Opinion
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August 26, 2026
Vets Shafted
With little fanfare, Ocean County decided to close the doors on its veterans services satellite office at 179 South Main St., Manahawkin. This office was opened in 2023 to service the approximate…
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August 26, 2026
Welcoming Place
As a long-time visitor (since 1974) and now homeowner on LBI, I wanted to say thank you to Mayor John Imperiale in Harvey Cedars. We live on the north end of the Island, and have seen the…
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August 26, 2026
Beach Etiquette
In my 40 years of being on LBI, here are my beach behavior critiques:
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August 20, 2026
Tremendous Help
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Hackensack Meridian Health’s Southern Ocean Medical Center for the tremendous help, support, and assistance they have provided to Coastal Volunteers in…
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August 20, 2026
Recalling Adventures at Flo’s Place
I so enjoyed the article about the restoration of the old Victorian on the corner of Marine Street and Atlantic Avenue in Beach Haven (“Railroad Magnate’s Expansive Victorian Regains Past Glory,”…
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August 19, 2026
It’s Trash
I am disappointed in my neighbors who feel it necessary to put their dog poop in my recycling container. Dog poop belongs in the trash, not recycling.
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August 19, 2026
Sweet Success
The Long Beach Island Historical Association in Beach Haven would like to thank all who attended and supported our museum’s Chocolate Fair fundraiser on Aug. 6. Approximately 250 children and adults…
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August 19, 2026
So Beautiful
Perhaps this is more of a Metropolitan Diary-type story a la The New York Times, but I wanted to share …
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•August 19, 2026
Waves of Strength Is Very Deeply Personal
Strength does come in waves. It is not constant. The cyclical nature of life and its seasons flow. At times we feel strong, vibrant, full of energy, vitality and enthusiasm. Other times life can…
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August 19, 2026
Bravo, Compassion Café
If you have not yet visited Compassion Café, hosted at the Sea Shell Resort, you are truly missing out. There is no way to experience the magic that is created each summer week without a smile.…
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•August 18, 2026
Help! There’s a Bald Eagle on My FJ Cruiser
The moment I stepped out of the shower, I knew something was up. I could hear both my doorbell and my phone ringing, with a few new message dings immediately following, just for good measure. There…
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August 13, 2026
Legitimate Concerns
I am writing in response to Ellie Garry’s letter, “Lots of Positives” (7/22), which counters an earlier letter “Dog Don’ts” (7/8). While Garry highlights many observations of daily acts of kindness…
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August 13, 2026
Golden Age Conundrum
At kitchen tables across America, middle-class families are cutting grocery lists, delaying medical care and repairs, and struggling with insurance, gas, rent, childcare and prescriptions. Yet the…
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August 12, 2026
Let’s Compromise
I’m usually cautious about wading into other towns’ considerations but couldn’t help myself after reading last week’s letters about the Beach Haven pavilion proposed for Veterans Park. I think a…
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August 12, 2026
Sincere Thanks
I want to send a special thank-you to the Beach Haven water and police departments. Two Saturday evenings ago we noticed water bubbling from underground on our street. Since the water department is…
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•August 12, 2026
Socialism or Marxism?
I am responding to Ralph Thayer’s letter (“Talk About Socialism,” 8/5). In the first sentence, Mr. Thayer questions, “What is so alarming about attaching the word Socialist to the end of Democrat…
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•August 12, 2026
US Gov’t Actions Jeopardize Endangered Whales, Turtles
New Jersey has been a leader in protecting the species and ecosystems that make our state unique. But we can’t escape the toll that the Trump administration’s recent rollback of Endangered Species…
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August 6, 2026
Superior Sun Shades
As a long-time resident of Long Beach Township, I am disappointed by the township’s decision to prohibit Shibumi-style sun shades. The rule appears arbitrary and does not recognize that this modern…
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August 6, 2026
Cut the Cutlery
Residents and visitors to the Jersey Shore will soon see a change that will help reduce single-use plastic pollution. This is because New Jersey passed a law that goes into effect in…
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August 6, 2026
Too Many Badges
I am a long time Beach Haven homeowner who purchases many seasonal beach tags for my family every year. A family I am friends with rented a house in Surf City for the week. I drove up and was…
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August 5, 2026
Thanks, First Responders
We spend most of the summer and early fall at our home in Ship Bottom, occasionally turning the place over to our kids. Recently returning after they’d left, I discovered that someone had left the…
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August 5, 2026
Shining a Light
I just wanted to send a quick note to say how much I’ve been enjoying the new LBI Still Standing column on vintage homes in The SandPaper.
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August 5, 2026
Talk About Socialism
What is so alarming about attaching the word “socialist” to the end of Democrat that makes the result worse than the original? I’m still trying to figure out how Republican, which used to indicate…
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August 5, 2026
Way to Play
In an era when playgrounds look like the lobby of a pediatric safety conference, I long for Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars back when the main attraction was a wooden ramp that soared majestically into…
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August 5, 2026
Beautiful, Useful Spot
A new pavilion in Veterans Park has been a topic of discussion in Beach Haven for years. On June 8, the Beach Haven Council voted unanimously to approve the design, location and construction of a…
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•August 5, 2026
Batter Up, Everyone: Wiffle Ball Never Gets Old
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it’s that time of year. Summer? Baseball season? Well, yes, “Go Phillies,” but the season I am talking about is Wiffle ball season. Anyone can play at any age…
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July 30, 2026
Blessed to Help
In 2021, a new endeavor came to Long Beach Island. Compassion Café was formed to “provide meaningful employment and job training for adolescents and adults with disabilities” in the summer. Since…
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July 30, 2026
Gator Gratitude
I am 56 years old and have been vacationing my whole life on LBI every summer. My parents introduced me and my siblings to the Island. Now we have four generations vacationing together every summer.…
