To the Editor:

The clear cutting has begun around the Bass River fire tower – a tower that few knew existed or still functioned. Did this provide a benefit for the public? Are we any safer now?

Anyone aware of the unprecedented wildfire outbreaks around the world, the latest in Australia, should be asking this vital question. What is New Jersey prepared to do to ensure our safety? We received our answer and it’s not hardly enough.

January 15, 2020