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๐ Should beaches at The Shore be free? Study shows popular opinion

Should there be a charge to enjoy New Jersey beaches?
Those of us familiar with the beaches of the Jersey Shore, paying for beach tags is a common practice. But should it be? A recent poll found most New Jersey residents donโt think they should have to pay to enjoy these spaces.
Find out what the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton Universityโs recent study found out about the popular opinions about beach pricing at https://ocnjdaily.com/news/2025/jun/26/poll-finds-most-nj-residents-think-beaches-should-be-free/.
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Thursday, July 3
๐ชฃ Sand Sculpting Contest | 6th St. Beach | 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | More details here
Friday, July 4 (Happy 4th of July!๐บ๐ธ)
๐ Fourth of July Celebration | OC Boardwalk | 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | More details here
๐ฒ Bike Parade | 40th & Ashbury Ave. | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | More details here
๐ถ Ocean City Pops FREE Outdoor Concert | Carey Stadium | 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | More details here
Wednesday, July 9
๐จโ๐พ Farmersโ Market | Ocean City Tabernacle | 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. | More details here
Weekly Family Events in July
Mondays
๐๏ธ Beach Exercise Yoga | Sixth Street beach | 8 a.m.
๐งโ๐งโ๐งโ๐ง Family Nights on the Boardwalk | 7 p.m. โ 9 p.m.
Tuesdays
๐ถโโ๏ธBeach Walks | 59th St & Central Ave | 9 a.m.
๐ Fantastic Tuesdays | Asbury Avenue | 10 a.m. โ 1 p.m.
๐ฏ Mummers Nights on the Boardwalk | 7 p.m. โ 9 p.m.
Wednesdays
๐งโโ๏ธ Beach Pilates Yoga | Sixth Street beach | 8 a.m.
๐ถโโ๏ธโโก๏ธ Beach Walks | 59th St & Central | 6:30 p.m.
๐งโ๐งโ๐งโ๐ง Family Nights on the Boardwalk | 7 p.m. โ 9 p.m.
Thursdays
๐ Market Days | Asbury Avenue | 10 a.m. โ 1 p.m.
๐ Mummers Nights on the Boardwalk | 7 p.m. โ 9 p.m.
Fridays
๐๏ธ Beach Exercise: Low Impact | Sixth Street beach | 8 a.m.
๐ถโโ๏ธWalking Club | Boardwalk from the Music Pier | 8 a.m.
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๐๏ธ Local news links
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