Residents raise alarms about reservoir dredging, say turtles and fish are dying; administration says relocation and monitoring underway At a public comment session residents reported dead turtles and fish around the Clark Reservoir and urged township involvement. Business Administrator Jim Ulrich said the county project is being monitored by the DEP and county officials and that 4,126 fish were relocated to nearby ponds and rivers during the dredging operation.

Residents are sounding the alarm over dead turtles and fish at Clark Reservoir, demanding action as officials assure them of ongoing relocation efforts.

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Manchester residents tell Pinelands Commission proposed 293-unit plan and zoning changes risk local wells Residents said a proposed ordinance change and redevelopment near Ridgeways Boulevard (Manchester/Monroe area) could allow about 293 dwellings and strain already restricted local groundwater. They asked the commission for clarification on required tests and next steps; staff offered to follow up with residents.

Residents in Manchester are raising alarms over a proposed 293-unit development that could jeopardize their already strained water supply.

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Residents press board for enrollment counts tied to pilot developments; district says demographer report forthcoming Speakers at public comment urged the district to publish the number of students enrolling from three pilot (payment-in-lieu) housing developments. Board and administration said a demographers report with updated enrollment figures and projections will be provided soon and explained how pilot payments affect municipal and school revenue allocation.

Residents are demanding transparency about student enrollment from new housing developments, questioning the district's predictions and fiscal impacts.

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Kenilworth Council Reviews Permit Fees Impact and Property Tax Relief Programs Kenilworth notes significant permit fees and announces property tax relief deadlines for residents.

Exciting news for Kenilworth residents: increased permit fees mean enhanced municipal services and vital property tax relief programs are on the horizon!

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Residents demand action on chronic water drainage issues on Jacob Arnold Road Residents express frustration over long-standing water drainage problems affecting their properties.

Morris Township residents are fed up with chronic flooding and erosion that threaten their homes, demanding urgent action from local officials.

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New Jersey Assembly examines $2B tax proposals amid Medicaid funding concerns Lawmakers discuss potential tax increases and Medicaid funding changes impacting state affordability.

New Jersey's Assembly is grappling with proposed tax hikes and looming Medicaid funding cuts that could drastically affect residents' wallets.

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