To the Editor:

I purchased 12 beach badges on Feb. 2. I paid $300. I have purchased approximately that number since we bought our home in 2004 on Long Beach Island.

Last week, I misplaced the badges. I went to the Long Beach Township municipal building to see if some, or possibly all, could be replaced. I spoke with Commissioner Ralph Bayard, and he told me the policy was not to replace lost or stolen beach badges. He stated that some people may take advantage of the system and try to secure free badges.

August 23, 2017