To the Editor:

As a lifelong year-round resident of Long Beach Island – 64 years this month – and the past 30 as a resident of Surf City, I am writing this letter to thank Mayor Hodgson and the council members for their recent decision to grant permission to surf outside swimming areas on a trial basis.

We are fortunate to live in country where government can be criticized without repercussion, but I believe it is incumbent upon us to recognize the positive as well.

July 19, 2017