N.J. candidates for governor must define role
      For the first time, New Jersey voters will select a lieutenant governor along with a governor in November, but many are unaware or confused about the role the lieutenant governor will play. Soon candidates for governor will announce their picks — and speculation abounds — but not much has been said about the responsibilities and powers of a lieutenant governor.
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Foerter Farm should be protected from development
      In keeping with our mission of responsible stewardship of our watershed, the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership has paid close attention to the application before the East Brunswick Planning Board to build 10 huge houses adjacent to Farrington Lake on Riva Avenue's Foerter Farm. We have several concerns regarding the effect this development could have upon the area.
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Committee works to make Main St. a better place
      On July 16, the Sentinel ran an article titled, "Milltown shop owner to sell strictly via web," about the impending closing of Ommie's Treasures, a children's clothing shop in Millltown. In the article, the owner of Ommie's, Emily Lovuolo, lamented the absence of a chamber of commerce in Milltown, and stated that the town was not "commerce-oriented.
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Seeks to clear up health-care reform and Medicare rumors
      As health care continues to be one of the most talked about issues today, I hope that consumers are not being misled by some of the myths that have been circulating. First of all, none of the major health-care reform plans being considered call for repealingMedicare. AARP and other organizations are fighting to make sure any health-care reform bill strengthens Medicare.
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