open in September.

This list will be updated as more towns finalize their plans.

July Fourth in the Seasides in Seaside Heights and Seaside Park. (Photo: Peter Ackerman)

The beach season will be extended through Sept. 30. Beaches are scheduled to be open seven days a week.

Beaches will be staffed through Sept. 30, and will be open seven days a week..

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Ocean Grove

The beach will be open and staffed -- weather permitting -- on the weekends of September 12 to 14 and 19 to 20. Beach badges will be required and capacity will be limited.

For questions about the beach, call 732-988-5533.

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A visitor to Ocean Grove beach sits in the shade of the pier as she looks over selecton on her iphone. Ocean Grove - Bradley Beach: Day at the Beach on July 15, 2020. (Photo: Peter Ackerman)

Beaches will be open and staffed seven days a week through Sept.30. All beaches will be open on weekends, while during the week, four of the borough's beaches are scheduled to be staffed. The Borough Council is expected to finalize plans for extending the summer season at its Sept. 2 meeting.

Beaches will be open and staffed on weekends through September.

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Jean Mikle: 732-643-4050, jmikle@gannettnj.com

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