Letters
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September 3, 2025
Fan Mail
Every week I go down to the corner to pick up a copy of The SandPaper. My favorite writer is Jon Coen. I look forward to his balanced perspective on LBI and local inland topics. His wit and humor are…
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August 27, 2025
Professional, Caring
This is just a note of gratitude and appreciation to the Barnegat Light Beach Patrol and the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad in handling our grandson’s unfortunate accident at the Barnegat Light ocean…
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August 27, 2025
Bipartisan Call
In a nation built on law, the Constitution is not a suggestion; it is our shared covenant. Yet today, that covenant is under siege.
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August 27, 2025
Failure to Launch
Years ago, when dinosaurs roamed the Earth, all we required was a beach towel, Bain De Soleil and maybe a boom box for a day at the beach. As time went on, we started using sand chairs. They sat 4…
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August 27, 2025
Many Miracles of LBI
When you hear the word “miracle,” what pops into your head? Maybe someone being healed? Surviving a disaster? Or something closer to home, like your family actually getting along for once? For the…
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August 27, 2025
Chaotic Response
As a young boy I grew up during the days of World War II, a very scary and frightening time. The stories coming out of Nazi Germany made you wonder how any person could do such things to another…
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August 27, 2025
Sincere Appreciation
The women’s auxiliary of Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. #1 and EMS recently conducted our annual Auction and Flea Market. It is with sincere appreciation that we would like to recognize and thank our…
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August 27, 2025
Stick to Surfing
Perhaps Jon Coen should consider relocating to another beach community, maybe San Diego or someplace else in Southern California.
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August 27, 2025
Profound Column
Yeah, I missed Woodstock. I was in Vietnam. Woodstock was iconic and I don’t have any of the T-shirts.
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August 27, 2025
Role Reversal
Will the former Ocean County prosecutor flip the politics of Little Egg Harbor by representing the controversial Lennar Homes project to build 441 homes on Center Street?
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August 20, 2025
Exciting EMT Journey
When you dial 911 you are assured the men and women who respond to your emergency will get you to safety. But how did they get where they are as emergency medical technicians (EMTs)? What’s involved…
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August 20, 2025
Good Work
I’m sending thank-yous to Surf City Councilmen Gerry Little and Joseph DeBenedetto, borough administration and the public works department for the recent cleaning up of Veterans’ Memorial Park. My…
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August 20, 2025
Get REAL: Baseless Critique on Coastal Resilience
In response to the use of misinformation for political purposes, I felt compelled to respond to your article (“Resiliency Proposal Hammers Residents, Exempts Netflix Plan,” 8/6) regarding the state’s…
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August 20, 2025
Support Immigrants
I am writing this in support of the Feedback piece by Scott Van Bramer titled “Demonizing Immigrants Is Not My Ideal America” (8/13).
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August 20, 2025
Aid Appreciated
Thank you to Sgt. Mitchell and the two officers from the Beach Haven Police Department who came to my assistance last Thursday night.
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August 20, 2025
Recommended Reading
Thank you to Scott Van Bramer for writing a very thoughtful letter (“Demonizing Immigrants Is Not My Ideal America,” 8/13). I recommend others read it.
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August 13, 2025
Classic Fun Day
I would like to compliment Alliance for a Living Ocean on its recent 17th annual Longboard Classic held this past Saturday in Long Beach Township. It was once again a spectacular family fun day with…
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August 13, 2025
Vital Volunteers
The recent Joint Council of Taxpayer Associations ad thanking our first responders on LBI was highly informative.
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August 13, 2025
Unfair Reentry Plan
I would like to address this letter to Beach Haven condo owners. Have you seen the recent letter from the Beach Haven Office of Emergency Management? Are you aware that Beach Haven is not reissuing…
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August 13, 2025
Relocate Batteries
We write to express our deep concern regarding Atlantic City Electric’s installation of a lithium-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on Second Street in Beach Haven in the heart of “The Queen…
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August 13, 2025
Added Thanks
The 42nd Annual Auction of the Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Co. Auxiliary on Aug. 2 was a resounding success thanks to the many businesses and individuals who generously donated money, goods and…
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August 13, 2025
Lack of Compassion
It was the first Monday of my August vacation. I was deeply engrossed in thought and gratitude for the lovely day that stretched before me. Sun. Sand. Family time. The first draft of my work in…
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August 13, 2025
Worst Traffic
I live at 12 West Harrington Ave., Brant Beach. I’ve been living here since 1993. For more than a decade, we’ve had to live with road construction. Now New Jersey decided to make Long Beach Boulevard…
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August 13, 2025
Chocolate Success
The Long Beach Island Historical Association in Beach Haven would like to thank all who supported our museum’s 19th Chocolate Fair fundraiser on Aug. 7. The over 250 people in attendance chose from a…
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August 7, 2025
Change Changeovers
Here is a possible solution to alleviate the Saturday traffic nightmare getting both on and off the Island. How about mandating a change to the rental schedule as follows?
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August 6, 2025
The White Stuff
For 20 years while living in Barnegat Light I, along with countless others, enjoyed Mike White’s breakfast sausage. Even after relocating to Nantucket 10 years ago I made an annual trek to LBI to…
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August 6, 2025
Dragonflies Released
As a follow-up to my letter last week, yes, Rutgers University’s marine field station in Little Egg Harbor has released dragonflies to help control the greenhead fly population. The dragonflies’…
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August 6, 2025
Do Not Stop
Here is a PSA for the imbeciles on LBI this summer: If you’re driving in the left lane on the Boulevard and pedestrians are crossing the roadway, who aren’t in a crosswalk or at a red light, do not…
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August 6, 2025
Logic-Defying Situation
What do the Harvey Cedars Land Use Board and the surrealist artist M.C. Escher have in common? They both start with familiar things and create a result that defies logic.
