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C’mon, Cape May voters, let’s change Cape May City Counsel. Tracey Swain would be very good on council. I don’t think she’d be sneaky and condescending like the present city counsel and their water boy Coria. Let’s make a big change, let’s clean house. Let’s get Cape May moving in the right direction.
—Cape May
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We need food to live; we need farmers to grow to live. We need the agricultural department. We can live without the DEP. Our inner cities are out of control. They are not safe: drugs, gangs, killings and such. Cut the funding of the DEP in half, take the savings and put more police in the cities to take care of honest, hard working people. Our politicians need to wake up and give people hope.
—Stone Harbor
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To the lady who catches the birds to feed her cat, that is a disgrace. Buy cat food, don’t kill our birds.
—Villas
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I attended the Hamer’s School of Karate banquet for the first time this year. I want to commend Butch Hamer and Sandra Jenson and staff on a memorable evening.
—Middle Township
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I was following the traffic maintenance van in North Wildwood, and the only thing I saw them doing was stopping and eating at places and reading the paper all day long. Is this my high tax money at work and the reason they continue to go higher instead of lower?
—North Wildwood
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Apparently in Cape May, dogs are more important than the teenagers. With no place for them to skate, they are using the benches and the boxes for the trees to do their stunts. A park would keep them off the streets and give them a place to do their stunts. I’m a dog lover, but I see that they need place to go too.
—Cape May
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Congratulations on 20 years of operating Garfield Restaurant. Derek and I will never forget being the first to have a wedding and reception at your beautiful establishment.
—Court House
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It is time to take a serious look at the candidates who are running for election on May 13. Look at their past history and if elected, who they will bring to the table. Are they honest, trustworthy and have a community interest, not just interested in their personal gain?
—West Wildwood
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The pharmacists in the Wildwood pharmacy are always very courteous and helpful. I have never had a problem. They are just great.
—Wildwood Crest
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If any administration in this country has ever done more for the African Americans, it is the Clintons. But, boy, what a short attention span some people have. Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse Jackson, and many others: good-bye Clinton. It’s been nice knowing you. You are history. You forgot all the good they did to you as soon as an African American candidate was running. You dropped them. Thanks for gratitude: nothing like it.
—Cape May
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While I think it is commendable to collect shoes for Iraqis, I don’t understand why no one is collecting anything for the poor American Indians in the South West with no heat, little food, and no running water. What about the women in Appalachia? Wouldn’t it be better to help out people in our own country? Please help our children in America. They should come first.
—Wildwood
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For those of you who missed the monthly citizens’ meeting in West Wildwood, you missed the commissioners and parties breaking both arms patting themselves on the back. If bragging was electricity, we could have powered all the homes in the borough. Thank you.
—West Wildwood
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The contemplation in Christ has an incomparable model in Mary. In a unique way, the face of the Son belongs to Mary. It was in her womb that Christ was formed, receiving from her a human resemblance, which points to an even greater spiritual closeness…Spoken by Pope John Paul
—Cape May
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Speed limits throughout our borough are 25 mph. However, the contractors’ trucks and residents on 42nd Street drive in excess of 50 mph. Put the speed trap on 42nd Street, not Avalon Blvd. Slow these vehicles down by doing your duty as officers of Avalon Borough. The children will be here soon. Let’s make it safe for them.
—Avalon
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In Wildwood, there seems to be no code enforcement of demolition lots for developers to knock buildings down. They don’t leave a clean, level plot for soil erosion protection. They just leave in uneven, debris everywhere, pipes sticking up. And what about all that weekend construction going on without building permits? People in City Hall better wake up or they are all going to be out of a job in the next election.
—Wildwood
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To the West Cape May spouter who asked: The reason that the Lower Township mayor and commissioner don’t get health benefits is because they are Cape May County employees, and they take Cape May County benefits, which I understand run $15,000 a year per person. Therefore, they don’t have to take Lower’s benefits. I deeply resent this.
—Lower Cape May
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I have to agree with the spouter who complained about the clerks in the post office being rude. I was in the post office today at 4:15, and a customer asked for a money order. You would have thought that he had asked for a million dollars the way the clerk sighed and said, “Yea, I guess so.” The post office closes at 5 p.m., not 4:15. You should be able to get whatever you need until then without getting an attitude from the clerk because they are tired and want to go home.
—Cape May County
(ED. NOTE: Still no mention of which post office.)

