Little Egg Harbor Township Committeeman Ray Gormley said the township has received a permit from the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection for beach replenishment at what is now called Mystic Beach. However, the town does not have the essential Army Corps of Engineers permit. The Army Corps performs replenishment projects in the state.

SUN FUN: Beach-goers enjoy Mystic Beach in Little Egg Harbor at slack tide–high tide takes up much of the shoreline. Photo by Pat Johnson.

During the July 8 township committee meeting, Township Engineer Jason Worth said the NJDEP waterfront development permit allows for stabilization of the…