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1 week ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
“In this economy?” is the natural reaction to today’s housing market, which is especially tough for Gen Z folks trying to get started on the next chapter of their lives. Even though most of us are making more money than we were five years ago, inflation has rendered our pay raises obsolete. Meanwhile, homes have nearly tripled in price with tax and interest rates continuing to climb.
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2 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
Spring is in full bloom, and the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum in Tuckerton has got tons of new folk art to see and do. Visitors can explore the many exhibits at their leisure with a self-guided tour. Stop into the lighthouse to pay the $5 entry fee, and pick up an activity guidebook to make the most of the visit. Check out three brand new exhibits. Now open, the Seaport has put together three new exhibits for the public to explore, all right on the first floor of Tucker’s Island Lighthouse.
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2 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
Reaching 100 years of age is a milestone worth celebrating, so The Terraces at Seacrest Village made sure to pay special tribute to Little Egg Harbor resident Violet Blum on her big day, honoring the centenarian with a festive party in her honor attended by family, friends and the assisted living community’s staff. “Violet continues to live life to the fullest,” said Bianca Sutlovich, life enrichment director at Seacrest.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
On Monday, March 24, Little Egg Harbor Township held a special meeting wherein the committee adopted a resolution committing to the state Department of Community Affairs’ present need of 32 new housing units and settling with the Fair Share Housing Center on a prospective need or new construction of 165 units. The resolution was introduced during a special meeting on Jan.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
The Little Egg Harbor Tax Collector’s office has launched an initiative to help assist residents with the completion of the PAS-1 Application, which is a combined application for three major property tax relief programs available in New Jersey: Property Tax Reimbursement (Senior Freeze), ANCHOR Benefits and Stay NJ Property Tax Benefit.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
Spring has sprung, which means it’s finally time to head outside for some fresh air with the family. Bass River State Forest, at 762 Stage Rd. in Bass River invites all to meet at the park at dusk and head off into the night for a 90-minute accessible hike. Hikers should meet at the park office at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 13. The event is completely free, but donations are appreciated. Glow sticks will be handed out for every donation given.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
Calloways in West Creek is the place to be from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 16 for an evening of food, fun and fundraising to make a difference in the community. The event is hosted by Tracie Matarazzo in honor of her son Joseph Olivier, who lost his life in an auto accident at the age of 19 in 2020. Cost to attend is $25 and includes pizza, wings, soft drinks and dessert. There are a gift auction and 50/50 raffle for those interested. The fundraiser is an alcohol-free event.
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4 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
In honor of Women’s History Month, which feels more symbolic each day we tread deeper into the strange dystopia of an unraveling democracy, we remember the female pioneers of music and celebrate the work they were able to achieve despite the odds stacked against them. Before delving in, it’s worth noting how many freedoms we take for granted that were simply inaccessible to women until just a few years ago:American women were not granted the right to wear pants in public until 1910.
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4 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
With the federal enforcement of REAL ID set to begin on May 7, appointments are now backed up and virtually unavailable all across the state. To accommodate the surge, the NJ Motor Vehicle Commission launched an initiative earlier this month called REAL ID Thursdays in order to create additional opportunities for drivers to upgrade their license to a REAL ID.
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4 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
Spring is here, heralding in the fourth annual Silver Linings Senior Workshop. The free health and wellness event, which partners with local professionals to meet the needs of the senior community, takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, at the First Presbyterian Church of Tuckerton in partnership with Stockton University. Silver Linings was conceived by Denise Theiler, MSN, RN and part of the church’s mission team.
