Opinion
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September 21, 2023
Drone Patrol
In response to John Tesoro’s letter last week (“Needed: More Guards”) and the drowning in Beach Haven, let me say we face this situation every summer from the middle of August on.
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September 21, 2023
Disconcerting Meeting
I was present at the Barnegat Township Committee meeting on Sept. 5 and I was surprised at the opening statements of Mr. Bille, Mr. Marte, Mr. Cirulli and Mayor Pipi regarding the recent Barnegat…
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September 20, 2023
Very Creative
My three daughters have dogs and they enjoyed very much last week’s “Dognatomy” Artoon. My wife and I also thought it was very creative.
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September 20, 2023
Hurting Harvey Cedars
I feel uniquely qualified to express my opinion on the disappointing recent events in Harvey Cedars. First, as a former commissioner of revenue and finance, I wish people would take the time to get…
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•September 20, 2023
Hope and Kindness Found in a Curious Place
When my niece was here with her kids on LBI visiting me, we had a wonderful experience at Fantasy Island, which makes me wonder if maybe, just maybe, there is a little more kindness in the air. So…
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September 20, 2023
Ill-Conceived Plan
The president’s plan for paying off student debt is ill conceived. Rather than having taxpayers pay for student debt relief, the universities, which encouraged students to take out the loans, should…
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September 20, 2023
Ask Hurricane Hunters
As an old Navy pilot, I wonder why nobody is going to the experts in hurricane technology concerning the proposed wind farms off the coast of LBI.
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•September 20, 2023
Progress in Open Government Continues in Beach Haven
I wrote a commentary published in The SandPaper last May about a return to civil, civic engagement in Beach Haven. Having attended just about every council meeting since then, and as a newly…
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September 20, 2023
Enough Politicking
Harvey Cedars voters: Let’s put this “who should be mayor” business to rest. By law, we have a commission form of government whereby the voters elect the three commissioners and the three…
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September 15, 2023
Forward Thinkers
Once again, the Barnegat Township Committee played bully to the Barnegat Board of Education, which voted on Aug. 31 to finally approve the curriculum including the gender-neutral and age-appropriate…
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•September 14, 2023
Back to Reality After Another ‘Swell’ Vacation
Sigh. I already feel like I’m light years away from LBI and our annual family vacation in early August. After morning bike rides, the delightful ocean provided eight consecutive days of summer swell.…
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September 14, 2023
Graphic Illustration
I appreciate the illustration of the appearance of wind turbines off our coast. However, another illustration is just as important – the appearance of LBI after several feet of sea level rise.
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September 13, 2023
Who Gains the Most?
Save LBI wants to be viewed as an independent, local grassroots project. Could it be part of a network of partisan activists who are working to derail over 30 offshore wind projects up and down the…
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September 13, 2023
Never Give Up
The windmills may have been delayed, but not for one minute should anyone ever believe the greed of the corporate entities involved is satisfied. There has been no indication the political interests…
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September 13, 2023
Derby on Deck
This year’s 26th annual Striped Bass Derby, hosted by the Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club, will be held Oct. 27-29. This year’s charitable recipients will be the Beach Haven First Aid Squad and the…
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September 13, 2023
Tiny Terror
During the high water temps, I encountered an aggressive, 1-inch-round, black fish with a strip of white. When I moved, he followed, biting me as I spun in circles to catch him. He didn’t break the…
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September 13, 2023
Amazing Effort
Sunday, Sept. 3 was a sad day for Beach Haven as a tragic drowning occurred. But what I and many, many people observed was truly an amazing attempt by so many first responders. I watched as young…
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September 13, 2023
Silly Swimmer Aids
Now that we are in “down time” here on LBI I’ve noticed an occasional silly swimmer here on the beach in Ship Bottom. A silly swimmer is defined as a person going farther and farther out into the rip…
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September 13, 2023
Truth Behind Image
Atlantic Shores recently responded to the visual renderings of its offshore wind farm produced by Long Beach Township, calling them “inaccurate.” However, Long Beach Township went to great lengths to…
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September 13, 2023
Needed: More Guards
I can’t help but keep thinking about the young man who drowned in Beach Haven over Labor Day weekend. Such a tragedy! As the grandfather of seven, all of whom love the ocean, it is a challenge…
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September 13, 2023
Backhanded Attack
I noticed articles in your earlier summer publications about how the Harvey Cedars Board of Commissioners selects who will serve as mayor, and potential changes to that process. At the time, I…
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•September 13, 2023
These Are Most Definitely Not Unprecedented Political Times
The constant use of the word “unprecedented” by TV’s talking heads these days is nothing short of ridiculous.
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•September 7, 2023
Township Image Is Inaccurate Depiction of Wind Turbines
We must respond to correct the inaccurate images contained in the article “LBT Officials Develop New Rendering Showing More Turbine Visibility” and refer your readers to this video…
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September 7, 2023
Overturn Tent Rule
The code regarding beach tents in Beach Haven needs to be overturned. First and foremost, who are they to say what we are and are not permitted to use on the beach where I have lived for 30 years and…
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September 7, 2023
Save Our Shore
The Audubon Society estimates that the whirling blades of wind turbines kills hundreds of thousands of birds annually. The underwater cables carrying the power from the windmills, through Barnegat…
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September 7, 2023
The Games of Summer, 2023
Not yet blessed with grandchildren to inform me, I was not clued in on the various beachy games people were playing this summer. The ladder thing with colorful balls on either end of what could have…
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September 7, 2023
Inclusive Process
The following responds to a letter from Michael Forgione (“Disappointing Process,” 8/16).
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September 7, 2023
Engaging Column
William Entrikin’s column (“Corporate Takeover of Gov’t Spurs Need for Real Debate,” 8/23) is among the most thoughtful and intelligent that I have ever read in its pages. Granted, I don’t read many…
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September 6, 2023
Pioneering Business
After carefully reviewing your article (“New Legislation Protects Shellfish Farmers,” 8/30), it appears there is some confusion regarding my business, Parsons Seafood. I would like to clarify that…
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September 6, 2023
Multiple Wind Meetings
As the president of the Barnegat Light Taxpayers Association, I was disappointed and surprised by the remarks in Michelle Powell’s letter (“Get Educated,” 8/23).
