Opinion
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October 25, 2023
Distortion of Fact
I remember when Stafford Mayor Myhres and his team ran as “Conservative Republicans.” This is and was a major distortion of fact. Based on his recent $54 million township budget, our property taxes…
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October 25, 2023
Time to Retire
I don’t understand what is going on with the postcards telling me to write in Jon Oldham for commissioner of Harvey Cedars. Didn’t The SandPaper quote this man saying he wants to retire from his 30…
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October 25, 2023
Election Facts
I am pleased to see that many people have decided to register in Harvey Cedars, because community involvement starts with voting. And, as you may have witnessed during the Meet the Candidates event…
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October 25, 2023
Safety Candidate
Beach Haven has a competent police chief in James Markoski. All summer we met with him to discuss issues regarding “Neighborhood Watch,” which is of great interest to taxpayers, businesses, residents…
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October 25, 2023
Unnecessary Tax
Ship Bottom Borough Council has put an open space tax referendum on November’s ballot that, if approved, would increase Ship Bottom’s property tax 1 cent per hundred dollars of assessed value. The…
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October 25, 2023
High-Flying Support
I would like to thank all the kite flyers, especially Lisa Willoughby, a most generous ambassador for kite flying and LBI, who at other kite flying festivals she attends around the world sees an…
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October 25, 2023
Successful Record
Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato has been an effective leader during his tenure. Many people can point to taxes and services as indicator of success, but there is more to the Amato record.
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October 25, 2023
Leader We Need
Carmen Amato has done a fantastic job leading Berkeley Township through unpredictable economic times. Shortly after becoming mayor, Superstorm Sandy hit our state. Berkeley was one of the fastest…
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October 25, 2023
Offensive Rumors
Elections can be messy and, unfortunately, it has certainly gotten messy in Harvey Cedars. I have tried to stay out of some of the more ridiculous things and just do my job. But I was shocked when I…
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•October 24, 2023
Fig Follies – The Most Wonderful Time of Year
There are many highly-anticipated times of the year – the Christmas holiday, summer vacation and pumpkin spice season, to name a few – but a time of year that my family really looks forward to is…
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October 20, 2023
Very Disappointed
I was very disappointed to see the contents of your September edition of the Barnegat Leader that came to my house.
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October 19, 2023
Ad Hominem Attack
I write in connection with the Feedback column by Ralph Thayer (“This Is Not Just Another Election,” 10/4) and the response by Eileen Wright (“Case of TDS” 10/11).
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October 19, 2023
Harvey Cedars Advocate
We bought our house in Harvey Cedars in 1999. We weren’t particularly looking for a house; we were renting on the ocean and were riding our bikes after dinner one night and saw this beautiful…
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October 19, 2023
Good Signs
When I first heard about Jon Oldham stepping down as Harvey Cedars commissioner, I was very disappointed. I have been a resident of Harvey Cedars for many decades, and our town has always been a…
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October 19, 2023
Missing Mention
On Aug. 30, The SandPaper published an informative article encouraging readers to register for the annual LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run set for Columbus Day weekend.
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October 19, 2023
Unfinished Work
I am running for Harvey Cedars commissioner as a write-in candidate because I have come to realize that it is important to the residents/voters that I finish my work for the borough, and that…
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October 19, 2023
No Time to Hide
On Oct. 12, the Jewish Federation of Ocean County, in partnership with the Toms River NAACP and the League of Women Voters, sponsored a Candidates Night. It was an opportunity for state and…
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October 19, 2023
Valuable Asset
As a long-term resident and former commissioner in Harvey Cedars, I want to explain the advantages of the commission form of government that we have in our town. There are no “parties,” no outside…
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October 19, 2023
Thoughtful Views
For more than a year I’ve been telling myself to write to The SandPaper concerning the letters and opinions of Ralph Thayer. His well-written commentaries on the social and political state of our…
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October 19, 2023
Right for Beach Haven
Beach Haven is beyond lucky that Michael K. McCaffrey decided to throw his hat into the ring and vie for the open seat on the borough council. He is exactly what Beach Haven needs, and we are…
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October 18, 2023
Vote for Stability
Recently liberal Democrat Ron Naples, running for Barnegat Township Committee, stated, “The committee should begin to honor what the flag stands for.” Mr. Naples, there are two veterans presently on…
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October 18, 2023
Mowing Is OK But Turtle Device Is Not Working
Regarding the letter about mowing Great Bay Boulevard (“Mowing Assails Biodiversity-Rich Great Bay Blvd.” 9/27): Yes, some vegetation will be mowed.
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October 18, 2023
Wonderful Gesture
I would like to thank Reynolds Florist in Manahawkin for its courtesy and kindness. I was recently honored to participate in the Honor Flight of Southern New Jersey. As part of this trip to…
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October 18, 2023
Personal Commitment
I have had a home in Harvey Cedars since 1975. I used to be a “weekend warrior” until my husband passed away and my children had families of their own. I love Harvey Cedars and have always been proud…
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October 18, 2023
Candidate Concerns
Late last spring, I read about a $1.6 million settlement decision against Carmen Amato, the current mayor of Berkeley Township and 9th Legislative District Republican Senate candidate, and two other…
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October 18, 2023
Questionable Ethics
The Barnegat Township Committee just keeps getting deeper into questionable ethics in the way they operate. The committee meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3 put these questionable ethics on display. I will…
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October 18, 2023
Sign Barrage
All four candidates for commissioner in Harvey Cedars spoke this past Saturday morning. Two common themes repeated throughout their talks, beach replenishment and the beautiful look and feel of our…
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October 18, 2023
Hankering to Serve
Last week The SandPaper ran a letter from my friend and neighbor, Ed O’Connor, titled “Heated Election.” In that letter, Ed, one of Harvey Cedars’ most committed citizens, who chairs the Open Space…
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October 18, 2023
Fantastic Lecture
On Oct. 7, during a gloomy and rainy day, a fantastic lecture titled “A Citizen’s Look at the U.S. Constitution” was presented at the LBI branch of the Ocean County Library by John Imperiale. It was…
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October 12, 2023
Heated Election
This year’s Harvey Cedars election is the most heated anyone can remember. I do hope when it’s over we don’t find we have created a permanent schism. My family and I have lived in several…
