Farmers and other agriculture supporters demonstrate in front of the State House on April 1 in a rally against Gov. Jon Corzine's proposal to eliminate the N.J. Department of Agriculture as a cost-cutting measure. For more on the protest, see page 3.
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Township cuts offset decreased state aid, increased fixed costs
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
Taxes for the average Millstone homeowner would rise $32 this year if the township passes the budget discussed at a special April 2 meeting. The proposed spending plan amounts to just under $7 million and may undergo some changes before the Township Committee officially introduces it at the April... More...
Locals head parade of protesters, horses, tractors to State House
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer, Photos by Jeff Granit
Two Upper Freehold farmers led the march on Trenton to protest Gov. Jon Corzine's plan to eliminate the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA). More...
BY JANE MEGGITT Staff Writer
UPPER FREEHOLD - The township passed an ordinance to exceed themunicipal budget cost-of-living allowance despite having heard an earful from members of the public. In a 4-1 vote on April 3, the Township Committee passed the ordinance to establish a cap bank. Deputy Mayor Bob Faber cast the disse... More...
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