Opinion
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November 15, 2017
Still Summer
Walking along the Great Bay shore under a pumpkin-colored sunset, surely it is still summer. So gentle a breeze leads to a poem: “This world of beauty turns to me, guides me to glistening perfect…
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November 15, 2017
Borough Can Do Better
To the Editor:I am writing in reference to the recent decision by the Harvey Cedars commissioners to allow surfing outside the flags at 80th Street effective summer 2018. While on the surface this…
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November 15, 2017
Fear of Biting
Years ago, in North Jersey, my dad was bitten quite badly in the stomach by an unleashed dog as he was out for his daily constitutional. Naturally, his fear of dogs was born, as was mine. For years I…
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November 15, 2017
Hold It High
With Veterans Day here and gone and our son facing yet another deployment to a war zone, a few thoughts occur to us. We realize that for those of us who don’t have a loved one serving in the…
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November 15, 2017
Well Treated
On behalf of the Surf City Police Department and the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co., we wanted to thank all of the people who made Surf City’s third annual Trunk or Treat event a huge success.
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November 8, 2017
Illogical Reasoning
I was at the Harvey Cedars town meeting in August and voiced my opinion along with many others who chose to speak regarding surfing on the Harvey Cedars beaches, but I feel that obviously this was…
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November 8, 2017
Holgate Not Neglected
I write this letter respectfully to my Holgate neighbor, J.P. Gannon (“Park Problems,” 11/1). Unfortunately, you are incorrect in your statements about the Holgate park. The so-called dangerous…
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November 8, 2017
Better Off Without It
I was there in 2006 when our community rallied to prevent the construction of Delilah’s Den. I was one of the pastors who stood beside alarmed parents, teachers and residents at every meeting. I…
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November 8, 2017
Undermining Parents
I read with interest your article about Sex, etc.I have a fifth-grader who will attend Pinelands Junior High in the near future. I totally support Peter and Theresa Cardillo’s objection to this and…
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•November 8, 2017
Rite of Passage: The Dreaded Driver’s Test
Got an invitation to my high school 50th reunion earlier this year – Class of 1967, 50 years! One of my special “50th” moments was the anniversary of my getting my driver’s license in 1965. Freedom…
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•November 8, 2017
Undoing Environmental Damage With Natural Resource Damages Funds
The Daniels Preserve in Gloucester County is a forested oasis whose numerous vernal pools support breeding amphibians. The Hilland Dale Preserve in Tewksbury Township extends from the Rockaway Creek…
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November 8, 2017
Damaging Material
In response to the Ampersand of Oct. 25 (“Sex, etc. Challenged”),heartfelt kudos to Peter and Theresa Cardillo for their most excellent letter. Thank you for making parents aware of the damaging…
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November 8, 2017
Pull Pipeline Project
The following letter was sent to the Department of Environmental Protection, Green Acres Program, on Oct. 9 in opposition to New JerseyNatural Gaspipeline plans here along Dock Road in Eagleswood…
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November 8, 2017
Surf City’s Finest
This damsel in distress was not rescued by a prince but rather by two wonderful Surf City policemen, Kyle and Mike.
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November 8, 2017
Dog Debacle
I would like to say that the incident between two dogs and their owners on the beach off of EnglesideAvenue on Oct. 13 (“Canine Clash on Beach Highlights Leash Law,” 10/25) was an anomaly, but I’m…
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November 8, 2017
Makes No Sense
The Republicans unveiled their tax plan last week, and are on record as targeting the “liberal” coastal states to pay for their gifts to businesses and wealthy individuals. Their justification is…
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November 1, 2017
Exemplary Care
I was a patient at Hackensack Meridian Southern Ocean Medical Center for five days and 10 days in the hospital second-floor rehabilitation. The nurses on the fourth floor who took care of me for five…
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November 1, 2017
Make Voices Heard
I have no intention of specifically responding to Barnegat Mayor Al Bille (“The True Story,” 10/18).I will, however, state that Mr. Bille’s comments were a personal attack on me, while my factual…
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November 1, 2017
Board Must Refocus
We’re at a critical juncture for our school board in Stafford Township. Our superintendent has been extended through 2022, while our teachers are still working under the terms of a contract that…
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November 1, 2017
Better Pharma
Some say that AI (artificial intelligence) can revolutionize the pharmaceutical industry. Could AI lead to a wonderful world ofmore effective and cheaper drugs?
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November 1, 2017
Keep Buses Running
Long Beach Township voters: Vote yes. The Long Beach Island buses may be the best thing that has ever happened to LBI and are more successful than anyone imagined, with over 100,000 riders in 2017.…
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November 1, 2017
Beware of Promises
With the entire Legislature on the ballot this election year, New Jerseyans are likely hearing numerous politicians promise to reform the state’s school funding formula. Our property taxes are the…
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November 1, 2017
Healthcare and Baseball
In recent weeks our president has gone about the childish approach of deliberately sabotaging the Affordable Care Act by cutting taxpayer subsidies to insurance providers. When “repeal and replace”…
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November 1, 2017
Save the Shuttles
When I was 15 years old Iwas already cleaninga bar in Ship Bottom. Many mornings I would wake up early and ride my biketo clean it because I had to have it done before my other job started. I grewup…
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•November 1, 2017
Clean Water Is Focus of Trip to Puerto Rico With Group That Helped With NJ’s Sandy Recovery
You have to imagine that this week, there were some pretty emotional reflections on that bastard of a storm five years back. There are a lot of families who were affected, and many are dealing with…
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November 1, 2017
Dedicated Candidates
Dorothy “Dottie” Reynolds and Mary Ellen Foley are on the Barnegat Light Council ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 7. They are successful businesswomen, community service champions and are dedicated to keeping…
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November 1, 2017
Park Problems
We would like to request your kind assistance in trying to correct a grave mistake in regards to the black stonesput on the front of our playground by the bay in Holgate. They aresharp. If a child or…
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•November 1, 2017
Opening an Aspirin Bottle Can Give You a Headache
OK, so we’ve all learned that an 8-by-11-inch box of cereal is definitely not filled to the brim: “This product is sold by weight, not volume.” Prior to this disclaimer, I experienced one…
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•November 1, 2017
Big Box Birds
Preface: It’s hard not to notice that natural patterns are changing in our world – fast. We find seagulls in our parking lots and pigeons on our beaches. We’re losing species. New species might be…
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•October 25, 2017
Put a Lid on Your Use of Plastic
Since seeing the film “A Plastic Ocean” on Sept. 23, the visual images of what is happening in our ocean continue to come to mind. I hope everyone will have an opportunity to see this powerful film…
