Letters
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August 6, 2025
It’s Worth It
This is in response to July 30 Commentary (“Is an Energy Back-Up System Worth Risk to Public Safety?”).
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July 31, 2025
Unsustainable Setup
That was an excellent letter from Rich Brodman about sustaining our first responders (“Urgent Call for Help,” 7/23). However, there is one very important additional point: If all the police…
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July 31, 2025
Quiet Protest
On Long Beach Island, flying the American flag has always been a cherished tradition – a quiet yet powerful show of pride, unity and respect. Houses up and down our shores raise it high year ’round…
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July 30, 2025
Wild Weather
On July 25, a thunderstorm was coming on the oceanfront. It started with weird clouds that moved quickly into view above the ocean. Just while the wind was getting fierce, a full sandspout came. It…
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July 30, 2025
Record Bash
On July 19, Mordecai Land Trust (MLT) held its annual fundraiser, The Bay Bash, at Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club. Mordecai Island, located west of Beach Haven, serves as a natural breakwater…
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July 30, 2025
Count to Ten
When I finished reading Thomas Klecan’s diatribe (“Detached From Reality,” 7/16) I felt so sorry for him. So much anger can’t be good for his health. Unfortunately, many have abandoned civil…
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July 29, 2025
Ship Bottom Plaudits
After 50 years of spending summers in the borough of Ship Bottom, I had the opportunity to attend my first council meeting on Tuesday, July 22. As you can imagine, in that half century, there have…
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July 24, 2025
TDS Is Real
Regarding the commentary penned by Ralph Thayer (“GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Is a Monstrosity for Those in Need,” 7/16) in last week’s issue, Mr. Thayer amply demonstrates that TDS (Trump…
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July 24, 2025
Urgent Call for Help
Volunteer first responders (both fire and first aid) have been the time-honored standard in all our LBI communities. Losing this volunteerism would not only be expensive, but a loss of tradition in…
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July 24, 2025
Doggie Delights
We come to Beach Haven every summer, and our pups delight in trips to the dog beach, which my kids affectionately call “the doggie bay.” Here are poems inspired by our visits. —N.M.
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July 23, 2025
Risk to Community
The recently installed lithium battery storage facility in Beach Haven, in my opinion, creates a risk to the community with marginal benefits. The borough has requested Atlantic City Electric to…
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July 23, 2025
Dramatic Change
There has been a dramatic change in real estate transactions in New Jersey. On July 1, 2025 the governor signed the Fiscal Year 2026 New Jersey Budget into law, which includes an increase to the…
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July 23, 2025
In Good Hands
Just before 5 p.m. on July 15 my wife experienced a medical episode that required assistance in leaving the beach and returning to our house. The Long Beach Township Beach Patrol crew led by Andrew…
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July 23, 2025
Suggestion for Dems
In the June 25 edition, one Jim Eller wrote a Commentary column titled “Promises, Promises Lead to Questions, Questions.” I have no intention of responding to every anti-President Trump point he…
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July 16, 2025
Thanks, Lifesavers
I wanted to share an experience I had recently in the bay about 300 yards off land in Long Beach Township, directly across from Beach Haven Watersports. Being new to boating, I knew I would be prone…
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July 16, 2025
Sad Sack House
Boaters, drivers, walkers, bikers, kayakers and dogs, surely you have seen this sad sack of a house at the end of Bay Terrace in Harvey Cedars. It sits there with no elevator, no pool, no air…
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July 16, 2025
More to Fear
There has been talk about how Trump considers himself untouchable. The Supreme Court has just given him the keys to the kingdom. Our congressional bodies have surrendered to the king’s wishes.
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July 16, 2025
Detached From Reality
The letter “Lack of Humanity” (7/2) submitted by Alice Evans was completely incoherent, delusional and has me wondering if that person needs to be committed to an insane asylum. I have no idea what…
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July 16, 2025
Barnegat Rocks
Barnegat knows how to celebrate a holiday. Even though we cannot take credit for the outstanding weather, two highly successful events took place on Saturday, July 5.
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July 16, 2025
Give Us a Sign
I’ve been wondering if they are ever going to uncover the overhead sign on East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin that indicates to motorists to keep right for LBI. It seems to be forgotten.
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July 10, 2025
Intriguing Offering
LBI has long marketed itself as a place for everyone with activities for all ages. The calendar item in the June 25 edition of The SandPaper certainly made that true. The July 14 activity offered by…
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July 9, 2025
Reserved Seating
Each day, long before the lifeguards have set up, the shoreline is already dotted with empty, perfectly arranged chair encampments — all of them labeled “Tommy Bahama,” as if a beach cult had…
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July 9, 2025
I Can Relate
I just wanted to thank the paper for printing Bob Golon’s letter titled “Please Don’t Assume” (6/18). I am also so thankful to him for writing it. I have been in similar situations having lived in…
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July 9, 2025
Stop Sprawl
Sprawl can be defined as the uncontained spread of urbanized areas into undeveloped land and green spaces. It is also known as urban proliferation or suburban sprawl.
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July 9, 2025
Just Wow
Every now and then, the world gives us a simple little reminder that we should be thankful the we are ourself, and not somebody else. So thanks for publishing that letter from Tommy Klecan (“Drive…
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July 2, 2025
Safer Shade
The summer is just starting and there has already been a near fatality in New Jersey when a lifeguard in Asbury Park was impaled on a beach umbrella.
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July 2, 2025
Of LBI I Sing …
For many, July 4th, Independence Day, evokes feelings of patriotism and an appreciation for the greatness of our country and the people in it. This sense of national pride and admiration for everyday…
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July 2, 2025
Drive 35
I truly don’t understand the drivers on this island. Maybe it’s fatigue from the endless straightaway of the Boulevard, but more likely it’s a complete lack of consideration for others, paired with a…
