Strathmere Beach, located in Upper Township, New Jersey, is one of the state's few free beaches, situated between Ocean City and Sea Isle City, with a coastline of approximately 1.5 miles. Due to rising maintenance and lifeguard costs, the town is considering charging admission starting in the summer of 2027. In 2026, the town's beach-related expenses exceeded $513,000, and the admission fee is projected to generate approximately $320,000 in rev…
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Strathmere Beach, located in Upper Township, New Jersey, is one of the state's few free beaches, situated between Ocean City and Sea Isle City, with a coastline of approximately 1.5 miles. Due to rising maintenance and lifeguard costs, the town is considering charging admission starting in the summer of 2027. In 2026, the town's beach-related expenses exceeded $513,000, and the admission fee is projected to generate approximately $320,000 in rev…