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The Sad Fate of the ‘Remedios Pascual’

1 day ago | thesandpaper.net | Anita Josephson |Thomas P. Farner

To mark the centennial of Ship Bottom’s becoming an independent municipality, I am looking back at the stories that helped create the town’s identity. In January 1903, several events took place on Long Beach Island that helped to inspire a series of stories and a book that would create much of what is known as “the lure of Long Beach.”Winter on the Island was a time of quiet. The hotels in Beach Haven and Barnegat Light were closed, and even avid outdoorsmen stayed home.
‘Here‘s The Story’ to Anchor ‘Shore Week’ on NJPBS

1 week ago | thesandpaper.net | Victoria Ford

Anchoring the NJPBS network’s “Shore Week,” April 21 through 25, is the acclaimed docuseries “Here’s The Story” by former Manahawkin resident Steve Rogers. Each night that week at 8 p.m., see a different “HTS” episode spotlighting culture, music, food or the natural environment. Rogers is creator and producer of the series, known for its thoughtful and intimate portrayals of life across the Garden State.
Community Art to Champion Historic Preservation in Barnegat Light

1 week ago | thesandpaper.net | Victoria Ford

Barnegat Light’s Wildflowers boutique and gallery owner Cricket Luker, advocate for the arts and animal rights, has a new idea for a community art project that would celebrate local historic properties and promote preservation efforts, by having artists paint portraits of old buildings to be installed seasonally somewhere in the town. The concept is “Preserving Our History Through Art,” Luker explained.
Art Notes, April 16

1 week ago | thesandpaper.net | Victoria Ford

Top of Class: For its Student Show, the Pine Shores Art Association held an awards reception on Sunday, April 6 at its Manahawkin gallery on Stafford Avenue, drawing community members in celebration of local talent. First place went to Phil Meara, a student of Tom Rutledge, for his watercolor painting “Wings,” which depicts a kitesurfer opening his kite on the beach.
Will Chef Britt Go All the Way? Find Out Sunday

1 week ago | thesandpaper.net | Victoria Ford

Season VI of Food Network’s “Tournament of Champions,” on Sundays at 8 p.m., has local favorite Chef Britt Rescigno sitting pretty for this weekend’s finale. Marking her third trip to the finals, this Sunday, April 20, she stands to win the $150,000 grand prize. Rescigno, whose tagline is “eat sexy food,” was raised in New Gretna and briefly worked on Long Beach Island.
Jason Alexander to Headline 2025 Lighthouse International Film Festival

1 week ago | thesandpaper.net | Rick Mellerup

The 2025 Lighthouse International Film Festival, which will be held June 4 through 8, will be keynoted by none other than Jason Alexander, best known as George Costanza in the NBC sitcom “Seinfeld.”A special 25th anniversary screening of “Just Looking,” which he directed, will be held on Friday, June 6. A Q&A will follow. Then on Saturday, June 7, he will hold an intimate conversation with film fans, discussing film making and his storied career.
Southern Student Exhibition at Arts Foundation Celebrates Budding Artists

1 week ago | thesandpaper.net | Victoria Ford

In keeping with tradition, Southern Regional High School’s chapter of the National Art Honor Society inducted new members at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies on Wednesday, April 9. Two 2024 honor society members, Makena Broderick and Xai Chase, led the ceremony, which was part of a larger exhibition of student art from all classes and grade levels.
Stafford Township to Challenge State’s Affordable Housing Determination

1 week ago | thesandpaper.net | David Biggy

For decades, the state has legally wielded the authority to set standards with regard to affordable housing within each municipality. Since the New Jersey Supreme Court decision in 1975, Stafford Township hasn’t been immune to meeting its obligation for developing such housing, and the time has arrived for a new round of development. This time around, township officials are challenging the number devised by the Fair Share Housing Center.
Griffin, Woodring Promoted to New Ranks Within Stafford Police Department

1 week ago | thesandpaper.net | David Biggy

Russell Griffin apparently doesn’t mind immersing himself in thankless jobs, at least to some degree. “Right now, he works very hard at managing the budget, and he does all the internal affairs investigations,” Stafford Township Police Capt. Ken Sciattarella jokingly said during the opening portion of the council meeting on April 1, moments after Griffin was sworn in as the newest captain among the ranks.
Millennial Tips for Surviving, Thriving in a Broken Economy

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.