Religious leaders in Ocean Grove have been fighting for years to block beach access on Sunday mornings in the summer, but the state's Environmental Protection Commissioner has officially ruled against it. The ruling says that the beach must remain open to the public -- even though it's privately owned. Since the state has spent money to replenish and upgrade it, the public must be allowed to access the sand. 🔗 Click the link in bio to read more 🖊️ Reporting by Jeff Goldman and Rob Jennings / NJ.com #nj #newjersey #jerseyshore #oceangrovenj