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To the person who identifies themselves as the cat lover: She is neither humane or an animal lover if she is trapping birds to feed the cat. That is a very cruel thing to do. I believe that is why they make cat food. It’s wrong and only a bad person would do such a thing.
—Court House
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To the Middle Township spouter who kills birds to feed her cats. Birds are God’s creatures also. If you cannot afford cat food, you should not have cats. Do you have money to take them to the vet or do you just not care? I’m a cat person. I love them. Wise up. I feel very sorry for your cats.
—Clermont
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I have seen contractors remove asbestos from outsides of buildings illegally. Because asbestos shingles have what’s called a friable dust material in them, the asbestos is air borne and very dangerous if not handled properly. The state of NJ DEP requires the asbestos shingles to be removed carefully and intact: in one piece by gently removing the nails out of them and placing them in double plastic bags. There is a contractor who, all over Avalon, knocks off these shingles with hammers and crowbars and then just picks them up off the ground. Someone in the Borough of Avalon needs to see this and be sure that these people are removing the asbestos in the right way.
—Avalon
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Scrap is at an all time high price. Metal, copper, aluminum, and lead are bringing premium prices. A good part of this is a country wide clean up of unwanted trash metal.
—Cape May County
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The section in Philadelphia known as Port Richmond has recently acquired the name of “the killing fields.” A fine officer was killed just this past week; just a few months ago, another fine officer was killed in that neighborhood, and then there was the little old lady who lived in the same house her whole life who was killed by some trash. I advocate that there be more police there then we have already, and also martial law be enforced for four months. There are just too many vermin criminals.
—Cape May
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Has the mayor and council learned yet? They put managers in office with no experience, and now they wonder why the town is in trouble again. Can you believe the township does not have any prescription service and no budget? The manager is never in his office, and forgot to sign the contract. I hope my husband doesn't have a heart attack without his medicine while they get this straightened out. Thank you to the mayor and council who put an inexperienced person in office again. Someone teach him how to run the town before we fall apart…no budget, no prescription service.
—Villas
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Here we go again…a parking authority? Give me a break. Instead take care of what we have. Clean up the boardwalk, the beach, the streets, the drugs. Only then maybe we will need the parking authority.
—Wildwood
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This is to all the Mayor Walters haters. You all can talk the talk, but can you truly do the talk as well as the walk? No. You all love doing the finger pointing. Kind of strange…you all start attacking her right around spring time when all the so-called locals( shoobies) make their first trip down here. Where are you all during the winter months?
—Stone Harbor
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How can judges be allowed to remain on the bench when they have been charged with a crime? One judge has been giving out verdicts for DWI's before he was arrested for smashing into a car while driving under the influence, and he still remains on the bench. Is this a double standard? How is he upholding the law when he’s breaking it? There is something wrong with the system for him to get special treatment vs. any other person that has been caught.
—Court House
(ED. NOTE: That judge is not hearing any drunk driving cases until his case is decided.)
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Even if the globe is warming, and even if that warming is due in part to the green house gasses emitted by burning fossil fuels, there is no compelling evidence that the warming trend will amount to a catastrophe, as some predict. Predictions are very often wrong. Despite the claims of environmental alarmists, the sky is not falling. It is not necessary for Americans to pay the outrageous costs by requiring higher-mileage automobiles. It is not necessary for Americans to be burdened by spending money on energy-efficient light bulbs and appliances. And, it is not necessary for Americans to bear the price of costly changes in the construction of our homes, offices and factories.
—Avalon
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If you can't smoke in any state or government office, and restaurants, it’s illegal to smoke any place, and if you’re caught, you are taken to court and you have to pay a fine. Then why in the Middle Township High School does my child come home smelling like smoke from the bathroom? She informed me it’s the same circle of friends, and each day they are in school. When is the administration going to start taking a stand and stop the smoking? We are now in May, and they ignored this all year. If they don't smoke, let them man the bathrooms. Maybe then they will start filing charges. Who’s ruling the roost?
—Swainton
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Middle’s superintendent needs to stop trying to minimize the “NO” vote and marginalize the 358 people who thought a better job could be done on the budget for the kids and the community. Start looking for real solutions.
—Middle Township
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Well it was just a matter of time before Jody Alessandrine jumped off of the SS Dennis Township. He was the wrong man for the job right from the beginning, and he has left the township in far worse condition than he found it (and it wasn't in the greatest shape then). Now we need to concentrate on finding out where all the money was going...always follow the money.
—South Dennis
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As an E.M.T, I am very disappointed with how an emergency situation of my own was handled by dispatch and troopers the other night. I was home alone with my two-month-old daughter when I heard someone break into the house. I ran outside in the freezing cold with my daughter in hand and immediately dialed 911. After explaining my situation I was put on hold by whoever dispatches for the Marmora area. After that I was transferred to the State Police where I was again put on hold. I am extremely disappointed. We could have been killed. (Not to mention the almost 20-minute response time.)
—Marmora
