Opinion
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August 17, 2022
Touching Story
Thank you for printing the touching and beautifully written story by Linda Pepe regarding her husband’s family home on LBI (“Nonnie’s Pink Beach House: A Story of Salvation,” 8/10). Of course…
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•August 17, 2022
With Wind Projects Looming Who’s Minding the NJ Shore?
On June 24, the federal government released a draft environmental impact statement on the Ocean Wind 1 project off South Jersey. It asked the public to review this 1,400-page document with lengthy…
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August 17, 2022
Ostrich Approach
To stick one’s head in the sand and pretend that a problem does not exist is commonly known as the ostrich approach. The 9th District legislators did their version of the ostrich again when they…
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August 17, 2022
Al Fresco Forever
I read with interest the article titled “Approaches to Outdoor Dining Differ on LBI” (8/10). The story implies that the Island will be going back to pre-COVID restrictions on outdoor dining, but it…
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•August 17, 2022
My Mainland Market Trip Is a Total Workout
Whew! As I drive back home to LBI over the Causeway after doing major grocery shopping on the mainland, I feel like I’ve run a marathon, obstacle course or maybe even a “tough mudder” race. These…
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•August 14, 2022
Nonnie’s Pink Beach House: A Story of Salvation
Until the 1960s, Long Beach Island was an offbeat summer destination. During that time, the properties on the Island were predominantly bungalow-style cottages and Cape Cods. For the past 50 years…
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August 10, 2022
Wonderful Assistance
Hopefully, the lovely people who helped me after I took a horrible fall on 17th Street and the bay in Barnegat Light read The SandPaper because it’s the only way I can reach out to thank them for…
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August 10, 2022
Lagoon Rule #1
Stephanie Rebeck’s July 27 SpeakEasy column (“I Hope in Situations Like This My Searches Are Unsuccessful”) got my attention, and I hope it was a reminder to many. My husband and I have found that…
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August 10, 2022
Be Honest
The article on Chowderfest (8/3) has me so annoyed. Jeremy DeFilippis is trying his best to convince us this year’s event is better and more exciting than the previous 30-some years of Chowderfest.
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August 10, 2022
Unacceptable Sacrifices
Beach Haven is a place my family and I hold very dear to our hearts. It is a place I visit that feels like home. I have been visiting LBI for the past six years, and with each trip I realize more and…
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•August 10, 2022
Plastic, Plastic Everywhere – What’s a Grandma to Do?
There are multiple brands of bottled water as I walk down the beverage aisle in the supermarket. I am overwhelmed by too many choices. I’m buying bottled water as my family is visiting and they can’t…
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August 10, 2022
Unwelcome Parking
For all of you who parked on the shoulder on Central Avenue for the 12th Street house tour: I guess it’s all right if a child riding a bike gets killed riding in the traffic lane to go around all the…
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August 10, 2022
Done Deal
In my opinion much of the well-meaning debate about the offshore wind farm proposal misses a significant point: It is almost a done deal.
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•August 10, 2022
Humans Tragically Devolved From Common Ancestors
There are times when it is difficult to accept reality. Despite the long period of time humans have inhabited the Earth, permanent peace and harmony still remain just beyond our reach as potential…
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August 10, 2022
Plea to Legislators
The following is an open letter to the U.S. senators and representatives from New Jersey, Gov. Murphy, the state Legislature and Monmouth, Atlantic and Ocean County boards of commissioners.
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August 10, 2022
Future Leader
As I grow older I am embarrassed that my generation has fallen into the predictable behavior of underestimating the amazing young people like Brent Kengeri of Edison, N.J., who will be a leader of a…
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August 10, 2022
Outdoor Dining Valued
I just read an article on nj.com saying that Long Beach Township is not allowing outside seating. I was planning a trip, called a few restaurants and was told “no outdoor seating.” The town is not…
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August 10, 2022
No Rudeness, Please
I recently, unfortunately, have heard that our beach badge checkers are experiencing rude behavior, profanity, yelling comments addressed at them. Wow, it is unreal that people feel the need to do…
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•August 4, 2022
Tips to Keep Kids Water-Safe and Prevent the Unthinkable
At the beaches and many pools, we count on lifeguards to warn us of dangers so we can keep our families safe, and to rescue us from harm when necessary. But how do we play lifeguard at home when our…
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August 4, 2022
LBI With Auntie
I would like to submit two poems in memory of my Aunt Joann Kelty, who recently passed away from brain cancer. She and my Uncle Doug have been taking me to LBI for summer vacations since I was…
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August 4, 2022
Trash Talk
I was shocked by W.G Conrad’s cruel takedown of LBI’s dutiful municipal workers who do so much to improve our fair island (“Clean Beach Blues,” 7/27).
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August 3, 2022
Keep It Local
It’s disappointing to say the least to see The SandPaper publishing letters with political intent such as Roe v. Wade, government roles concerning inflation, etc. The sole focus should be issues that…
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•August 3, 2022
Offensive Ruling
I keep reading pieces as if there are two sides to the issue of abortion securely anchored in religion. Let’s be plain. Overturning Roe was a political power play that would have never come to…
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•August 3, 2022
Medicine Show Is Alive and Well!
It’s a tough time for circuses, as evidenced by the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus giving up the ghost in 2017 due to dwindling attendance, animal rights protests and high operating costs.
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August 3, 2022
All for Wind Power
I have been reading your articles about the proposed wind farms off LBI, and I would like to express my opinion about the debate on whether the wind farms should be built and pushed back, not be…
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August 3, 2022
False Portrayal
I am responding to the article last week titled “LBI Architects to Discuss Past, Future of Design.” In it Gym Wilson is quoted as saying: “When you needed a meeting with a building inspector you’d go…
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August 3, 2022
Pickup Problems
Recently trash pickup was a no-show at our house. Then came recycling and again no pickup. Last summer and the summer before we had that problem. It was a major problem to get Long Beach Township to…
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August 3, 2022
Restore the Peace
It’s easy to say yes to amplified music when it doesn’t affect you. We may be in the minority, but it has ruined our lives and our ability to enjoy our home. There is absolutely no precedent for this…
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August 3, 2022
Gift to Grandparents
My 16-year-old granddaughter from Arizona is visiting her octogenarian grandparents this summer, having finally achieved her lifetime goal of obtaining a job at the Skipper Dipper. She was so excited…
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August 3, 2022
EV Overstatements
In response to Mr. McElwain’s Feedback letter (“Ditch the ‘What Ifs’ and Make Way for Electric Cars,” 7/27), I would like to point out that in the first sentence of my July 13 Speakeasy piece on…
