Letters
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November 8, 2023
Clean Energy Future
Wind energy developer Ørsted is canceling two large offshore wind projects, Ocean Wind 1 and Ocean Wind 2, apparently because of its internal business interests in the U.S. and elsewhere. However…
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November 8, 2023
Timely Reporting
Thank you so much for your excellent and timely reporting on the candidates running for the various elected positions in Little Egg Harbor Township and Ocean County this November. We need to be an…
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November 2, 2023
Outstanding People
Beach Haven is a special place to call home. Our greatest asset is the people who make up this special community of neighbors. To that end, I’d like to offer my endorsement of two outstanding people…
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November 2, 2023
Happy to Share
My husband, John Imperiale, has been the deputy mayor in Harvey Cedars for the past four years. In that time, he has worked hard to serve the residents of our wonderful town. From the outset, John…
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November 2, 2023
Proven Management
We moved to Barnegat Township two years ago based on our research, which showed Barnegat had the lowest crime rate in Ocean County (no violent crime), lower property taxes and Barnegat was rated “the…
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November 2, 2023
People’s Mayor
Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato is the absolute right choice for all District 9 voters in 2023. Mayor Amato has been a true, steady voice for residents of all ages.
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November 1, 2023
Election Flash Card
“Offshore wind farms … are … a lousy business. … Ørsted … says it will abandon projects if it doesn’t get more government support.” That’s a quote from “U.S. Wind-Farm Revolution Is Broken” in the…
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November 1, 2023
Poised to Lead
Harvey Cedars is a very special community that is treasured by many of its residents. I can truly say that owning a home in Harvey Cedars since 1991 has offered a welcoming and peaceful rhythm to…
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November 1, 2023
One Important Vote
Incumbent Southern Regional Board of Education members are correct in boasting that the school is debt free. What they failed to acknowledge is the substantial Island tax levy received.
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November 1, 2023
No Plan B
It’s that time of year when local issues come to light. The one I have in mind is the sale of the LBI Grade School, which is under contract to Michael Pagnotta Architects in the amount of…
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November 1, 2023
No Newcomer
I’m running for the Beach Haven Borough Council. I know our town quite well and from many vantage points since I’ve lived here year ’round for over 50 years and held various positions in our borough.
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October 26, 2023
Independent Person
Trish Formica is running for re-election to the Stafford Township Board of Education. I had the honor and pleasure to have served with her. She is an independent person and does not serve at the will…
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October 25, 2023
More Than a ‘Massacre’
Reading the story titled “The Defense of Little Egg Harbor Honored (10/18),” we are very appreciative of your acknowledgment of this historical event. Allow us to point out that complex history…
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October 25, 2023
Not the ‘Truth’
I am writing to correct and refute the lies and misrepresentations made by Al Cirulli and Joseph Marte, the incumbent candidates for Barnegat Township Committee, in their campaign.
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October 25, 2023
Distortion of Fact
I remember when Stafford Mayor Myhres and his team ran as “Conservative Republicans.” This is and was a major distortion of fact. Based on his recent $54 million township budget, our property taxes…
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October 25, 2023
Time to Retire
I don’t understand what is going on with the postcards telling me to write in Jon Oldham for commissioner of Harvey Cedars. Didn’t The SandPaper quote this man saying he wants to retire from his 30…
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October 25, 2023
Election Facts
I am pleased to see that many people have decided to register in Harvey Cedars, because community involvement starts with voting. And, as you may have witnessed during the Meet the Candidates event…
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October 25, 2023
Safety Candidate
Beach Haven has a competent police chief in James Markoski. All summer we met with him to discuss issues regarding “Neighborhood Watch,” which is of great interest to taxpayers, businesses, residents…
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October 25, 2023
Unnecessary Tax
Ship Bottom Borough Council has put an open space tax referendum on November’s ballot that, if approved, would increase Ship Bottom’s property tax 1 cent per hundred dollars of assessed value. The…
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October 25, 2023
High-Flying Support
I would like to thank all the kite flyers, especially Lisa Willoughby, a most generous ambassador for kite flying and LBI, who at other kite flying festivals she attends around the world sees an…
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October 25, 2023
Successful Record
Berkeley Township Mayor Carmen Amato has been an effective leader during his tenure. Many people can point to taxes and services as indicator of success, but there is more to the Amato record.
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October 25, 2023
Leader We Need
Carmen Amato has done a fantastic job leading Berkeley Township through unpredictable economic times. Shortly after becoming mayor, Superstorm Sandy hit our state. Berkeley was one of the fastest…
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October 25, 2023
Offensive Rumors
Elections can be messy and, unfortunately, it has certainly gotten messy in Harvey Cedars. I have tried to stay out of some of the more ridiculous things and just do my job. But I was shocked when I…
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October 20, 2023
Very Disappointed
I was very disappointed to see the contents of your September edition of the Barnegat Leader that came to my house.
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October 19, 2023
Ad Hominem Attack
I write in connection with the Feedback column by Ralph Thayer (“This Is Not Just Another Election,” 10/4) and the response by Eileen Wright (“Case of TDS” 10/11).
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October 19, 2023
Harvey Cedars Advocate
We bought our house in Harvey Cedars in 1999. We weren’t particularly looking for a house; we were renting on the ocean and were riding our bikes after dinner one night and saw this beautiful…
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October 19, 2023
Good Signs
When I first heard about Jon Oldham stepping down as Harvey Cedars commissioner, I was very disappointed. I have been a resident of Harvey Cedars for many decades, and our town has always been a…
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October 19, 2023
Missing Mention
On Aug. 30, The SandPaper published an informative article encouraging readers to register for the annual LBI Commemorative 18 Mile Run set for Columbus Day weekend.
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October 19, 2023
Unfinished Work
I am running for Harvey Cedars commissioner as a write-in candidate because I have come to realize that it is important to the residents/voters that I finish my work for the borough, and that…