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To the person at St. Ann's: Forget about the cell phones, parking and how one is dressed and be thankful for those who take time out of their busy schedules to worship. Based on your dress code, Jesus would not have been welcome. Suggest you follow his teachings and be more accepting.
—Wildwood
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Judging by the traffic this weekend, Americans are wealthy and can afford high gas prices as well as SUVs, large trucks and vans. I hope gas prices keep rising; maybe $5-10 a gallon like in Europe, since we obviously can afford to pay those gas company CEOs big bucks.
—Ocean View
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Tell me how the new Dennis Township School Board member said the board wasn't important, has no children and we should vote "No" on the school budget was appointed? Is this the same politics of Dennis Township? What is the board thinking? Is she trying to hurt the kids or gain politically? Is this appointment a political give back to the new board member as she is the Dennis Township prosecutor and prosecutor in four towns? I think "yes," and on the backs of our most vulnerable who we and the board members should be protecting. What a disgrace. She should resign.
—Dennis Township
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George Bush’s incessant expressions of optimism about any and every issue, are worthless and meaningless. His view of everything through rose-colored glasses blinds him to reality. He’s not just a :: removed ::-eyed optimist; he’s a :: removed ::-brained optimist.
—Avalon
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As of now the building boom has stopped on the island, but there are still properties that have been boarded up and have been sitting for years making the island look bad. Here’s an idea; demolish them, then later you can build something to replace what was there.
—North Wildwood
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Today’s children do not wear clothes that are suitable for their age, Who's to blame? It's not only the parents’ fault, clothing designers and today’s "role models" are to blame. If the kids wore decent clothing they would not be the target of these sexual predators.
—Wildwood
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Before anyone spouts off about this subject let me explain: Yes there is a separation between Church and State, but the reason the Wildwood Police are blocking traffic in front of St. Ann's Church on Saturday night and Sunday morning is for the safety of the parishioners crossing Atlantic Avenue to the parking lots. Summer is almost here, and so are the many people who don't pay attention. So think before you say something.
—Wildwood
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The Spout Off online forum is a wasteland of negativity and most of the spouters need therapy.
—Cape May County
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It is bad enough that our Congress in Washington has failed in its main responsibility, which is to keep the citizens safe. Now there is a report coming out of the Government Accounting Office admitting that while everyone knows that millions of immigrants have come here illegally, there are also some 21,000 people who got into this country since 9/11, coming through official border crossings while our Border Protection officers apparently looked the other way. When we went through airport security, we were required to remove our shoes. While we do not pose a security risk, we wonder how many of the illegal 21,000 have come here to do us harm. It is an understatement to indicate that our Congress is failing us.
—Court House
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Another job well done by the borough’s police department…getting two credit card thieves off the streets. I had my purse stolen and my credit cards were taken. Officer Vergantino of the West Wildwood police department conducted a great investigation and got the two people that did it in one day. Thank you so much for everything you did.
—West Wildwood
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The seafood festival and treasure hunt in Stone Harbor were great last weekend. The entertainment and food could not have been better. The town needs to have more events like this during the summer season and into the fall. It would really be great for everyone attending and would bring in business for the merchants. I hope the chamber will consider holding more events like this in the near future. Great job to all that were involved in the planning.
—Middle Township
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To all the students in the RMT Band who worked so hard Saturday washing cars, way to go. Not sure if you met your goal yet, but I would like to challenge all business owners to help support this hard working group of kids raise money to travel to Annsville Pa. for the Memorial Day Parade, and then off to Hershey Park. If you can spare a donation, whether it be $1 or $5, please send a check to RMT School made out to the RMT Band, to help pay for travel expenses. I am sure that your donation would be greatly appreciated, and so much deserved.
—Lower Township
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Will you so-called non-locals stop attacking the mayor about how she was the totally the problem with the dredging. You all forget she had the correct permits from the government and followed them. It is not her fault the government changed their mind so they could dredge Hereford Inlet on to our beaches.
—Stone Harbor
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I want to congratulate Beacon Animal Rescue for their wonderful adopt-a-thon this past weekend. They did a wonderful job. The set up was very nice, and the animals there were wonderful. My only complaint is about the animal control officer that was there. His dog was not on a leash the whole time I was there and seemed to be instigating fights with other visitors' dogs.
—Ocean View
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The reason why the same politicians get elected in North Wildwood is because of the 250 city employees and their family members who vote for them. This is the same reason why family members get appointed to city committees and end up landing a city job, which is the same reason the number of city employees keeps increasing each year. It doesn't make sense since the number of residents has decreased. Happiness is being born in North Wildwood and landing a city job for life.
—North Wildwood
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I think it matters that two of our current councilmen, Mr. Bauer and Mr. Levinson, have violated the zoning ordinance they pledged to uphold by placing political signs on their property well in advance of the 30-day limit prior to the election. Ms. Lane and Mr. Harris are also in violation. These people talk about law and order but fail to observe it when it comes to themselves. Are these the kind of people you want in positions of authority?
—Stone Harbor
