Fertilizer regulation for the common good
      What makes good sense for Atlantic and Burlington counties could also benefit the 17 counties in between. Assembly Bill 4193 is a science based bill that creates consistent regulation for towns looking to manage residential and commercial fertilizer applications. The bill is sponsored by Assemblyman John J.
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Open Door appreciates support given at Thanksgiving
      On behalf of the board of trustees, volunteers and clients of Freehold Area Open Door, I would like to thank the community for their generous outpouring of donations for Thanksgiving. On Nov. 22 many of our regular volunteers were joined by two dozen students to pack 419 dinner boxes, which fed 1,500 individuals.
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Veterans to commemorate victory at Battle of the Bulge
      Veterans of World War II are a fading commodity. I am a veteran of that war and fought in the Battle of the Ardennes, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. I was born in Germany and, as a Jew, had to leave to save my life.
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Don't let Old Man Winter sap you
      As fall turns to winter and temperatures plunge, we remember how expensive it is to heat our homes. But you may not know that the New Jersey Office of Clean Energy (NJOCE) can help homeowners increase the energy efficiency of their homes. An energy efficient home is less expensive home to heat.
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Bills in state Legislature could have unwanted results
      There are two bills in the state Legislature dealing with foreclosures that could severely impact our communities. The first proposed law, A-3246, requires that the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (NJHMFA) "create a program to assist municipalities in purchasing foreclosed properties for affordable house use.
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