🌱 How looming one-way changes could reshape driving through Ship Bottom neighborhoods

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

In today's newsletter:

• How looming one-way changes could reshape driving through Ship Bottom neighborhoods

Also on today's calendar: PIPPIN.... May 8 - May 17, 2026 and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: I Am not animal, vegetable, or mineral. I don’t eat, but need to be fed regularly to stay alive. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Friday: Some sun; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 64 and low of 51 degrees.
• Saturday: Couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 59, low: 50.
• Sunday: Sunshine giving way to clouds, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Ship Bottom Drives Traffic Triage as Central Avenue Redesign Yields Hazards (thesandpaper.net) — Ship Bottom officials are weighing one-way conversions and lower speed limits on streets north of Eighth Street as Central Avenue’s redesign pushes more cut-through traffic into residential blocks. Residents are pressing for safety fixes before summer, while the borough wrestles with state DOT limits, ADA sidewalk concerns, and how a proposed marina restaurant could further strain neighborhood roads.
   

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📸 Around Ship Bottom

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Ship Bottom

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★ Featured events ★

Friday May 8

• PIPPIN.... May 8 - May 17, 2026 →
  Algonquin Arts Theatre, 60 Abe Voorhees Dr, Manasquan
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Wednesday May 13

• Land Use Board Meeting →
  Township of Long Beach James J. Mancini Administration Building, 6805 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach, NJ, 08008, United States
  6:30 pm

Saturday May 16

• East Two Three: The Arlington →
  The Arlington, 1302 Long Beach Blvd, Ship Bottom
  6:00 pm

Sunday May 17

• The Lighthouse Classic — American Mini Golf Alliance →
  Flamingo Miniature Golf Course, Long Beach Blvd & W 5th St, 418 Drexel Ave, Ship Bottom
  9:00 am

Saturday May 30

• Funky Flea Market →
  St Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach
  9:30 am

Wednesday June 3

• Ryan Zimmerman →
  The Local Market & Kitchen, 604 Central Ave, Ship Bottom
  12:30 pm

Saturday June 6

• Craft Beer Bash & Chili Cook Off! →
  Sea Pirate Campground, 148 Main St, West Creek
  1:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday May 8

• Industries in the Pine Barrens →
  Beach Haven Public Library, 219 N Beach Ave, Beach Haven
  1:00 pm
• PINELAND INDUSTRIES →
  Beach Haven Public Library, 219 N Beach Ave, Beach Haven
  1:00 pm

Saturday May 9

• East Two Three: Northside Bar & Grille →
  Northside Bar & Grille, 1500 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City
  6:00 pm
• The Glow Up Gala →
  The Mainland Weddings + Events, 151 NJ-72, Manahawkin
  6:00 pm
• East Two Three →
  Northside Bar & Grille, 1500 Long Beach Blvd, Surf City
  6:00 pm

Sunday May 10

• English Conversation Group →
  Stafford Branch Library, 129 N Main St, Manahawkin
  2:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Surf City

• Long Beach Island Elementary School Celebrates Earth Week (thesandpaper.net)
• Art Notes, May 6 (thesandpaper.net)

Harvey Cedars

• Sign Up for Harvey Cedars Yard Sale Day (thesandpaper.net)
• Police Foundation Plans Casino Night (thesandpaper.net)

Manahawkin

• Bay House Arrives to New Spot on Cedar Run Dock Road (thesandpaper.net)
• Leapfrog gives 29 N.J. hospitals 'A' grade for safety (roi-nj.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Fire (Thank you Steve H. for sending it in!)
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