Opinion
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July 10, 2019
Professional Lifesavers
We were enjoying the spectacular Fourth of July in the ocean with our grandchildren when conditions started changing rapidly. A very large riptide developed. The beach patrol quickly hauled in about…
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July 10, 2019
Preservation Thanks
The citizens of the Bayview Park Pond Preservation Group, made up of Brant Beach homeowners, neighbors and other concerned citizens, would like to thank Mayor Mancini andthe Long Beach Township…
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July 10, 2019
Too Congested
I am not in favor of the entertainment center project at the old CVS. This area of town is too congested with auto traffic as it is. We have new condos opening directly in this area and even that…
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July 10, 2019
Handle With Care
The Commentary by John Imperiale (“Constitution Correction Course – It Is Time to Use Article V,” 6/26), while containing a few good points that Congress should address, also contains empirical…
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•July 10, 2019
Social Justice Warrior Rapinoe Tests the Limits of My Patriotism
Growing up I was not really aware of my patriotism, or lack thereof. My parents, both children of the Depression, never spent much time discussing it. I knew I was to put my cap over my heart and…
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July 10, 2019
Reforms Needed
I read with great interest, Mr. Imperiale’s Commentary on the Article V convention. I have been following the subject for almost 20 years and it was refreshing to see someone discuss it in plain…
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July 3, 2019
The White Hat
My eyes squint against the glaring sunTo see a silhouetteOf a young manIn a white hat, it dazzles.
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July 3, 2019
Good for Majority
The proposal to construct a restaurant and hotel on the Morrison’s Marina property has caused a great deal of controversy. I think the majority of Beach Haven taxpayers will be well served by the…
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July 3, 2019
Stop the Invasion
I think everyone has seen the picture on TV or in the newspaper of the father and daughter face down on a river bank in the water. It seems it has been broadcast around the world. If you enter…
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•July 3, 2019
Everyone’s Help Needed to Fix Help Shortage on LBI
Board members of the Joint Council of Long Beach Island Taxpayers have agreed that we need to start an urgent conversation on Long Beach Island with municipal leaders and homeowners to solve, long…
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July 3, 2019
Logical Choice
I’ve been an unrepresented taxpayer watching the drama and debate over consolidation of the two LBI elementary schools for way too many years. Anyone with two eyes and even a half a brain can see…
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July 3, 2019
Wrong Medicare Model
There are changes being proposed to Medicare that are garnering little attention but have huge consequences for New Jersey’s seniors and medical innovation.
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July 3, 2019
Constitution Is Clear
In the June 26 Commentary (“Constituion Correction Course – It Is Time to Use Article V”), John Imperiale stated that “the Second Amendment is poorly worded.” He further said, “Consider also that at…
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July 3, 2019
Special Day
Thank you to everyone who helped make the memorial paddle-out for Richard Lisiewski a very special day.
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•July 3, 2019
What Is Patriotism? How Do We All Keep It Alive?
Patriotism. What is it, exactly? Or better to ask: What is it to you?
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July 3, 2019
Roadmap Provided
Kudos to John Imperiale for his thoughtful June 26 Commentary. Our Constitution was written 232 years ago and it needs to be updated to satisfy America’s current situation without losing the spirit…
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July 3, 2019
Land Transformed
For a long time there was a plot of land on Broadway in Barnegat Light that had a great little “joint” on it called the Coffee Shack. The Shack went away and we had a plot of land on the bay that…
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•July 3, 2019
Plastic Surgeon: ‘The Skin-ny’ on LBI Summers
I spent every summer on LBI with my grandmother, Marjorie Evanson, who lived on the Island and was the elementary school nurse in Barnegat for over 30 years. Margie was an active member of the Brant…
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July 3, 2019
More on Safety
In response to “Obey the Laws and Stay Safe This Summer” (6/26), by David Biggy, we all need to be aware and follow the rules to stay safe this summer, and always. However, there are some…
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June 26, 2019
Rough Ride
I am a year-round resident of LBI, and as I travel up and down the Boulevard from Barnegat Light to Beach Haven, trying to avoid the countless imperfections of the road, I wonder when, if ever, the…
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June 26, 2019
Great Job
The borough of Ship Bottom did a great job of rerouting and keeping traffic moving around the Saturday morning accident. The volunteers (fire company members, etc.) who worked the traffic for hours…
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•June 26, 2019
Constitutional Correction Course – It’s About Time to Use Article V
We all, presumably, love and respect the Constitution of the United States. So why do we ignore Article V?
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June 26, 2019
Right Thing to Do
Thank you to Long Beach Township for doing a good thing preserving the wetlands between Beck Avenue and Rosemma Avenue in Holgate.
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June 26, 2019
Rein in Drug Makers
I have long been concerned about the rising cost of drugs in the U.S. The fact that Medicare cannot directly negotiate with drug companies and we need benefits managers doesn’t make any sense to me.…
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June 26, 2019
Regressive Politicians
Since 1985, Republicans solely have represented the 9th Legislative District. Assembly members Rumpf and Gove obsess over undocumented immigrants, who they dehumanize with the slur “illegal aliens.”…
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June 26, 2019
Election Concern
I am writing regarding the article on June 12 about the shortage of poll (election) workers in Ocean County for the primary election.
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•June 26, 2019
Book Smart: What’s the Value of a Library?
“A cynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.” I thought of that line from Oscar Wilde’s play “Lady Windermere’s Fan” when I noticed something added to my checkout…
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•June 26, 2019
Finding Hidden Inspiration While Walking to the Beach
As luck would have it – and I haven’t even done my summer solstice dance yet! – these last weeks of June have been very pleasant ones, though a little humid. But, what better place to be than at the…
