Dear Larry:

So, Larry Schwartz has been at it again. Out there throwing shade at me and Team Beach in the Ocean Star. But honestly, I’m not here to play “who can write the longest letter to the editor.” I have actual work to do—like, you know, running for council.

Larry, we need to talk.

I’m going to cut to the chase: this whole back-and-forth you’ve got going? It’s not really about 5G, and it’s definitely not about me not knowing the details of some investigation. Nope, this feels more like a personal vendetta. You want to feel heard, right? Well, congrats—you’ve got my attention.

I’m all ears.

If you’ve got something you really need to say, we don’t have to do this dance through letters and social media posts. We’re adults, so how about we sit down and talk like it? Face-to-face. I’m not running from a conversation.

On Your Letter…

Let me be blunt: your letter paints me like I’m sitting around twiddling my thumbs, clueless. And that’s cute, but it’s also dead wrong. What you think is avoidance or ignorance is actually me doing the work. I don’t leap to conclusions or throw out half-baked ideas. I get the facts, I ask the questions, and then I make a decision. Wild concept, right?

And let’s be real here: Point Pleasant Beach is a small town. We’re neighbors, Larry. So why are you acting like we’re starring in some melodrama? I mean, I’d probably watch that show, but come on—this isn’t it.

Here’s the Deal.

You don’t need to keep score in the court of public opinion (though, let’s be honest, your council meeting tirades are wearing on everyones patience). What matters is that we’ve got real issues to handle, and I’m here to actually do something about it. Leaders who listen, understand, and take action? That’s what Point Pleasant Beach needs. And that’s exactly what I’m offering.

So, Larry, whenever you’re ready to stop throwing jabs from the sidelines, let me know. We’ll talk. Until then, I’ve got an election to focus on.

Maggie Doucette