To the Editor:

I recently took my dog to the dog park in Barnegat Light and was surprised to see the following: a locked gate that can be opened only with a government-issued swipe card, surveillance cameras and a sign commanding that in order to be issued a swipe card, dog owners must present the municipality with personal identification, as well as the dog’s papers and veterinary records.

Several disgruntled dog owners were locked out of the park, all unaware of the new, stringent canine regulations, and all…

June 21, 2017