Opinion
-
February 23, 2023
Irresponsible Plan
Stewardship of the land is a responsibility to be shared by all. There is a fast-moving agenda to expand the pickleball courts on Merivale/Nelson avenues. These courts were expanded in 2021. This…
-
February 23, 2023
Proven Program
In response to a Feb. 15 article about the Tuckerton Borough Council introducing a resolution to prohibit the feeding of wildlife within the borough, I write specifically regarding the portion of the…
-
February 23, 2023
Accommodation Needed
We don’t need to compare what the wind turbines will look like to the Atlantic City skyline or confuse the issue of visibility by relaying the width of turbine columns and spacing on the horizon.…
-
February 22, 2023
Lack of Decorum
Having attended the Feb. 13 Beach Haven Borough Council meeting by Zoom, I was appalled at the lack of decorum demonstrated by members of the public and the failure of council or our administrator to…
-
February 22, 2023
An Abomination
As a Beach Haven homeowner and lifelong New Jersey resident, I’m outraged that wind farms are even being considered within view from our pristine beaches. If a federal environmental impact statement…
-
February 22, 2023
Compromise Needed for Best Solution
At Beach Haven’s last council meeting, funds were approved to add additional pickleball courts. I admire the many children who politely spoke out at the meeting to save the grassed park on Nelson…
-
February 22, 2023
Good Work, Locals
After the devastating 1962 storm, the then Long Beach Island Board of Trade made a decision to shift its marketing efforts from Philadelphia to North Jersey. This was a deliberate strategy to draw…
-
•February 22, 2023
Remembering a Life Well Lived, Learned, Traveled
My mom, Cynthia (Cindi) Inman Graham, had a fear of flying. As the plane took off, and during its descent, she would clench her fists and grit her teeth. When my brother Adam and I were little she…
-
•February 16, 2023
Appreciating the Raw Beauty of LBI in Winter
With the holidays behind us, the last present opened, the final seasonal cookie consumed, a hush falls over Long Beach Island. Long gone are the tourists of August frolicking in the waves and…
-
February 16, 2023
Long-Term Perspective
I agree with the sentiment expressed in “Ugly Monsters” (1/25) that the attitude people take toward wind turbine (WT) development off LBI is usually driven by their particular economic interests.
-
February 16, 2023
The Unfazed Fisherman
Out on the beach stands a man. He is wearing his Guy Harvey ball cap, baggy sweats, his black fanny pack and a lightweight hoodie. He casts his line into the water and patiently waits as the waves…
-
February 15, 2023
Cost of Meters
I just received my Long Beach Township water/sewer bill for the past quarter. I used 7,231 gallons of the allotted 15,000 gallons per quarter.
-
•February 15, 2023
Beach Haven Needs to Change to Benefit Entire Community
Beach Haven appears to struggle with change. The community frequently divides itself over change. It is human nature, to want to bring back simpler or quieter times. But, change is inevitable. We…
-
February 15, 2023
Unbiased Reporting
Thank you, SandPaper, for your continued unbiased reporting and reader feedback regarding the controversial wind power topic.
-
February 15, 2023
Dirt Bike Danger
Aside from a letter written several weeks ago about speeders on Breakers Drive, Ocean Acres has another problem with underage kids on dirt bikes. Yes, they aren’t allowed to ride trails in what’s…
-
•February 9, 2023
Yearning for Football’s ‘Good Old Days’
Last week the AFC and NFC conference championships were decided between the Eagles/49ers and Chiefs/Bengals. Even though I hated myself for doing so, I wound up spending lots of time in front of a TV…
-
February 9, 2023
Ill-Conceived Restriction
I am a working musician, performing in various venues on LBI. As part of the music community there and the many talented people earning their livelihood employed by the venues up and down the Island…
-
•February 8, 2023
Breaks Are Back, Recalling Fun Sessions
I woke up the other day and figured I would take a ride to the beach. There was a big south wind the previous night with the right set-up for waves. Unfortunately, for me, the waves would be just to…
-
February 8, 2023
Has Position Changed?
The following is an open letter to Beach Haven Mayor Nancy Davis.
-
•February 8, 2023
Beach Haven Must Prioritize Borough Spending for Its Kids
I would like to get something clear from the start. I have no problem with the great sport of pickleball, no issue at all whatsoever. I understand and applaud all the social and recreational aspects…
-
February 3, 2023
Questionable Win
A massive win was declared by the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee when the town received a coastal resiliency grant from Ocean Wind 1 in the amount of $720,000.
-
February 2, 2023
Care Appreciated
My wife and I want to give thanks to the Beach Haven Police Department and the Beach Haven Volunteer First Aid Squad for their great service on Jan. 20. I had a medical emergency at my home and the…
-
February 2, 2023
Wonderful News
I read with much interest the article titled “Joe Gieger Eyes Harvey Cedars Commission Seat,” (12/21). This is wonderful news indeed.
-
February 2, 2023
Respect the Flag
Here on Long Beach Island, many homes have flag poles and many homeowners proudly display their American flag. Most respect the flag and follow the proper protocols for flying and handling their…
-
February 2, 2023
Stop This Assault
I am but a small voice, but my hard-working, middle class family has owned an old summer house in North Beach Haven since 1967. I am fighting hard on the Facebook site savelbi.org. We have to fight…
-
•February 2, 2023
Fusion Energy Is New Kid on the Clean Energy Block
There continue to be concerns about the proposed wind turbine generators that would be located off the coasts of Long Beach Island, Atlantic City, other states in the U.S. and around the world. On…
-
•February 1, 2023
Breakfasts of Champions … and the Rest of Us
One of my favorite treats, living on Long Beach Island, is getting coffee at Wawa or Dunkin’ Donuts. It seems I’m not alone as these places are usually crowded in the morning, even in the winter. I…
-
•January 25, 2023
Wonder of Wonders – There’s a Girl in My Office!
She happens to be my wife and co-owner of our business.
-
January 25, 2023
An Apology
In response to a letter to the editor (“Breach of Etiquette,” 1/18), I wish to express my apology to anyone who may have been offended by a letter sent by SaveLBI to donors listed in a Surflight…
-
January 25, 2023
Ugly Monsters
This is not my first letter regarding this topic. Ordinarily I prefer to remain private and anonymous, but something must be done to encourage rational thought. Herd mentality never produces a good…
