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Senior Property Tax Freeze program must be ‘unfrozen’
New Jersey has the highest property taxes in the nation. Combine these steep property tax rates with a faltering economy and skyrocketing home energy costs, and you’ll discover a real hardship for many older New Jersey residents living on fixed incomes. The Senior Property Tax Freeze is now being, well, frozen, which will affect many…
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On the 40th Earth Day, the environment is still threatened
The first Earth Day was held on April 22, 1970, 40 years ago. We’ve come a long way since then. But even in this state we’re in, where many conservation supporters work hard to protect our environment, we have a long way to go. Just this week, the state Board of Public Utilities (BPU), under…
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Upper Freehold property reassessments are arbitrary and mind-boggling
Another property tax outrage for the residents of Upper Freehold Township, this one with discrimination and arbitrariness thrown in. A few months ago, approximately half of the homes in Upper Freehold Township had their property assessments (i.e., the basis upon which their property taxes are determined) reduced, some by $50,000, some by $100,000, some by…
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Not opening school would teach a lesson
We are living in a time of instant gratification — what we want, we get. Times are changing, and a lot of people are learning to “make do.” By the time this letter has been printed, the budget will have already been voted on. Either way the vote goes, there are still things we can…
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Three seek GOP nod to run in U.F.
No contests expected for elections in Allentown, Millstone, Roosevelt BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent Candidates had to file to run in the June 8 primary election by 4 p.m. on April 12. While candidates filed to run in all four towns in the Examiner’s coverage area, only Upper Freehold will have a contest. In Upper Freehold,…
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Proposed Roosevelt budget less than $1M
Public hearing scheduled May 24 BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent ROOSEVELT — The borough has lost $21,000 in state aid for the next municipal budget. The Borough Council introduced a preliminary budget, subject to change, at its April 12 meeting. The proposed $892,487 budget is $118,871 less than last year’s budget. The municipal tax rate would…
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Children see tigers and toucans in the library
New mural a gift from 10-year library patron BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Jaguars and other jungle creatures peer over the shelves at children perusing their favorite books in the local library. Allentown Public Library patrons admire the jungle-themed mural that borough resident Teri Nalbone painted in the children’s section. PHOTO BY ERIC SUCAR staff A bold…
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BOE rejects MTEA offer to renegotiate
Foley says proposed savings would put little toward long-term resolution of financial woes BY JANE MEGGITT Correspondent The Board of Education has turned down the Millstone Township Education Association (MTEA)’s offer to change the terms of their recently negotiated contract settlement. MTEA leadership said that members voluntarily agreed to change the terms of the contract…
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