Opinion
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•October 24, 2018
100% Renewable Energy Possible, More Affordable
Gov. Murphy has signed a new law that requires New Jersey to get half of its power from renewable energy by 2030, and he’s setting the bar even higher with a goal of achieving 100 percent clean…
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October 24, 2018
Think About It
There is an old saying: Those who do not remember history will repeat it.
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October 24, 2018
Construction Overload
OK, so here we go again. Someone, somewhere has a great idea and Manahawkin is once again under siege with destruction and more construction.
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October 24, 2018
Critical Election
We’re close to the finish line. For me, this is the most important election of my lifetime. I pray for our country each morning, as I’ve never seen such division. How did we come to a place where…
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October 24, 2018
Charting a New Course
The outgoing mayor of Stafford Township, JohnSpodofora, recently announced his “temporary” resignation from the Stafford Township Regular Republican Club (STRRC) to endorse the Democratic mayoral…
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October 24, 2018
Caring Congressman
Tom MacArthur was a child when his mother passed away from cancer; the family had no insurance. His father worked three jobs to pay the medical bills. Tom and Debbie’s first sweet child, Gracie, was…
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October 24, 2018
Vote for Change
Why should you vote this year? Because Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and Obamacare are “on the ballot” Nov. 6.
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October 24, 2018
Over the Top
Thank God there are only acouple weeks left until the midterm elections. The negative, contentious and personal TV attack ads by candidates on both sides of the aisle are absolutely over the top.
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October 24, 2018
Man of Integrity
As was true for many of us, I met Joe Mangino when he and his volunteers came to my aid days after Superstorm Sandy devastated this area. Sandy was a nonpartisan event; so was the help offered by…
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•October 24, 2018
Confounded by Plastic Threats and Unclear Recycling Rules
I remember watching the film “The Graduate” years ago. The movie begins with a young Dustin Hoffman as a college graduate. There’s a party scene at the family’s swimming pool. What field should this…
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October 24, 2018
On Character
Let’s discuss the term “character.” The reason for the discussion:President Trump’s recent frequent use of it.
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October 22, 2018
Talk About Issues
I read with interest some of the letters in The SandPaper from people attacking me for endorsing a Democrat (Joe Mangino) for mayor in Stafford. An election should not be about personal attacks and…
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October 17, 2018
Shocking Endorsement
I would like to respond to a letter I received from Mr. Spodofora on Oct. 6, in which he endorses the Democrat candidate for mayor in the forthcoming election. In the letter Mr. Spodofora proceeds to…
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October 17, 2018
Lights Off Later?
Turning off the lights has become an event in the fall. It’s kind of like waiting for the return of The SandPaper’s Section 2! I can appreciate the thought of moving into a new season onLBI, butI…
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October 17, 2018
Overactive Weekend
Two weekends ago, traffic and flashing lights were not the only difficulties Islanders and visitors had to contend with. There was a wide variety of entertainment choices:the Kite Festival with…
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October 17, 2018
Senior Supporter
As elected officials, we have a responsibility to be honest with those we represent, many of whom are seniors. In fact, we are allseniors, or pretty close to it, and we are simply fed up with the…
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October 17, 2018
Self-Serving Comments
I recently I received a letter from Mayor John Spodofora endorsing Democrat mayoral candidate Joe Mangino in the November election. Certainly, the mayor is entitled to endorse whomever he sees fit.
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October 17, 2018
Puzzling Explanation
I voted for Stafford Mayor Spodofora and his team. I was shocked and sorry that they lost. Readinghis explanation that the Kavanaugh hearings caused him to break with the Republican Party is puzzling.
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October 17, 2018
Rescuers Commended
I wanted to commendand thankthe Surf City police and 911 responders for their immediate help whenI needed them this past September.
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October 17, 2018
Glimmer of Hope
My heart and my head both ache from the divisiveness and ugliness I am seeing around me. What happened to working together for the greater good?
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October 17, 2018
Let’s Not Forget
Congratulations to those who both participated in and won this year’s LBI 18-Mile Commemorative Run! I was one of many who watched and cheered as these athletes ran down the Boulevard on Oct. 7.
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October 17, 2018
Living Reef Working
As a regular volunteer with ReClam the Bay in Beach Haven, I’m pleased to share exciting new results of the living reef we’ve assisted in building off the western shore of Mordecai Island.
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October 17, 2018
Another Turncoat
I once supported Mayor John Spodofora, butafter he was defeated for re-election in the GOP primary in June he decided to support a Democrat, just like the turncoats on the national level that turned…
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October 17, 2018
Chinese Hoax
I think the Chinese should be congratulated for pulling off one of the greatest hoaxes in history. In their effort to implement the big practical joke about climate change on everyone, they’ve been…
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October 17, 2018
Rest of the Story
I was happy to read the Sept. 26 story describing the FDNY firefighter’s recovered gold Maltese Cross. I was visiting my Aunt Betty at her Ship Bottom house in July and she showed me the cross and…
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•October 17, 2018
Literarily Speaking: Books You Absolutely Must Read
Is it possible that we’re now actually in the midst of a popular rebirth of reading?
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•October 17, 2018
There’s a New Chill in the Air – Time for the Boots and the Birds
Something happened over the weekend, and it wasn’t pleasant for summer lovers. The good news is we got a lot warmer weather than usual and longer than expected. The bad news is when the warm weather…
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October 10, 2018
Pushing Back
With my 45 years of both elected and appointive positions as a sitting mayor, elections chief, aide to a N.J. senator and most recently, as deputy chief of staff for a county executive, I learned…
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October 10, 2018
Yes, We Care
I would like to compliment John M. Imperiale’s column in the Commentary section of the Oct. 3 SandPaper (“We were fixated on the Judge While Other Changes Were Afoot”). I particularly liked his…
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October 10, 2018
Dedicated Volunteer
As the founder of the international disaster relief organization Waves For Water. I met Joe Mangino just days after Superstorm Sandy plowed into the Northeastern Seaboard. I was there taking initial…