Opinion
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•August 28, 2025
Local Oldster: Summarizing Summer’s Shoobie-isms
Because at one time I was one, I feel that I am the perfect person to call out some particularly offensive “shoobie-isms” that I’ve encountered this summer. We had no spring this year. June, usually…
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•August 27, 2025
Action Is Much Needed Before We All Become Plastic People
With Labor Day around the corner and crowds flocking to the area’s beaches, many are undoubtedly encountering one of the region’s persistent problems: plastic pollution. Locals saw how pervasive…
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August 27, 2025
Professional, Caring
This is just a note of gratitude and appreciation to the Barnegat Light Beach Patrol and the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad in handling our grandson’s unfortunate accident at the Barnegat Light ocean…
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August 27, 2025
Bipartisan Call
In a nation built on law, the Constitution is not a suggestion; it is our shared covenant. Yet today, that covenant is under siege.
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August 27, 2025
Failure to Launch
Years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, all we required was a beach towel, Bain De Soleil and maybe a boom box for a day at the beach. As time went on, we started using sand chairs. They sat 4…
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August 27, 2025
Many Miracles of LBI
When you hear the word “miracle,” what pops into your head? Maybe someone being healed? Surviving a disaster? Or something closer to home, like your family actually getting along for once? For the…
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August 27, 2025
Chaotic Response
As a young boy I grew up during the days of World War II, a very scary and frightening time. The stories coming out of Nazi Germany made you wonder how any person could do such things to another…
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August 27, 2025
Sincere Appreciation
The women’s auxiliary of Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. #1 and EMS recently conducted our annual Auction and Flea Market. It is with sincere appreciation that we would like to recognize and thank our…
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August 27, 2025
Stick to Surfing
Perhaps Jon Coen should consider relocating to another beach community, maybe San Diego or someplace else in Southern California.
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August 27, 2025
Profound Column
Yeah, I missed Woodstock. I was in Vietnam. Woodstock was iconic and I don’t have any of the T-shirts.
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August 27, 2025
Role Reversal
Will the former Ocean County prosecutor flip the politics of Little Egg Harbor by representing the controversial Lennar Homes project to build 441 homes on Center Street?
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•August 21, 2025
Yes, There Is Always a Little Bit of Heaven in a Disaster Area
This past weekend, Aug. 15 to 18, was the 56th anniversary of the original Woodstock, famously held on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in the small town of Bethel, N.Y., in 1969.
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•August 21, 2025
Decoy Story in an Old SandPaper Gets Appreciative Second Reading
I have a tragic generic flaw, which the Gen-Z’s call “mansplaining.” All right, “huney,” make that several genetic flaws, but, hey, you have been “mankeeping” me for almost 60 years, so please! Dave…
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August 20, 2025
Exciting EMT Journey
When you dial 911 you are assured the men and women who respond to your emergency will get you to safety. But how did they get where they are as emergency medical technicians (EMTs)? What’s involved…
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August 20, 2025
Good Work
I’m sending thank-yous to Surf City Councilmen Gerry Little and Joseph DeBenedetto, borough administration and the public works department for the recent cleaning up of Veterans’ Memorial Park. My…
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August 20, 2025
Get REAL: Baseless Critique on Coastal Resilience
In response to the use of misinformation for political purposes, I felt compelled to respond to your article (“Resiliency Proposal Hammers Residents, Exempts Netflix Plan,” 8/6) regarding the state’s…
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•August 20, 2025
Familial Love Affair With LBI Surfing Riding High
As a kid, summer meant one thing: two glorious weeks at a rented house right on the beach at Sixth Street in Ship Bottom. Like many parents, mine allowed us to bring friends, and in my case, that…
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August 20, 2025
Support Immigrants
I am writing this in support of the Feedback piece by Scott Van Bramer titled “Demonizing Immigrants Is Not My Ideal America” (8/13).
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August 20, 2025
Aid Appreciated
Thank you to Sgt. Mitchell and the two officers from the Beach Haven Police Department who came to my assistance last Thursday night.
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August 20, 2025
Recommended Reading
Thank you to Scott Van Bramer for writing a very thoughtful letter (“Demonizing Immigrants Is Not My Ideal America,” 8/13). I recommend others read it.
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August 13, 2025
Classic Fun Day
I would like to compliment Alliance for a Living Ocean on its recent 17th annual Longboard Classic held this past Saturday in Long Beach Township. It was once again a spectacular family fun day with…
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•August 13, 2025
Demonizing Immigrants Is Not My Ideal America
At the No Kings protest back on June 14 I read a poster that said, “First they came for the immigrants, but I spoke out because I read the rest of the poem.” The sign refers to a poem by Martin…
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•August 13, 2025
Consider the Clouds – Focal Points for the Imagination
There came a day when the clouds drifting along with the wind aroused a wanderlust in me, and I set off on a journey to roam along the sea shores.
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August 13, 2025
Vital Volunteers
The recent Joint Council of Taxpayer Associations ad thanking our first responders on LBI was highly informative.
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August 13, 2025
Unfair Reentry Plan
I would like to address this letter to Beach Haven condo owners. Have you seen the recent letter from the Beach Haven Office of Emergency Management? Are you aware that Beach Haven is not reissuing…
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August 13, 2025
Relocate Batteries
We write to express our deep concern regarding Atlantic City Electric’s installation of a lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on Second Street in Beach Haven in the heart of “The Queen…
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August 13, 2025
Added Thanks
The 42nd Annual Auction of the Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary on Aug. 2 was a resounding success thanks to the many businesses and individuals who generously donated money, goods and…
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August 13, 2025
Lack of Compassion
It was the first Monday of my August vacation. I was deeply engrossed in thought and gratitude for the lovely day that stretched before me. Sun. Sand. Family time. The first draft of my work in…
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August 13, 2025
Worst Traffic
I live at 12 West Harrington Ave., Brant Beach. I’ve been living here since 1993. For more than a decade, we’ve had to live with road construction. Now New Jersey decided to make Long Beach Boulevard…
