I would like to get something clear from the start. I have no problem with the great sport of pickleball, no issue at all whatsoever. I understand and applaud all the social and recreational aspects of the game. I also was very impressed during my time as a Beach Haven councilman with the passion and enthusiasm of the pickleball community.

Now that that’s out of the way, I do have a problem with the clear message the leadership of Beach Haven is sending to the families who are raising children…