Opinion
Stockton should pay property taxes
Last Updated on Friday, February 08, 2013 06:34 pm Written by Christie Magee Thursday, February 07, 2013 07:34 pm
To the editor:
While Stockton State College and S.A.S.I. (Stockton Affiliated Services, Inc.) gain financially as non-profits, the taxpayers have to pay taxes to subsidize these institutions, which do not pay property taxes.
No occupation immune to being taken by robots
Last Updated on Friday, February 01, 2013 06:29 pm Written by JIm Munroe Wednesday, January 30, 2013 06:57 pm
To the editor:
There was a news story on Marketplace Dec. 4, 2012 titled “The Robot in the Garden.” The author, Sarah Gardner, said the robot could “wipe out an entire category of agricultural labor.”
Party boss politics brought home the bacon
Last Updated on Friday, February 01, 2013 06:28 pm Written by Lawrence Uniglicht Monday, January 28, 2013 11:17 am
To the editor:
John Boehner ought to pine for the good old days of earmarks and smoke-filled rooms where party bosses decide who runs for office. Uncompromising tea party ideologues without a clue, the bane of Republicans and in fact America, would no longer be nominated, hold sway, or threaten to bring down worldwide financial institutions by not paying our nation’s bills or raising our debt ceiling.
Green Tip of the Week: How about cloth napkins and towels?
Last Updated on Sunday, January 20, 2013 12:41 am Written by MEGAN FORNUTO Friday, January 18, 2013 11:56 am
How many paper towels and paper napkins does your family use in the course of a week?
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Fox News addiction is a threat to nation’s well-being
Written by Lawrence Uniglicht Wednesday, January 16, 2013 06:42 pm
To the editor:
The Centers for Disease Control has officially declared Fox News addiction a pandemic. Furthermore, this disease, having permeated much of the United States, most notably in politically “red” states but in “blue” states as well, has been found to contain a potent subliminal messaging component that attacks brain cells, especially in white working-class folks, causing them to support politicians opposed to their best economic interests.
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Voters take heed
Last Updated on Friday, December 28, 2012 04:29 pm Written by Opinion Saturday, December 29, 2012 01:00 am
To the editor:
After reading an article published recently in The Current, I was surprised to see that the Mayor of Galloway Township was one of many (a listing of names filling eight pages of print) who were delinquent in paying real estate taxes.
Take a stance on prayer
Written by LETTER Wednesday, December 12, 2012 05:55 pm
To the editor:
I am responding to last week's article about Don Purdy requesting a "moment of silence" instead of prayer before council meetings. I suggest that the Christians of Galloway Township contact Don Purdy via email and let him know if you want prayer said before these meetings or not. His email address is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it "> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Governor has power to veto Turnpike Authority actions
Written by LETTER Wednesday, December 12, 2012 01:46 pm
To the editor:
On Dec. 4, representatives of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority visited Galloway regarding the changes to Garden State Parkway exits 41 and 44. The proposed changes are anticipated to produce a positive impact on the Richard Stockton College community. Residents and elected officials voiced their frustration at the lack of real democratic involvement in the process and the focus of the proposed improvements.
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Show some fiscal responsibility
Last Updated on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 11:03 am Written by Opinion Wednesday, December 12, 2012 01:00 am
To the editor:
I was amazed when I read last week's Current to find that Mayor Purdy owes $2,500 in unpaid taxes on two of his properties. How can we expect Galloway Township to fix its budget woes when our top elected leader can't even pay his taxes on time?
Pam Conroy
Galloway
What will happen to basic services?
Written by Opinion Monday, November 26, 2012 06:00 pm
To the editor:
Despite policy differences, Republicans and Democrats generally agree that our government has a duty to its citizens to provide basic services for the community.
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