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🌱 How one Porter Avenue lot could reshape a quirky Seaside Heights block.

Seaside Heights, New Jersey Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Seaside Heights! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How one Porter Avenue lot could reshape a quirky Seaside Heights block.
  • Confused about Seaside Heights beach hours? Here’s when it really closes.
  • Are you accidentally breaking these Jersey Shore beach rules in Seaside Heights?

Also on today's calendar: June Events at the Mathis House and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 73 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny; breezy in the p.m., temps: high: 76, low: 63.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Seaside Heights Planning Board Considers ‘Re-Establishing' Lot Lines on Oddly-Shaped Street (shorebeat.com) — Seaside Heights’ Planning Board is weighing whether to re-establish old lot lines at 220 Porter Avenue, potentially turning one conforming lot into two smaller, non-conforming parcels facing Porter and Bay Terrace. Supporters say it would replace an outdated house and shed with two modern, flood-compliant homes that better match neighboring properties, while planners worry about setting a precedent for more non-conforming lots.
   

2. When does Seaside Heights beach actually close? (nj1015.com) — If you were worried Seaside Heights beach would close at 6 p.m. this summer, officials say that early shutdown was a one-time mistake. Beaches will continue closing at 10 p.m., with badges required during posted daytime hours and occasional earlier closures only when serious safety issues like dangerous rip currents arise.
   

3. N.J. beach etiquette: 15 ways to make sure no one hates you at the Jersey Shore, 2026 edition (nj.com subscription) — Beachgoers in Seaside Heights are reminded that smoking is prohibited on the boardwalk and beaches, with posted signs backing up statewide rules. A 2026 etiquette guide lays out 15 ways to be a considerate visitor at the Jersey Shore, from parking and music volume to dune protection and keeping an eye on kids.
   

4. Today's audio update: Protester accused of threatening ICE, workers injured when a video board falls (nj.com subscription) — A popular Seaside Heights beach was closed earlier than expected, cutting short local access just as the season gets going. The same audio update also covers a serious injury incident at Trenton’s CURE Insurance Arena and federal charges against a protester accused of threatening an ICE officer. You can listen to the full roundup via the linked podcast.
   

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  • Casino Beach Pier posted a job opening for Breakwater Beach Waitress/Waiter - Applicants Must Be 16+ in Seaside Heights. Apply here.
  • BJ's Wholesale Club posted a job opening for Front End Coordinator in Toms River. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Seaside Heights here.

Ok Seaside Heights! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Seaside Heights

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Seaside Heights

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.