(ED. NOTE: Borough zoning Chapter 560 Section E deals with political signs…”no sooner than 30 days prior to election…and removed 48 hours thereafter”.)
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Now that the city is cleaning up the police department, when are they going to do something about the Municipal Court Administrator and her office?
—Ocean View
(ED. NOTE: What city? Dennis Township is State Police.)
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To the Seaville spouter: Laws similar to autos govern bike riding, and technically they have every right to be on the road with you and should not have to stop for you to pass. If your young son is too worried about them, perhaps you should take him out to practice driving more often.
—North Wildwood
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As an educator on the island I am truly disheartened to see that the chief of the Wildwood Beach Patrol (a part time employee) makes more in a few months than most of the hard-working teachers in town make all year. The taxpayers should put a stop to this sort of nonsense.
—Wildwood
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The Lions Center is not a public building. It is not owned by city or state. You are privileged to be living there. If you don't like residents or managers smoking, move. It's ridiculous that non-smokers want to deny others their right to smoke where they live and pay rent. I smoke in my home and it don't set off alarms. What people do in their own place is none of your concern. Go rent an apartment somewhere else and pay through your sensitive nose.
—Wildwood
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I can't imagine people complaining about 50's and 60's events. It draws the people. I'm sure the price the vendors pay for their stands makes up for the cost of the events. It brings people to the motels and other businesses. Why 50's and 60's? It's a Doo Wop, rock and roll town. So many of the greats when starting out have played in Wildwood. It's not Nashville; otherwise there would be a country weekend. Wildwood and the 50's and 60's are a natural. So you think country will bring the people, will it sell out at the convention center like the 50s? I doubt it.
—Court House
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In response to the writer of the comment about the kids who got in trouble for drugs in MTHS: If you would like to discuss this face-to-face I would enjoy the opportunity. My son made a mistake and took the direct approach — he accepted responsibility for a very bad decision, he admitted his fault and confronted his problems. He did not take the weasel approach by writing to Spout Off. He was embarrassed and scared to show up at his date’s request but admitting fault is the first step to recovery. He knew comments would be made by parents but still went.
—Middle Township
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The Mayor has spent over $350,000 trying to find charges against the Chief of Police. The prosecutor found no evidence to charge the chief. Now the taxpayers will pay the chief $60,000/year plus benefits at $25,000/yr. Over 20 years that is $ 1.7 million…all because the mayor wants to appoint his own chief.
—Sea Isle City
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The spouter who is complaining about family members serving on boards and commissions should volunteer for those commissions. They are all non-paying, volunteer positions. Most towns, North Wildwood included, have a hard time getting anyone to volunteer on committees these days. Maybe it is because of ignorant people like the recent spouter who would rather complain then actually do something that good people don't want to be involved in community groups anymore.
—North Wildwood
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To the lady who catches birds, can I catch cats and give them to my dog?
—Fishing Creek
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It's a shame that the Coast Guard didn't request to keep the identity of the alleged sexual abuser private until the preliminary investigations were completed and it was determined that he is a threat to society. Of course, I suppose the Herald could have decided to respect his privacy without having to be told by the Coast Guard. That man's career and reputation are destroyed even if he is exonerated.
—Lower Township
(ED. NOTE: When the Coast Guard made it public, privacy was not a consideration.)
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Why do the Avalon Borough workers have to block off Dune Drive to paint the cross walks and curbing?
—Avalon
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Why was the summer camp program not offered to the residents of Whitesboro at the King Center? and why has the cost jumped from $75 a week to $120 a week? Have they started including lunch in the cost? Why is the price almost double from last year? Are the high schoolers who will get these jobs, highly trained individuals?
—Whitesboro
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To those all high and mighty locals complaining about new comers in town How did we get here? We paid a price for the home, to who? Your buddies, the locals, who were left homes by their parents, saw dollar signs. They grabbed what they could and left you supposed locals behind to complain. I would be willing to bet most of those that fled attended the great SICPS, and now don't care what happens to the town. The only ones you hear about are city employees, paid well by the newbies.
—Sea Isle City
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My eyes may be a little misty, but I can see when people use spout off as a way to tell on their friends. Sitting home and spying out a window is not exercise, try playing tennis and hitting an ace.
—Sea Isle City
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I'd like to thank my mother. Happy Mother's Day Mom.
—Anglesea
(ED. NOTE: Next year, make the wish bit earlier.)
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I'd like to thank Coach McCloskey from Margaret Mace. He took a job in the North Wildwood School District that no other teacher was willing to accept, and provided the community with a team they could be proud of. Coach McCloskey conducted himself with class and professional integrity. My only hope is that we hire more teachers like him.
—North Wildwood
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The nerve…really disgusting and outrageous…how could a person knowingly commit such a horrible crime? Transferring beach tags may be legal north of the canal but in the independent State of Cape May City it's a punishable crime. Maybe a firing squad on the beach could be used to make a lasting impression on the general public and those involved in accommodations businesses. If the squad misses their mark though, they may hit some nesting plovers.
—Cape May
