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News••May 3, 2026
Gray Seal Pup Found in Harvey Cedars Released Back to Ocean
After a two-month rehabilitative stint at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, a gray seal pup originally spotted on a snow-dusted stretch of Long Beach Boulevard in Harvey Cedars has…
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News••May 2, 2026
Ship Bottom Land Use Board Tees Up Tech With Golf Simulator Approval
Nearly two hours of testimony in a packed municipal room preceded the Ship Bottom Land Use Board’s approval of a groundbreaking golf‑simulator proposal with curtailed hours and a denied BYOB request…
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Arts & Entertainment••May 1, 2026
Look Forward to Tuckerton Garden Tour
Enjoy a stroll through the stunning flora and fauna of Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor neighbors’ gardens on a summer day, all while supporting Pinelands Regional High School students.
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Arts & Entertainment••May 1, 2026
Look Forward to Little Egg Harbor Community Events
May is upon us, and Little Egg Harbor Township has a busy month ahead filled with community-focused events.
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News••May 1, 2026
Proposed Plans for Hochstrasser’s Marina Hearing Canceled After Capacity Exceeded
That Ship Bottom residents, some who traveled from their primary residence to the Island, did not get the opportunity to address a proposed plan to transform Hochstrasser’s Marina into a dining and…
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News••April 30, 2026
Pinelands Superintendent’s Husband Jailed for Illegal Assault Rifle and Threatening to Kill Two Men, Police Say
Lucas P. McCooley, the husband of Pinelands Regional Superintendent Melissa McCooley, remains in jail after the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office accused him of threatening to kill August Daleo…
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News••April 30, 2026
Hochstrasser’s Marina Proposed as Dining/Entertainment Venue; Slips Would Remain
Changes could be coming to the north side of the Causeway along Barnegat Bay with a proposal for longtime marina to be reborn as the Salt Shack, a waterfront destination venue with two dining areas…
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News••April 30, 2026
Bat Mitzvah Celebrates Coming-of-Age, and a Love of LBI
For a girl named Chelsea with an affinity for the beach, choosing a bat mitzah theme was an (ocean) breeze: a Long Beach Island-tinged celebration to mark a coming-of-age within the Jewish community…
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Columns••April 30, 2026
Below Average Hurricane Season Projected; Could That Actually Be Good for Surf?
If there were to be headline news in the Liquid Lines world, it would be that the ocean will likely hit 50 degrees in the next day or two, if it hasn’t already. We’ll dive deeper into the water temp…
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News••April 30, 2026
Neighbors Look to Curb Parking Crunch, Drive Sustained Enforcement
What was once a few cars circling for a parking space during the peak summer season has become a recurring bottleneck: blocked driveways, painted curbs and commercial fleets crowding narrow streets…
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Columns••April 30, 2026
Beating FOMO Monster By Getting Upper Hand Help From JOMO
I’ve lost all my former FOMO inclinations.
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Opinion•April 29, 2026
Thanks to All
On April 18, the annual Ship Bottom Sprint for Life was held. This year, we hosted just over 300 participants, including runners, walkers and children. Thanks to these participants, along with our…
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News••April 29, 2026
The SandPaper Wins ‘General Excellence’ in NJPA 2025 Weekly Contest
The SandPaper won the prestigious General Excellence Award for the fifth consecutive year for editorial content in the weekly division of the 2025 New Jersey Press Association Better Newspaper…
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News••April 29, 2026
Pinelands Approves 2026-27 School Year Budget
The Pinelands Regional Board of Education approved the district’s 2026-27 budget on Monday night, April 27.
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News••April 29, 2026
Long Beach Township Police Make Arrests for Narcotics Offenses
Officers from the Long Beach Township Police Department, including the K-9 Unit and Operations Unit, recently concluded an extensive investigation into the distribution of illegal narcotics at…
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Opinion•April 29, 2026
Clear Decisions Required
Regarding Mr. Fenimore’s comments on the school vote, the matter before the board was straightforward: a clear yes-or-no decision that every other member was able to make. Mr. Fenimore chose not to.…
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News••April 29, 2026
Eagleswood Adopts Budget With Small Tax Increase; State Police Weigh in on Parking Problem
The Eagleswood Township Committee adopted its just-over-$2-million budget at the regular meeting of Monday, April 27.
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Opinion•April 29, 2026
Emergency Operations Center Should Be Rebuilt
The following was addressed to Beach Haven Municipal Clerk/Borough Administrator Sherry Mason.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 29, 2026
Speaker Relates History of ‘Double Trouble’
“Double Trouble Village: A Window Into Pine Barrens Industries” will be presented on Friday, May 8 at 1 p.,m. at the Beach Haven Public Library.
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News••April 29, 2026
Barnegat Schools Superintendent Completes Certification Program
Barnegat School District Superintendent Brian Latwis recently completed the AASA National Superintendent Certification Program – East Cohort.
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News••April 29, 2026
Anti-Bullying Specialist Gets Special Recognition
Jennifer Blanchard, school counselor and anti-bullying specialist at Joseph T. Donahue Elementary School, recently received the HIBster Anti-Bullying Software Counselor of the Year award.
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Opinion••April 29, 2026
Rec Upgrades Needed
It’s no secret that many residents in our Barnegat Township community are fed up. While neighboring towns like Stafford, Little Egg Harbor and Lacey are investing in modern, high-quality recreational…
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News••April 29, 2026
Harvey Cedars Police Hold Award Ceremony
At a recent Harvey Cedars Borough Commissioners meeting, Police Chief Robert Burnaford announced Patrolman Joseph D’Angelo was named Officer of the Year.
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Opinion•April 29, 2026
Community Involvement Best Way Forward
In a letter (“New Plan Would Make Volunteer Fire Companies More Viable,” 4/15), Long Beach Township Commissioner Joe Lattanzi recommended the creation of what people would call a fire district.
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News••April 29, 2026
Jacques Cousteau Reserve Now a Public Oyster, Clam Shell Drop-Off Station
The Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve has partnered with the N.J. Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife to collect discarded oyster and clam shells…
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News••April 29, 2026
Harvey Cedars in the Great American Cleanup
Harvey Cedars has joined communities across the country in committing to “The Greatest American Cleanup.”
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News••April 29, 2026
Stafford’s Adopt-a-Drain Program Goes High Tech
Stafford Township’s adopt-a-drain program has been around for years, but now the township has partnered with Drexel University to increase public participation to keep stormwater inlets clear as well…
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Arts & Entertainment••April 29, 2026
A Look at Duck Hunting Hubs Along Barnegat Bay
Duck hunting has long been part of the culture embedded within Southern Ocean County along Barnegat Bay. At one point, over 30 shacks, known as “shanties,” resided on the islands in the bay…
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Columns••April 29, 2026
Which Side Is New Jersey On?
It’s said July 4, 1776 is a date that changed the world. If that’s so, then it’s worth the time to study the events that led to the Declaration of Independence.
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Arts & Entertainment••April 29, 2026
Barnegat Students Get All Jazzed Up
The Barnegat Township School District Instrumental Music Department recently hosted its sixth annual Barnegat Jazz Night at Russell O. Brackman Middle School. The event is the district’s combined…
