Opinion
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July 4, 2018
Still Inaccessible
I have a friend who is handicapped as a result of a horrific accident several years ago on the Garden State Parkway. She and her husband are residents of Ocean County and lifelong friends of my mine…
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•July 4, 2018
Concerns Cloud Storm Risk Study
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is cosponsoring a three-year, $3 million New Jersey Back Bays Coastal Storm Risk Management Study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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July 4, 2018
Necessary Upgrades
I read with interest the short letter (“Bay Beach Overkill,” 6/27) regarding the vast improvements to the bay beach and pavilion on Bayview Avenue in Beach Haven Terrace. I’m happy to say my family…
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July 4, 2018
Poignant Commentary
I commend Erin McCloskey on her poignant commentary on the inhumane policy enacted by our government of separating children from their parents at the border (“Border Crisis Raises Specter of the…
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July 4, 2018
Great Addition
The following was addressed to Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini.
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July 4, 2018
Protect Privacy
Once there were the good old days when complete privacy was still possible. Nowadays, privacy is almost nonexistent. This is because of media outlets such as online news sources that are readily…
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•July 4, 2018
‘Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes’ on LBI
In this climate of political uncertainty and scattered insecurity, one tends to question every day whether we’re coming or going. Now don’t get your feathers ruffled. I am not going to dive into any…
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July 4, 2018
Change Habits
Sorry the ban on plastic bags is “not working out” for some folks (“Bag Drag,” 6/27). It is working pretty well for the sea turtles and other marine life. And I am happier at the thought that I will…
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•July 4, 2018
Stop Name Calling and Listen – Why I Voted for the Trump Idea
This morning I woke up early and had some extra time to kill before going off to work, so I opened Facebook to see if anything interesting was posted. Maybe I should have looked at Instagram instead!
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July 4, 2018
Plot Needs Help
West Avenue has long been a favorite go-to spot for walkers, bikers and runners for many years. Every day hundreds of vacationers, as well as residents, venture out for what should be a pleasurable…
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July 4, 2018
Many Thanks
Many thanks and prayers for Surf City Police Chief Jack Casella and patrolman Sean Raimondi for helping me and for showing they really care.
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June 27, 2018
Paying for a Mistake
Last year at this time I was wondering how my real estate taxes in Ship Bottom would increase. I assumed they would increase but not as much as it turned out. Let me explain.
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June 27, 2018
Pines Need the Axe
The letter from Ron Marr (“LBI Pines at Risk,” 6/6) was right on. It is beyond me why homeowners don’t cut down the dead Japanese pines before they become such an eyesore.
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•June 27, 2018
Crisis on Border Raises Specter of That Child Lost on the Beach
A green dress. A green sundress covered in sand. A green sundress drenched with water up to the waist and covered in sand. A mother clutching an under-1-year-old child, looking frantic and pale in a…
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June 27, 2018
Harder to Get Help
Recently, my congressman, Rep. MacArthur, voted for legislation that will make it harder for New Jerseyans to access food assistance. Once again, he was the only New Jersey elected official –…
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•June 27, 2018
Aluminum Action Plan
I listen to the debate about imposing American tariffs on imported aluminum and steel. Will these tariffs actually help or hurt the American economy? Should we reduce or eliminate tariffs on these…
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June 27, 2018
Bay Beach Overkill
Once upon a time there was a little bay beach in Beach Haven Terrace. Parents brought their children to splash in the warm and shallow water. It was just big enough to spread a few towels in the sand…
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•June 27, 2018
1968-69 LBI: The Great Escape, in More Ways Than One
I graduated eighth grade in 1968, 50 years ago. That summer I was invited to join my best friend Lynne, whom I nicknamed Bic, and her family at a place called Long Beach Island. I was excited to pack…
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June 27, 2018
Bag Ban Backed
The following was addressed to Beach Haven Municipal Clerk/Borough Administrator Sherry Mason.
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June 27, 2018
Bag Drag
While I’m all for conserving and keeping plastic bags out of our water, the stores were not ready for the rollout.
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June 27, 2018
Support LEH Teachers
Members of the Little Egg Harbor Township Education Association recently made a presentation of many of the voluntary programs, projects and events the certificated staff do for students and the…
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June 27, 2018
Disrespectful Disposal
While I was on a bike ride this weekend I was disappointed to see the disrespectful disposal of two American flags. They were just thrown in the garbage can.
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June 27, 2018
Taking the Terror Out of Fireworks for Pets
With the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, Phantom Fireworks would like to remind our friends and customers that some pets adversely react to the lights and noise of fireworks. With a little extra…
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June 27, 2018
Fishermen’s Daughters, 80 and Up, Share Tales
Another successful, fun-filled luncheon was attended, on June 16, by the Fishermen’s Daughters group at Kubel’s, with dessert and coffee served on the lovely porch at Marion Larson’s Victorian home.…
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June 27, 2018
Diversity Scam
Recent news articles pushing the diversity mantra are nothing but an attempt by serve-their-career-first professional politicians to deceive and divide the American people.
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•June 20, 2018
‘Sacred Place Postcard’
PARADISE ISLAND: This postcard, written by Brett Weiss of Boca Raton, Fla., to grandparents Joan and Harris Ross of Harvey Cedars, was created as a college assignment. A ‘Sacred Place Postcard,’ it…
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June 20, 2018
Clean Up the Stench
After reading a couple of newspapers last week, I have come to several conclusions.
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June 20, 2018
Deep State Beliefs
Regarding theJune 6 commentary by John Imperiale (“To Care More … Start Caring Less”): John, have you lived on an island so long that your head is stuck in the sand? Though I agree we are all the…
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June 20, 2018
Outstanding Response
Thank you, all, for your support of the first All Saints/Fr. Duffy Ancient Order of Hibernians golf outing recently held at the Atlantis Golf Course. The response from both players and our many, many…
