Letters
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February 16, 2023
Long-Term Perspective
I agree with the sentiment expressed in “Ugly Monsters” (1/25) that the attitude people take toward wind turbine (WT) development off LBI is usually driven by their particular economic interests.
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February 16, 2023
The Unfazed Fisherman
Out on the beach stands a man. He is wearing his Guy Harvey ball cap, baggy sweats, his black fanny pack and a lightweight hoodie. He casts his line into the water and patiently waits as the waves…
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February 15, 2023
Cost of Meters
I just received my Long Beach Township water/sewer bill for the past quarter. I used 7,231 gallons of the allotted 15,000 gallons per quarter.
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February 15, 2023
Unbiased Reporting
Thank you, SandPaper, for your continued unbiased reporting and reader feedback regarding the controversial wind power topic.
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February 15, 2023
Dirt Bike Danger
Aside from a letter written several weeks ago about speeders on Breakers Drive, Ocean Acres has another problem with underage kids on dirt bikes. Yes, they aren’t allowed to ride trails in what’s…
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February 9, 2023
Ill-Conceived Restriction
I am a working musician, performing in various venues on LBI. As part of the music community there and the many talented people earning their livelihood employed by the venues up and down the Island…
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February 8, 2023
Has Position Changed?
The following is an open letter to Beach Haven Mayor Nancy Davis.
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February 3, 2023
Questionable Win
A massive win was declared by the Little Egg Harbor Township Committee when the town received a coastal resiliency grant from Ocean Wind 1 in the amount of $720,000.
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February 2, 2023
Care Appreciated
My wife and I want to give thanks to the Beach Haven Police Department and the Beach Haven Volunteer First Aid Squad for their great service on Jan. 20. I had a medical emergency at my home and the…
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February 2, 2023
Wonderful News
I read with much interest the article titled “Joe Gieger Eyes Harvey Cedars Commission Seat,” (12/21). This is wonderful news indeed.
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February 2, 2023
Respect the Flag
Here on Long Beach Island, many homes have flag poles and many homeowners proudly display their American flag. Most respect the flag and follow the proper protocols for flying and handling their…
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February 2, 2023
Stop This Assault
I am but a small voice, but my hard-working, middle class family has owned an old summer house in North Beach Haven since 1967. I am fighting hard on the Facebook site savelbi.org. We have to fight…
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January 25, 2023
An Apology
In response to a letter to the editor (“Breach of Etiquette,” 1/18), I wish to express my apology to anyone who may have been offended by a letter sent by SaveLBI to donors listed in a Surflight…
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January 25, 2023
Ugly Monsters
This is not my first letter regarding this topic. Ordinarily I prefer to remain private and anonymous, but something must be done to encourage rational thought. Herd mentality never produces a good…
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January 25, 2023
Daydream Believer: Countdown to Memorial Day
I know that this is an unusual situation, but as I sit here in my little house in Harvey Cedars I’ve made a decision as to what I want to do in the early days of the new year.
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January 25, 2023
Take the Challenge
I’d like to send a shoutout to all my friends, family and MCS Facebook friends to take the following challenge for six weeks.
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January 19, 2023
Breach of Etiquette
I am writing to alert the community to a serious breach of etiquette by a nonprofit. Last week it was brought to my attention that one of Surflight Theatre’s longtime supporters received a letter…
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January 19, 2023
Props to Police
Every dog owner knows the hyperventilating crisis of a lost dog. About a week ago we lost our dog Chester in Sunset Park. As darkness licked the bay, we called the Harvey Cedars police to see if they…
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January 18, 2023
Sex Ed Solution
I read about the continuing controversy over sex/gender education (“LEH School District’s Sex, Gender Education Controversy Continues,” 1/11). I don’t believe the two “sides” will ever accept the…
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January 18, 2023
Devastating Demo
Not too long ago I walked down the street to watch a house overlooking the bay being demolished. It happens all the time now, but this is the first one on my street in decades. I thought it would be…
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January 18, 2023
‘Speeding Idiots’
Does no one seem to care anymore about people running stop signs and speeding in every part of the neighborhood? What is happening? Does anyone else see what is going on? Has the whole of Ocean…
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January 18, 2023
Nonfunctioning Eyesore
As a homeowner in Beach Haven, I am writing to express my frustration and surprise that the property at the corner of Fifth Street and Bay Avenue, which is currently a dilapidated gas station…
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January 12, 2023
Why Debate Windmills?
As a 50-year vacationer in Harvey Cedars, my love for Long Beach Island overflows. We were there when Loveladies was still marshes and small, cute cottages abounded.
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January 11, 2023
Time to Reflect
The New Year’s holiday is a time to reflect on the past year and what lies ahead in the new one. In my recent reflections, it occurred to me I have some people to thank for keeping me well informed…
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January 11, 2023
Political Posturing?
Is Gov. Phil Murphy preparing to challenge Biden by making a 2024 run for the White House?
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January 11, 2023
What a Crock!
Your paper has the gall to publish an article (“Public Input Sought for Mitigation Fund to Assist Fisheries,” 12/21) that promotes cessation or dramatic alteration of non-carbon-based energy…
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January 11, 2023
Wonderful Rescue
I am writing to you regarding the Dec. 7 article about the neglected animals found in Brick Township. I find it wonderful that Ocean County officials and local shelters were able to rescue all of…
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December 22, 2022
Heartfelt Gratitude
We would like to offer our heartfelt gratitude to our community for supporting our first annual Helping out HOME for the Holidays at The Marlin. We are committed to helping SRHS students in need.…
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December 22, 2022
So Unsafe?
Is the Beach Haven Library so unsafe that it can’t be used while remediation work is going on? To close this valuable resource to staff and patrons seems to be an inordinately excessive measure.