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Officials push for their own money
Whoever said that there could be no bipartisanship in Trenton? How foolish we must be because the only bipartisan laws easily passed not only by legislators in Trenton, but also in Washington, are pay raises — first for staff, then themselves. Yes, we the voters do not vote on pay raises for our elected officials;…
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Market putting squeeze on New Jersey renters
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A fter nearly two years of living in her car, in various shelters and even in a climate-controlled storage locker in Monmouth County, Vicky M. no longer identifies herself as a resident of any town. She says simply that she is from New Jersey. According to a new study by…
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Female leaders seek seat at head of table
By JESSICA D’AMICO Staff Writer House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi Visits to the White House had become sort of old hat for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi. But things were different during her first time there as Democratic leader — she had company. At the table for a meeting with President George W. Bush and…
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Rift widens over budget at library
By KEITH HEUMILLER Staff Writer A funding shortfall is forcing layoffs and reduced hours at the Red Bank Public Library, formally the Eisner Memorial Library, on West Front Street. KEITH HEUMILLER/STAFF I n the midst of a budget crisis that has resulted in six layoffs and slashed hours at the Red Bank Public Library, borough…
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Job search challenging for adults with autism
By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Jonah Zimiles, right, and his son Dan look through books at the family’s bookstore, which employs individuals with developmental disabilities. For the latest story in “The Autism Puzzle: A New Jersey Angle,” see page 3. TERRY BOUDREAU Like many typically developing individuals, people with autism often strive to find good,…
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RE:IMAGE Film Festival to screen 25 films April 6
RED BANK – The RE:IMAGE Film Festival will take place April 6 at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. The festival, sponsored by the Diocese of Trenton, will run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and will feature the competition of short film entries in three categories, as well as filmmaker panels, screenings of…
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Riverview Kids Rock takes place April 5
RED BANK — Riverview Medical Center’s annual Riverview Kids Rock! health and activities fair takes place Saturday, April 5, noon – 2 p.m. The event offers an afternoon of fun for children and parents who will enjoy educational and health-conscious activities. Children of all ages can try their hand at gummy bear surgery, learn the…
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Most fuel efficient new cars
Choosing a model that can run farther on a tank of gas — or one that can avoid the pump altogether — can help save cash and the environment. By Jim Gorzelany CTW Features HONDA CR-Z With national average gasoline prices continuing to vacillate between $3.00 and $4.00 over the course of a given year,…
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Q&A
Where’s the wagon? with Sharon Peters Q: My wife has just decided she wants a station wagon (not an SUV) for our next vehicle, because of what she remembers (from the ’60s) to be significant cargo space and lower, road-hugging ride, as we do a lot of longdistance trips. We have become committed in recent…
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