To the Editor:

The Barnegat Historical Society is disappointed by developments with the pavilion at the public dock. The two-story structure has been an iconic symbol of the bayfront area in Barnegat for approximately the last 100 years, being the focus of postcards and other pictures over that period.

Over that time it has been enjoyed by several generations of residents and visitors as part of the unique historic character of the town that sets it apart from the surrounding area with that character being…

May 13, 2026