Green Fair Brings Sustainability to Fore at Heritage Park

Heritage Park in Old Manahawkin was a verdant mecca during last Friday’s landmark Green Fair. Partly what made it magical was the charming scenery and lush grass, offset by the cheerful pink pops of blooming cherry trees along West Bay Avenue, but mostly it was the sense of shared investment in, and responsibility for, the community’s long-term sustainability. Lining the […]

Barnegat Scores Runs in Bunches During Victory Over Pinelands Regional

Baseball Roundup

One bad week doesn’t make a baseball season a failure, just as one good week doesn’t make one a success. Consistency over time is the answer. “We’re a strong defensive team, but our hitting and run production needs to become more consistent,” said Barnegat pitcher Ryan Kulpa, who fired three innings and gave up three runs on five hits and […]

Ship Bottom Eyes New Hotel Parking Rules


The Ship Bottom Borough Council is considering a measure that would bring hotel and motel parking spaces in line with state regulations. A public hearing on the ordinance is slated for the council’s May 24 meeting at borough hall. Ordinance 2022-03 would require all hotels and motels in the borough to provide two parking spaces per hotel unit in addition […]

For Taxpayers, Long Beach Township Lowering New Annual Fee for Courts Use


Taxpayers in Long Beach Township will have to pay just $40, instead of the $80 initally proposed, for a new annual pass to access tennis and pickleball courts in the municipality. Those who don’t pay taxes in the township, though, will still be charged $80 for a yearly badge. Weekly and daily fees are to be set at $20 and […]

The SandPaper Wins ‘General Excellence’ in NJPA 2021 Weekly Contest


The SandPaper won the prestigious General Excellence Award for both editorial and advertising content in the weekly division of the 2021 New Jersey Press Association Better Newspaper Contest, the association announced at its annual awards ceremony April 28. The honor is earned by scoring the highest number of individual awards in judged categories, with first-place wins adding the most points […]

Fanfare at The Sand Castle B&B Ribbon Cutting


The Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce invites businesses to attend the ribbon cutting of the newly renovated Sand Castle Bed & Breakfast, bayside in Barnegat Light, on Tuesday, May 10 at noon. Attendees will be meeting the new innkeepers at 710 Bayview Ave., who are carrying on the B&B’s renowned warm ambience and personalized service, while adding their own. […]

Fire Company Kicks Off Centennial Celebration With Community Fundraiser


The Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. is in a celebratory mood as it marks a century of service this year. Members of the public can join the commemoration by sponsoring an American flag to be displayed throughout the borough from Memorial Day through the Fourth of July, honoring their own personal hero. “I know it’s been done before,” said Bob […]

Surf City Volunteer Firehouse Hosts Flea Market

Surf City Volunteer Firehouse Flea Market July 19,2022 and August 9,2022 Spaces are 20 x 20 Fee $55.00 Contact George Janssen at 551-404-7709 The following categories are closed Jewelry, Hats and Sunglasses

Townwide Yard Sale Is a Find in Barnegat Light


In a place with as much ambience as Barnegat Light, the townwide yard sale is bound to hold some treasures. Go on the hunt May 14 (rain date May 15) starting at 8 a.m. during the once-a-year happening. Maybe you’ll find fishing gear; maybe a ceramic lighthouse that outshone its welcome on the owner’s counter. Sweaters, drink glasses, books ready […]

Shared Services a Point of Major Controversy at Little Egg Harbor BOE Meeting

Some Board Members Want to Support Their Students More Than Those of Pinelands

War has broken out between the Pinelands Regional and Little Egg Harbor school districts – at least between Pinelands and some members of the LEH Board of Education. If readers think that characterization is an exaggeration, they should watch the over 2½-hour video recording of the April 27 meeting of the Little Egg Harbor Board of Education meeting, available on […]