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Opinion•September 18, 2019
Herbicide Overkill
This past summer we have been treated to a barrage of commercials from law firms getting on board with class action lawsuits against weed killer manufacturers. Strangely, at the same time this has…
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Opinion•September 18, 2019
Wells Wishes
We want to second the sentiments conveyed in Gina Scala’s article on Kathy Wells’ retirement from service in Ship Bottom (“Ship Bottom Honors Outgoing Municipal Clerk,” 9/11).
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News••September 18, 2019
Meatless Beyond and Impossible Burgers Appearing All Over LBI Menus
Dan Taylor of the G. Anderson Agency in Haven Beach developed an allergy to most types of meats in 2001. Taylor was the board president of The Hunger Foundation Of Southern Ocean County for a decade…
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Opinion•September 18, 2019
Information Needed
The following was addressed to Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education President William Fenimore.
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Opinion•September 18, 2019
Easy Decision
Harvey Cedars has been fortunate to have effective and forward-thinking leadership over the past 20 years. We feel strongly that the addition of John Imperiale to the borough leadership team will…
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Opinion•September 18, 2019
Spectacular Displays
At the NJ Maritime Museum’s annual fundraiser (also noise raiser and spirit raiser), I took a break from the food, music and carousing to explore new installations since the last time I was there.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2019
Art Notes Sept. 18
Artful Weekend: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies presents the second annual “Island Life Plein Air Landscape Exhibit” with a reception Sunday, Sept. 22 from 2…
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Opinion•September 18, 2019
Wrong Word
In regard to Nancy Spark’s letter announcing her candidacy for the LBI Consolidated Board of Education, a few corrections need to be made…
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Opinion••September 18, 2019
Meter Matters
In their great wisdom, Long Beach Township officials have decided to have township homeowners install water meters, at their own expense. It would seem to be easier just to bill people a set amount…
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Opinion•September 18, 2019
Disturbing Decline
At first it seemed not noticeable. Then as the summer progressed, there was a definite decline in the number of or sightings of any type of wildlife in the Manahawkin area. I don’t mean deer, or…
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Opinion•September 18, 2019
Owning the Problem
In the Aug. 28 issue Jay Mann called out the doomsday advocates who suggest that those living on the coast should retreat. Like Jay, I say: “Hell no, we will not go.” But I believe that major changes…
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News••September 18, 2019
Surf City Adopts Ordinance to Fund Shore Avenue Bulkhead Project
Borough officials earlier this month unanimously introduced a bond ordinance that, if approved, would shoulder 90 percent of a bulkhead repair and replacement project on the south side of Shore…
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Opinion•September 18, 2019
Dangerous Initiative
In the Aug. 28 story titled “BH Parking Overhaul on the Docket,” John Harvey is quoted using the Faulkner Act to back door our system of government by initiating referendums without actions by the…
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News••September 18, 2019
Retiring Surf City Employees Honored By Council
Bittersweet. That’s the word Surf City Administrator Mary Madonna used to describe her retirement.
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News••September 18, 2019
Speaker Discusses Impact of Prohibition in New Jersey
The 100th anniversary of the start ofProhibition was the theme for the New Jersey Maritime Museum fundraiser at its Beach Haven site on Sept. 14. And according to the guest speaker, Southern…
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News••September 18, 2019
New Fire Truck on Its Way to Beach Haven
Thursday, Sept. 19 will be a special day for the Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co. Early that evening, its new tower truck is expected to arrive after being manufactured by Spartan Motors in Nebraska.
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News••September 18, 2019
Pinelands Regional Football Field Has New Scoreboard, Thanks to Team Effort
A new scoreboard was dedicated at the Pinelands Regional High School football field on Friday evening before the Wildcats hosted the Asbury Park Bishops in a Shore Conference National Division game.…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2019
Forsythe Refuge Official to Talk About Waterways
The Edwin B. ForystheNational Wildlife Refuge is the topic of a talk at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Libraryin Surf City, on Monday, Sept. 23, at 1 p.m.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2019
Estate Planning 101 at LBI Branch Sept. 27
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City will host an estate planning presentation onFriday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m…
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News••September 18, 2019
‘Gardens of Love’ in Beach Haven Seeks Green Thumbs
With summer soon turning into fall, the Beach Haven Community Garden is seeking local green thumbs to purchase a plot. The site of what is known as “Gardens of Love” is located on a tract of…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2019
Explorer Post Looking to Attract Future Aviators
An Aviation Explorer Post is forming in Ocean County to attract youngsters who may be interested in an aviationcareer. The group is open to those between the ages of 11 and 20 and adults who are…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2019
Harry Marti Golf Tournament Tees Off Sept. 26
The High Point Volunteer Fire Co. in Harvey Cedars is sponsoring the 20thannual Harry T. Marti Memorial Golf Tournament on Thursday, Sept. 26 at the Atlantis Country Club in Little Egg Harbor.
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News••September 18, 2019
Mary Clare Bunce Is New Deputy Borough Clerk
Beach Haven Deputy Borough ManagerMary Clare Bunce has added a title to her resume – deputy borough clerk. The borough council recently appointed her to the latter position, replacing Kristy Davis…
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News••September 18, 2019
LBI Fishing Club Hosts 73rd Annual World Series of Fishing Tournament
Anglers take note: Registration is still open for the 73rd Annual Long Beach Island Fishing Club’s World Series of Fishing Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 28. Individuals as well as teams can enter the…
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News••September 18, 2019
Long Beach Township Seeks Sponsors for 2nd Annual Oyster Shellabration
Area businesses can help support bay culture as a sponsor of Long Beach Township’s second annual Oyster Shellabration, set from noon to 6 p.m. on Oct. 12 at Bayview Park in Brant Beach. Attendees can…
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News••September 18, 2019
Beach Haven School Superintendent Enjoys His First Opening Day
Beach Haven ElementarySchool studentsgot the redcarpet treatment when school opened earlier this month. All studentsand their families were greeted bySuperintendent/PrincipalChristopher Meyrick…
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News••September 18, 2019
Cavalier Senior Care Relocated to Forked River
Cavalier Senior Care Inc., a home health agency specializing in home care for seniors and homebound residents of Ocean County, has moved from Barnegat to Forked River.
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2019
Concert, Display Pay Tribute to Legendary Bayman Sammy Hunt
Legendary sneakbox builder Sammy Hunt will be honored with a special show dedicated to his memory on Saturday, Sept. 28, at the Albert Music Hall in Waretown. Inside the hall, a video of Hunt will be…
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Arts & Entertainment••September 18, 2019
Flood Insurance Outreach Event for LBI Residents Oct. 5
Long Beach Island residents are invited to attend a community outreach session on Saturday, Oct. 5, for assistance with flood insurance. The event, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Long Beach Township…
