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Seaside Heights Heating Up Already

Who could have guessed that Seaside Heights was roiling with class tensions? Not us; we just like it because it keeps us far more entertained conceptually than any other beach town on the Eastern Seaboard ever could, Southampton included. However, our story yesterday, covering the impending gentrification of Seaside Heights--OK, the construction of some luxury condos--seems to have touched a nerve. One reader writes:

It appears the author doesn't want to see this town with upscale places and people. Maybe he's one of those people who comes to this town, blasts loud music, throws trash on my lawn and acts like a complete animal once they cross the bridge to come here. With all this "upscale" going on here, maybe it will stop, and the author will actually have to behave like a grown man or find another town to fight and get drunk in. Maybe, finally the party is over for these inconsiderate animals, and he doesn't like that at all. Only someone of his caliber would mock what's going on in this town. As for me, a longtime resident, I'm ready to have some peace around here.   All this construction is aimed at keeping the "garbage" out and my neighbors and I are looking forward to it.

Honestly, crossing the bridge to get to New Jersey is the last thing on our mind.

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