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2 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
On Saturday, May 31, the streets of Tuckerton will once again come alive with music, poetry and art as Tuckerton Porchfest returns for its third unforgettable year. The free, all-ages event will transform front porches of residential homes, local businesses and community spaces into live performance venues from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., showcasing over 30 local musicians, poets, performers and visual artists across seven stages.
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2 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
The Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum is getting warmed up for an active season of indoor and outdoor fun, from interactive exhibits to folk art classes to boat tours, and everything in between. 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.
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2 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
Spring has been busy for the Jersey Shore Quilts of Valor chapter, launched just last year in order to present warm tokens of gratitude to local veterans in our region. Two quilts were presented to World War II Merchant Marine veterans, Able-Bodied Seaman Raymond L. Mombelardi and Lt. Cmdr. Thomas H. Reilly at the Haddonfield American Legion Post #38 surrounded by their family and friends. Dennis J. Ng, president of the New Jersey American Merchant Marine Veterans Association, presided over the event.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
Cranberries – we eat them every day in our salads, jams and sauces, not even realizing their historical significance. The Tuckerton Historical Society invites the community to the Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum in Little Egg Harbor from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10 for a presentation by Horace Somes. Wild cranberries, found right in our Pine Barrens, were harvested prehistorically by Native Americans who handpicked the bogs and streamsides.
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3 weeks ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
Mystic Island always bursts into bloom in the days surrounding Passover and Easter as nature seems to wake up for spring and loved ones gather for their respective holidays. This year seemed exceptionally special, as the community celebrated the 25th anniversary of a true neighborhood staple, Mystic Island Pizza. Although the authentic Italian eatery turned 25 on April 10, celebrations […]
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1 month ago | 
thesandpaper.net | Monique M. Demopoulos
The Southern Ocean County region is beloved for its vibrant live music scene, booming with a huge variety of local singer-songwriters and performers. Occasionally, however, the majesty of the area draws in stars from abroad as well. Such was the case last weekend in the heart of historic Tuckerton as Martin Barre – of Jethro Tull fame – stopped into the Lizzie Rose Music Room for an intimate, unplugged performance with his acoustic trio, Martin Barre and Friends.
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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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.
