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🌱 What Belmar beach badges and hours will look like this summer

Belmar, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

Coffee in hand, Belmar? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What Belmar beach badges and hours will look like this summer
  • How Belmar kids ran Borough Hall for a day
  • Will Belmar beat other Shore towns in this beach showdown?

Also on today's calendar: PIPPIN.... May 8 - May 17, 2026 and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: Knock-knock! Who’s there? Irish. Irish who? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 74 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Showers, mainly later, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
  • Thursday: Cloudy with a little rain, with a high of 59 and low of 45 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Here's the ultimate beach guide for your summer days at the Jersey Shore (app.com) — Belmar beachgoers get clear guidance on 2026 badge prices, where to buy them, lifeguard hours, bathrooms, playgrounds, and parking rules, all in one place. The wider guide also compares nearby Jersey Shore towns, but Belmar’s section spells out exactly what locals and visitors will pay, when badges are required, and which avenues allow boogie boarding and surfing this summer.
   

• Belmar Students Step Into Leadership Roles During Youth Government Day (tapinto.net) — Belmar Elementary middle schoolers recently took over roles at Belmar Borough Hall and Lake Como for Youth Government Day, shadowing local officials and exploring public service careers. Students also staged a full mock trial tied to their civics curriculum, connecting constitutional lessons with real-world responsibilities and future opportunities in Belmar’s community life.
   

• 20 beaches vying for best at the Jersey Shore. Which is your favorite? (nj.com subscription) — Belmar is one of 20 New Jersey beaches competing in a USA TODAY 10Best contest to name the state’s top shore spots, and locals can help it win. Residents may vote once per day through May 18, with results announced May 27.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Panera Bread Company posted a job opening for Shift Manager in Belmar. Apply here.
  • Diocese of Trenton posted a job opening for World Language Teacher in Spring Lake. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Belmar here.

🗞 Nearby News

Neptune City

  • New Jersey's 29 best Mexican restaurants, ranked for 2026 — with a new No. 1! (nj.com)
  • Koehler nets 9 as Donovan Catholic defeats Neptune (nj.com)
  • Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have an atmosphere: astronomers (wpgxfox28.com)

Spring Lake

  • 🏛️ Spring Lake Opposes State Bill, Cites Threat to Local Control Over Development (tapinto.net)

Asbury Park

  • Secret Comedy Shows Keep Asbury Park Guessing—and Laughing (tapinto.net)
  • Elder Fraud Prevention Lunch and Learn Set for Asbury Park Seniors (tapinto.net)

Ok Belmar! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Irish you a happy St. Patrick’s Day! (Thank you Eileen C. for sending it in!)
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