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The latest from the National Climatic Data Center: "The average temperature in April 2008 was 51.0 F. This was -1.0 F cooler than the 1901-2000 (20th century) average, the 29th coolest April in 114 years. The temperature trend for the period of record (1895 to present) is 0.1 degrees Fahrenheit per decade." Let's pray for a warm summer. Many of our families depend on it for a living.
—Sea Isle City
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It’s not surprising that the same lenders and brokers who brought us the sub prime mortgage disaster are now lobbying against considerations to regulate high-cost mortgage loans. Deregulation of the American lending industry is responsible for the sub prime mortgage frenzy, and the economic crash it produced. The Fed should ignore the cries of an industry that argues that preventing it from engaging in unfair or deceptive practices will put it out of business. Instead, the Fed and Congress should listen to consumers and its advocates, who are demanding fair play in the marketplace.
—Sea Isle City
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The mayor and his puppets on City Council keep finding new ways to spend (waste) taxpayers money. First it was the Chief of Police that is going to cost us almost a million dollars to resolve. Now, instead of making a gutsy call to cut staff, they have decided to pay people to leave. This will cost us another half million dollars but will leave us with a number of unnecessary supervisors who are telling their friends they intend to continue milking the system.
—Sea Isle City
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Did you ever see such nonsense as the West Cape May commission and their antics — all at the taxpayers' expense. The commissioners and hired staff are there to serve the people — all of them — not just the few. Taxpayers, wake up and stop this craziness such as the hotel with no parking on premise has been approved and is under construction; law suits at the taxpayers expense abound. Commissioners have raised their own salaries and take benefits too, and they tell us we need booze? No, we need good managers of taxpayers’ hard-earned money
—Cape May County
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Confusing post on the forum by Sunny Day. The writer talks about young people moving to town, getting through a difficult period (I assume he/she is talking about the problems with the past administration and SICPD.) Then he/she lists what we have: Bars in summer, Seniors, and little children going to school. What we have doesn’t seem to go with families moving to town or doing anything to encourage them to come. Question: Is this what you want the town to have? Drinkers, seniors to pay the bills and lastly little children in school?
—Sea Isle City
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Well the traffic lights are back on in the Crest. The one thing that we won't miss after we move in the next week is the light at Park and Aster. We cannot understand why it’s there. There is little traffic coming out of Aster, and almost all of it turns north. With the turn on red at that corner, no one on Aster has to wait for the light to change. There are times in the summer when you have six or seven cars stopped each way on Park at the light releasing all kinds of toxic fumes in the air with no cars in site on Aster.
—Wildwood Crest
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There is an ad in the Herald to donate your old car to the Heritage for the blind and get a three-day vacation at one of 20 locations. When I called, they gave me a number to call to have it picked up. The only problem is that it was for a dealer in Maryland. The gentleman laughed when I called; he was not coming to the Wildwoods to pick up a car. I called back and was given a number in northern Jersey. I do not think I will call them and get laughed at again. I think the Herald should stop printing their ad…unless they need the ad money.
—Wildwood Crest
(ED. NOTE: We’re looking into this matter.)
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Finally, we can see the essence of the Republicans' compassionate conservatism in the Bush administration's Wall Street rescue. Will Washington soon extend the same care and compassion to America's schools, family farmers, people without health care and our inner cities? Socialism for the rich is not enough.
—Cape May
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Nice job to the derelict kids and/or drunks who vandalized seven cars on Washington Street last night. The cars you damaged all belonged to a very small minority of Cape May residents, the working class. We're now out $1,000 to repair a leased vehicle. If you have any conscience or class, offer to pay for the damages. If you have so much free time on your hands, get a job or even better, an education, since obviously you have neither. Your parents should be completely embarrassed to have raised such losers!
—Cape May
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We need a Borders down here. No more banks and clothes stores and super markets. A Borders would be great. There is no place to park in Cape May to go to that bookstore, and when there is...you have to pay. The other bookstore is in Court House, and like the one in Cape May its small.
—North Cape May
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While walking my dog on the beach a few weeks ago, I met an older couple who use a trap to catch shore birds to feed their cats. It really works. Maybe we could use this idea to feed all of the feral cats everyone is complaining about. I feel so sorry for those little kittens.
—Reeds Beach
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For the No Child Left Behind act, that is a joke because they are pushing these students through school with a diploma and they are illiterates.
—Swainton
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Who is running the Middle Township High School? The students are running the school, and are calling the shots. It’s a three-ring circus in the office and hallways and watching the students tell the administration and faculty off.
—Middle Township
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To the spouter who blames our mayor for spending taxpayers’ monies on the 50s and 60s weekend events: Oh, how wrong you are. These events are successful, and that’s how you should know our mayor has nothing to do with them except to take the credit. These events belong to our Chamber of Commerce. Give credit where credit is due OK?
—Wildwood
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Anyone with common sense reading the Article SICPD chief accepts offer and retires, should know who benefited. Not the people of SIC, there is no way the chief could have sued the city. This was a complete coverup costing the city an exhorbitant amount of money for nothing, except to protect some individuals. There is no doubt the Mayor and the City Solicitor should be ousted and a former commissioner should be disgraced. This Deal was case of SELF PRESERVATION and the people should demand resignations. An immoral vicious individual was legt go to save themselves.
Sea isle city


