Terrifying No More

Not long ago, I was reminiscing with a fellow elected official who is a great admirer of President Reagan. As for me, my thoughts about the Reagan years are more complicated and nuanced. When he mentioned the Gipper, I thought back to one of Reagan’s famous quips; “The nine most terrifying words in the English […]

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New Curbside Pickup Service Hours at Vineland Public Library

The Vineland Public Library is excited to offer additional hours to our Curbside Pickup Service. New hours will begin Monday, September 14. This service will allow patrons to borrow library materials contactless and without coming into the building. The Library building is still closed to the public. Here are some guidelines and procedures. 1. Masks

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To Vote by Mail or Not? Here’s What NJ Thinks

This story is republished under a special NJ News Commons content-sharing agreement related to COVID-19 coverage. Link to story: patch.com/new-jersey/pointpleasant/vote-mail-or-not-heres-what-nj-thinks The 2020 presidential election was shaping up to a big one for New Jerseyans long before anyone knew public health and the capacity of the United States Postal Service would each play a vital role

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Watershed Moment

At the end of 2019, CU Maurice River was granted funding by National Fish and Wildlife through its Delaware Watershed Conservation Fund to continue growing a culture of stewardship within the commercial and non-profit communities of the Wild and Scenic Maurice River basin. In 2020 and 2021, this program will implement four green infrastructure demonstration

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The Count Goes On

I’m continuing with my theme of the 2020 U.S. Census, since I heard from readers that my last column revealed new information to them—and in an effort to get closer to a 100 percent count in Cumberland County. Have you ever heard someone complain that South Jersey gets the short end of the stick? That’s

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A Sense of Place

Buildings, like people, have fascinating stories to tell. If walls could talk, you might silently hear fantastic yarns about people and events that took place in a home. If you’re attuned to the subtle energies within a space, a sanctuary may quietly whisper the history of its existence into your ears. Sometimes you can walk

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Front-Line Workers Aided

Let me remind you of a great cause that was helped due to your generosity. In this column, back in the spring and early summer, I mentioned an initiative by Main Street Vineland, supported by Members 1st of NJ Federal Credit Union. Members 1st would match all donations to help COVID front-line workers up to

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Fab Four on Hold

In the latter part of the 1970s, I attended a Beatles event in Hammonton that consisted of a guest speaker, a proclaimed expert on the band, and a contest he had devised in which the winner walked away with a reel-to-reel tape of a rare, unreleased and unofficial Fab Four recording. The only memory that

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Small Business Shopping

It’s time for a change of seasons and a show of support to local businesses in and around our Cumberland County cities and townships. Typically, September back to school signals the advent of autumn and getting back to learning and working hard. I don’t need to tell you that “back to school” has a new

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New Landscapes

The current COVID-19 crisis has changed the landscape regarding mental health and addictions care for many—including those consumers in need of those services, as well as family members and other caregivers. Articles have been written about this situation, which is coming to the attention of a growing number of people. Services that were once readily

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