Letters to the Editor
Belmar's Choice of Boardwalk Wood Draws Ire of Environmental Groups
Sierra Club sends mayor letter
An open letter to Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty from Jeff Tittel of the Sierra Club: Dear Mayor Doherty, We are deeply concerned by the proposed use of Ipe (e-pay) for the reconstruction of the Belmar boardwalk. The Sierra Club has worked closely with Belmar in the past and the municipality has been at the forefront of environmental issues. We know that the community wants to rebuild the boardwalk as quickly as possible but this must not be used as an excuse to undermine environmental protections not just in New Jersey but internationally. As a community that has suffered catastrophic impacts from storm surge and sea level rise, Belmar should be concerned about the impacts of global climate change and the impacts from severe weather. Clear …
Frank Ross
10:50 am on Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Now im gonna use as much wood as possible for whatever I can. The Sierra Club can take their cry baby antics and shove it . more ›