Eric Englund

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 improve public parks and places within the borough. During a presentation at the May 11 borough council meeting, Friends of Beach Haven representatives stressed that while the […]

Joey D and Johnny B’s Rockin’ Oldies band will open the Barnegat Township Recreation Department’s free Saturday-night concert series at the dock on June 6. All concerts begin at 6:30. Well known in the area, the band performs a wide range of music featuring doo-wop, Motown and disco among others. They also have return engagements on July 4 and Aug. […]

The Barnegat Township Recreation Department sponsors Jersey Fresh farm markets on Thursdays, beginning June 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at a new location – in the municipal building parking at 900 West Bay Ave. It will run through Sept. 17. Admission is free. Stacey Fehringer, assistant recreation director, said participating farms include Krowicki Farms, Stilwell Farms and Eckert […]

Hearts of Mercy and the Beach Haven Moose Lodge in Manahawkin are holding a “Pasta & Sinatra Night” on Sunday, June 14 at 6 p.m. at the lodge, located at 120 Route 72. Tickets are $30 per person. “This elegant evening will be more than just a show – it’s an experience,” said Kristen Santorelli, Hearts of Mercy cofounder. “Guests […]

Two years ago, Carrie Aspan believed people in the LGBTQ+ community in Barnegat Township needed a safe space. The result was her forming Barnegat Pride, which she said has been very well received. On Saturday, June 6, the group will hold its second Pride Festival, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Birdsall Street field across the street from the firehouse. […]

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 of, forming a club. George Smith, a past commodore, said its constitution was drawn up in 1951. There were five basic purposes of the […]

Last year, the Long Beach Island Historical Association celebrated the 50th anniversary of its formation, with the intention of establishing a museum. That was accomplished the following year and the 50th anniversary of the museum’s opening will be celebrated at a special open house on Saturday, May 30, beginning at 10 a.m. “The public is encouraged to attend this family-friendly […]

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 site – two on East 81st Street and two on East 82nd Street. At the meeting, several neighbors testified in favor of the […]

At the annual spring meeting of the New Jersey Conference of Mayors in Atlantic City, Harvey Cedars Mayor John M. Imperiale was elected to its board of directors. The New Jersey Conference of Mayors is the largest statewide organization in the nation, exclusively representing the interests of New Jersey mayors and their municipalities. NJCM advocates on behalf of municipalities in […]

About 1,500 pieces of artwork created by Barnegat Township School District’s young virtuosos in preschool through 12th grade will be on display at the fifth annual One Barnegat Music and Arts Festival. More than 2,500 people are expected to attend the festival, which will take place on Thursday, June 4 at the high school from 5 to 9 p.m. This […]