The Sandy Hook Fence/Access Issue
(If you have not signed the petition yet, please click here and at least read through it)

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But you aren't quite done yet. When it comes to getting the attention of our lawmakers and government, petitions rank rather low on their list of importance. In order to really get their attention, it's imperative that you also print out, sign and mail them a letter with your concerns. Please, be respectful, do not be insulting. Let them know you are concerned that, without cause, you are afraid of losing another valuable, historic and important fishing access on the New Jersey coast. If you are uncomfortable writing or simply do not have the time, you can print out the example letter from this site, sign it, put your address and telephone number - and mail it to the following addresses. Emailing the letter is not even remotely as effective as taking the 5 minutes to print out, hand sign and stick them in an envelope - please take the few minutes and put these letters in the mail.

The Letters

The example letters in a printable format are here - print them, sign them and mail them, it will make a very distinct impression when they receive these or your own personal letters!

Senator Corzine
Senator Lautenberg
Congressman Pallone
**don't forget - underneath your signature, put your street address, town, state and zip code. Again, this will add validity to your letter.

These are the addresses:

Senator Jon Corzine
One Gateway Center, 11th Floor
Newark, New Jersey 07102

Senator Frank Lautenberg
One Gateway Center
Twenty-Third Floor
Newark, NJ 07102

Congressman Frank Pallone
504 Broadway
Long Branch, N.J. 07740

As fishermen, we need to gather together for this one and make a big noise - no one else is going to do it for you. Thank you for your time and effort.

Tim Surgent

(Much thanks to Sudsy for doing the legwork and getting me this petition, the example letters and all the other information! And thank you to the JCAA for getting involved, their political connectedness is a very powerful tool in a fight such as this.)