Letters
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September 12, 2024
Big Thank-You
This year’s concerts at the dock in Barnegat were again a real success. The weather was great except for one Saturday, and the flies and gnats were of little consequence.
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September 12, 2024
Cherished Emblem
In response to the letter titled “Stick With Seagull” (8/28), I would like to thank the writer for her support of “The Original LBI Flag.”
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September 11, 2024
Unsubstantiated Claims
In response to Mr. Kibbe’s letter (“Baseless Nonsense,” 9/4), although he makes two valid points regarding the horseshoe crab threats (i.e. habitat loss and overharvesting) he makes other…
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September 11, 2024
Simple Choice Indeed
I am opposed to the wind turbines off LBI. But, as mentioned in a letter last week (“Simple Choice”), if it comes down to a choice between turbines and voting for a misogynistic convicted felon, who…
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September 11, 2024
Not Your Man
It’s interesting how many Republicans have “found religion” about the environment as it relates to offshore windmills. Their party’s voting record on environmental issues is abysmal, consistently…
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September 11, 2024
Call to Action
I am pleased to announce that on Aug. 13, I submitted my petition for a Beach Haven council seat with 100 signatures from the community. Thank you to those who honored me with your support. As we…
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September 11, 2024
Sincere Gratitude
The Beach Haven Community Arts Program (CAP) extends our sincere gratitude and appreciation to the businesses and organizations who sponsored our free, 2024 Wednesday night Summer Concerts on the…
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September 11, 2024
Vote Against Wind
I have been contributing letters and commentary to The SandPaper for the past three years opposing offshore wind projects and noting the negative environmental impacts, the threat to endangered…
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September 11, 2024
Prevent Entanglement
I was admiring a flock of sanderlings flying at impressive speed into an 18 mph wind the other day. One of them was feeding on the shoreline, hopping on its single leg. I saw one like that a few…
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September 6, 2024
Taxing Decision
As I along with everyone else locally await the 2024-2025 tax billing to arrive, I’ve been remembering a Little Egg Harbor Board of Education meeting I attended. It must have been 18 months ago; I’m…
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September 5, 2024
Simple Choice
If you are really serious about wanting to stop the wind turbine projects along the LBI and New Jersey coastline, and if that is a top priority for you, then you have to vote for Donald Trump. He…
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September 4, 2024
Too Expensive
On Sept. 17, the Stafford Township Board of Education will ask the taxpayers to approve a $75.7 million referendum for adding on to the Oxycocus School and other building improvements. On a tour of…
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September 4, 2024
Oyster Considerations
I have a couple comments and a question regarding the oyster restoration project in Little Egg Harbor (“Baby Oysters Deployed Off Little Egg Harbor,” 8/21).
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September 4, 2024
Prayers Answered
Our family would like to take this opportunity to thank the Ship Bottom Police Department and all of the other law enforcement agencies that assisted in finding our daughter who recently went missing.
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September 4, 2024
Browner Bay
Brown bay? I’ve noticed over the last several years that Barnegat Bay has become browner and a lot less translucent. There seems to be more growth on pilings and things that are placed in the bay…
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September 4, 2024
Baseless Nonsense
I object to the language used in Jay Mann’s column (The Fish Story, 8/21) about horseshoe crabs. On the threat of wind turbine construction, Mr. Mann writes: “The negative impacts on entire…
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August 29, 2024
Enforce Speed Limit
Ocean Boulevard on LBI has a clearly stated speed limit of 15 mph, which was enacted a few years ago, presumably to limit the cars on the road and create a safer road for pedestrians and bikers to…
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August 29, 2024
On the Horizon
“They paved paradise and put up a parking lot/ With a pink hotel, a boutique, and a swinging hot spot/ Don’t it always seem to go, that you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone./ They paved…
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August 29, 2024
Deadly ‘Takes’
Yes, Virginia, our government gives permission for offshore wind companies to harm or kill marine life. Offshore wind projects along our shore are said to be beneficial to our globe because they are…
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August 29, 2024
Stick With Seagull
Ladies and gentlemen, my fellow Americans, today we’re diving into the cutting-edge world of vexillology with Long Beach Island’s newest flag. Oh, what a sight to behold! It’s as if the Island itself…
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August 28, 2024
Gator Gratitude
My husband and I have vacationed on LBI for over 50 years. We first rented a house on 16th Street in Beach Haven and then rented various homes in Long Beach Township, first for one week and then for…
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August 28, 2024
Proud to Help
Friends of Beach Haven and ReClam the Bay will be the charitable recipients for the Sea Shell Resort’s 27th annual Striped Bass Derby. This event will be held on the weekend of Oct. 25-27.
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August 28, 2024
Sincere Appreciation
The Women’s Auxiliary of Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. #1 and EMS recently conducted our annual Auction and Flea Market. It is with sincere appreciation that we would like to recognize and thank our…
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August 28, 2024
Surf Movie Thanks
Fellowship of Christian Athletes – SURF LBI would like to thank all who supported our Surf Movie Night on Aug. 24. Thank you to all our enthusiastic attendees! It was a perfect evening with many of…
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August 22, 2024
Mallard Island Thanks
The friends and neighbors of Mallard Island want to thank Eric Magaziner of the Tide Table Group for his donation of a new fiberglass flagpole.
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August 22, 2024
Great Service
I am writing to give thanks for the John Deere transport service, which Long Beach Township offers to those who require assistance getting to the beach and back from our homes.
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August 22, 2024
Kudos to P.O.
Kudos to the Long Beach Township post office and its staff. I inadvertently left my phone there and someone turned it in. I had no idea where it was. An employee, Ashley, took the time and…
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August 21, 2024
Government Works
It is almost a given that people want to criticize government agencies and government workers. We rely on the local, county, state, and federal officials for so much in our communities and in our…
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August 21, 2024
Touching Send-Off
We just want to reach out and say thanks to everyone who contributed to the overwhelming send-off on Aug. 11 for Dennis Feeley Jr.
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August 21, 2024
Look at Bigger Picture
A recent, widely published picture showed debris from a beachfront house littering the shoreline of the Outer Banks. LBI endured much worse after Sandy. Not too many years ago, a large boat ran…
