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GUEST COLUMN
Residents need to start conserving water early . PETER A. ESCHBACH Spring is finally underway and, for many in New Jersey, this means the start of new gardening, lawn and landscaping plans. The spring planting season also coincides with the time most people begin having their lawn and landscaping irrigation systems turned on. Normally, before…
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Reusable tote bags better for environment
Kudos to the New York City Council for introducing a bill that would impose a 10-cent fee on all plastic and paper grocery bags. If the bill passes, it will help clean up our environment and save countless animals. According to Rebecca Hosking, who made the riveting documentary, “Hawaii: Message in the Waves,” plastic bags…
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East Brunswick forgoes revaluation for 30 years
By KENNY WALTER While numerous towns in Monmouth and Middlesex counties have undergone revaluations in recent years, at least one has steered clear of the process since 1983. Despite its three-decade gap in value adjustments, East Brunswick has used sales data to keep assessments current, according to Finance Director Lou Neely. “We have been very…
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Vigil to be held at slaughterhouse
SHREWSBURY — NJ Farm Animal Save will host a second slaughterhouse vigil at Catelli Brothers, located at 776 Broad St., Shrewsbury. The event will take place from noon to 2 p.m. outside the facility. The Catelli Brothers meat processing plant was shuttered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Jan. 24 for “egregious, inhumane handling…
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Monmouth Day Care Center celebrates 45 years of service
RED BANK — Monmouth Day Care Center will celebrate 45 years of serving families of Monmouth County at its annual gala on May 17. Themed “Sapphires,” the gala will be held 7-11 p.m. at the Raven and the Peach in Fair Haven. All proceeds from the event will benefit Monmouth Day Care Center, a nonprofit…
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N.J. autism services evolve to meet need
By JACK MURTHA The Woodbridge Developmental Center is one of two state-operated developmental centers being shut down as part of a shift away from institutional care. This is part five in an occasional series of stories about people with autism in New Jersey. The entire series can be found at www.gmnews.com/autism. T he range of…
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Officials fear diversion of Sandy funds
By KEITH HEUMILLER The remains of the boardwalk along the beaches of Long Branch as seen on April 17. New Jersey’s federal and state officials fear the state may lose out on much-needed Sandy recovery funds as other states compete for a share of the $16 billion congressional aid package passed in early 2013. More…
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Taxpayers share burden, reap benefits
By KENNY WALTER Members of the Marlboro Department of Public Works make repairs to Robertsville Road on April 22. Local towns emphasize different uses of tax money, including enhanced road programs and senior-service spending, to fit the needs of the individual communities. A ll taxpayers in central New Jersey fund essential services such as police…
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