Letters
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January 22, 2025
Future Cuts?
Now that Donald Trump is the 47th U.S. president, what does that mean for Long Beach Island? Well, we might not have to argue about wind turbines anymore. However, what about Elon Musk’s and Vivek…
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January 22, 2025
2024 Ends With a Bang in One Local Household
New Year’s Eve at the Maguires in the Sunrise Bay community began uneventfully despite a wind-driven thunderstorm. That all changed in an instant.
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January 15, 2025
Dedicated Volunteers
The spirit of generosity and community filled the air on Nov. 30 at the annual Celebrate the Season Around the World event, and none of it would have been possible without the selfless dedication of…
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January 15, 2025
Snow Frustration
The dictionary defines snow as frozen precipitation consisting of hexagonal symmetrical ice crystals that form soft white flakes. The residences of a senior community define it in a different way.
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January 8, 2025
Beyond Grateful
We are writing this letter to praise and honor Jetty and the Jetty Rock Foundation. We have watched them grow over the last 20 years, always with a mission of giving back to the community.
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January 8, 2025
Boaters, Slow Down to Prevent Whale Strikes
Whales belong in our waters, not on our shores. In November and December there were exciting sightings and acoustic detections of critically endangered North Atlantic right whales off the New Jersey…
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January 8, 2025
Fire Co. Targeted
Residents both in Tuckerton and in the whole state need to be made aware of what is happening to the fire service.
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January 8, 2025
Deeper Scrutiny Needed
As New Jersey’s push for renewable energy accelerates, the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project represents a bold step toward combating climate change. However, recent reports of over 100 humpback…
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December 19, 2024
Disappointing Meters
Surprisingly, my Atlantic City Electric bill was $63.20 for the month. My water bill is a minimum $105 a month.
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December 19, 2024
Alien Drones
Drones? Drones! Drones? The supposed drones are aliens! They are living under the Barnegat Lighthouse. The novel Situation Barnegat Light proved that. They are using the space laser that Marjorie…
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December 19, 2024
Invaluable Service
Thank you, Allan Canter (“Positive Presence,” 12/4) for your spot-on response to the possible restrictions to Wally’s outdoor expansion. The small businesses on the Island, which provide an…
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December 11, 2024
Decorated Survivor
My husband, Bert Heller, has decorated this tree on our front lawn every year for over 10 years. It was only a tiny little sapling about 6 inches tall when it survived Superstorm Sandy.
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December 11, 2024
Heartfelt Gratitude
We would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to our community for supporting our third annual Helping out HOME for the Holidays at The Marlin.
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December 5, 2024
Positive Presence
Operating in Surf City, Wally’s restaurant owners face the unique challenge of a limited peak season. Their ability to generate sufficient revenue during these few months is crucial, not only for…
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December 5, 2024
Big Shoutout
I’d like to give a big shoutout to Ella’s Motel in Barnegat Light. Not only do they do a fabulous Halloween display with tons of carved pumpkins, but their Christmas display this year is absolutely…
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December 5, 2024
Never-Ending Project
I just watched the CBS telecast on the rebuilding of the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris, which took only five years. Amazing! And we’re still waiting for the completion of the never-ending Causeway…
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December 4, 2024
‘Happy Trapping to All, and to All a Good Night’
’Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the town, Not a greenhead was buzzing, not one could be found. The traps stood in place by the homes with great care, In hopes that sweet silence…
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November 28, 2024
Great Skate
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and Surf & Skate LBI would like to express our sincere thanks to so many who helped make our free Skateboard Workshop a huge success. On Nov. 16, the Waretown…
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November 27, 2024
Very Grateful
On Nov. 3, I experienced some odd symptoms: my fingers and toes became numb and I could barely walk. My wife and I live on LBI and drove to Southern Ocean Medical Center. Shortly after being…
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November 27, 2024
Time to Get REAL
Did you know the purpose of taxpayer associations on LBI is to work to represent the interests and voices of homeowners and taxpayers to improve our communities on LBI? I and many of my neighbors…
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November 27, 2024
Exceptional District
I’m an LBI parent and active community member writing to thank the Long Beach Island Consolidated school board for always putting our students first.
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November 27, 2024
Lead for the Kids
This is not about the Stafford Township School District superintendent, although I hope he gets the help he needs.
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November 27, 2024
Support Outdoor Dining
On Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. there will be a hearing at the Surf City municipal building regarding permission for continuing outdoor seating at Wally’s restaurant in Surf City.
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November 21, 2024
Special Thanks
On behalf of the King family, I would like to give special thanks to the EMTs, police, friends and neighbors who responded so quickly and helped our dad when he suffered a fall on Nov. 11 in High Bar…
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November 21, 2024
Temporarily Doubling E.J. Class Size Will Hurt Kids
The following was addressed to Peter Kopack, superintendent of the LBI Consolidated School District and the school board.
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November 20, 2024
What a Treat!
What a wonderful celebration the veterans (including a guest) on their special Veterans Day were treated to at Wally’s Restaurant in Surf City! Each and every patron was invited to order off the…
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November 20, 2024
All About Him
I agree with Howard Buerkle (“Welcome Change,” 11/13) to the extent that the people have spoken. Donald Trump won the election and will be the next president for all Americans. Nevertheless, I…
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November 20, 2024
Trump Wish List
Can it be? Democracy is dead. Oh no, heaven help us. Never mind that the word democracy does not appear in our founding documents or in the original constitutions of the 50 states, and with good…
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November 20, 2024
Good Luck
The election is over and America has elected a new president. The peaceful power of transition will continue. However, I am not sure Americans really embrace eight important words from the founding…
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November 14, 2024
Prepare for the Worst
It is very puzzling that our elected officials, like Long Beach Township Mayor Mancini, continue to be science deniers. Somehow Mayor Mancini thinks he knows more about global warming than hundreds…
