The smell of salt air announces itself before the source of it comes into view, growing more pungent upon the approach to Ship Bottom, gateway to 18 miles of pristine sandy beaches and the shifting stage of the Atlantic Ocean. Crafting the idyllic entrance to Long Beach Island requires the year-round collective stewardship, guided by borough officials and dedicated community volunteers, of relentless work, not magic.
Beautification in Ship Bottom is deliberate: pruning, painting, dune restoration, and intentional plantings chosen to…
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