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š± How Beach Havenās new budget and Bay Avenue overhaul could affect you
Hi there, Beach Haven! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- How Beach Havenās new budget and Bay Avenue overhaul could affect you
- Beach Havenās new budget is ināwhat will it mean for you?
- How Beach Havenās dunes shape Surf Cityās summer beach plans
Also on today's calendar: Cape May Renaissance Faire and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, temps: high: 57, low: 51.
- Sunday: Windy and cooler with showers, with a high of 62 and low of 42 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Beach Haven Looks to Spend $17.3 Million in 2026 (thesandpaper.net) ā Beach Haven officials have introduced a $17.39 million 2026 budget that would raise the local tax rate by 1.5 cents per $100 of assessed value, adding about $130 for an average home. Council also approved a major Bay Avenue water and sewer project, banned pickleball on Pearl Street tennis courts, and joined Ocean Countyās stigma-free mental health initiative. 
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ā¢ Insider NJ's Morning Intelligence Briefing: 4/16/2026 (insidernj.com) ā Beach Havenās municipal budget has just been introduced, putting local spending and taxes on the table alongside similar moves in nearby shore towns. The statewide briefing doesnāt give details, but signals that Beach Haven is entering budget season with many New Jersey communities watching costs and revenues closely. Ā Ā Ā
ā¢ Summer Prep Underway in Surf City as Mother Nature Warms Up (thesandpaper.net) ā Beach Havenās recent beach nourishment work is highlighted as Surf City officials push to get their own shoreline and bay beaches ready after a rough winter. Council members detail progress on lifeguard hiring, accessibility-focused Gator rides, and Veterans Park cleanup as Long Beach Island awaits possible new federal funding for replenishment. Ā Ā Ā
šø Around Beach Haven
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Upcoming Events in
Beach Haven
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ā Featured events ā
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Ryan Zimmerman
Buckalew's Restaurant & Tavern, 101 N Bay Ave, Beach Haven
7:00 pm
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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The Edwards Twins ā Surflight
Surflight Theatre , 201 Engleside Ave , Beach Haven
5:00 pm -
The Edwards Twins
Surflight Theatre , 201 Engleside Ave , Beach Haven
5:00 pm -
Knitting Group ā Beach Haven Public Library LBI
Beach Haven Public Library , 219 N Beach Ave , Beach Haven
1:00 pm -
Cape May Renaissance Faire
Cape May County 4-H Foundation , 355 Court House South Dennis Rd , Middle Township
11:00 am -
BHVFC #1 Craft Beer & Food Truck Fest
Veterans Park , 100 Engleside Ave , Beach Haven
1:00 pm -
NJ Maritime Museum Annual Fundraiser
New Jersey Maritime Museum , 528 Dock Rd , Beach Haven
3:00 pm -
PINELAND INDUSTRIES
Beach Haven Public Library , 219 N Beach Ave , Beach Haven
1:00 pm -
Knitting Group ā Beach Haven Public Library LBI
Beach Haven Public Library , 219 N Beach Ave , Beach Haven
1:00 pm
Saturday April 25
Tuesday April 28
Saturday May 2
Friday May 8
Tuesday May 12
š£ Beach Haven Shout Outs!
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š Events Nearby
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Elaine at The Grapevine
The Grapevine , 364 E Main St , Tuckerton
6:00 pm -
Janis Joplin Experience
The Lizzie Rose Music Room , 217 E Main St , Tuckerton
7:00 pm -
Two Day Carving Workshop with JP Hand
Tuckerton Seaport Museum , 120 W Main St , Tuckerton
9:00 am -
FPE Spirit Day - Wear Purple for Military Children!
Frog Pond Tuckerton, NJ 08087
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Motocruit posted a job opening for Parts Manager in Manahawkin. Apply here.
- RHP Properties posted a job opening for Temporary Pool Attendant in Barnegat. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Beach Haven here.
š Nearby News
Tuckerton
- Art Notes, April 15 (thesandpaper.net)
- State Forest Fire Service Gives Grants and Clears Fire and Fuel Breaks Before Fire Season Ramps Up (pinebarrenstribune.com)
- How Tuckerton Porchfest Brings Community Together Through Art (wobm.com)
Little Egg Harbor
- Little Egg Harbor Celebrates Library Branch (thesandpaper.net)
- Little Egg Harbor Adopts $28 Million Budget (thesandpaper.net)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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