Letters
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May 10, 2017
Tick Time Bomb
As a year-round resident of Long Beach Township and a certified Ocean County master gardener, I would like to let residents know there are deer ticks, better known as blacklegged ticks, on the Island.
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May 10, 2017
Desperate Act
Congressman MacArthur’s amendment that was instrumental in reconciling differences between staunch conservative and moderate Republicans in the House leading to passage of the health bill by two…
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May 10, 2017
Inspiring Commentary
Iwould like to personally complimentJohn M. Imperiale on his inspiring commentary (“Focus on the Positive: Inspiration Is All Around Us,” 5/3). I agree with him totally that “the (negative, divisive)…
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May 10, 2017
Milk and Motherhood
Last week, the Washington Post published a major expose of the U.S. dairy industry, concluding that mega dairies scam consumers into paying extra for “organic” milk that isn’t. The timing, a few days…
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May 10, 2017
Another Ideologue
Congrats to last week’s commentary that inspiration is all around us (“Focus on the Positive: Inspiration Is All Around Us”). First off, we are mostly immigrants – legal, that is – and in my case…
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May 10, 2017
Bad Building Idea
The borough of Barnegat Light’s proposed amendment to its building code that would allow an additional 2 feet of height to new structures is a very bad idea.
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May 10, 2017
Town Hall to Go On
The town hall is a time-honored American tradition that has its origin in 17th century New England. The modern town hall has evolved. It is no longer a place to conduct the town’s business. Rather it…
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May 10, 2017
Overzealous Memorial
I am writing this letter in reference to an issue I created by an overzealous dune project I undertook. My apologies to Long Beach Township for “crossing the line.”
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May 3, 2017
Keep Meals Rolling
Ocean County Freeholder Joseph Vicari, a Republican who is seeking re-election this year, has vowed to protect Meals on Wheels, a program that benefit seniors should cuts in President Trump’s…
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May 3, 2017
Criminal Treatment
On Sept. 1, 2017, with the grace of God, I will be proud to say I have been a dedicated bus driver for50 years, something no one else around here has ever accomplished.
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May 3, 2017
Healthcare Deficiencies
Reading last week’s article about Rep. Tom MacArthur’s amendment to Trumpcare (why not call it that?) got me thinking once again about health care. Here are some of my thoughts.
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May 1, 2017
Surflight Suggestion
We are so very pleased that Surflight Theatre is returning to Beach Haven and LBI. We fully expect to support its offerings as we did in the past. We have a suggestion, which we hope the management…
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April 26, 2017
Time for Action
It’s celebration season – graduations, weddings, bridal and baby showers – and that means one thing: balloons on the beach!
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April 26, 2017
Build on Positives
After reading Howard Buerkle’scolumn, “Bringing Back Beach Haven Business Requires Work”(4/12), guess what? Anything works if the time and energy are there. Yes, Howard, youressay is very good…
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April 24, 2017
Draconian Cuts
The Trump administration’s federal budget for 2017-18 proposes to slash everything except for the military-related departments of Defense (an additional $522 billion), Homeland Security (additional…
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April 19, 2017
Save Critical Project
The following was read at the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting April 13.
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April 19, 2017
Towering Concerns
With the expectation that many of you may not have heard about it, I would like to make you aware that the borough council has, at its April 12 meeting, passed on first reading a proposed ordinance…
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April 19, 2017
Conscientious Consumer
Have you ever purchased something that was defective or misrepresented? Isn’t it a wise choice to contact the manufacturer when possible?
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April 19, 2017
Don’t Change BL
As residents of Barnegat Light for over 30 years, we have witnessed many changes. Most have been good, but not all to our benefit. Raising the height restrictions falls into the later category.
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April 19, 2017
Magical Haven
Thank you, Jeanette Lloyd, for writing your “Bravo, Beach Haven” letter last week.
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April 19, 2017
Fix Obamacare
Congressman Tom MacArthur (R-3rd) wants us to believe he’s protecting our interests in the negotiations for an Obamacare replacement, but he’s really giving away our health care while making himself…
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April 12, 2017
Bravo, Beach Haven
I feel blessed to have lived on LBI for the past 75 years, spending my childhood summers in Ship Bottom and my adulthood in Beach Haven.
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April 12, 2017
What’s Next?
In response to Kim Brown’s presentation at the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee meeting March 23 (“Lobbying for Cats: Students Seeking More Stringent Laws,” 3/29), what’s next?
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April 5, 2017
What Friends Are For
As we grow older we begin to take so much for granted until something serious sets us back.
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April 5, 2017
Make Sense?
Residents of Long Beach Island, can you remember when there used to be a sewerage treatment plant in Ship Bottom under the name of Ship Bottom Sewerage Authority?
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April 5, 2017
RINO or Not
Should a vote against the president’s healthcare bill be considered a vote for Obamacare?
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April 5, 2017
Cogent Commentary
The following was addressed to John M. Imperiale, author of last week’s Commentary (“‘General Welfare’ Shortchanged and U.S. Constitution Thwarted”).
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April 5, 2017
Words Are Important
The following responds to a letter from Peter Giannantonio (“It’s Time,” 3/8).
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April 5, 2017
Welfare Distortions
After reading the commentary by John Imperiale(“‘General Welfare’ Shortchanged and U.S. Constitution Thwarted,” 3/29) I found it so neglectful and misleading of the “general welfare clause” of the…
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March 29, 2017
Who Owns It Now?
What disturbs me most about our president is the comment he made from the Oval Office after the collapse of the American Health Care Act, a.k.a. Obamacare Replacement, which sent a chill up my spine.
