Opinion
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January 12, 2022
What a Hoot!
The Manahawkin seniors would like to thank the Stafford Recreation Department for the wonderful holiday celebration, which included a luncheon and entertainment.
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•December 31, 2021
Making a White-Knuckle Drive With One of the World’s Greatest
As recorded in the King James Bible, John the Baptist gave his followers a very simple command when they asked how to avoid the “wrath to come.”
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•December 26, 2021
Introducing the Pup That Saved Christmas
Christmas has always been a joyous and memorable holiday for my family and me. The last couple of years, however, we have experienced a terrible pandemic. For many families like ours, it has…
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•December 23, 2021
Christmas Around the World in Five Minutes
Many folks aren’t ready to return to airplane travel, myself included. My travel is limited to Surf City and back, twice a week, and forays to the mainland. The ability to get off the Island in 15…
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•December 23, 2021
Wind Project Off LBI Shore: There Is a Better Alternative
The LBI Coalition for Wind Without Impact submitted a 55-page comment letter on the environmental impact statement that must be done for the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project before it can be…
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December 23, 2021
Wrong Words
Folks who agree that sea levels are rising might find the term “mean sea level” illogical to include in a town ordinance.
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December 22, 2021
Grateful Veteran
I am most thankful and grateful during this thanksgiving season. On Nov. 9 a knock at my door rendered me speechless. I was surprised to see Mike Rank of Rank Roofing and a group of people standing…
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December 22, 2021
Enforce Crossing Law
Attempting to cross the Boulevard is not simply a problem in Ship Bottom. It is a problem throughout the Island and there are no easy solutions, but one comes to mind.
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December 22, 2021
Good Citizen
An amazing number of people were at Stuart Snyder’s funeral last Tuesday. I luckily got a seat inside. It was an hour of such heartfelt music and speakers. I personally was tearing up, knowing Stu…
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December 22, 2021
Story of Thanksgiving
In 1843 Charles Dickens wrote “A Christmas Carol. In Prose. Being a Ghost Story of Christmas.” Since its original publication as a novella, “A Christmas Carol” has become a staple of the Christmas…
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December 22, 2021
Higher Tolls Hurt
While seniors are struggling to survive the lingering economic impacts of the pandemic, tolls on the Garden State Parkway will increase by 27%, with the average trip increasing from $1.11 to $1.41.…
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December 17, 2021
A Lot of Gratitude
First, on behalf of the township committee, allow me to wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday season.
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December 16, 2021
Few Lights Needed
After 20-plus Island winters, I will tell you that there is a lot more winter traffic than even five years ago. This is causing greater hazards for pedestrians and vehicles entering or crossing the…
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December 15, 2021
Not Watertight
I don’t believe enough study went into passing the amendment to the existing bulkhead ordinance. I doubt there was any engineering study completed for the High Bar Harbor area. I attended the meeting…
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December 15, 2021
Keep Right …
I appreciate the Long Beach Township Police Department enforcing the “keep right except to pass” law through the use of their electronic billboards in Brant Beach and through traffic stops.
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December 15, 2021
Some Consolation
In response to Mr. Reese’s letter (“Waste of Resources,” 12/8): On Oct. 6 my surveillance camera recorded a person walking his dog up the length of my driveway to have his dog relieve itself on…
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•December 15, 2021
Barrier at Only Barnegat Inlet Is Concerning in Storm Study
The “solutions” that were proposed in the New Jersey Back Bay’s Coastal Storm Risk Management Study should be a major concern for every Long Beach Island homeowner, as well as property owners in…
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•December 14, 2021
Snuffing the Lanternfly – Stomp, Now Scrape?
You may have noticed New Jerseyans doing a strange “dance” before the weather turned cold. It’s the Spotted Lanternfly Stomp, and it was performed in a variety of outdoor settings, including…
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•December 9, 2021
Turbine Visibility in NC Study Presents a Disturbing Picture
The robust discussions regarding the wind farm project have compelled my wife, Rose, and me to share our perspectives. Over the last year or so, my spouse (a retired chemist) has followed the wind…
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•December 9, 2021
Kapler’s Then and Now: We Were There
Kapler’s Pharmacy in Beach Haven celebrated its 75th anniversary on Nov. 27, with carriage rides, sweets and drinks and music outside. I was there, along with Kris Anderson, buying local history…
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December 8, 2021
Not the Villain
Regarding Jim Eller’s commentary of Dec. 1, many have said Rittenhouse got off scot-free. That is not true, as he was in a trial and had his life become a media circus, which will continue for some…
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December 8, 2021
Unfair Burden
My wife, Ellen, and I have been owners of the property at 33 Amherst Road, High Bar Harbor, since 1983. One of the most important things that attracted us to this area and our specific property (as…
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December 8, 2021
Imperfect Commentary
Mr. Eller states that the courts are imperfect and condemns Kyle Rittenhouse in his commentary (“U.S. Courts May Be Imperfect But They’re the Best We’ve Got,” 12/1). If he was on the jury and…
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December 8, 2021
Waste of Resources
Long Beach Island is a small community of year-round residents with a small-town feel. Our elected officials should have the same feeling, connecting with their constituents and communicating, not…
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December 8, 2021
Thanks to All
On Sunday morning, Dec. 5, a Marine Corps Reserve representative came and picked up five full boxes of donated toys.
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December 8, 2021
Unreasonable Cost
As a homeowner in High Bar Harbor, I oppose Long Beach Township’s new bulkhead ordinance.
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December 8, 2021
Sincerest Thanks
On Nov. 13 a fundraiser to benefit ALS was held at Tuckers Tavern in Beach Haven. The Butchy Bash was a joyous day of music, love, and community support celebrating Butch McCaffrey. Because of the…
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•December 2, 2021
More Ruminations on Right and Wrong
The commentary “To Err Is Human … But Pick a Side” (11/3) is thought-provokingly incongruous.
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•December 1, 2021
Barnegat Inlet Jetty Fishing: Risks, Rewards
The jetties at Barnegat Inlet are popular places for anglers – with good reason. Before I tell you about an incredibly dangerous situation in which I found myself at the inlet some 15 years ago, I…
