To the Editor:
As a long-time resident of Long Beach Township, I am disappointed by the township’s decision to prohibit Shibumi-style sun shades. The rule appears arbitrary and does not recognize that this modern product is, in every way, safer, more practical and more accessible than the traditional beach umbrellas that remain permitted.
A Shibumi provides superior UV protection. It carries a UPF 50 rating, the highest available classification, and blocks 98% of UVA and UVB radiation.This is maximized by…
August 6, 2026
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