Letters
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May 5, 2021
Why the Tax Increase?
The following was addressed to Sherry Mason, Beach Haven municipal clerk/borough administrator.
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April 29, 2021
Not the Same
I am responding to the article titled “Barnegat Committee: Trust Us, Not Facebook” (4/14). For starters, I am not a Republican or Democrat; I do not participate in politics at all. I align my…
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April 28, 2021
Such Is Progress
I had to smile, a bit wryly, reading Rick Mellerup’s account of how variolation (scratching a small amount of dried or fresh pustule material from a less virulent strain of pox into the skin) was…
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April 28, 2021
Not Forgotten
Regarding “Show Some Love for the Forgotten 22 Percent” (4/21), I’ve lived in New Jersey my entire life, in both north and south, and I know that 22%. It’s not forgotten.
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April 28, 2021
What’s the Problem?
I understand the borough of Beach Haven will be removing and repaving the Centre Street tree islands associated with the Towne Club of Beach Haven. As a taxpayer in Beach Haven and resident on Centre…
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April 28, 2021
Save Small Business
I am a 25-year LBI vacationer and we come here often. I love LBI because it is reminiscent of my childhood in small-town Indiana. On a recent visit my husband and I were devastated to find our…
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April 21, 2021
Low Taxes
Barnegat Township municipal taxes remain stable, and the cost of property taxes and water use remains in check.
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April 14, 2021
Giving Group
The four-page article in the March 31 edition titled “Nonprofits Shift Gears Amid Virus Concern” depicted the many contributions that a dozen or more nonprofit community-based groups and their…
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April 14, 2021
What’s the Truth?
In a speech while accepting the Edward R. Murrow Award for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism, NBC anchor Lester Holt finally came out of the closet and admitted to something that was obvious to most…
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April 14, 2021
For the Greater Good
In reply to the letter by Ken McKelvey, age 21, “Work for Wind” (3/31), it warms my heart to see letters from the younger members of our community taking a stand on the problems affecting our coastal…
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April 7, 2021
‘Big Lie’ Lawsuits
Now that Dominion Voting Systems has sued Trump adviser Sidney Powell for defamation, can a similar suit against Rudy Guiliani and Mike “the pillow guy” Lindell be far behind?
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April 7, 2021
Blame Teacher Unions
Although it was nice to read both the article and letter the past two weeks about, or from, teachers and education, they both missed a very critical component of teachers in America today and their…
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April 7, 2021
Out With the Old
They said we had to quickly stop Our meetings and our hugs They said we had to keep our distance From all strangers and all thugs…
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April 1, 2021
Go Slow With Wind
A March 29 article in the New York Times speaks to the Biden administration’s promotion of offshore wind energy: “The Biden Administration makes a swath of ocean between New York and New Jersey an…
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March 31, 2021
Work for Wind
I’ve lived in South Jersey my whole life. I have many fond memories of kayaking in our rivers and of watching the sun rise over the Atlantic. I witnessed Superstorm Sandy’s devastating impact on my…
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March 31, 2021
Recognizing Teachers
I am writing in response to the article titled “Teachers Everywhere Have Struggled But They Continue to Persevere” (3/24). This article regarding the struggles and difficulties of educators such as…
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March 25, 2021
Godspeed, Mr. Hoyt
I learned last week of the passing of a man I never met but had heard of over the years, and sadly I failed to keep him at the forefront of my mind when it came to inspiration: Dick Hoyt.
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March 25, 2021
Unfair Dredging Cost
I attended a Zoom meeting recently for the proposed dredging project in Mystic Island, Little Egg Harbor. The preparation work has been well done, the project will be voted on by the homeowners, and…
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March 24, 2021
Wind Has Benefits – But Study It Well
I just reread the March 3 article “Opposition Develops on Long Beach Island Over Wind Farm Plans.” First, let me make clear that I am in favor of comprehensive environmental assessments of all large…
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March 24, 2021
Immigration Pain
President Biden has made it clear his administration will backtrack and eliminate many of the effective immigration orders formerly protecting our border states, if not the entire country.
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March 24, 2021
Baffling Reaction
In response to “Fact Snafu” (3/17), I seriously do not understand why Cathleen Fleming took such offense at Pat Johnson’s article (“Snow Plow Snafu Sends Little Egg Harbor Woman to Run as…
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March 24, 2021
For the People
Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker must do whatever it takes to get the For the People Act passed in the Senate and signed into law.
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March 24, 2021
Outreach Lacking
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, conducted a feasibility study for coastal storm risk management problems within the New…
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March 18, 2021
Sandrea and Me
Thank you, Gina Scala, for the article about Sandy Medford (“One Year Later, Family Ties Help to Heal Broken Hearts,” 3/10). She was my friend for over 50 years. I loved her family like my own, and I…
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March 17, 2021
Litter Bugged
This letter addresses the slogan “Think Globally, Act Locally.” On the global and national front, I try to get information from reputable sources, but am aware that many people do not. Until that…
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March 17, 2021
Spirit of America
I and many people are quick to complain about services in the public sector, but slow to acknowledge excellent public services. I received both of my Moderna doses at the middle school in Stafford…
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March 17, 2021
Heavy-Handed Order
I applaud Karen E. Tait’s letter (“Reconsider Removal,” 3/10) in reply to the March 3 issue’s “Condo Development Ordered to Remove Islands.” There is no doubt that these nine little green islands in…
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March 12, 2021
Vaccine Thanks
I’d like to praise and thank the Ocean County Health Department and all the people involved with vaccinating hundreds of our citizens so efficiently and lovingly.
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March 11, 2021
Oversight Missing
The following was addressed to Beach Haven Administrator Sherry Mason.
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March 11, 2021
Disappointing Vote
I’m disappointed that the borough council voted down the proposal to expand Beach Haven pickleball courts on Feb. 25. Despite widespread support for the expansion among residents and taxpayers, who…