A good deed is its own reward
      There's nothing like a snowstorm to bring out the best in folks. On the most bitter, wintry day of the year, my heart is warmed by the goodwill of some Fair Haven boys. This morning, my 16-year-old neighbor insisted on helping us dig out from the biggest snow dumping of the season.
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Open forts to housing for homeless veterans
      (Open letter to U.S. congressmen) There are about 20 million U.S. military veterans ages 20-90 in the U.S.A. About 500,000 of them are homeless, and who knows how many are unemployed. Congress should consider making surplus government housing available to homeless veterans.
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Senator says points made in her column were accurate
      Iwould like to briefly set the record straight in response to (New Jersey Department of Community Affairs) Commissioner Joseph Doria's allegations related to my opinion editorial of the new affordable housing law and regulations that appeared in the Feb. 26 issue.
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Little changes can make an environmental difference
      Irecently attended the celebratory reception for the son of some good friends. The reception was very enjoyable and not over the top. Toward the end of the evening, as is common at bar mitzvahs, communions, Sweet 16's, weddings, etc.
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Leaders need to eliminate RCAs, level playing fields
      We agree with state Sen. Jennifer Beck that New Jersey needs more housing people can afford (Your Turn guest column, The Hub, Feb. 12). However, Sen. Beck does not propose to do anything new or different that will help build these homes or create jobs. Instead, she proposes that New Jersey return ...
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Tell ASIG New Jersey's ocean is not for sale
      Take enough dirt, sediment, and other building materials to fill 10 Empire State buildings. The Atlantic Sea Island Group (ASIG) wants to create an island with this material to be used for a facility to offload, store, and process liquefied natural gas (LNG) only 19.5 miles off the coast of Sea Br...
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