Opinion
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July 24, 2024
Opposite Result
In response to the Commentary “Easier Said Than Done: We Must Come Together Again” (7/17), the entire column, except for the first sentence, provided just the opposite result. What the writer was…
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July 24, 2024
Rethink Shade Ban
The following was addressed to Long Beach Township Mayor Joseph Mancini.
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•July 24, 2024
Stop Offshore Wind Projects: Here Are Ten Reasons Why
If you live on LBI or in a surrounding shore community, it’s time to stand up and fight back against a reckless plan that would wreak havoc along the pristine coastline of LBI and other Jersey Shore…
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July 24, 2024
Canary in Coal Mine
Years ago when wind farms were proposed for Hyannis, Mass., right off of the Kennedy compound, Ted Kennedy famously commented, “You wouldn’t build wind farms in Yellowstone and you shouldn’t build…
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•July 24, 2024
Thanks, Lifesavers
I am writing to publicly thank the Long Beach Township police and the volunteer emergency responders for saving the life of my husband.
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July 24, 2024
Be Careful
SaveLBI.org’s misguided campaign against wind turbines off the coast of New Jersey is only bolstering the MAGA doctrine of “drill baby drill.” They should be careful what they wish for.
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July 24, 2024
Confusing Signs
I have a neighbor who displays a “Vets for Trump” card in his garage windows. Allow me to ask why any veteran would favor Trump. First, he has shown nothing but contempt for veterans although…
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July 24, 2024
School Belongs to All
As lifelong residents of our beloved island and both former school board members, we are writing to express our deep concern and opposition to the proposed demolition of Long Beach Island Grade…
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•July 22, 2024
Madcap Adventures of Summer Kid in Surf City
This is my story and I’m sticking to it. The names have not been changed because we are all either in our late 70s or dead and aren’t concerned with the authorities anymore.
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July 18, 2024
Viable Wind and Solar
I was just here on LBI for a week but couldn’t ignore the recent letter from Frank Smith (“Offshore Wind Now, SMR Nuclear When Available,” 7/3). Being a licensed engineer myself and working in the…
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July 18, 2024
Tale Old as Time
How ironic that “Footloose” takes the stage at Surflight Theatre at the same time members of the Beach Haven Borough Council voted to ban teen night at the Marlin. Banning kids from having fun is a…
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July 17, 2024
Vape Threat Grows
Vaping is not permitted on our beaches, yet it seems to be happening everywhere, especially among our youth. Unlike traditional cigarettes, which have become passé among middle and high schoolers…
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July 17, 2024
Vital Businesses
Your July 3 edition reported that Beach Haven Borough Council renewed the liquor license for the Sea Shell Resort. Numerous residents complained of late-night noise coming from the resort. Two…
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July 17, 2024
Stop Illegal Fireworks
Fireworks have become synonymous with Independence Day. That doesn’t change the fact that, unless a permit has been issued, they are illegal in the state of New Jersey per State Statute 23:3-1.
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July 17, 2024
Sad State of Affairs
A letter dated Jan. 31, 2024 from the Beach Haven First Aid Squad referencing the Ship Bottom Division of the squad addressed to the Mayor and others in authority asking for an increase in their…
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•July 17, 2024
Easier Said Than Done: We Must Come Together Again
July 4th at the Jersey Shore – what a party! There were people everywhere, food, fireworks, boats blasting “God Bless the USA” while waving American flags, spouting how lucky we are to be free.
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July 17, 2024
Do It Right
“The Jersey Shore is where memories are made, and we need to make sure our families can keep creating those memories of summers down the shore for generations to come,” stated Gov. Philip Murphy.
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July 17, 2024
Why the Surcharges?
Credit cards have been around since 1950. Credit card fees to businesses have been around also since 1950. Up until the last few years they have been considered an operating expense and were part of…
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July 17, 2024
Job Well Done
Living in Harvey Cedars just gets better all the time. During the last six months, our town has had a makeover that no one could have imagined, from Sunset Park, which has been revitalized after…
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•July 16, 2024
Behind the Scenes at ’50s-’60s Holiday Snack Bar
Over the last year, there were several articles about a Beach Haven landmark, the Holiday Snack Bar, and ongoing controversy about its expanded outdoor dining. As many know, it is a small eatery…
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July 12, 2024
Beyond Town’s Control
Thank you for your feedback. I can assure you the recreation team takes all comments, both positive and negative, into account and is constantly striving to improve our events.
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July 12, 2024
Where Are Farmers?
The following was addressed to Stafford Township Recreation Director Jason Hazelton.
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July 11, 2024
Teenager’s Plea
I am a teenager who lives in Beach Haven Gardens. There’s nothing better than being on the Island! The beaches are great! I can ride my bike almost anywhere and there are lots of places to snack and…
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July 11, 2024
Repurpose LBI School
It’s not just a school. The LBI Grade School in Ship Bottom between 19th and 20th streets bayside is scheduled to close in the near future due in part to a declining student population. It has…
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July 10, 2024
Fireworks Report
On July 4 from 8:30 to midnight, there were unpermitted aerial fireworks at 76th to 80th streets in Beach Haven Crest. All were illegal. At 2:20 the next morning, there were unpermitted, illegal…
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July 10, 2024
Friendly Wager
Sitting around with two of my friends, we started to discuss the construction projects in the area. We decided to make a friendly wager on which project would be completed first.
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•July 10, 2024
Wild ‘Shark Week’ in 1978 Left Its Mark in Memories
It’s “Shark Week” on the Discovery Channel.
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July 10, 2024
Crossing Laws Vary
Summer is here and thankfully many visitors are here to support our wonderful Long Beach Island. However, they are not aware of the street crossing law in New Jersey.
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July 10, 2024
Grandma’s Shore House
Although only 4, 3 and 1½ years old, our grandchildren anxiously await coming to our shore house in Beach Haven West every summer. The countdown of stories and what we are going to do in the summer…
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July 10, 2024
Happy Car
What is a Moke? A Moke is a low-speed vehicle that Long Beach Township has passed an ordinance against. Why? It’s street legal, battery powered and has zero carbon emissions. Assembled in the U.S.…
