Letters
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March 16, 2022
Snail Mail
Manahawkin is getting a new library. The population is still growing in our town. I do wish someone with some pull or political power could find a way to have a post office sorting machine put in…
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March 16, 2022
Wake Up
The only good thing to come out of the horrible war in Ukraine may be to demonstrate to us here in the U.S. just what can happen if our democracy fails. Seeing Putin censor the media as they do in…
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March 10, 2022
Clear Choice
A Biden report card offered by a reader in the March 2 SandPaper suggests that if the election of 2020 were held today Biden “would come in second” because of his low approval ratings. What this…
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March 10, 2022
Unfounded Attacks
I write in response to a letter titled “Biden Report Card” (3/2) by Howard Buerkle.
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March 9, 2022
Disturbing the Peace
As we move into March and hopefully the end of the winter, we need to prepare for the return of our friends, neighbors and seasonal visitors to the Island. In the off-season, we have the pleasure of…
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March 9, 2022
Sacrifices Necessary
During this current “war” in Ukraine, I’m appalled at the discussions in Washington as to whether we should cut off oil imports from Russia. The discussions center on where can we get the oil to…
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March 2, 2022
Biden Report Card
Last fall I expressed my view of what the first six months of Joe Biden’s presidency had brought our country. My letter provided what Joe planned to accomplish regarding the economy, immigration…
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March 2, 2022
Showing the Love
For the second year in a row, your paper was kind enough to shine a light on our Valentine activity at Southern Ocean Medical Center. It is a pleasure to be able to show some Tough Cookie love and…
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March 2, 2022
No Free Ride
In response to “Is Ukraine Really a Concern of the US? A Lot to Ponder” (2/16), Putin has made it clear he wants to restore the old Soviet Union. As such, he will threaten, invade or weaken free…
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February 23, 2022
LBI ‘Nightingales’
By this headline we do not mean the birds but rather a flock of dedicated, hardworking, unsung heroes of LBI, especially during the pandemic.
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February 18, 2022
Biz-Friendly Barnegat
Barnegat has added over 34 new businesses in the last 22 months, from a bakery to ice cream shop to hair salons to fast food to sit-down restaurants and more. The old saying that Barnegat is not…
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February 17, 2022
Great Benefit
We agree. Outdoor dining’s benefits, and responsibilities, were summed up perfectly by John Imperiale (“I’ll Have Mine Al Fresca: Keep Outdoor Dining on the Menu,” 1/19).
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February 16, 2022
Comprehensive Actions
A letter in the Feb. 9 edition (“Slap on the Hand”) appears to take issue with a recent U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission enforcement action involving the Oyster Creek nuclear plant.
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February 16, 2022
Slow Down on Wind
The following letter was addressed to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. A similar letter was sent to her by all six Long Beach Island mayors.
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February 16, 2022
Dirty Dining?
In your recent editions, I have been reading about outdoor dining. I have no problem with outdoor dining as long as you assure the diners that they will be protected from the elements. I mean not…
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February 10, 2022
Ordinance Objections
The following was addressed to Sherry Mason, Beach Haven administrator and borough clerk.
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February 9, 2022
Slap on the Hand
The fine levied against Holtec Decommissioning International (“Owners of Nuclear Plant Hit With Second Penalty Related to Security Issues,” 2/2), in my opinion, did not go far enough. This was their…
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February 9, 2022
Third Party?
Where is America headed? The midterm elections may determine that question. Before we can look to the future and where we want to go, first we need to look at where we have been, and learn from it.
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February 9, 2022
Love and Appreciation
Love is the inspiration people get when they see their partner succeed. This has nothing to do with sex or what race or nationality you or your partner is. This is about the deeds that we do for each…
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February 9, 2022
Unacceptable Excuses
In a previous issue of The SandPaper, I read with some distress the account of a coyote attack on a domestic pet. Graphic specifics need not be recounted. I believe that the governance on the Island…
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February 3, 2022
HOA Mixed Bag
To legislate or not? On one hand, the 9th District legislators state that they are adamantly opposed to any legislative attempt to permit Trenton to interfere with the operations of HOA communities…
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February 2, 2022
Unassuming Excellence
How fortunate you’ve been, to have Pat Johnson on the team. I couldn’t agree more with the praise Carol Freas offered in her letter published last week (“Art-Felt Thanks”).
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February 2, 2022
Special Delivery
Last week my wife and I were ill and didn’t feel we should be around others. Our daughter, who lives in New York, found out and started calling restaurants on the Island to have meals delivered.
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February 2, 2022
Start With the Little Things and Go From There
I’ve lived on LBI for over 30 years and I’ve never written a letter to this or any other newspaper. However, Tom Meredith’s SpeakEasy column in the Jan. 19 SandPaper regarding courtesy and respect…
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January 28, 2022
Talking Trash
To continue the communication between the township committee and residents, the Barnegat Township Committee has asked me to take on the role of committee liaison to public relations. Therefore, I…
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January 27, 2022
Art-Felt Thanks
Thank you, Pat (Johnson), for your well-written coverage of our local art shows these many years. Your success as a journalist speaks highly of your talent, research and dedication to your job at The…
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January 27, 2022
Friendly Atmosphere
This short message is a response to John Imperiale’s excellent idea to continue and enjoy outdoor dining in Harvey Cedars. Along with helping the restaurants, it creates a wonderful friendly…
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January 26, 2022
Neighbors Impacted
While we appreciate the reasons why John Imperiale (Commentary, 1/19) wants to continue outside dining on LBI, we sincerely hope that any new ordinances enacted will consider the neighbors of dining…
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January 26, 2022
Full Support
I fully support John Imperiale’s commentary in the paper last week. In Harvey Cedars, the outside dining spaces have been a boon to our economy, in addition to being a pleasant, and certainly safer…