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•June 4, 2026
Ship Bottom Balances Growth as DOT Traffic Changes Jam Island Flow
A proposed bayfront bar and restaurant in Ship Bottom is the latest flashpoint exposing flaws in a two-decade-old state-sanctioned traffic study that drove the multi-year Causeway improvement…
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•June 1, 2026
Neighbors Raise Trifecta of Summer Concerns as Salt Shack Decision Looms
Anchored along the bay, just north of the Causeway in Ship Bottom, lies a quiet residential neighborhood of mostly year-round homes – its calmness surprisingly audible even with the sole exit from…
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•May 31, 2026
‘State of the Shore’: Coast in Strong Shape as Summer Approaches
Ready the swimsuits and sunscreen: New Jersey beaches are in good condition heading into the summer, according to Jon K. Miller, who authors the State of the Shore Report for the New Jersey Sea Grant…
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•May 30, 2026
Special Events Galore at 2026 Lighthouse International Film Festival
Of course the Lighthouse International Film Festival is centered around films, scores of them, be it feature-length narratives, feature-length documentaries, surf features, New School/Parsons films…
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•May 29, 2026
Barney Grabs Visitor: Climber Hits the Top Followed By Brick Wall
Kudos to our Memorial Day weekend crowds. They were not only memorably massive, but outstandingly celebratory, as proven by fully packed pubs, coffee shops, restaurants, churches, marinas, parks, you…
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•May 28, 2026
Single-Family Homes Approved for Old HCH Site
Last week, the Harvey Cedars Land Use Board approved a subdivision for four single-family homes at the site of the former HCH Real Estate Co. The new homes will be on the four buildable lots on the…
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•May 28, 2026
MET Chorus Artists Performance Honors Veterans, Those Lost in Service
Rapturous applause and a standing ovation concluded a special evening at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences on Monday, May 25 as the MET Chorus Artists celebrated Memorial Day…
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•May 28, 2026
Little Egg Harbor Honors Lost Lives on Memorial Day
After a long weekend that can often feel detached from the true meaning of Memorial Day, Little Egg Harbor veterans, residents and officials took time to pay tribute to fallen soldiers on Monday…
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•May 28, 2026
Griffin Is New Police Chief in Stafford Township
Russell Griffin began his law enforcement career with the Stafford Township Police Department, and he apparently wants to finish it in Stafford.
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•May 28, 2026
Fatal Boat Accident Under Investigation
A Barnegat man has succumbed to injuries sustained in a single-vessel boat accident that occurred in the bay off Long Beach Township shortly before 6 p.m. on Monday, May 25, New Jersey State Police…
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•May 28, 2026
The Pop-Up Party That Never Popped With Hope at the End of a Gloomy Holiday Weekend
I had a kitchen full of 14-year-olds on Saturday night, laughing and crushing Pietro’s pizza, including a Grandma’s pie with vodka sauce (Oh man, so good …) when one of the kids informed me, “Dude…
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•May 28, 2026
Harvey Cedars Historical Group Makes Gains
First proposed last fall, the Harvey Cedars Historical Society is now a reality. The organization has officially incorporated and recently received its nonprofit eligibility from the state, marking…
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•May 26, 2026
Compelling Characters Showcased in LBI Film Fest’s Opening and Closing Night Movies
The Lighthouse International Film Festival has announced its opening and closing nights’ films.
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•May 25, 2026
Marlin and Tuna Club Marks 75 Years
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Beach Haven Marlin and Tuna Club, which has been a mainstay since a group of fishermen who had long fished the area recognized the need for, and benefit…
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•May 24, 2026
A Retro Rally of Peace, Love and Vintage Volkswagens
With Old Barney rising above the trees, the Barnegat Lighthouse State Park parking lot appeared to be a portal into the past – lined with decked-out vintage Volkswagen vans with nostalgic baby-blue…
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•May 23, 2026
Fisherman’s Cottage With Colorful History Gets Charming Redo
Hello readers: I’m so excited to introduce a new column in The SandPaper for summer 2026 called “Still Standing.” As a longtime admirer of the vintage homes that dot Long Beach Island – and the lucky…
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•May 22, 2026
With the Official Unofficial Start, We Think Back and Aim to Make Every Minute Count This Summer
Despite the fact that we needed three layers of clothing and a hot thermos to leave the house almost every morning of May on LBI, Memorial Day weekend, the “unofficial start to summer,” is here. And…
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May 21, 2026
Southern Ocean County Pays Tribute on Memorial Day Weekend
This Memorial Day – marking 55 years since the holiday was fixed to the last Monday in May – honors those who gave their lives in service to a grateful nation, tracing its roots to Decoration Day and…
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•May 21, 2026
Water Safety Reminder Makes Splash as LBI Dives Into Summer Mode
Warm sunshine and blue-green water framed the 20th Street beach in Ship Bottom, providing the perfect backdrop for a reminder that despite ocean temps still being on the chilly side, water safety is…
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•May 21, 2026
No Decision on Salt Shack Application; Next Meeting June 3
Following four hours of testimony from the applicant, project professionals and the public, the Ship Bottom Land Use Board carried an application that would transform the Hochstrasser’s Marina site…
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•May 21, 2026
Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim to Have Three Heats This Summer
If the resident piping plovers and weather cooperate, the Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim will have its place in Barnegat Light again this summer, and registration for the event is ongoing right now.
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•May 21, 2026
A Love Story That Really Blossomed on Stage
Ten years ago, Eve Brescia could be seen performing in Barnegat High School Bengal Players musical productions as well as choir concerts.
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•May 18, 2026
What You Should Know About the Upcoming Super El Niño Prediction
I understand the reluctance to trust any long-range weather forecasts, but this week I’ve got an emerging dose of sky divination well worth some coverage. I speak of updated reads on the El…
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•May 17, 2026
2025 a Challenging Year for Coastal Nesting Ospreys
According to Ben Wurst, senior wildlife biologist with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, the 2025 nesting season for ospreys in the state began as it often did: Breeding adults returned to…
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•May 15, 2026
Sprucing Up the Entrance to LBI Built on Teamwork
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…
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•May 14, 2026
Recently Rehabilitated Gray Seal Pup on the Move Along the Coast
Just one week after a gray seal pup found in Harvey Cedars last winter was released at Brigantine Inlet following rehabilitation, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center was delighted to see how far she’d…
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•May 14, 2026
New Pavilion Proposed for Beach Haven Veterans Park
The Friends of Beach Haven have announced plans to erect a pavilion in Veterans Park. The project falls in line with the nonprofit organization’s goal to support the local community and aims to…
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•May 14, 2026
Southern Regional Captures First County Crown in 24 Years
Championship teams battle against the odds, have an inextinguishable fire, and press on through adversity to succeed as one. Brooke Sutter embodies the grit, passion and determination of the Southern…
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•May 14, 2026
Blacksmith Stephen Nuttall Forges Connections Between Past and Present
Blacksmith Stephen Nuttall believes modern society has become completely disconnected from how things – everything from our food to our homes and household essentials – are made. Forging both…
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•May 14, 2026
Eight Films Will Battle It Out in LIFF Documentary Competition This Year
The Lighthouse International Film Festival has announced its lineup of documentary films for its 2026 season.
