On Sunday, residents of Holgate on Long Beach Island were allowed to return to their homes for only the second time since Hurricane Sandy came ashore. Mayor James Mancini told the Press of Atlantic City that he hopes to reopen the northern end of Holgate by Wednesday, an area still without electricity, gas or water service. New Jersey Natural Gas continues working to restore service and reports that 6,175 customers are currently online on LBI. Gas service may not be restored in Holgate for another 10 days.
