Letters
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July 24, 2024
Rude Behavior
Nothing like renters setting up 40 yards’ worth of beach chairs at 8:30 a.m., and then coming to the beach at 11:30 a.m. when they wake up. Locals would never do this as this is rude and obnoxious.
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July 24, 2024
Opposite Result
In response to the Commentary “Easier Said Than Done: We Must Come Together Again” (7/17), the entire column, except for the first sentence, provided just the opposite result. What the writer was…
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July 24, 2024
Rethink Shade Ban
The following was addressed to Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini.
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July 24, 2024
Canary in Coal Mine
Years ago when wind farms were proposed for Hyannis, Mass., right off of the Kennedy compound, Ted Kennedy famously commented, “You wouldn’t build wind farms in Yellowstone and you shouldn’t build…
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July 24, 2024
Be Careful
SaveLBI.org’s misguided campaign against wind turbines off the coast of New Jersey is only bolstering the MAGA doctrine of “drill baby drill.” They should be careful what they wish for.
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July 24, 2024
Confusing Signs
I have a neighbor who displays a “Vets for Trump” card in his garage windows. Allow me to ask why any veteran would favor Trump. First, he has shown nothing but contempt for veterans although…
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July 24, 2024
School Belongs to All
As lifelong residents of our beloved island and both former school board members, we are writing to express our deep concern and opposition to the proposed demolition of Long Beach Island Grade…
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July 18, 2024
Viable Wind and Solar
I was just here on LBI for a week but couldn’t ignore the recent letter from Frank Smith (“Offshore Wind Now, SMR Nuclear When Available,” 7/3). Being a licensed engineer myself and working in the…
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July 18, 2024
Tale Old as Time
How ironic that “Footloose” takes the stage at Surflight Theatre at the same time members of the Beach Haven Borough Council voted to ban teen night at the Marlin. Banning kids from having fun is a…
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July 17, 2024
Vape Threat Grows
Vaping is not permitted on our beaches, yet it seems to be happening everywhere, especially among our youth. Unlike traditional cigarettes, which have become passé among middle and high schoolers…
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July 17, 2024
Vital Businesses
Your July 3 edition reported that Beach Haven Borough Council renewed the liquor license for the Sea Shell Resort. Numerous residents complained of late-night noise coming from the resort. Two…
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July 17, 2024
Stop Illegal Fireworks
Fireworks have become synonymous with Independence Day. That doesn’t change the fact that, unless a permit has been issued, they are illegal in the state of New Jersey per State Statute 23:3-1.
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July 17, 2024
Sad State of Affairs
A letter dated Jan. 31, 2024 from the Beach Haven First Aid Squad referencing the Ship Bottom Division of the squad addressed to the Mayor and others in authority asking for an increase in their…
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July 17, 2024
Do It Right
“The Jersey Shore is where memories are made, and we need to make sure our families can keep creating those memories of summers down the shore for generations to come,” stated Gov. Philip Murphy.
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July 17, 2024
Why the Surcharges?
Credit cards have been around since 1950. Credit card fees to businesses have been around also since 1950. Up until the last few years they have been considered an operating expense and were part of…
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July 17, 2024
Job Well Done
Living in Harvey Cedars just gets better all the time. During the last six months, our town has had a makeover that no one could have imagined, from Sunset Park, which has been revitalized after…
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July 12, 2024
Beyond Town’s Control
Thank you for your feedback. I can assure you the recreation team takes all comments, both positive and negative, into account and is constantly striving to improve our events.
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July 12, 2024
Where Are Farmers?
The following was addressed to Stafford Township Recreation Director Jason Hazelton.
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July 11, 2024
Teenager’s Plea
I am a teenager who lives in Beach Haven Gardens. There’s nothing better than being on the Island! The beaches are great! I can ride my bike almost anywhere and there are lots of places to snack and…
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July 11, 2024
Repurpose LBI School
It’s not just a school. The LBI Grade School in Ship Bottom between 19th and 20th streets bayside is scheduled to close in the near future due in part to a declining student population. It has…
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July 10, 2024
Fireworks Report
On July 4 from 8:30 to midnight, there were unpermitted aerial fireworks at 76th to 80th streets in Beach Haven Crest. All were illegal. At 2:20 the next morning, there were unpermitted, illegal…
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July 10, 2024
Friendly Wager
Sitting around with two of my friends, we started to discuss the construction projects in the area. We decided to make a friendly wager on which project would be completed first.
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July 10, 2024
Crossing Laws Vary
Summer is here and thankfully many visitors are here to support our wonderful Long Beach Island. However, they are not aware of the street crossing law in New Jersey.
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July 10, 2024
Grandma’s Shore House
Although only 4, 3 and 1½ years old, our grandchildren anxiously await coming to our shore house in Beach Haven West every summer. The countdown of stories and what we are going to do in the summer…
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July 10, 2024
Happy Car
What is a Moke? A Moke is a low-speed vehicle that Long Beach Township has passed an ordinance against. Why? It’s street legal, battery powered and has zero carbon emissions. Assembled in the U.S.…
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July 10, 2024
Supplemental Support
Many people don’t know the difference between the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter and the Friends of the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter (FOSOCAS). Let me try to explain.
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July 4, 2024
Committed to Surf City
As a recent retiree and 35-year property owner on Long Beach Island (the past seven years in Surf City), I was hoping to find meaningful endeavors (in addition to more family time, travel and golf)…
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July 4, 2024
Good, Bad and Ugly
At the June 29 commissioners meeting in Harvey Cedars, the mayor and commissioners provided an update on accomplishments over the last six months and upcoming projects. They have been busy and are…
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July 3, 2024
Sea Breeze Primer
As a surfer on the Jersey Shore for over 50 years and a frequent visitor to LBI, I have a lot of experience with the beach/wind dynamics, so let me share.
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July 3, 2024
E Pluribus Unum
National pride and shared values and goals are essential for fostering a sense of unity and solidarity among all Americans, regardless of their political affiliations. They provide a common bond that…
