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Resident urges legislators to reclassify marijuana possession
I ’m writing to urge members of the public to contact their state legislators and ask them to support New Jersey State Assembly bill A4252, which seeks to amend state law so that the adult possession of 15 grams or less of marijuana is reclassified from a criminal misdemeanor to a non-arrestable civil violation punishable…
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It’s time for N.J. to reconsider the flat tax
GUEST COLUMN James A. Kozachek With the new state budget now in place, Democrats contend the state has lost a golden opportunity to help support suburban school districts with a so-called millionaire’s tax — in which New Jerseyans would be taxed 10.75 percent for every dollar earned over $1 million. The Republicans consistently rejected this…
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T.F. mayor wants snow plan in place
Finance director: State aid to schools delays tax bills BY KENNYWALTER Staff Writer TINTON FALLS — After last winter’s blizzards and budget-busting cleanup costs, Tinton Falls Mayor Michael Skudera wants the borough prepared for the next snow season. Skudera said during the July 19 Borough Council meeting that his administration is preparing a report of…
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Details of transfer of fort property to be made public
Sept. 15 closing date for Fort Monmouth looms BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer Details of the agreement between the U.S. Army and the Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) on the transfer of the Fort Monmouth property, including price, are expected to be made public at the authority’s meeting on Aug. 17. Officials said last…
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Vans Warped Tour
Fans enjoy a performance by The Word Alive at Vans Warped Tour 2011 held at Monmouth Park in Oceanport on July 24. The post-hardcore band was among the 60-plus bands to perform during the tour’s last stop in New Jersey. PHOTOS BY LAUREN CASSELBERRY
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House OKs funds to help prevent veterans’ suicide
Supporters hoping that Senate will also approve funding BY CHRISTINA HABERSTROH Staff Writer Millions of dollars to help prevent suicide among U.S. soldiers and reservists is one step closer to being put in place. U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) successfully offered an amendment in Congress to set aside $20 million for efforts to prevent military…
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Max White, of Oceanport, cools off during the 85th Anniversary Celebration of Seashore Day Camp in Long Branch on July 23. Local officials and generations of Shore families who have attended Seashore Day Camp came together to celebrate the milestone. ERIC SUCAR staff
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FMERA seeks Army funds for security at fort
Fire response plan for base being discussed BY ANDREW DAVISON Staff Writer The three host municipalities of Tinton Falls, Oceanport and Eatontown may not be footing the bill for Fort Monmouth security after the post closes on Sept. 15. At the July 20 Fort Monmouth Economic Revitalization Authority (FMERA) meeting, Bruce Steadman, FMERA secretary and…
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