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Beach Haven council splits over applying for historic-preservation grant for library remodel

Borough Council of Beach Haven · March 27, 2026
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Summary

Council members debated whether to delay urgent library exterior repairs to pursue a 50% matching New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund grant; council voted to remove the grant application (Resolution 73) from the consent agenda and proceed without it for now.

At the March 17 meeting the Borough of Beach Haven discussed a proposed application to the New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund for exterior renovations at the borough library. The grant would have required a 50% local match and — if pursued — could delay work until the grant award cycle concludes, the clerk said.

Council members described the renovation scope as extensive: removal of multiple layers of paint (including lead-based…

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