Home life a crucial factor in children's success
      The start of a new school year is a reminder of the crucial role that the home plays in a child's educational success. I was reminded of this reality on Thursday night as I sat at a meeting of the Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Edison, where I am a member of...
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Not drilling off shore is foolish
      As you are probably aware, our illustrious Sen. Frank Lautenberg and our wonderful Gov. Jon Corzine have voiced their opposition to any drilling for oil and natural gas off the coast of New Jersey. Can you imagine if each state took a similar position as New Jersey and didn't allow any drilling, ...
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Kudos to county for acquiring open space in Dismal Swamp
      Congratulations to the Middlesex County Freeholders for acquiring the 69-acre Texas Eastern property in South Plainfield. This ecological treasure sits within the extraordinary 660- acre Dismal Swamp complex, which supports at least 200 wildlife species, including a variety of turtles and frogs th...
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