Why are the tax payers paying for the employment of wildwood police that are on suspension. This has happened in the past and presently West Wildwood employs another suspended Wildwood cop. Perhaps the election will change the good old boys quid pro quo. West Wildwood needs the money for other things. I resent being a welfare ticket to suspended Wildwood cops. What do our politicians owe Wildwood?
West wildwood



West wildwood is the worst place to live. Thanks Public works for sounding the flood whistle! This town needs a better emergency alert system.
West wildwood

Don't bother staying at the MONICO MOTEL in Wildwood... The rates are twice as much as other hotels in town and it is a run down place..The staff is very disrespectful, They will charge you for parking, vistors that come to see you, even if they stop in for ten minutes before dinner and then charge you for there parking("they don't want rif-raf but will charge you to hang out then you are free to do whatever you want")..Then if you ask for a refund they will charge you DOUBLE and tell you it is not their problem..How is that customer service...
Wildwood

In an era of picking up dog poo w/ bags 1 asks what next? After spoutoffs of how few V Green residents pick up after their pups we take the plunge 2 do so. But where 2 put it? Bags pile up on porches waiting 2 make trips to beach cans & in the heat begat foul smells/flies. Y pick up poo if we have nowhere 2 put it? We’re not saying cans on every corner; would it be 2 much to ask 4 a few every 3 blocks? No1 wants 2 disrupt the prestige of our hood but pails wouldn’t hurt & would push ppl to pick up poo. It’s not much 4 garbage pickup each month 4 residents($25) Would $5 more strain us?
Cape may

