Opinion
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August 3, 2022
Perfect Outcome
On July 24, at approximately 16:45, the Surf City Emergency Medical Services was dispatched to a local restaurant for a CPR in progress. Upon our arrival, we were informed that two bystanders had…
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August 3, 2022
Consumer Squeeze
Can somebody explain to me why I’m paying more for groceries and getting less service than I did 18 months ago?
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August 3, 2022
Refreshing Read
Thanks to Frank J. Smith for his informative Commentary titled “Wind Impact Criticism Misplaced.” It is refreshing to read something so impartial, informative and well organized about this…
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•August 1, 2022
I Hope in Situations Like This My Searches Are Unsuccessful
My sister and her family arrived on Sunday, July 17. Move-in is always a bit chaotic, so I watched her children while she and her husband unpacked. The house is on a lagoon, and neither of us Harvey…
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•July 28, 2022
Wind Impact Criticism Misplaced
There has been some discussion in these pages about the environmental impact statement for the Ocean Wind project off the coast of Atlantic City. Hopefully, the following adds some clarity.
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July 28, 2022
Sincere Thanks
Our family would like to extend sincere thanks to the Surf City police officers and EMS personnel who responded to several 911 calls for medical assistance over the past months. During these…
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July 28, 2022
Clean Beach Blues
The green monster rolls down the beach, sweeping away fun of long ago for the grade school set. The beach is groomed to perfection and as sterile as a Masters sand bunker.
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July 27, 2022
Hot Commodity on LBI
lbi has no shortage of ice cream supply. it’s the hottest commodity all month of july.
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July 27, 2022
Not About Religion
In response to the two recent letters from the Schraggers regarding abortion, the legislators they condemn are not making laws based upon anyone’s religion. The SCOTUS simply returned the rights to…
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July 27, 2022
Losing Our LBI Paradise Is on the Horizon
I have worked my whole life to achieve my dream of having a family home on LBI. Just as I am nearing completion of my new home, I am made aware of this Atlantic Shores wind farm debacle. This project…
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July 27, 2022
Light Needed
On my way to Costco recently I was surprised to see traffic lights where the Costco property begins. I live in Atlantic Hills, where we have one road into our complex and one road out, both directly…
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•July 27, 2022
Ditch the ‘What Ifs’ and Make Way for Electric Cars
I read with amusement, fascination, horror and then sheer amazement Larry Chalk’s column on the future of electric cars (“With Electric Cars We’re in for a Shock,” 7/13). I am guessing he may be a…
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July 27, 2022
Industrial Impact
I have followed with great interest the recent commentaries and news reports concerning the proposed wind turbine projects off of LBI’s coastline. It should be noted I am neither an engineer nor a…
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July 27, 2022
Is It Greed?
Is corporate greed a source of the inflation our country is in? We blame Russia because of the war, and while that may a part of the problem, is the corporate bottom line also driving the issue? Not…
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July 27, 2022
Sanctity of Life
In their July 20 letter, “Religion Rights Undone,” the Schraggers claim that the end of Roe v. Wade and subsequent states’ abortion restrictions violate their religious rights as Jews. They claim…
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July 27, 2022
Borough Liable
The following was addressed to Beach Haven Municipal Clerk/Administrator Sherry Mason.
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July 27, 2022
Reverence for 9/11
On Sept. 27, 2021 we penned a letter to the mayor of Barnegat, Al Bille and Barnegat Town Council members Al Cirulli, Pat Pipi, Linda Kropf and Joe Marte expressing our deep disappointment and…
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•July 22, 2022
Welcome to Mayberry on Long Beach Island
Everybody knows Mayberry, the fictional town brought to life in “The Andy Griffith Show,” which aired on television from 1960 to 1968. It was the quintessential small town that boasted about its one…
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July 21, 2022
Danger on Bikes
I had three harrowing to mildly harrowing experiences when driving on the Island recently.
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•July 21, 2022
Enjoying Liberty Until COVID Makes Unwanted Appearance
My husband and I finally succumbed to the COVID bug. I am not sure how, where or when we got it, but we certainly got it! I came down with it first. My symptoms were the noted small inkling of a…
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July 20, 2022
Shortsighted View
I have been reading about the pros and cons (mostly cons) of wind turbines for years now in your paper. I am appalled at the letters in the last few issues dealing with “the view.” I think that we…
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July 20, 2022
Blame the Schools
I am in complete agreement with your column regarding the stupidity of young Americans today regarding the history of our country (“Let’s Also Celebrate America by Learning Our Basic History,” 6/29).…
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•July 20, 2022
Rush to Wind Neglects New Factors
This statement is a condensed version of the testimony I recently submitted to the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management about the proposed Ocean Wind project, a wind farm planned mainly off the…
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July 20, 2022
Different Agenda
In response to the woman who likes to “Read All About It” (7/13), while I applaud her interest in what seems all things, her opinions on subjects of contention appear narrow-minded. She has an…
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July 20, 2022
Affordable Home Help
When the state budget plan was announced earlier this year Gov. Murphy said property tax relief was long overdue. The new budget signed into law last month will provide $2 billion in property tax…
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July 20, 2022
Religion Rights Undone
The dismantling of Roe v. Wade and the actions of so many states is causing confusion, suffering and death to women who need reproductive health care for abortion to save the physical and mental…
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July 20, 2022
Blow to Birds
I read with interest your recent articles about the Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim race being canceled to protect the piping plovers, which were nesting nearby, and about the recent growth in their…
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July 15, 2022
Important Initiatives
The Barnegat Township Committee has been meeting with state officials to push two items of interest to our residents.
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July 14, 2022
Gifted Grounds
In early spring How You Brewin graciously gave me 200 pounds of used coffee grounds for my garden. They advised me which days to arrive to collect the maximum amount of grounds.
