To the Editor:
The upcoming election is less than two weeks away, and the future of Ship Bottom is on the line.
Let’s be clear, Ship Bottom is one of the best towns on Long Beach Island because of the leadership we have today. The borough has invested in strong infrastructure, maintained responsible taxes, ensured reliable emergency services, completed bulkhead replacements, built a new water treatment plant, installed mobility mats, expanded Gator service, implemented a hotel and motel tax, received over $1…
May 21, 2026
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