🌱 What really sank Point Pleasant Beach’s proposed Manhattan ferry this summer?
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In today's newsletter:
- What really sank Point Pleasant Beach’s proposed Manhattan ferry this summer?
- How Point Pleasant Beach’s 10 p.m. curfew will shape your July 4
- Which hidden Point Pleasant Beach taqueria made this summer’s must-try list?
Also on today's calendar: Island Heights Cultural & Heritage 31st Annual Garden Tour and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: Why don't eggs tell Jokes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Humid with periods of rain, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 62.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Point Pleasant Beach rejects Seastreak Manhattan ferry (njbiz.com) — Point Pleasant Beach residents won’t see Seastreak ferries from Manhattan this summer after the Borough Council narrowly rejected a licensing ordinance, prompting the company to cancel its 2026 pilot route. The vote followed hours of debate over traffic, safety, and whether the plan was being rushed, with Mayor Doug Vitale and Seastreak arguing the town passed up a low-risk economic opportunity that could still be revisited in future years. 
• Jersey Shore July 4 2026: safety rules by town (nj1015.com) — If you’re in Point Pleasant Beach this Fourth of July, remember that unaccompanied minors face a 10 p.m. curfew as part of stepped-up safety rules along the Shore. The article explains how towns from Asbury Park to Wildwood are boosting police presence, enforcing curfews, and using new state laws to crack down on disruptive pop-up gatherings while keeping boardwalk fireworks and festivities on track.
• The 33 best Jersey Shore restaurants you've never heard of, for summer 2026 (lehighvalleylive.com) — Food lovers in Point Pleasant Beach get a special shout-out in this Jersey Shore dining guide, which spotlights Dona Julia Mexican Kitchen for its standout tinga tacos, burritos, and steak tortas. The piece rounds up dozens of under-the-radar restaurants from Atlantic City to Cape May, encouraging Shore-goers to skip the usual crowded spots and try mom-and-pop gems instead.
📸 Around Point Pleasant Beach
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Upcoming Events in
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Island Heights Cultural & Heritage 31st Annual Garden Tour →
Tour starts at The Cottage Museum,
10:00 am
Saturday June 27
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Other local events
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Beach Bingo
Jenkinson's Aquarium The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States
6:00 pm -
Point Pleasant Beach Summer Concert Series →
Band Shell, Point Pleasant Beach
6:30 pm -
Tiny Tides & Tunes
Jenkinson's Aquarium The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States
9:00 am -
Point Pleasant Beach America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration →
Band Shell
7:00 pm -
Junior Keepers (7-11 years old)
Jenkinson's Aquarium The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States
8:30 am -
Junior Keepers (11-15 years old)
Jenkinson's Aquarium The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States
8:30 am -
Beach Bingo
Jenkinson's Aquarium The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States
6:00 pm -
Movies on the Beach →
Jenkinson's Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave, Point Pleasant Beach
7:00 pm
Tuesday June 23
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
Sunday June 28
Tuesday June 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Learn the Game: Basics of Mahjong (Summer Series) →
Brielle Public Library, 610 South St, Brielle
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BookTowne Welcomes Meg Waite Clayton Author of Typewriter Beach →
Brielle Public Library, 610 South St, Brielle
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BookTowne Welcomes Meg Waite Clayton Author of... →
Brielle Public Library, 610 South St, Brielle
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Beach Bingo
Jenkinson's Aquarium The Aquarium, 300 Ocean Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ, 08742, United States
6:00 pm
Tuesday June 23
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💬 Chatter
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🗞 Nearby News
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- Oceana by the Sea: A Boutique Coastal Retreat at the Jersey Shore (thelocalgirl.com)
- New Jersey's 31 best waterfront restaurants for summer 2026 (nj.com)
Point Pleasant
- Point Pleasant, NJ Firefighter Justin Kling Dies; Department Mourns Loss of Beloved Member (theunionstar.com)
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