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Never mind the details, let’s have a tax revolt!
In the News • MARK ROSMAN Politicians often put forward ideas without telling those of us who might be willing to listen to them how to go about implementing their grand schemes. A case in point is Newark Mayor Cory Booker, who was quoted by the Bloomberg News Service last week as saying, “There should…
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For the Record
Equiphoto is the correct photo credit for the photo of the start of the first race on opening day at Monmouth Park that appeared in the May 14 issue.
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Summer fair to feature princess-superhero contest
Is your little one a pretty princess or a ready-to-rescue superhero? State Fair Meadowlands at Giants Stadium Fairgrounds in East Rutherford will host its third annual Prettiest Princess and Superhero Contest on June 28, during this summer’s fair, which will run from June 25 through July 12. Event organizers are looking for girls and boys,…
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Tour aims to dispel negative image of affordable homes
BY DANIEL HOWLEY Staff Writer In an effort to change perceptions of affordable housing, an advocacy group recently hosted a bus tour which showcased the types of affordable housing available throughout Monmouth County. Affordable housing is defined by the state Council on Affordable Housing (COAH) as housing that is sold or rented at below market…
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Libertarian Party selects candidate for governor
The New Jersey State Libertarian Party’s state board has selected Kenneth R. Kaplan as its candidate for governor. Kaplan has a lifelong familiarity with New Jersey’s residents and issues, according to a statement from the Libertarian Party. Born in Newark and growing up in West Orange, Kaplan lived in Rockaway and Livingston before moving to…
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Freeholder offers MOM alternatives
The Monmouth County Board of Freeholders has adopted a resolution asking NJ Transit to evaluate two new alternatives to the proposed Monmouth- Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) train line that retains as an option passenger service to the western part of the Monmouth County. The proposals were offered by Freeholder John D’Amico, who also serves on the North…
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Hidden Gardens Tour will be held June 6
Home gardens, located in the historic borough of Allentown and surrounding areas, will be open to the public on June 6 as part of the Allentown Garden Club’s sixth Hidden Gardens Tour. The tour will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine. Maps with the locations of all the gardens will…
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Roosevelt water tower repairs to cost $540K
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer ROOSEVELT — The borough will not receive a state grant to help pay for refurbishing its 72-year-old water tower. At the May 11 Borough Council meeting, Councilman Jeff Ellentuck reported that refurbishing the tower would cost $540,000. Ellentuck said he received communications from the borough’s attorney, bond counsel and engineers…
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N.J. horsemen families offered scholarships
The Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New Jersey (SBOANJ) seeks candidates for its 2009 college scholarships which are open to full-time horsemen racing in New Jersey and their children. Scholarships, which can range from $2,500 to $5,000, are for qualified students who plan to attend a two or fouryear college, who are the son…
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