Opinion
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July 13, 2023
Flood Risk Resource
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration recently released an internet program that identifies community flooding risk factors by ZIP Code.
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July 13, 2023
Safer Sunshade
The Shibumi was created in 2016 and is far safer than a traditional beach umbrella, and more elegant. It consists of a single long pole (which can be separated into small sections for storage) that…
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July 12, 2023
I Am From …
This poem was written by my 12-year-old granddaugher, Mary, and given to me as a Christmas gift. It describes her love and feeling for LBI – the joy, love and connections to family that over the…
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July 12, 2023
Quality Over Quantity
I am concerned about increases in living expenses. Little Egg Harbor Township has proposed a 3.5% increase in the municipal budget while my income continues to decrease due to caps on the money I get…
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July 12, 2023
Lend a Hand
Perhaps I am naive, but I was shocked at the behavior of elected New Jersey senators and assemblymen as I sat in Trenton watching the vote to give our tax dollars to offshore wind farms. Some laughed…
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•July 12, 2023
Walk LBI Is Cathartic Trek Down Memory Lane
The thought occurred to me in December 2022. It had been a long year with a struggling economy, a difficult personal job search, and the loss of “Grammy,” our family matriarch. How could I slow it…
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July 12, 2023
Roadway Debacle
All of LBI’s permanent and seasonal residents are owed an apology from every LBI politician who must take responsibility for the condition of our Route 72 roadway onto LBI.
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July 6, 2023
We’re in This Together – Please Be Considerate
Summer has arrived and with that comes a large increase in the number of people and their pets. The Island will be fully stressed this summer, as always. For everyone’s enjoyment and well-being…
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July 6, 2023
Warm, Fuzzy Therapy
I am writing to you to let you know about a wonderful service provided by Leisel the therapy dog.
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July 6, 2023
Will of the Voters
I have been approached many times in recent days about the article regarding Joe Gieger’s call for the candidate who gets the most votes in this year’s election in Harvey Cedars to be selected by the…
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July 6, 2023
Risk Rising
Hey to all those folks having that sinking feeling while fighting state and federal officials over wind turbines. I just wanted to let you in on a little secret: The oceans are rising.
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•July 5, 2023
Solstice Dance and More: Our LBI Summer Thing
The summer solstice dance, outside-shower beers, shellabration garden replenishment, the first summer sunburn (which I do not recommend) – so much to do and so little time as the daylight starts to…
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July 5, 2023
Future Shocks?
Are higher taxes, sleepless nights and deeper in debt in your future? If you live in Little Egg Harbor the table has been set for all of the above.
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July 5, 2023
Great Program
I want to thank the Long Beach Township Police Department for their great program, the Safe Kid Award.
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•July 5, 2023
It’s Bunkers! Let’s Figure Out How to Prevent Whale Strikes
First, let me state from the top that I am on the fence about offshore wind turbines. They kill birds and are a lot of trouble and noise, but all energy sources come with costs, so I’m conflicted…
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July 5, 2023
Model of Compassion
Compassion. The Merriam Webster Dictionary defines it as “Sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it.” Sounds overwhelming, doesn’t it?
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July 5, 2023
Fishing Regs: A Review
I fish both on the surf and from a boat, and I want to be sure I understand the latest fishing regulations.
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•July 2, 2023
We Sold the Little Shore Cottage Built by Dad
We sold the shore house last week, and I wanted you to know. That little cottage in Beach Haven Terrace, built by your own hands, held 70 years of wonderful memories for my family and me.
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•June 29, 2023
American Story of Hard Work, Strength and Determination
This may seem like the story of one woman and her three children and the amazing life they are living. It may also be an inspirational story, a story of strength and determination and a source of…
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June 29, 2023
Photo Ops Remain
In reply to last week’s SpeakEasy (“Shore Shots: Another Casualty of Wind Turbines”), here is good news for Island night photographers. The night sky over the LBI coast will not be a “casualty of…
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June 29, 2023
Whitewashing History
My father, David Flynn of Barnegat Light, and I are writing to express our confusion over the point of revisiting the rise of the Ku Klux Klan in Ocean County in 1923, as reported in Thomas P.…
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•June 28, 2023
Love Affair With Food Requires Dreaded Gym Time
For most of my adult life, I have gone to the gym at least several times a week. I have always believed in exercise, especially after one of the tattooed trainers at the gym instructed me that by age…
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June 28, 2023
Quick, Caring Response
On Sunday, June 18 my husband and I locked up our seaside cottage and headed home to a graduation party in Pennsylvania. Shortly thereafter we received a call from the Ship Bottom Police Department…
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June 28, 2023
No Need for Change
In response to recent comments by the person planning to run for a seat on the Harvey Cedars Borough Commission, I would like to clarify that in the commission form of government, the elected…
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June 28, 2023
Visual Degradation
I write in response to the letter written by Joris Veldhoven, CEO of Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind (“Correcting the Visuals,” 5/31), minimizing the visibility of the wind farms scheduled for…
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•June 22, 2023
Authorities Need to Get Serious About Unlawful Fireworks Use
This is a call to action for our mayors and police departments to address an age-old problem that is getting worse, not better: the rise in the unlawful use of fireworks on our beautiful island.
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June 22, 2023
Huge Shoutout
I just wanted to give a huge shoutout to the Hughes family for opening up their doors and their hearts to the Compassion Café at the Seashell Resort for our “special” young adults. My son Frankie is…
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•June 22, 2023
Shore Shots: Another Casualty of Wind Turbines
I’m one of a group of avid photographers who love to photograph and show off the special beauty of LBI. These include professional, serious hobbyists and all the residents and visitors who love to…
