Letters
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February 6, 2019
Containers Too Big
The following was addressed to Little Egg Harbor Mayor Barbara Crea.
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February 6, 2019
Minimum Wage Woes
Back in the 1950s, entry-level jobs paid 60 cents an hour. A candy bar was 10 cents; a loaf of bread, 15 cents; a gallon of gas, 27 cents; a basic, stripped pickup, new, $1,800. Fast forward to 2000…
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February 6, 2019
Dune Work, Naturally
The Pinelands Preservation Alliance has long been the champion of the 1.1 million-acre Pinelands National Reserve stretching across New Jersey, protecting it and advocating for it since 1989. Thanks…
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February 6, 2019
Congratulations
As spokesperson for the Great Bay Democratic Club board of trustees and in the spirit of good sportsmanship, the members of the Great Bay Democratic Club would like to congratulate Lisa Stevens and…
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February 6, 2019
Radical Right Group
This is in response to James Spickard’s “Broken Oaths” letter (1/30). Mr. Spickard mentions “the Freedom Index, a function of the John Birch Society, the foremost organization and authority dedicated…
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February 6, 2019
Property Is Clean
I am writing regarding the article on Jan. 16 titled”Invitation to Great Wolf Lodge Resorts to Purchase Land in Little Egg Harbor” with interest to correct and clarify details in the lastparagraph…
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January 30, 2019
Animals Over Asphalt
As a parent, part-time resident of Brant Beach, pet owner and environmentally responsible citizen, I have many objections to the application for the development of Bayview Park.
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January 30, 2019
Terrible Idea
To understand why efforts to raise the minimum wage are a terrible idea, we must understand what a minimum wage is and why it ever existed.
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January 30, 2019
Trashcan Problems
I am writing regarding Beach Haven’s proposed changeover to the automated trashcans. While I understand and support the need to protect township workers from injury, there are a couple of parts of…
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January 30, 2019
Wildlife Need Marsh
My family owns a home in Brant Beach. My grandpa told me the township is going to make a parking lot in the marsh on 66th Street. It belongs to the wildlife.
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January 30, 2019
Violating Public Trust
In the summer of 2010, Long Beach Township illegally and erroneously attempted to turn a protected waterfront space (Bayview Park) into a dog park. This was not only a short-sighted attempt by the…
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January 30, 2019
Broken Oaths
“Do you swear that you will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies foreign and domestic; that you will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that you will…
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January 23, 2019
Bay Access Jeopardized
Long Beach Township plans to build a new parking lot and dog park (again) in the Bayview Park wetlands. We need everyone’s help again to ensure that one of our most popular windsurfing sites isn’t…
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January 23, 2019
Less Transparency
Transparency is the hallmark of democracy, open government and accountability. Most New Jersey municipalities are committed to this concept. The Open Public Meetings Act, otherwise known as the…
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January 23, 2019
Political ‘Mudhole’
The irony in the story titled “Bogs in Little Egg Ordered Drained, Leaving ‘Mudhole’ (1/9) is Democrats are virtually unopposed in New Jersey, running ad nauseam every election cycle that they are…
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January 16, 2019
Lots of Happy Feet
Woo hoo! Kiwanis of LBI had a banner year this year with our “Happy Feet” new sock collection.
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January 16, 2019
Starting the New Year By Taking the High Road
The other day I had the misfortune of losing my wallet, which was full of the usual things: driver’s license, credit card, debit card, etc. After retracing my steps and checking clothing, it was time…
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January 16, 2019
Project Proposal
I’d like to thank the scoutsfor the projects they have done around Surf City. They have not gone unnoticedor unappreciated.
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January 9, 2019
Gifts of Warmth
St. Francis Human Concerns Department and Family Support Services would like to take this time to thank the community residents, volunteers and businesses that made the “Gift of Warmth” project…
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January 9, 2019
Hebrew 102
There are two things that are ingrained into the fiber of being “Jewish.” One is that we debate everything and the other is that humor has brought us through all the hard times and persecution we…
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January 9, 2019
To the Rescue
On Dec. 6 at 3:15 a.m., our house was filling with smoke. From our neighbors to our local fire, police, ambulance and public works departments to our county and state communities, we cannot thank…
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January 9, 2019
Pondering
I’m pondering who Donald Trump may nominate for secretary of defense, one whose ideas most align with Trump’s. The name Vladimir Putin comes to mind. Frightening.
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January 9, 2019
Mutual Support
The Barnegat Light Taxpayers Association recently made a donation of $1,000 to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolinaas part of the James Taylor Million Meals challenge. This donation is…
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January 9, 2019
Misrepresentation
During our only 2018 candidate forum, hosted by Brighton at Barnegat, Committeeman Pipi suggested that Dan Ward and I were advocating turning Barnegat into a “sanctuary city.” This was also a talking…
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December 19, 2018
Truth Hurts
Sometimes the truth is inconvenient, ugly or hurts, at least in the short term. Strong men and women of moral character understand this and act accordingly, taking their lumps along the way. Weaker…
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December 19, 2018
Hats Off to Stafford Township’s Leadership
I am writing in response to the article about responses to Stafford Township’s ban on single-use plastic bags (“Stafford Township Single-Use Bag Ban Has Bumpy Launch,” 12/12).
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December 19, 2018
Hebrew 101
It is quite obvious that columnist Jon Coen is ignorant of the Jewish traditions that relate to the celebration of holidays. He should be strongly advised to check his facts before making a statement…
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December 19, 2018
Testament to Ignorance
In response to Jon Coen’s Dec. 12 Liquid Lines column, I found his remarks referring to the Jewish community as “Hebrews” to be offensive and insensitive. His notion that a menorah lighting is on…
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December 19, 2018
Not Humorous
I cannot understand the ignorance of Jon Coen. His column last week accuses the Hebrews (since when are we Hebrew and not Jewish people!) of deliberately beginning Hanukkah on Dec. 2 to get ahead of…
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December 19, 2018
Uneven Transition
Well, the plastic bag ban is now in full forceon most of LBI and in all of Manahawkin. It’s interesting to see how the various retailers are handling the transaction.
