Opinion
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September 25, 2019
Public Input Denied
I would like to thank The SandPaper for writing the article “Board Majority Greenlights December Referendum to Rehab LBI School,” which was released online before this print edition. It is a very…
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September 25, 2019
Voice of Reason
Whenever I’m on LBII always make a point to lookin The SandPaperfor the comments of John Imperiale. And when I find them, I’m always thrilled to have reaffirmedthat there really are like-minded…
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•September 25, 2019
Last Community Bridge Walk Hits a High on Revamped Span
In its 10th and final year, the Community Bridge Walk on Sept. 22 made great use of the finished Manahawkin Bay Bridge project. One of the two westbound lanes on the rebuilt span was coned off for…
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•September 18, 2019
Fish in Hot Water
Around the globe, climate change is leading to increased ocean temperatures and more-acidic water. The impact on fish and the fishing industry is enormous.
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September 18, 2019
Herbicide Overkill
This past summer we have been treated to a barrage of commercials from law firms getting on board with class action lawsuits against weed killer manufacturers. Strangely, at the same time this has…
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September 18, 2019
Wells Wishes
We want to second the sentiments conveyed in Gina Scala’s article on Kathy Wells’ retirement from service in Ship Bottom (“Ship Bottom Honors Outgoing Municipal Clerk,” 9/11).
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September 18, 2019
Information Needed
The following was addressed to Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education President William Fenimore.
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September 18, 2019
Easy Decision
Harvey Cedars has been fortunate to have effective and forward-thinking leadership over the past 20 years. We feel strongly that the addition of John Imperiale to the borough leadership team will…
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September 18, 2019
Spectacular Displays
At the NJ Maritime Museum’s annual fundraiser (also noise raiser and spirit raiser), I took a break from the food, music and carousing to explore new installations since the last time I was there.
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September 18, 2019
Wrong Word
In regard to Nancy Spark’s letter announcing her candidacy for the LBI Consolidated Board of Education, a few corrections need to be made…
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•September 18, 2019
Meter Matters
In their great wisdom, Long Beach Township officials have decided to have township homeowners install water meters, at their own expense. It would seem to be easier just to bill people a set amount…
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September 18, 2019
Disturbing Decline
At first it seemed not noticeable. Then as the summer progressed, there was a definite decline in the number of or sightings of any type of wildlife in the Manahawkin area. I don’t mean deer, or…
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September 18, 2019
Owning the Problem
In the Aug. 28 issue Jay Mann called out the doomsday advocates who suggest that those living on the coast should retreat. Like Jay, I say: “Hell no, we will not go.” But I believe that major changes…
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September 18, 2019
Dangerous Initiative
In the Aug. 28 story titled “BH Parking Overhaul on the Docket,” John Harvey is quoted using the Faulkner Act to back door our system of government by initiating referendums without actions by the…
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September 11, 2019
Candidate for Clarity
The Long Beach Island Consolidated Board of Education is at a crossroads. The public has lost faith inits ability to move forward and continues to be bogged down by the “C word” (consolidation). The…
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September 11, 2019
Environmental Crisis
The public comment period for the New Jersey Energy Master Plan ends at noon on Monday, Sept 16, so there’sstill time to comment at energymasterplan@bpu.nj.gov,as I did. My comment follows…
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September 11, 2019
Keep Festival Flying
I am a Canadian professional kite flyer. I do personal and corporate events to show off my artistry, color the sky, share my passion for kiting, and I enjoy making people smile. My goal is to get…
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•September 11, 2019
Raising Monarchs No Longer a Lofty Initiative
Back in 2016 when I started the Monarch Butterfly Project for the Garden Club of LBI, I thought I was doing a good thing.
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September 11, 2019
Perfect Finale
What a wonderful way to end the summer! Kudos to Brian Wainwright, owner of Fantasy Island Amusement Park, for a great fireworks display the night of Sunday, Sept. 1. It was the perfect finale to a…
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•September 11, 2019
The Boy in the Box
This true story begins by my saying “no children or animals were harmed in the telling of the tale.” I’ve seen this at the end of films involving pets or young actors.
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September 11, 2019
Terrapin Support
Nate Fadini of Beach Haven and Oakland raised $50 for the Terrapin Nesting Project at his recent lemonade stand/toy sale. After meeting some of the baby turtles on a bike ride this summer, he wanted…
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September 11, 2019
Speaking for Majority
I want to thank everyone who reached out to me by email or phone call to show their support for the stand I took at the August and September Barnegat Township meetings regarding the LGBTQ curriculum…
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September 4, 2019
Save EJ
Why are we choosing LBI Grade School over Ethel Jacobsen Elementary School? LBI is a bigger building, but what about green space? What about the opportunity for children to put their hands in the…
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September 4, 2019
More Than a Job
I want to express my deep appreciation to Jesse and his fellow Long Beach Township lifeguards for their expert medical care following my swimming mishap over Labor Day weekend that resulted in a…
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September 4, 2019
Beach Haven Must Grow
In the letter “Motive Questioned” (7/31), John Harvey questioned me about my motive in supporting the Morrison’s project.
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•September 4, 2019
If It’s 5 P.M. It’s Time for a Glorious Martini
At a recent checkup with my doctor, he asked all of those usual questions.
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September 4, 2019
Outpouring of Love
Reflecting on this past summer, I have to say, this summer was one of the hardest times I have experienced in my lifetime. Over the last three years I have witnessed my younger brother, Kurt…
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September 4, 2019
Sensible and Logical
After reading the Commentary column by John Imperiale (“For Labor Day Let’s Observe the ‘Call for Acts of Civility,'” 8/28), we realized that here is someone who clearly is very sensible and logical.…
