Opinion
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July 16, 2025
More to Fear
There has been talk about how Trump considers himself untouchable. The Supreme Court has just given him the keys to the kingdom. Our congressional bodies have surrendered to the king’s wishes.
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July 16, 2025
Detached From Reality
The letter “Lack of Humanity” (7/2) submitted by Alice Evans was completely incoherent, delusional and has me wondering if that person needs to be committed to an insane asylum. I have no idea what…
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July 16, 2025
Barnegat Rocks
Barnegat knows how to celebrate a holiday. Even though we cannot take credit for the outstanding weather, two highly successful events took place on Saturday, July 5.
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July 16, 2025
Give Us a Sign
I’ve been wondering if they are ever going to uncover the overhead sign on East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin that indicates to motorists to keep right for LBI. It seems to be forgotten.
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•July 16, 2025
GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Is Monstrosity for Those in Need
I have never been so disappointed in the amoral rot that Republicans have come to represent in the U.S. Senate and Congress. Sen. Lisa Murkowski, with a chance make a difference, sold her vote on the…
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•July 10, 2025
Piping Plovers: LBI’s Prime Export
Last week’s Fish Story column expertly dispelled one of many old shore town myths about piping plovers. It also raised a critical question: Why make such a considerable effort to protect piping…
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July 10, 2025
Intriguing Offering
LBI has long marketed itself as a place for everyone with activities for all ages. The calendar item in the June 25 edition of The SandPaper certainly made that true. The July 14 activity offered by…
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•July 9, 2025
Playing the 1965 Soundtrack of the Shore
The year was 1965. The month was June, and the place was soon to be LBI. I say “soon to be” because standing in the way of another fantastic summer on LBI was … high school graduation. This…
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•July 9, 2025
Disturbing Incidents
I am a longtime resident of Barnegat Light and have been visiting the beaches in our town for over a decade. I’m writing to bring your attention to disturbing incidents I encountered last week along…
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July 9, 2025
Reserved Seating
Each day, long before the lifeguards have set up, the shoreline is already dotted with empty, perfectly arranged chair encampments — all of them labeled “Tommy Bahama,” as if a beach cult had…
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July 9, 2025
I Can Relate
I just wanted to thank the paper for printing Bob Golon’s letter titled “Please Don’t Assume” (6/18). I am also so thankful to him for writing it. I have been in similar situations having lived in…
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July 9, 2025
Stop Sprawl
Sprawl can be defined as the uncontained spread of urbanized areas into undeveloped land and green spaces. It is also known as urban proliferation or suburban sprawl.
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•July 9, 2025
Settlement Fund Reallocation Deals a Blow to Opioid Crisis
The other day I woke up grieving and furious.
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July 9, 2025
Just Wow
Every now and then, the world gives us a simple little reminder that we should be thankful the we are ourself, and not somebody else. So thanks for publishing that letter from Tommy Klecan (“Drive…
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•July 3, 2025
One Fan of Compassion Cafe Joins the Mission, Merriment
I’ve been a dedicated reader of The SandPaper since its inception in 1976. During my childhood visits to LBI with my parents, the paper was a must-read. As an adult, I continued the tradition…
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July 2, 2025
Safer Shade
The summer is just starting and there has already been a near fatality in New Jersey when a lifeguard in Asbury Park was impaled on a beach umbrella.
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July 2, 2025
Of LBI I Sing …
For many, July 4th, Independence Day, evokes feelings of patriotism and an appreciation for the greatness of our country and the people in it. This sense of national pride and admiration for everyday…
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•July 2, 2025
Sweet Nostalgia
On June 30 the Long Beach Island Grade School hosted an open house so the public could revisit the school one last time before its scheduled demolition in the fall. The halls were filled with former…
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July 2, 2025
Drive 35
I truly don’t understand the drivers on this island. Maybe it’s fatigue from the endless straightaway of the Boulevard, but more likely it’s a complete lack of consideration for others, paired with a…
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July 2, 2025
Lack of Humanity
In last week’s Commentary (“Promises, Promises Lead to Questions, Questions”), Jim Eller clearly lays out the campaign promises not kept by President Donald Trump. These cannot be a surprise to…
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•July 2, 2025
‘9 to 5’ Review Misdirected and Dismissive
As a former theater professional and fan of local theater, I appreciate the coverage of Surflight Theatre’s “9 to 5, The Musical,” but I found the recent review (“Surflight’s ‘9 to 5, The Musical’…
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•July 2, 2025
Celebrating Our Big Birthday and Sentiments We Live By
I’m very excited to be celebrating America’s 250th birthday next year. With that said, I keep seeing ads with “We The People” printed on semiquincentennial merchandise. “We The People” is from the…
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July 2, 2025
8200 Bay Terrace Forever in My Heart
This is a bit of a memoir – and it’s taken me a few days (and many tissues) to write – but it’s one I needed to share. This is a huge life moment, and I know so many of my friends are connected to…
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•June 26, 2025
Happy as a Clam: Nothing Is Better Than a Day on the Bay
As summer is about to begin, my imagination stirs with thoughts of what lies ahead and wondrous experiences of early season days in past years. This brings me to a mundane Monday in early summer last…
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•June 26, 2025
Promises, Promises Lead to Questions, Questions
Can someone please tell me whether the war between Russia and Ukraine is still going on? Should I no longer be concerned about the unjustified invasion of Ukraine by Russia? There hasn’t been much…
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June 26, 2025
Kudos to Water Crew
When my wife and I returned from a vacation the first week of May, we noticed a marked decrease in water pressure. I wrongly attributed it to the repeated disruption of the roads up and down Long…
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•June 25, 2025
Making Connections
Who knew Ocean County offered such a wide range of services to its residents? Like many, I assumed there were programs for seniors, veterans, parks and more – but I also assumed that accessing them…
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June 25, 2025
This Too Shall Pass
We look around, sometimes in despair, at the sight of the political divisions preventing us from working together, even as planet Earth, our shared home, suffers under the weight of our activities.
