Santa Seeks Out The Good Life in Surf City for Tree Lighting and Caroling

In Surf City, the third annual Tree Lighting is a magical event at The Good Life Boutique that brings Santa to town in the evening amid lights, festivity and caroling. It happens Friday, Dec. 1, at the store at 2200 Long Beach Blvd. Gather around the shop in time to get a good spot to hear the St. Francis of […]

Utmost Support

Letters

To the Editor: Recently we had to phone 911 for what could have been a major problem. Thanks to the quick response and professionalism of Stafford Township fire, police and EMS, the problem was quickly taken care of. As one of the firemen said, “That’s what we are here for.” Thanks again, guys. We would encourage all residents of Stafford […]

That’s Italian! Macaroni and Gravy, Not Pasta and Sauce

Commentary

The neighborhood in Belleville where I grew up was full of Italians. Most of my friends, both male and female, were Italian. I am sure, for most second-generation Italian American children who grew up in the 1940s, ’50s and ’60s, there was a definite distinction between us and them. I was once told by a high school friend of mine […]

Recalling a Moving Thanksgiving Dinner

SpeakEasy

In the last 54 years, I’ve not made Thanksgiving dinner only twice, once because of our daughter’s wedding, and last year they wouldn’t let me out of the hospital. When I first attempted making Thanksgiving dinner, I was newly married, six months pregnant and had used the oven only to store newspapers. On that fateful day, I stuffed the bird […]

Bag Ban Reeks

Letters

To the Editor: The decision on the part of Mayor Mancini and the Long Beach Township Board of Commissioners to ban plastic bags in the township reeks of the all-too-frequent and phony “Save the World” mentality that has little or no correlation with fact or result-driven thinking. I’ve lived on the Island for over 50 years and have yet to […]

Unknown Agenda

Letters

To the Editor: It appears that more than one LBI school board member has not deviated from their agenda. If two school properties are functioning well for the safety and education of the children, it seems there is an unknown agenda with some school board members. I have yet to hear a real reason why both schools cannot be a […]

Generous Offerings

Letters

To the Editor: Kudos to the Borgata in Atlantic City. I happened to be a guest at the casino over Veterans Day weekend. On Friday, Nov. 10 the casino was packed, which was quite unusual for this time of year. While speaking to some people in the poker room I learned thattheBorgatahad invited all their clients who were veterans to […]

Barnegat Considers Ground-Mounted Solar Panel Regulations 

Regulations governing solar panels are on the Barnegat Township Committee’s to-do list. At the Nov. 14meeting, Township Engineer John Hess informed officials that the township zoning office recently received paperwork from individualslooking to erect ground-mounted solar panels. “As far as I know, there are none existing in the township,” said Hess. “But I have seen them in other towns." He […]

Garden Club of Long Beach Island’s Monarch Butterfly Project Successful

The Garden Club of Long Beach Island began a project to bring awareness to the public on the plight of the Monarch butterfly. In 2017, membersfound various locations from one end of Long Beach Island to the other for the placement of containersof plants to help the butterflies, plus planting instructions and information. Club member Teresa Hagan headed the project, […]

Jingle and Mingle With the Stafford Chamber for Toys for Tots

Join the Stafford Chamber of Commerce for their Holiday Jingle & Mingle (gotta love the name) on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at The Mainland at the Holiday Inn, Route 72 East, Manahawkin. This event helps support Toys for Tots. Please bring an unwrapped toy for the chamber’s Toys for Tots drive. Hors d’oeuvres and a raffle […]