Deborah Shulman Brecher commented on Mary Kate Leming's blog post Highland Beach: Pedestrian-activated crosswalk lights coming
"Robert, I am always up for a compromise:  How about Enjoy the Drive at 25, In a hurry, then drive 30!?!?!?!?  Wish it were up to us.  If you would like to start something "official" please contact me as I've written about the speed limit for years,…"
Sep 3, 2020
Deborah Shulman Brecher commented on Mary Kate Leming's blog post Highland Beach: Pedestrian-activated crosswalk lights coming
"Finally!!!!  This is a necessary improvement and a needed safety issue.  Personally I have always advocated a safer speed limit of 25mph, but I am deLIGHTed with this update."
Sep 2, 2020
Deborah Shulman Brecher commented on Mary Kate Leming's blog post Highland Beach: Town commission reaffirms its stance against anti-semitism
"Disturbing to hear about this act that occurred in our sliver of paradise. Proud that the commissioners of Highland Beach showed no tolerance for an incident of this nature.  Disappointed that in 2020 tolerance and equality are still goals, not…"
Apr 1, 2020
Deborah Shulman Brecher posted a photo
Taken on Highland Beach November 30, 2019
Dec 7, 2019
Deborah Shulman Brecher commented on Mary Kate Leming's blog post Highland Beach: Three ballot questions face residents
"Results are in - all 3 referundums failed at the polls.  That's the power of the public!  Thanks to all who worked hard to make sure the public was informed and able to cast educated votes!"
Mar 12, 2019
Deborah Shulman Brecher replied to Mary Kate Leming's discussion Letter to the Editor: It’s crucial that Highland Beach voters approve money for A1A upgrades
"Thanks Jane Perlow for this update.  As a resident of Highland Beach I do NOT support this "pet project."  I suggest all readers review the responses that appear online at the Coastal Star on this Highland Beach A1A issue as there is important…"
Feb 1, 2019
Deborah Shulman Brecher replied to Mary Kate Leming's discussion Letter to the Editor: It’s crucial that Highland Beach voters approve money for A1A upgrades
"May I ask, is this Mr. Donaldson's opinion? Is he a Highland Beach resident????  He speaks last month of this initiative being "imperative."  I wonder if he currently is of the same opinion.  If so, I would like to hear his response to the writings…"
Feb 1, 2019
Deborah Shulman Brecher commented on David DePhillips's photo
"Easy riders!"
Jan 30, 2019
Deborah Shulman Brecher commented on Mary Kate Leming's blog post Along the Coast: Local, state partnerships to guide A1A in years to come
"Another accident resulting in loss of life on A1A in South Palm Beach - why isn't the speed limit lowered to 25mph as a matter of safety?  It has been proven that this would be a far safer speed.  Certainly there are stretches of this road that …"
Jan 30, 2019
Deborah Shulman Brecher commented on The Coastal Star's blog post Highland Beach: Town rushes to get A1A work on ballot, seeks voters’ input
"Keep in mind that  the proposal is to widen the road to add turning lanes and wider bike paths; in doing that the town would be adding more impervious surface AND  eliminating plantings and grasses that absorb water - as a former township planning…"
Jan 12, 2019
Deborah Shulman Brecher commented on The Coastal Star's blog post Highland Beach: Town rushes to get A1A work on ballot, seeks voters’ input
"Perhaps someone can explain to me the need for these pocket parks - seems to me that this idea will be opening up our town to more traffic, more on-street parking, and what for????  Why is there a need for these additional parks?  Highland Beach…"
Jan 12, 2019
Deborah Shulman Brecher replied to Mary Kate Leming's discussion Letter to the Editor: It’s crucial that Highland Beach voters approve money for A1A upgrades
"How many years ago was it that Joni Mitchell wrote these words:
"They paved paradise to put up a parking lot"
And we are still ignoring her plea to protect beauty????? to protect our resources????
Well, my response is NO WAY, NOT HERE!!!
Wider roads…"
Jan 11, 2019
Deborah Shulman Brecher replied to Mary Kate Leming's discussion Letter to the Editor: It’s crucial that Highland Beach voters approve money for A1A upgrades
"Perhaps someone can explain to me the need for these pocket parks - seems to me that this idea will be opening up our town to more traffic, more on-street parking, and what for????  Why is there a need for these additional parks?  Highland Beach…"
Jan 10, 2019
Deborah Shulman Brecher commented on The Coastal Star's blog post Highland Beach: Public can weigh in on A1A improvements study
" I remain an advocate of reducing the speed limit in Highland Beach to 25 mph. The reduction in speed would be an asset to pedestrians, a reduction of noise pollution, and an all around safety measure for users of our roadway.  Highland Beach is a…"
Dec 28, 2018
Deborah Shulman Brecher posted a photo
By Debbie Shulman BrecherHighland Beach residents woke up Thursday morning, December 27 to the stunning sight of a shipwrecked boat. The evening before at approximately 8 o'clock, Christopher Sean Marshall, the lone occupant of the Spirit of…
Dec 28, 2018
Deborah Shulman Brecher commented on Mary Kate Leming's blog post Editor's Note: Problems we’ve created in nature won’t solve themselves
"It is VITAL to vote for candidates who are committed to protecting and researching our fragile ecosystem....  the global warming issue is factual, and citizens need to speak out for the environment by casting their ballots for those who are pledged…"
Oct 3, 2018
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