Letters
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September 22, 2021
Fine Rule Breakers
I’ve been intending to write a similar letter as Ms. Schwartz’s, titled “Huge Dog Problem” (9/8), for many years now regarding the presence of dogs on the beach, whether leashed or not.
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September 22, 2021
Plastic Solution
First, a big thank-you goes to all the individuals and groups that participate in beach cleanups. My guess is most of you also bring your own bag when shopping, carry a reusable water bottle, skip…
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September 22, 2021
Ordinance Opposed
The following was addressed to Sherry Mason, Beach Haven municipal clerk/borough administrator.
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September 22, 2021
Inviting Challengers
At the Sept. 16 meeting of the Ship Bottom Regular Republican Club, the motion to withdraw the club’s endorsement of Ship Bottom Council member Peter Rossi in the upcoming general election was…
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September 22, 2021
Keeping History Alive
I would like to commend and thank all those involved in promoting and bringing about the annual Wine and Cheese Event held on Aug. 29 by the Barnegat Light Museum.
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September 17, 2021
Progress in Barnegat
In the last 19 months or so Barnegat added 30 new retail businesses including a bakery and an ice cream store on Route 9. Many new locations are in the successful Barnegat 67. That location will see…
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September 15, 2021
Do the Math
This is a reply to Skip Deckman’s letter (“Cost of Waterfront,” 7/7).
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September 15, 2021
Diversionary Tactic
So exactly what was the purpose of the letter writer last week criticizing a former president who has now been out of office for nearly nine months (“No Leader”)? Oh wait, I get it now. It’s the old…
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September 15, 2021
Study’s Shortcomings
The following was addressed to Peter R. Blum of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia District Planing Division.
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September 15, 2021
Island Needs to Require Bike Lights at Night
I’m not a prude or fearful person by any means, but I feel like I’m looking at a disaster about to happen.
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September 9, 2021
Huge Dog Problem
We have a huge problem in Surf City and no one seems to care. Increasingly over recent years, and especially since COVID, I personally have had multiple horrible run-ins with unleashed dogs on our…
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September 8, 2021
Real Blessing
I just wanted to express both my and my wife’s thanks to whomever was responsible for providing the beach buggy on 12th Street in Surf City for those of us who would not be able to enjoy the beach…
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September 8, 2021
No Leader
It’s not often that I have a “spit out my coffee” moment, but Mr. Sorce’s letter (“Leadership Lacking,” 9/1) did it for me. When you talk about leadership you have to consider the goal you are…
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September 8, 2021
Them Bones
The story you are about to read is true. Only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.
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September 2, 2021
Leaders Lacking
This president and his coworkers do not have the capacity to take actions that matter. For over 50 years in national politics, he has never been that kind of politician or leader. He is now at the…
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September 1, 2021
Together We Stand
A bulldozer appeared on a recent morning to repair the storm gullies at our beach entrance in Surf City. This was a smaller, more efficient and manageable machine to quickly get the job done. I was…
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September 1, 2021
Hell on Wheels
The EMTs from Barnegat Light First Aid Squad and police from Long Beach Township and Harvey Cedars were completely focused on the unconscious jogger, who had apparently become faint from heat stroke…
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September 1, 2021
More on Extremes
I’m responding to S. Fox’s commentary titled “Life Succeeds Between the Extremes” (8/25).
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August 26, 2021
Sad to See
Regarding “Naaamaste Goat Yoga” (8/11): Why not go to the bay and have Goat Baptism Aaamen?! After bringing authentic Hindu yoga to the area over 20 years ago, I find it sad to see the venerable…
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August 25, 2021
Accident Proves It’s Time for Boulevard Redesign
A letter from a Harvey Cedars resident titled “Stay on Shoulder” (7/28) brings attention to how often pedestrians and bikers encroach on the traffic lane in Harvey Cedars and states that “there is…
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August 25, 2021
Getting Nowhere
After attending the LBI Board of Education meeting on Aug. 17 I am wondering why they have two portions of the meeting for public comment.
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August 25, 2021
Carded
I can’t take credit for the following dialogue, which was emailed to me. I thought it was pretty funny and worth reading…
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August 25, 2021
Protectors of Wildlife
On Monday, Aug. 23 at 9 a.m. I spotted a baby seagull in my backyard that seemed in distress. This bird wouldn’t fly and also had bands on its legs to show it was being tracked by state wildlife…
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August 25, 2021
Delectable Fundraiser
The Long Beach Island Historical Association would like to thank all who supported our recent Chocolate Fair fundraiser and helped make it a success. Over 200 children and adults chose from a variety…
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August 25, 2021
Profound Implications
The New Jersey Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study’s report was released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Aug, 19. As per the USACE website, “The purpose of the study is to investigate…
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August 25, 2021
Reefer Madness
John Hailperin, president of the Beach Haven Taxpayers’ Association, has lent his and his organization’s name to two recent letters: “Cannabis Ban Backed” (7/21) and “Form of Representation” (8/18).…
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August 20, 2021
Taxes, Taxes, Taxes
After safety, the next concern of most Barnegat residents is taxes. Well, I am happy to announce that this year will show the lowest impact on our property taxes in the last nine years. Township…
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August 19, 2021
Agree to Disagree
Have you never been harassed by someone who knows all the answers and insists he or she is right? The person could be a neighbor, a friend or even a relative. They try to talk you into believing they…
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August 18, 2021
Lights Unsynced
Recently I’ve had the occasion to leave the Island in the very early hours of the morning, usually between 4 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. What I have noticed immediately is that the traffic lights are no…
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August 18, 2021
Rethink Access
We checked the map and found 12th Street in Surf City to be designated handicap accessible. We drove down during a rainstorm and checked it out. It looked OK. Next sunny day we took a guest from…
