Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Trip to motor vehicle office turns out to be big surprise for resident
It’s not too often that people talk about the New Jersey Department of Motor Vehi-cles in a positive way; this has been true particularly in the past four years when the DMV moved the inspection system from the old system to the new so-called “improved” inspection system during the Whitman administration. What was believed to…
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Real tax reform requires courage, conviction
Real property tax reform can only be achieved when other forms of income fund school taxes, such as the state sales tax. By raising the sales tax to 7 percent, the extra 1 percent can be used to fund our schools. We also have revenue from the lottery — state-operated racetracks such as Monmouth Park…
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Local school boards try to contain spending
I am writing to complain about your political cartoon and associated editorial in the Sept. 16 issue. The cartoon is upside down. Our state and federal governments are the ones stoking the flames of growth in school budgets. Local school boards and citizen action groups are the ones trying to keep a lid on costs.…
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Local supporters of Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex passenger rail line are urged to speak out on plan
We appreciate your feature article on our continuing push for the Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex passenger rail line. It is especially helpful when forward-looking towns like Manalapan pass resolutions of approval in anticipation of the tremendous benefits that rail service will bring. Public interest in the MOM rail line has been steadily increasing in the past few years.…
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Take precautions to prevent pets from rabies virus
Jackson had several confirmed cases of rabies in the past year. Recently we captured a rabid skunk in the vicinity of Lemming Road. Anyone with a pet in that area should have the veterinarian give it a rabies booster. It is imperative that you take precautions when coming in contact with wild animals. Remember, wild…
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All Howell schools need ventilation systems checked
I am outraged and appalled. How is it that we have three new schools built and they are built with new air conditioning that doesn’t work? Shouldn’t the contractor that purchased and installed the air conditioning be responsible to see that it actually works? Isn’t this a basic requirement when installing new equipment? It should…
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6-acre zoning is the proper building block for society
Exclusionary zoning is not 6 acres. Anything below or above 6 acres is exclusionary zoning. Securing our right to land is part of securing our right to life. Universally, it is understood that the family structure requires 5 acres to survive off the land. Add 1 more acre for the homestead and the 6-acre tract…
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Newcomer cannot grasp understanding of Howell
It seems that the Howell Democrats are in a very desperate situation since they have had to resort to naming a carpetbagger like Steven Farkas as their candidate for mayor. Mr. Farkas was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress (twice) and for state Assembly in Atlantic County, and in February 2003 moved to Howell, possibly with…
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Charities to benefit from Victorian tea, gift auction
On behalf of the Jackson Women of Today, we would like to thank everyone who attended and supported our first Victorian Tea and Gift Auction recently held at the Vanity Fare. Without the donations of the many individuals and businesses in [local communities] we would have been unable to sponsor this highly successful event. All…
