Letters
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July 26, 2017
Perfect Proposal
My daughter, Marie Smith of St. Louis, Mo., met Gabe Lackey of Annapolis, Md., nearly four years ago at a Notre Dame vs. Navy football game in South Bend, Ind. Gabe was in his first year as a Navy…
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July 19, 2017
Smart But Risky
I recently learned that the borough of Barnegat Light has plans to install smart meters. It is disappointing that there has not been full disclosure granted to homeowners regarding the health and…
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July 19, 2017
Critical Tool
In our politically divided nation, I think there’s one American value we can all agree on: everyone deserves to be free. On June 27, the State Department released the 2017 Trafficking in Persons…
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July 19, 2017
Refreshing Encounter
While I stood on the beach early Sunday morning, a tall young man approached and asked if I was with the surfer we both observed out in the ocean. Yes, I responded, watching as my husband did his…
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July 19, 2017
Taking the Lead
Hats off to Mayor Mancini for introducing an ordinance prohibiting “single-use” plastic bags. Added to the balloon-release ban and the hydration stations, Long Beach Township is, indeed, taking the…
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July 19, 2017
Dem Phobes
In keeping with the season I offer this light fare, to the tune of the folk song “Dem Bones.”
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July 19, 2017
Generous Support
On Monday, June 12, Southern Regional High School seniors graduated and celebrated afterwards with an alcohol- and drug-free party called “Project Graduation.” This marked Project Graduation’s 23rd…
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July 19, 2017
Thankful Surfer
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…
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July 19, 2017
Deep-Six Drill Plan
Allowing offshore drilling would not only jeopardize the way of life of my friends and family but also the millions of people who live and work up and down the East Coast. What’s at stake with the…
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July 12, 2017
Look All Ways, Always
In regard toNaomi Crocker’sletter(“Dangerat LBI Crosswalks a Terrifying Reality,” 7/5), there areother importantsafety issues and practicesshe neglected to mention. I respect her observation that we…
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July 12, 2017
Giving Hearts
It is with heartfelt appreciation that Coastal Volunteers in Medicine extends a thank-you to all who attended the CVIM cocktail reception at the Gables Restaurant in Beach Haven on Friday, June 2…
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July 12, 2017
No Inequity?
In readingTom Tallon’s letter (“School Funding Tricks,” 6/21), I was amazed that he apparently sees no inequity in the funding formula for the Southern Regional School District. He writes: “The cost…
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July 12, 2017
My Perfect Fourth
What did you do on the 4th of July? It probably depended on many personal factorssuch aswhether you were on vacation, had family and friends visiting, your location, or perhaps how you feel about…
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July 12, 2017
System Works Well
Regarding theJune 21article about the Barnegat Light dog park, I applaud the Barnegat Light Borough Council and mayor for their thoughtful approach to the design of the card key, with fee requirement…
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July 12, 2017
Moving Memorial
On July 4 our family drove by a group of approximately 30 to 40 men, women and children of all ages riding along Beach Avenue in Beach Haven. Many of the group wore colorful T-shirts that said “In…
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July 12, 2017
Tradition Tested
As a summer resident for the past 45 years, there is a time-honored tradition of leaving flip-flops in the sand at the edge of the beach by the fence. There is a joke that has been passed around…
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July 12, 2017
Who’s the Traitor?
I read John Imperiale’s July 5 commentary, “American History Redux,”which was very thought-provoking, insightful and reflective of the customary intelligent, fact-based discourse we are used to in…
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July 12, 2017
Abnormal Behavior
I applaud John Imperiale’s commentary last week and his analogy comparing current political issues with those of the 1950s. There were major issues and concerns then as there are now but with key…
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July 12, 2017
Committed Care
Despite an unpredictable and ever-changing healthcare climate, there is so much to be proud of at Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center. The past several years have been…
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July 5, 2017
Defending Trump
The Republican Congress forgets thatPresident Trump’svictory in November is why we control our government in D.C. The Democrats and the liberal elites try to block his agenda and when he righteously…
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July 5, 2017
Pigeon Problem
I would like to ask my neighbors on West 14th and West 15th in Ship Bottom to stop feeding the pigeons. My decks are covered with droppings as well as my roof. It is disgusting. I would great…
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July 5, 2017
Access Denied
As someone who has been lucky enough to enjoy coming to Harvey Cedars every season, I was sad to see the 82nd Street access to Kinsey Cove bulkheaded.
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July 5, 2017
As Fair as Can Be
In response to Bob Danna and Mike Songer (“Archaic Formula,” 6/28) and Bill Hutson (“Is This Fair?” 6/28), the statistical model the trickster uses to explain the regional school tax can be put into…
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July 5, 2017
Assessing Gov’t
The Tuckerton Borough Council agrees to pay an outside company $128,260 for a reassessment, in order to raise taxes. New Jersey government attracts idiots at all levels. These council members can’t…
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July 5, 2017
Well-Executed Plan
On June 28 at approximately 1:30 p.m. in ShopRite of Manahawkin, I was pushing my cart when I noticed next to me a woman talking to a manager about a lost boy. He immediately got on his phone and…
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July 5, 2017
Terrifying Reality
So often we find ourselves running from point A to point B, sometimes without much thought in between other than getting the task done. Well, it all changes when we cross the Causeway, or at least…
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July 5, 2017
Dubious Intentions
It remains in serious doubt what intentions the proposed developer has for the tract of disputed land in Holgate that continues to plague our community’s resolve. As noted in the June 28 edition, the…
