According to the "Across the USA: News from Every State" page in USA Today today, the Barnegat Lighthouse will be open year round. Here's the link, it's at the top: Link

Sounds great! Seeing as they repainted the light last year, it looks like the NJ Parks Department is taking a good look at the light. It could be a great revenue source, as it is probably the most famous lighthouse in NJ. This could be a good place to reap it in, whether or not they use the money for the general accounts or just lighthouse preservation (the better option, of course!)