The Atlantic City of the 19th century owed its existence to the railroads. As the century ended, tens of thousands of riders made the journey” by rail each weekend to what was known as the “world’s playground.” One of the reasons for the popularity was the speed that allowed visitors to arrive from nearby cities. The Philadelphia Record in 1896 […]
Great Benefit
LettersTo the Editor: We agree. Outdoor dining’s benefits, and responsibilities, were summed up perfectly by John Imperiale (“I’ll Have Mine Al Fresca: Keep Outdoor Dining on the Menu,” 1/19). We are blessed to live in a thriving, beautiful area with the character of a quaint New England shore town. Continuing to support our restaurants with outdoor dining is of great […]
Stafford Superintendent’s Contract Renewed By School Board
Five of the nine Stafford Township Board of Education members showed some love to Superintendent George Chidiac on Valentine’s Day by voting to renew his contract. A week after it was removed from the agenda ahead of the board’s regular meeting, Chidiac’s contract renewal was approved during a special meeting of the board on Feb. 14, extending his tenure with […]
LEHT Talks Dredging, American Rescue Plan, Leaf Pickup
During the February Little Egg Harbor Township municipal meeting, Committeeman Ray Gormley announced an upcoming meeting to be held for residents impacted by the ongoing dredging project. The target date of the first meeting is estimated for March 19 for residents on the west side of Twin Lakes Boulevard. That meeting will likely be held in one of the schools […]
Who Are the Biggest Victims? We the People
FeedbackTo the Editor: The Jan. 26 issue of The SandPaper featured a commentary about the victimization of truth and suggested using truth as a “new starting point” and the “common ground” we all need to move forward. So, what is truth? The English poet John Keats wrote, “Beauty is truth, truth beauty – that is all/ Ye know on earth, […]
Comprehensive Actions
LettersTo the Editor: A letter in the Feb. 9 edition (“Slap on the Hand”) appears to take issue with a recent U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission enforcement action involving the Oyster Creek nuclear plant. Specifically, the author suggests that the plant’s owner, Holtec Decommissioning International LLC, received light treatment from the NRC over a case involving a former security superintendent at the […]
Lighthouse International Film Society Screening a Film That May Win Three Oscars
The 2022 Academy Awards ceremony is set for Sunday evening, March 27. Now, chances are that when most people watch the show they haven’t seen many of the films nominated in the Best Animated Feature, Best Documentary Feature and Best International Feature categories. They usually aren’t the fare at local theaters. However, this year Southern Ocean County residents will have […]
New NJOHSP Director Honored to Serve
There’s a new sheriff in town – well, not exactly, but there is a new director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. On Feb. 14, Laurie R. Doran was appointed NJOSHP director by Gov. Phil Murphy. She previously served as the acting director since June 2021 and was also director of the division of intelligence and […]
Southern Regional Wrestlers Fall Short Against Phillipsburg in Group V Semifinals
Several weeks ago, a specific match on the Southern Regional High School wrestling team’s schedule was bumped off because Southern Ocean County had a mountain of snow dumped on it, as did much of the rest of the state. But without their annual clash with Phillipsburg, it was difficult to get a gauge on their opponents or how the Rams […]