RonD

Yes, our water rate MAY increase, but right now our last bill for a quarter was $37; $12 per month, not $19. The sewer tax is about $30 per quarter and is based on a water in, water out charge. This is why we all have well water sprinkler systems that do not go through our water meters. As for garbage pickup, because most of the homes in our section of Berkeley Township have two or less occupants, it is once a week with the exception of mid June through mid September when it is twice a week because of the hot weather. Recycling is every other week and, unlike Kearny, we can put out any large items anytime during the year. I've even had them pick up old wrought iron railing during a regular pickup day with no problems. After all is said and done, though, I still believe I am paying less to live here than you are to live up north. I say this as an opinion, not bragging. Also, let me add that this area is good for retirees but may not be a plus for those who work. There is no industry here that provide good paying jobs and younger family would find themselves commuting, with the travel expenses and time far out waying the pluses.

Holiday City in Berkeley Township, right next door to Toms River. NJ.com shows our overall crime rate at 17.29/thousand in 2006 as compared to Kearny at 28.14/thousand. Average taxes were $3366 in 2007 for us and $7774 for you. Holiday City has even lower taxes than the rest of Berkeley because we get a school tax break due to the fact that we do not impact the school system. No one under 19 may live in our development. I hope that answers your questions

"I am leaving this town because I am now retired and the taxes hear for the service you get are outrageous. I would rather live out the rest of my life in peace and quiet in a place where the taxes will not eat up my income, and will not have a problem with parking, cars racing up & down the street and just being able to walk out my door to a beautiful site." Well, come on down! We moved down the shore about 2 1/2 years ago to an "over 55" community when my wife retired and it was one of the the best things we ever did. Fifteen hundred square foot homes going for around $150,000 to $200,000 with taxes in the $2,500 range and monthly association dues of only $29 that includes snow removal, grass cutting, clubhouse, pool, tennis courts and numerous activities. Every home has a driveway and garage, underground utilities, well water sprinkler system and an open backyard. Everyone keeps their property looking great and the peace and quiet can sometimes be deafening. What else can one ask for? The beach is a mere 8 miles away(we never venture over the bridge on weekends) and at age 62 Island Beach State Park beaches are free for life. No, it is not a Garden of Eden what with the Benny invasion every summer, but is by far a nice life.

While I fully understand that people want to offer their opinions on a topic, I find it disheartening when they don't do their homework first. A large portion of South Kearny, 409 acres to be exact, was designated a foreign-trade zone, being added to the NY/NJ Port Authority Trade Zone 49 on September 8 of this year. Just because the local papers may not have covered it doesn't mean you shouldn't know about it. This designation allows export business in the zone to operate duty free or duty deferred operations. The area has 5.5 million square feet of warehouse and distribution space already in place, with another 300,000 square feet planned in the near future. The application for the designation was made in 2005, right about the same time the plans for a new Wittpenn Bridge and adjacent new, wider roadways were announced. This was all discussed and approved at open Town Council meetings. Part of the overall problem of drawing new business into South Kearny is the contamination of the land from previous, long gone companies. Because the cost of decontamination is so steep that the feasability of construction is out of the question, only those businesses that can encapsulate the property, such as truck terminals, can consider a move to the area. Although their ratables may be low, it appears that this is a better option than taxes owed by bankrupt, previous owners, doesn't it? This same contamination must also be considered when talking about street repairs.

At least she admitted to her wrongdoing. 69087[/snapback] Yes, she admitted her wrongdoing, including having sexual intercourse with a minor, but the only plea was for official misconduct. It concerns me that she will not be registered as a sex offender and very well may take up another career involving children.

You can no longer register as an Independent. The State Legislature took that right away from you a few years backand, without our consent, changed the affiliation of those of us who were registered Independents to Nonalligned. This is just one more control the Rs and Ds have forced upon us.

Nope, haven't gone fishing in a while. I did, however, have a wonderful holiday watching all the Bennys getting on that wonderful parking lot we call the GSP for the final time this summer. Although I may or may not agree with your statements, I'll ask the question again that no one seems ready to answer: "Exactly what illegal or unethical activities has he been involved in to have him removed from office?"

If any of you were to proceed with petitions for impeachment of the Mayor, which I have all the confidence will never happen, what charges would you be filing? Exactly what illegal or unethical activities has he been involved in to have him removed from office? You're all just blowing steam and the apathy I saw in Kearny for 58 years will prevail.

Allow me to clarify something. A driveway is just that, a DRIVEway, not parking space. Ask any police officer and he will tell you that you can be ticketed for parking in a driveway just like parking across one. It is considered a private access ( or road) to the garage or back parking area.

CBGs are funded by the state from tax dollars. Private funds can be had from a number of areas such as a local business or businesses or interested private citizens.

Manor Park is not in a UEZ area, therefore the monies could not come from that fund. If anything, it would have to be a CBG, Community Block Grant, or private funding to be of no cost to the taxpayers.

If these two churches are the ones I'm thinking about, between Quincy and Oakwood Aves., they have been there for many years before families had two, three or four cars. Yes, there actually was a time when there was no parking problems in town. I know the one closer to Quincy has been there as far back as the forties, maybe longer. It is not the responsibility of the churches to provide parking for its guests, as they were grandfathered against the building codes put into effect for multiple dwellings like apartment buildings and businesses.

Possible gas tax increase? Are you kidding? When was the last time Trenton mentioned a "possible" tax and it didn't happen? And I suppose that's just what we need in NJ, more construction? The Borgota tunnel in Atlantic City was real time saver for everyone. What a state benefit that was. Do you know what they want the road construction money for? I'll give everyone a while to figure it out, then I'll tell you.

I don't mind him. In fact I find most of his posts amusing, especially the inept attempts at being an intellect. I do feel, though, that his overwhelming adoration of Paul, as a desire to be Paul, shows deep rooted issues as yet unresolved.

Since always. Also, prove he doesn't.