Archives for August 2008
OPEN SPACE TAX
Published on 31 Aug 2008 at 12:18 pm.
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By Councilwoman and incumbent Barbara Habeeb I’m pleased to announce that the open space tax referendum will be placed as a ballot question in November. I can’t stress how important it is to vote YES on this. I know in this day of high taxes and nothing to show for it, someone might ask “WHY [...]
OPEN GOVERNMENT (or the lack there of)
Published on 28 Aug 2008 at 4:02 pm.
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By Robert Gatto Even if people follow the NPCCR blog daily it’s still hard to keep up on all the posts let alone remember what questions were asked more than a few days ago. I am writing in response to a question posed by Emory Layne to Candidates regarding Open Government.
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Officials cast their lot against OTB
Published on 14 Aug 2008 at 6:32 am.
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BY CATHY BUGMAN Star-Ledger Staff Local officials from Somerset County communities along Route 22 yesterday decried any attempt to locate an off-track betting facility in their towns.
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2008 Jefferson Award recipient: Frank N. D’Amore Sr.
Published on 8 Aug 2008 at 7:47 am.
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by Robert Gatto/Jefferson Award Nominator Frank N. D’Amore Sr. is a 2008 New Jersey State Jefferson Award recipient. He was nominated by Robert Gatto, who wrote the following essay describing his service background. I do not think a flowery essay is necessary to covey the character of my neighbor Frank D’Amore. Everyone in North Plainfield [...]
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GOP: Measure may hinder free speech
Published on 2 Aug 2008 at 1:51 pm.
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North Plainfield law limits campaign signs BY JOE TYRRELL Star-Ledger Staff With a hot election looming in November, North Plainfield Republicans worry the borough’s newly enacted sign ordinance could limit their efforts to expand their toe hold in local government, and curb residents’ freedom of speech.