I like it when spouters tell us jokes - like the one from Lower
Township that fantasied that after four years all the "Bush haters"
will be begging to have him back. That was the funniest thing I have
read in ages.
Wildwood Crest

It seems the opposition to the newly elected members of the SICBOE, always finds someone to foreward with some phony remarks. All of a sudden they come up with a Realator who had young people looking for a home, not buying because of the school controversity. Wrong the realtors in SIC are struggling to get anyone to by homes in SIC, along with realators in other cities.Haven't you read about the mortgage problems. Then another talks about what we have when their priority seem to be bars in summer. What are they talking about.
Sea isle city

Becareful of any state agencies like dyfuss, meth clinic, etc...they make sure they find things wrong with you even if they have to make it so they make money for the state. Once your in the system you will never be left alone. Why can't they take and help the ones that need it and stop finding things wrong with the ones that don't have a problem. Believe it or not they are not to protect the children.
Swainton

The Washington Street Mall is almost finished and I must say that they did a very nice job. So bring out your bicycles, skateboards and dogs because now it seems that anything goes.
Cape may

To the spouter who commented on moving the skatepark because it's ugly. Stay home- and don't go to the boardwalk. What are kids to do when there are no waves? Skate of cource.
Avalon

The City Bus. Administrator says the Agreement with the Chief isn't costing us any money. A few minutes later, the Council Pres. says the agreement allows the Chief to collect his full pension and benefits. And you wonder why the people don't trust them?
Sea isle city

The Republican primary this year presents the option of Craig or Douglas. I will only go to vote if they add a third option "none of the above".
Lower township

i was riding down dune drive and i saw this lady with two big dogs on the center median and she did nothing to pick up the dog droppings. there are a lot of people that try to keep our borough looking beautiful,garden club etc. these people that don't pick up after the pets should be prosecuted. this is a health hazzard and disgusting. this is going on all over the borough.
Avalon

Thank you to the nice man in Mel's giving out flowers to all the Mother's for Mother's Day.
Villas

Lower Township must have way to many police officers. Car 120 was at BOB's tackle shop in Rio Grande for over an hour on Saturday morning talking about fishing. Now thats tax payers money hard at work. That police officer should be in our township protecting us.
Lower township

The FBI makes another large arrest in New Jersey! Surprise it wasn't a POLITICIAN. just some old ORGANIZED CRIME figures, but for that matter I suppose they are the same. Where is our Crime Fighting ATTY. GENERAL who was touted as a great Corruption prosecutor, the Gov. apparently knew who he was hiring. Get a job in New Jersey and join the team, pas history means nothing.
Sea isle city

i am a smoker that is probably seen on rt 9 from cape regional. even tho i am a smoker i agree with the spouter from last week. it is a disgrace that there are no ashtrays set out for us. where we used to smoke on the grounds was away from the public and didnt bother anyone. i still don understand why that was taken from us. it is our choice to smoke and taking it off the ground is not going to make us quit. we dont like throwing our butts anywhere we can but once again we have no choice.
Court house

To the woman who works at the store on Bayshore Road who rented out her house on Mowery Ave. Thanks for nothing! This was a quiet block where people respected each other. The first week four police cars were at your rental. If this is how you feel about our neighborhood, I'll buy my furniture in Vineland.
Villas

Superintendent Kopakowski is marginalizing the people who voted down the budget – there were three hundred and fifty-eight (358) of them. Three hundred and fifty-eight people who overcame voter torpor and voted. Three hundred and fifty-eight people who believed their voices matter. Three hundred and fifty-eight people who still had hope and faith in the American system. Three hundred and fifty-eight people who wanted a budget review for the good of the students and the community. Three hundred and fifty-eight people who deserved a better review of the budget than was done.
Court h ouse

I was recently a patient at Cape May Regional Medical Center for surgery and since its Nurses Week its only appropriate to say Thank You to all of the nurses in Same Day Surgery !!!! All of you must love your jobs very much, nobody could pretend to be so kind and caring !!!! A very special thanks to Kathy Kennedy who took special care of me, you really are good at what you do and your kindness was greatly appreciated .
Wildwood Crest