Proposed elimination of Agriculture Dept. dismays market owner
      As a member of a New Jersey farming family that has dedicated more than 300 years to growing, tending and selling world-class produce right here in the Garden State, I am deeply saddened by Gov. Corzine's announced intention to eliminate the state's Department of Agriculture.
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Red Bank Shade Tree Commititee thanks supporters
      Trees, trees, trees! Red Bank would be a sorry place without its trees. Fortunately, the Red Bank Shade Tree Committee has been working very hard at keeping our town green. An ordinance (No. 2007-24) was passed last year which covers only the trees on the public rights of way, the municipal parks and parkways, the county roads and the state highways.
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Public input an important right of ordinance process
      Our government enacts laws, rules and regulations partly in order to harness those who enter government for personal gain and advantage. It does appear that in New Jersey the need is greater than in other places, which is unfortunate.
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