Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Wind energy can help N.J. kick fossil fuel habit
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) released the final results of its 18-month ecological survey of the waters off New Jersey— one of the precursors to developing an offshore wind farm in this state. This is an important step forward for wind energy in New Jersey. Without a doubt, the biggest threat to…
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Mayor says furloughs are not on the table in Lakewood in 2010
Because of my proactive stance on the budget, Lakewood is finding itself in a better financial position than some neighboring towns. For this reason, we do not have to institute Furlough Fridays at this point. By controlling spending, we have been able to offer no tax increase to our taxpayers. At the same time, it…
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Businesses had reasons to join health care lawsuit
Just a few months ago, President Barack Obama signed the health care bill into law, amid much fanfare in Washington. But in Trenton, we are hearing a different tune from small business owners. They are asking, “How much is this going to cost me, how can I opt out, isn’t there any way to stop…
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Eliminating homestead rebates will cause hardships
AARP believes that taxes should be based on an individual’s income and that property taxes should be affordable. New Jersey’s state budget will eliminate Homestead Property Tax Rebates this year, causing hardship for many of our most vulnerable citizens. The loss of this rebate will affect hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents, and many…
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on campus •••
Nicholas Roszak of Howell has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pa. He is a senior majoring in accountancy. Ashley Lyle of the New Egypt section of Plumsted received a Bachelor of Science in management from Widener University, Chester, Pa. Michelle Bandes of Lakewood graduated from Pace…
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Seniors bid farewell at Jackson high schools
BY DAVE BENJAMIN Staff Writer Jackson Liberty High School salutatorian Amanda Cromwell addresses her classmates during graduation ceremonies at the school on June 25. DAVE BENJAMIN JACKSON — The community’s two high schools said goodbye to a total of 739 seniors during graduation ceremonies at Jackson Memorial High School and Jackson Liberty High School on…
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Taking a Moment
Jimmy Ryan takes a moment for himself prior to the start of graduation ceremonies at Howell High School on June 24. Thousands of graduates at the six schools in the Freehold Regional High School District marked a milestone in their lives that evening. ERIC SUCAR staff
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