🌱 Why Bay Head tops Ocean County’s list of conservative-friendly towns
Bay Head, New Jersey Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Bay Head! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Bay Head tops Ocean County’s list of conservative-friendly towns
Also on today's calendar: PIPPIN.... May 8 - May 17, 2026 and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why wouldn't the little shrimp share his fries with his friends ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Breezy with a few showers, with a high of 66 and low of 51 degrees.
- Thursday: More clouds than sun, temps: high: 58, low: 47.
- Friday: Sunshine and some clouds, with a high of 62 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Here are the best conservative towns to live in deep-blue NJ (wobm.com) — Bay Head earns a standout mention as Ocean County’s top-ranked conservative-leaning town, praised for its tree-lined streets, small but pleasant beach, and charming local churches and shops. The broader list ranks 20 New Jersey communities where conservative residents may find strong schools, safety, and quality of life, with Bay Head competing alongside nearby shore towns like Point Pleasant Beach and Sea Girt. 
📸 Around Bay Head
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★ Featured events ★
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PIPPIN.... May 8 - May 17, 2026 →
Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr, Manasquan
8:00 pm -
Name that tune Bingo at the Mathis House Tea Room →
Mathis House a Victorian Bed & Breakfast and Tea Room, 600 Main St, Toms River
6:30 pm
Friday May 8
Wednesday May 13
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Other local events
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Baseball: JV vs. Christian Brothers Academy (Away)
Point Pleasant Borough High School Sports Christian Brothers Academy
4:00 pm -
Tennis: Boys Varsity (Rescheduled from 04-20-26) vs. Southern Reg. (Away)
Southern Regional High School
4:15 pm -
Lacrosse: Girls JV (Date Changed from 05-08-26) vs. Toms River North H.S. (Home)
Point Pleasant Borough High School, Stadium Field, Point Pleasant
4:30 pm -
Lacrosse: Girls Varsity (Date Changed from 05-08-26) vs. Toms River North H.S. (Home)
Point Pleasant Borough High School, Stadium Field, Point Pleasant
6:00 pm -
Softball: Varsity (Location Changed) vs. Manchester Township (Away)
Point Pleasant Borough High School Sports Georgian Court University
4:00 pm -
A Day at the Dunes Happy Hour Class →
Pinot's Palette, 545 Brick Blvd, Brick Township
4:00 pm -
Lacrosse: Girls JV (Date Changed to 05-07-26) vs. Toms River North H.S. (Away)
Point Pleasant Borough High School, Stadium Field, Point Pleasant
4:30 pm -
Lacrosse: Girls Varsity (Date Changed to 05-07-26) vs. Toms River North H.S. (Away)
Point Pleasant Borough High School, Stadium Field, Point Pleasant
6:00 pm -
Annual Spring Rummage Sale →
St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 714 Herbertsville Rd, Brick Township
10:00 am -
OHA 26 Annual Joan Valentine House Casino Night →
The Shore Club, 700 NJ-71, Spring Lake
6:00 pm
Thursday May 7
Friday May 8
Saturday May 16
Friday May 22
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🗞 Nearby News
Point Pleasant Beach
- N.J. senior delivers another gem to clinch Monmouth County Tournament crown (nj.com)
Toms River
- Adult, 2 Children Hit By Car In Ocean County (patch.com)
- Longtime Principal, Board Secretary Retiring From Toms River Schools (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he was shellfish ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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