Seasonal & Holidays

Barnegat Halloween House Contest Winners Announced

Residents voted these as Barnegat's best-decorated homes:

5 Knox Ct. was named the best-decorated house in Barnegat.
5 Knox Ct. was named the best-decorated house in Barnegat. (Courtesy of Kevin Van Arsdale)

BARNEGAT, NJ — Halloween has come and gone, and voters have chosen the spookiest houses in Barnegat.

The Recreation Department and Committeeman Al Bille, its liaison, "wanted to reward the enthusiasm of the residents Halloween spirit," and so a third place prize was added.

Here are the winners:

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1st place 5 Knox Ct (173 votes) $300

2nd place 1068 W Bay Ave (142 votes) $150

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3rd place 106 Robin Ln (133 votes) $100

The first-place winner was more than just a spooky house - the family was raising money for Lacey-based nonprofit Vetwork. Read more: Barnegat Halloween Walkthrough Raises Funds For Veterans

Prizes will be distributed Nov. 6.

"Thank you to all who participated," Barnegat Township Recreation Department said.

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