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Opinion•December 18, 2025
What’s Taxable
A lot of misinformation is floating around social media and also mentioned in the letters section of last week’s SandPaper. To be clear, VRLBI.com is a classified listing website. Just like Craig’s…
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Opinion•December 18, 2025
Please Hold Off
The following was addressed to Ship Bottom Municipal Clerk Kristy Correnti.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 18, 2025
Christmas Carolers Delight Residents, Staff at Seacrest
The sweet sound of familiar Christmas songs filled the hallways of Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and the hearts of its residents on Monday night, Dec. 8 as American Legion Post 493…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 18, 2025
Holiday Magic, Her Way: Mrs. Claus Gets Hero’s Welcome at Waretown Library
Bellarine Theatre Co.’s Founding Artistic Director Jessica Huch created a holiday kids’ program for Ocean County Library that blends laugh-out-loud improv, feminist overtones and too-cute-for-words…
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News••December 18, 2025
Tuckerton Applying for Grant to Fund Dredging
The new year could bring new hope to Tuckerton borough residents who have long been fighting for dredging in Thompson Creek. A potential state grant, for which the borough plans to apply, could help…
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Opinion•December 17, 2025
Stafford Voters Defied
In the Nov. 4 General Election, the three incumbent members of the Stafford Township Board of Education were reelected to their seats. I placed fourth, earning 3,867 votes, and Erica Petrillo came in…
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News••December 17, 2025
Little Egg Harbor Officials Remember Administrator Rodney Haines
Described as “a great leader,” the Little Egg Harbor Township administrator and CFO Rodney R. Haines, 57, passed away on Nov. 24, leaving family, friends and coworkers saddened by the sudden loss to…
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Opinion••December 17, 2025
It’s a Wrap for Our Roaming Christmas Fruitcake
And so, this is Christmas, and what have you done? Another year over and a new one just begun. The saga of the fruitcake continues! Since the last of our family’s group from the “Greatest Generation”…
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Columns••December 17, 2025
This Season of Giving, Support Independent Music
As we close in on 2026, the time has come for The SandPaper to be tucked in for a little winter nap while the staff spends some much needed downtime with loved ones for the holidays.
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News••December 17, 2025
Barnegat Light Mayor Wellington Defends Existing Tax Structure for Regional School District
Barnegat Light Mayor Ed Wellington said the borough will not join the other Island towns in what he called “a movement to modify the school tax process, structure and formula, to base it more on the…
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Opinion•December 17, 2025
All American
Happy holidays, America! Who knew it would be so controversial and political to wish our diverse fellow citizens greetings of comfort and joy? Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! Forgive my ignorance of…
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Opinion••December 17, 2025
Among Greatest U.S. Speeches Is One From the Mouth of a Babe
It is generally agreed that Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address is the most famous speech in American history.
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News••December 17, 2025
LBI Historical Museum Approaching 50th
At this time last year, the Long Beach Island Historical Association was getting ready to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025. Its original goal and mission were to open a museum to house and…
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News••December 17, 2025
New Nativity Scene Graces Front Lawn at St. Francis Church
St. Francis of Assisi Church, at 4700 Long Beach Blvd. in Brant Beach, has a new seasonal addition to the parish grounds: a life-size Nativity set, which, said The Rev. Francis DiSpigno, church…
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News••December 17, 2025
Bay Stakeholders Help Guide Tidal Inlets Research
Boaters, bayside homeowners, tackle shop and marina owners, and anyone else interested in learning and talking about Little Egg Inlet was invited to attend a Zoom meeting last Thursday, Dec. 11 on…
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Sports••December 17, 2025
Get Festive and Enjoy Hoops for the Holidays at Southern Regional
Mark the calendar and get ready to enjoy some hoops during the holidays. The annual Score at the Shore basketball tournament is back for another year at Southern Regional High School.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 17, 2025
Quaint Microcinema Beckons Tuckerton Movie Lovers
Tucked away in Tuckerton, a small, cozy movie theater dubbed a “microcinema” welcomes film enthusiasts of all ages, encourages engaging discussion of shared interests and provides a space for genuine…
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Sports••December 17, 2025
Southern Regional a Viable Contender With Perna, Sliwinski Back
After the Southern Regional boys basketball team won its first state tournament game in 10 years last February, head coach John Pampalone was pleased with the progress of the program and thankful…
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News••December 17, 2025
9th District Bill Would Increase Penalties for Fraud Targeting Seniors, Veterans
Penalties for identity theft when the victim is a senior citizen or a veteran would be increased under legislation introduced by Sen. Carmen Amato Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblyman Gregory…
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Columns••December 17, 2025
How Much Do You Remember?
As the days of December grow shorter, all minds turn to the NFL playoffs and who made the final 12 in college football. But there are two other major events that take place during the month: The…
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Arts & Entertainment••December 17, 2025
Billy Joel Tribute Show Returning to Surflight by Popular Demand
Surflight Theatre’s New Year’s Eve show is so nice they’re presenting it twice.
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Sports••December 17, 2025
On Heels of 20-Win Season, Barnegat Looks to New Leaders on Offense
The Barnegat girls basketball team had an outstanding season last winter. Coach Tammy Nicolini’s squad won 20 games and captured a Shore Conference division championship for the first time ever.
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News••December 17, 2025
Barnegat Police Chief Graduates From FBI Program
On Dec. 11, Barnegat Township Police Chief Jason Carroll graduated from the 296th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 17, 2025
So Many Great Christmas Movies It Was Difficult to Pick the Greatest
In this year’s “Holiday Gift Guide,” a special publication of The SandPaper, I wrote a story about my favorite Christmas movies. I invited readers to join in the fun and email me with their picks.
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Arts & Entertainment••December 17, 2025
Manahawkin Will Turn Into Motown on New Year’s Eve
The Stafford Township Arts Center is going to ring out 2025 with a bang.
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News••December 17, 2025
Harvey Cedars Appoints Municipal Clerk
After serving in acting capacity for near 18 months, Christine Lisiewski was appointed municipal clerk of Harvey Cedars at the Monday, Dec. 15 Board of Commissioners meeting.
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News••December 17, 2025
Court Victory Puts Wind Back in Offshore Energy Plans
A Massachusetts judge overturned a presidential order impacting the offshore energy sector, nearly 11 months after changing winds surrounding federal policy prompted the reevaluation.
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News••December 17, 2025
Disaster Declaration Urged to Secure Federal Funds for Beach Nourishment
Congressman Jeff Van Drew is doubling down on urging New Jersey officials to declare a disaster emergency along the Jersey Shore, citing extensive beach erosion since July and claiming outgoing Gov.…
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News••December 17, 2025
LEH Schools Seek Cooperation to ‘Overcome’ Chronic Absenteeism
Little Egg Harbor Schools Superintendent Lisa Antunes addressed chronic absenteeism among other subjects at the Dec. 7 meeting of the Little Egg Harbor Township Board of Education.
