Letters
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January 26, 2022
Voice of the People
Thank you to all the Long Beach Township property owners who attended the December meeting of the board of commissioners. The discussion concerned Ordinance 21-27C, which defined the new bulkhead…
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January 26, 2022
Keep It Going
I agree with John that outdoor dining should continue after the pandemic ends.
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January 26, 2022
Don’t Ruin It
As a new property owner but fourth generation Harvey Cedars lover, I do agree that it is in the best interests of our community to continue with outdoor dining.
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January 26, 2022
Good for the Town
The following was addressed to Harvey Cedars Commissioner John Imperiale in response to his commentary (“I’ll Have Mine Al Fresco: Keep Local Outdoor Dining on Menu,” 1/19).
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January 26, 2022
Help on the Road
On Jan 12 while driving home from Atlanta, my husband, Bob, contracted the Omicron virus. Upon reaching Virginia he became too sick to drive any farther. While talking to him on the phone, Officer…
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January 26, 2022
100% Agree
I agree with everything in the Commentary last week. I could not have stated my thoughts any better.
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January 26, 2022
Pandemic Plus
I completely agree with the recent outdoor dining commentary. If anything good has come out of this pandemic, it has been the increase in outdoor dining venues on LBI. It is so nice to dine outdoors…
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January 20, 2022
Real Asset
I had a fantastic experience working with Theresa Lettman on the major Stafford Business Park issues. I am pleased that Gov. Murphy nominated her and she was just confirmed by the state Senate to…
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January 19, 2022
Good Neighbor
On Dec. 13, Ship Bottom’s new water treatment plant began continuous operation. The plant is now providing residents and businesses in Ship Bottom with clean, potable water.
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January 19, 2022
Catching Two-Timers
Recently I’ve read reports coming out of Florida alleging that residents of a Trump stronghold called The Villages have been arrested for voting twice in the 2020 presidential election. It seems as…
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January 19, 2022
Played for Suckers
Just to add to Bob Stern’s well-researched piece (“Wind Project Off LBI Shore: There Is a Better Alternative,” 12/22), it is notable that the current largest, four-part, offshore wind project…
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January 13, 2022
Turn Blinkers Off
The rightful concern about having the traffic light at 28th Street in Ship Bottom operating could be relieved by just turning off the other blinking lights.
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January 13, 2022
Remarkable Man
Dr. Richard Goldstein passed away on Dec. 29. As a colleague in pediatrics, I knew Dick for more than 20 years. With his sometimes disheveled hair and always disheveled handwriting, one might be…
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January 12, 2022
Words Worth Sharing
A message came in a Christmas card and I almost missed it in the haste of reading and opening cards while enjoying lunch.
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January 12, 2022
Greenest Beach
As an oceanfront resident, I fully support the wind farm development off LBI. While there is concern about visible turbines ruining our tourist industry, experience suggests otherwise.
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January 12, 2022
Horrible Message
The state of New Jersey ran a Christmas commercial over the holiday season showing a kid wishing for the COVID vaccine on his Santa list. Have the New Jersey politicians and government officials…
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January 12, 2022
What a Hoot!
The Manahawkin seniors would like to thank the Stafford Recreation Department for the wonderful holiday celebration, which included a luncheon and entertainment.
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December 23, 2021
Wrong Words
Folks who agree that sea levels are rising might find the term “mean sea level” illogical to include in a town ordinance.
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December 22, 2021
Grateful Veteran
I am most thankful and grateful during this thanksgiving season. On Nov. 9 a knock at my door rendered me speechless. I was surprised to see Mike Rank of Rank Roofing and a group of people standing…
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December 22, 2021
Enforce Crossing Law
Attempting to cross the Boulevard is not simply a problem in Ship Bottom. It is a problem throughout the Island and there are no easy solutions, but one comes to mind.
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December 22, 2021
Good Citizen
An amazing number of people were at Stuart Snyder’s funeral last Tuesday. I luckily got a seat inside. It was an hour of such heartfelt music and speakers. I personally was tearing up, knowing Stu…
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December 22, 2021
Higher Tolls Hurt
While seniors are struggling to survive the lingering economic impacts of the pandemic, tolls on the Garden State Parkway will increase by 27%, with the average trip increasing from $1.11 to $1.41.…
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December 17, 2021
A Lot of Gratitude
First, on behalf of the township committee, allow me to wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season.
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December 16, 2021
Few Lights Needed
After 20-plus Island winters, I will tell you that there is a lot more winter traffic than even five years ago. This is causing greater hazards for pedestrians and vehicles entering or crossing the…
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December 15, 2021
Not Watertight
I don’t believe enough study went into passing the amendment to the existing bulkhead ordinance. I doubt there was any engineering study completed for the High Bar Harbor area. I attended the meeting…
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December 15, 2021
Keep Right …
I appreciate the Long Beach Township Police Department enforcing the “keep right except to pass” law through the use of their electronic billboards in Brant Beach and through traffic stops.
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December 15, 2021
Some Consolation
In response to Mr. Reese’s letter (“Waste of Resources,” 12/8): On Oct. 6 my surveillance camera recorded a person walking his dog up the length of my driveway to have his dog relieve itself on…
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December 8, 2021
Not the Villain
Regarding Jim Eller’s commentary of Dec. 1, many have said Rittenhouse got off scot-free. That is not true, as he was in a trial and had his life become a media circus, which will continue for some…
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December 8, 2021
Unfair Burden
My wife, Ellen, and I have been owners of the property at 33 Amherst Road, High Bar Harbor, since 1983. One of the most important things that attracted us to this area and our specific property (as…