Opinion
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December 1, 2021
Bulkheads Sufficient
An article (“LBT Mandates Bulkhead Heights for New Constructions on Bay, Lagoon,” 10/28) and a subsequent township meeting on Nov. 1 have revealed that the LBT Building Department has recently…
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December 1, 2021
Beach Haven Chose
Re: Mr. Ackel’s letter (“Freedom to Choose,” 11/24), Mr. Ackel is correct. He extols the right to choose. The voters of New Jersey chose to legalize marijuana. The governing body of Beach Haven chose…
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•December 1, 2021
U.S. Courts May Be Imperfect But They’re the Best We’ve Got
I can’t recall when trial verdicts involving the murder and wounding of three young white men in Wisconsin and one Black man from Georgia have created such an uproar among Americans from coast to…
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•November 25, 2021
Finding Gratitude in the Mystery of the Seasons
The change of the seasons is upon us. From the warm air and cooler nights to shorter days and longer nights, we know winter is coming.
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November 25, 2021
Giving Credit
I’m not a fan of Congressman Jeff Van Drew, but I give credit where credit is due. His vote for the infrastructure bill was not only the right thing to do for New Jersey, it was the right thing to do…
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November 25, 2021
Better Solution
The feverish building expansion that is going on in Barnegat has upset many local residents. Many are concerned about the harm to the precious ecosystems of Barnegat Bay.
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November 25, 2021
Freedom to Choose
I was amused by the one-sided column about the proposed cannabis store (“Cannabis Store Unwelcome in Small LBI Beach Town,” 11/17). The writer brings up all these crazy points because he thinks the…
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•November 25, 2021
Ocean Wind Farms Endanger Earth’s Fragile Web of Life
The fragile balance of plants and animals that share the Earth with us took millions of years to develop. The species that have perished will never return. The web of life connects the smallest…
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November 20, 2021
Making Progress
Recently RWJBarnabas opened its doors in the successful Barnegat 67 site, offering many healthcare options for women. We certainly welcome them to our town. Please stop by and see what they can offer…
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•November 18, 2021
Cannabis Store Unwelcome in Small LBI Beach Town
This opinion column is in reference to the attempt by hopeful recreational cannabis drug retailers to gain approval to sell recreational pot in my town of Beach Haven, even after several attempts…
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November 18, 2021
Clean Sweep
The Clean Ocean Action Beach Sweeps are certainly worthwhile. These semiannual events provide service opportunities, create awareness of beach pollution issues, collect important data about the types…
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November 17, 2021
Looking Festive
Hey, Surf City! I’m so proud to call you my home. Look at you, all decked out with holiday snowflake lights and a Christmas angel at St. Thomas R.C. Church. The lights warm my heart.
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November 17, 2021
Not NIMBYs
Regarding Rick Mellerup’s column (“NIMBYs Are the Main Obstacle to Green Power,” 11/10), I confess I’m a YIMBY, Yes In My Backyard. I want to have a vertical axis wind turbine. The regulations on the…
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November 17, 2021
Fantastic Service
Surely, we all have experienced the loss of our precious home electricity, and the many features Atlantic City Electric provides.
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•November 17, 2021
Stepping Back in Time at the Fisherman’s Cottage
Have you ever wondered what life was like 100 years ago on Long Beach Island? I had a time warp when I visited the Fisherman’s Cottage in Beach Haven. It was built in the late 1800s. One hundred…
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November 17, 2021
Vote Criticized
The article “Van Drew Under Fire From Republican Right After Voting for Infrastructure Bill” (11/10) states that Congressman Jeff Van Drew was one of the 13 Republican members of the House of…
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•November 17, 2021
Revolution Revisited
This letter is in response to a SandPaper article (10/21) regarding the 242nd anniversary of the 1778 defense of Little Egg Harbor battle memorialized by the Pulaski Monument in Little Egg Harbor.…
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November 12, 2021
Civic Pride
Tardy again … this time in sending my appreciation for the wonderful October Stafford Leader cover story. It was very unexpected, and it delighted our group.
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November 11, 2021
Thanks for Support
Congratulations to Mr. Scibetta and Mr. Maxwell on their win for Little Egg Harbor Township Committee.
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November 11, 2021
Fantastic Column
The following was addressed to the author of last week’s SpeakEasy column “To Err Is Human … But Pick a Side.”
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November 11, 2021
End This Nonsense
$450,000 for each person on our southern border affected by the family separation policy – are the people behind this out of their minds? I read that a parent separated from a child could possibly be…
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November 10, 2021
Halloween Foot Note
Will the person or people who took the “foot” from the Halloween grave display at the entrance to Mallard Island please return it. No questions asked.
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November 10, 2021
New VFW Friends
A few months back I wrote a letter to The SandPaper reminding people we have a VFW post on the Island and that visitors were invited. The response has been extremely gratifying.
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•November 10, 2021
Slow Down on Offshore Wind and Refocus on Onshore Options
Regarding the proposed Atlantic Shores wind farm project off our coast, I am concerned about the potential for negative impacts on community character, tourism, the local economy, the fishing…
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November 10, 2021
Keep Outside Dining
As a resident of Harvey Cedars, I look forward to supporting the restaurants in our town. I look forward to summer nights and enjoying al fresco dining in our town.
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November 10, 2021
Compassion Booster
On Oct. 29-31 the Sea Shell held its 24th annual Striped Bass Derby. Although the weather kept our turnout a little low, it did not stop an overwhelming outcry of support from the local business and…
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November 10, 2021
Greatness in Jeopardy
A situation came to my attention recently. I did not witness the event first hand but was told about it by someone who did – a non-gossiping, reliable friend.
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November 10, 2021
Smooth Walk
When the Cedar Bonnet Island Trail originally opened, I attempted to walk it. Due to my limited walking ability, I got about 20 feet and decided I could go no farther. The loose gravel surface was…
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•November 10, 2021
NIMBYs the Main Obstacle to Green Power
The Not In My Backyard crowd, NIMBYs, has been around for many decades, traditionally fighting such things as low-income housing developments, homeless shelters and, let’s be honest, integration, in…
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•November 4, 2021
Alice in Windmill-Land: Real-Life Cautionary Tale
“Why, sometimes I’ve believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast, …” said the Queen (Alice in Wonderland).
