Young kids and dogs roamed the beach under blue skies and unseasonably warm weather in Harvey Cedars. The waves were pumping; the music was playing. Friends and families sat on the beach and caught up, eating clams on the half shell and hot clam chowder. It was a fantastic day for the 9th Annual Jetty Clam Jam, with the same community vibes as every event since the inaugural in 2007. Surf City’s pro surfer Randy Townsend took his second Clam Jam win, with partner Greg Musgnug of Ship Bottom.
But there was one difference. This was last Friday – the first ever weekday Clam Jam.
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