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Middletown Township Committee Accepting Input Regarding Proposed Budget
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MIDDLETOWN – The Middletown Township Committee is inviting the community to provide input on the proposed municipal budget at www.middletownnj.org/budget. All comments received will be forwarded directly to the five committee members.
“In today’s fast-paced society, websites are the communication resource of choice for many busy families,” said Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger, discussing the online request for citizen input. “Using the website as a communication portal is an inexpensive yet highly effective way to further enhance and simplify communication between residents and their government. I’m looking forward to receiving the community’s input.”
Marine Comes Home to AH
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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - Eileen and Paul Cusack are pleased to announce their son, Corporal Brendan M. Cusack, has been Honorably Discharged from the United States Marine Corps after five years active duty service.
Brendan enlisted while still a student at Henry Hudson Regional School and left for Basic Training at Parris Island within days of graduation. He served at several stations, including Kings Bay, GA, Camp Lejuene, NC, and Al Asad, Iraq.
FilmOneFest 2010, One of the Premier Events of the Summer
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"A one minute film strips an idea to its core and sends an arrow straight to the center of its target." Joan Ellis
ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - Last summer, more than 800 people enjoyed New Jersey's first outdoor one minute film festival under the stars at the Atlantic Highlands Marina. On Saturday July 17, FilmOneFest, a free, fun, town-wide outdoor celebration of the short-short film, returns.
The party begins Saturday afternoon with a street fair co-sponsored by the Atlantic Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Arts Council. Enjoy special treats, sidewalk entertainers, and live music while visiting the unique small shops and restaurants on First Ave. from 2 pm until 6pm.
FilmOneFest 2010, the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council's second annual one minute film festival returns to the Bayshore on Saturday, July 17, 2010. More than 800 people enjoyed movies under the stars by at FilmOneFest 2009. photo credit: David Brown
Middletown Township Introduces 2010 Budget
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Revisions likely before budget adoption, Hearing set for July 19
MIDDLETOWN – Township officials introduced a $64.9 million proposed spending plan on June 21 that reflects the township’s concerted effort to reduce costs and keep the tax rate stable. The proposal includes a 15% reduction in departmental funding requests, 40 staff reductions, and reduced recreation services.
Under the proposed spending plan, the municipal tax rate would increase 4.85 cents to 39.85 cents per 100 of assessed valuation. This represents an increase of 2.8 percent on the total property tax bill and would equate to an additional $211 annually or $17.66 monthly on the average home assessed at $437,000. Historically, the municipal tax rate is about 20 percent of the tax bill homeowners receive. Another 19 percent is the county’s portion of the bill. The final 61 percent goes to school taxes.
“Revisions will likely be made to the proposed budget before adoption to bring these numbers down,” said Mayor Gerard P. Scharfenberger. “Because this is a difficult budget year, it’s critical to look at other ways to fund the operation of the town besides property taxes. Proposals include greater use of inter-local agreements and installation of solar panels at the train station commuter lot.”
Bayshore Welcomes Marine Home
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SEA BRIGHT, NJ - Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin T. Hoffman returned to a hero’s welcome last night as fire and first aid emergency vehicles lined State Highway 36 from Keyport to Sea Bright with sirens wailing and lights flashing. Children were seen in bunches along the side of the road waving signs saying, “We Honor Our Soldiers” and “Welcome Home” to the Sea Bright volunteer firefighter.
A Parade of Emergency Vehicle escorts Marine Lance Cpl. Kevin T. Hoffman. photos by C.J Gutch, www.gutchmedia.com
