Letters
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March 6, 2019
Concerns Worsen
On Feb. 20 I wrote a letter raising concerns about the installation of “smart” water meters in Long Beach Township. My concerns focused on the mix of full-time residents vs. summer-only residents.…
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March 6, 2019
Threat-Based Ideology
Recently I was with a few friends and the conversation turned to politics. I don’t have to tell you that this is not a good idea these days. I began to squirm. I could feel my defenses as well as my…
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March 6, 2019
Excellent Institution
I’m writing this from my hospital bed at our local hospital, which we’ve known as SOCH (Southern Ocean County Hospital) but is now called Southern Ocean Medical Center and is part of the Hackensack…
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February 27, 2019
Wall Is Unworkable
Discussion and debate over border security and funding of a border wall continue this week. During this time 800,000 federal employees will continue to be psychologically held hostage by President…
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February 27, 2019
Total Disregard
I am responding to your article about Mr. Kominski titled “Payout After 39 Years Tops $100,000 for Retiring Little Egg Harbor Assessor” (1/23).
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February 27, 2019
Electoral College Reform
Two of the last five presidential elections have been decided by the Electoral College (EC) in spite of the designated winner receiving less popular votes than the candidate that was denied. The…
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February 27, 2019
Transparency Issues
September is National Senior Center Month. Across the country, nearly 11,000 centers serve 1 million older adults. This year there will be one less center. Little Egg Harbor Township has decided that…
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February 27, 2019
Vital Wetlands
As a water resources and environmental engineer, I am very concerned about and opposed to the application for the development of Bayview Park for the following reasons.
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February 27, 2019
Bonanza for Plumbers
Mandatory water meters look like a bonanza for local plumbers. Where are the numbers on the cost of the tie-in to residents, who have to foot the bill?
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February 27, 2019
Thanks and Best Wishes
I’d like to take a minute to thank Steve Havelka, Zach Kerzner and Bill Hutson for sharing their thoughts concerning Bill Boyd’s recent opinion piece (“Paving Paradise: What’s Next? A Bus Terminal?”…
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February 27, 2019
Important Ecosystem
I am a registered nurse who has dedicated most of my career caring for children and young adults with multiple disabilities. I advocate and take pride in caring for and assisting my patients to reach…
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February 27, 2019
Positive Experience
I am writing in response to Mr. Boyd’s letter pertaining to Bayview Park.
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February 27, 2019
Real Truth
Regarding the letter from Linda Kellogg, (“It’s a Conspiracy,” 2/13), what a brilliant and outstanding letter! How refreshing to read the truth in print. Anyone reading that letter has a rare…
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February 27, 2019
New Dimensions
A few years ago, Ocean County constructed a large and long outflow pipe, just north of the bay beach in Bayview Park, to help alleviate flooding on the Boulevard. This pipe and its supports are…
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February 20, 2019
Legendary Regular Guy
I just read Jon Coen’s tribute to surfer Richard Lisiewski (“Losing Lisiewski: LBI Wave Riding Legend, Pioneer,” 2/6). I have such a vivid memory of that friendly guy with his thick shock of blond…
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February 20, 2019
At a Disadvantage
I am writing in response to the article written by Maria Scandale,”Seasonal Businesses Have Until Year 2026 to Pay $15 Minimum”(2/6).
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February 20, 2019
Reverse Socialism
Trump at the SOTU: “We will never allow the USA to become a socialist country!” As is his wont, the president attempted to embed a negative label on several Democratic presidential candidates as…
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February 20, 2019
Barrier to Treatment
An article last week on a recent Stafford Township Council meeting, at which an effort to declare the township a stigma-free zone was announced, stated that stigma surrounding mental illness proves a…
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February 20, 2019
Meter Concerns
I just received my water bill along with the announcement of the requirement to install water meters. I have several concerns.
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February 20, 2019
Magical Park
I am writing in response to several letters regarding Bayview Park, most recently a lengthy piece by Bill Boyd (“Paving Paradise: What’s Next? A Bus Terminal?” 2/13) condemning Long Beach Township’s…
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February 20, 2019
Not Amused
This letter is in response to Bill Boyd’s letter about the three handicap parking spaces proposed in Bayview Park that he says he was amused by.
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February 13, 2019
It’s a Conspiracy
Bill Bonvie weaves a fantastical conspiracy theory about President Trump (“Method to the Madness: Shutdown Perhaps Had More Than One Aim,” 1/30). He suggests that Trump’s government shutdown was not…
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February 13, 2019
Unneeded Development
The following was addressed to Long Beach Township officials.
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February 13, 2019
Ridiculous War
I can’t take another single minute of this ridiculous drug war on marijuana. And juries can’t either, which is reason 1,000,000 why it’s over. It isn’t up to government and taxpayer money to protect…
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February 6, 2019
Containers Too Big
The following was addressed to Little Egg Harbor Mayor Barbara Crea.
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February 6, 2019
Minimum Wage Woes
Back in the 1950s, entry-level jobs paid 60 cents an hour. A candy bar was 10 cents; a loaf of bread, 15 cents; a gallon of gas, 27 cents; a basic, stripped pickup, new, $1,800. Fast forward to 2000…
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February 6, 2019
Dune Work, Naturally
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance has long been the champion of the 1.1 million-acre Pinelands National Reserve stretching across New Jersey, protecting it and advocating for it since 1989. Thanks…
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February 6, 2019
Congratulations
As spokesperson for the Great Bay Democratic Club board of trustees and in the spirit of good sportsmanship, the members of the Great Bay Democratic Club would like to congratulate Lisa Stevens and…
