jhummel@southjerseymedia.com Web: nj.com/ben Phone: 856-451-1000, ext. 556 Cellphone: 856-237-6645 FAX: 856-455-3098 U.S. Army: RA13815980 The column that asks how much are open space, trees and fresh air worth in New Jersey, or will we remain eternally poor down here? — Good afternoon! — Gateway to Success Breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Auletto's Caterers,...
jhummel@southjerseymedia.com
Web: nj.com/ben
Phone: 856-451-1000, ext. 556
Cellphone: 856-237-6645
FAX: 856-455-3098
U.S. Army: RA13815980
The column that asks how much are open space, trees and fresh air worth in New Jersey, or will we remain eternally poor down here?
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Good afternoon!
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Gateway to Success Breakfast on Thursday, Oct. 29, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Auletto's Caterers, 1849 Copper St., Almonesson.
Mingle from 8 to 8:30 a.m.
To reserve a seat, go to gatewaycap.org or call 856-497-6652.
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"Jack:
"Fingers crossed; it looks like the Money Island economy might have taken two baby steps forward this week:
"I met with State Sen. Van Drew on Thursday and he agreed to support my application to fill the vacant citizen's position on the governor's aquaculture advisory task force that was formerly held by the late Bob Munson, of Money Island.
"Van Drew is working on proposed legislation to help us develop the bay region's aquaculture businesses.
"I have personally relayed stories about how difficult the state has made the process. I don't know anything about the specifics of the bills, but I am scheduled to meet with Van Drew on Thursday.
"The proposed legislation is S3193 that Requires Dept. of Agriculture and DEP to work with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to establish joint permit application process for aquaculture projects.
"S3194 requires Dept. of Agriculture and DEP to adopt joint permit application and review program for aquaculture projects.
"SJR95 declares aquaculture an important state economic driver and urges state to include aquaculture industry in its economic development plans.
"SR144 urges state to promote, cultivate, and support shellfish aquaculture in New Jersey.
"Then Cumberland County Director Freeholder Joe Derella responded to my request for advice on Money Island's two most pressing business problems -- affordable worker housing and property taxes.
"Derella says that we can look forward to further discussions with key county officials that may lead to continued development of a sustainable aquaculture industry here.
"The Money Island community is converting from its past based on a failed recreational marina to a sustainable future based on our native fisheries, aquaculture and eventually eco-tourism.
"Our tiny community supports the harvesters of most of the region's $28 million oysters and local watermen add an additional $2 million in other seafood and bait fish.
"We are working from a long-term strategic plan that coordinates with the Cumberland County Recovery Group's plan.''
-- Tony Novak, MBA, MT
Certified Public Accountant
183 Bayview Road, P.O. Box 333, Newport NJ 08345
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Wish we could be as upbeat as you, Tony.
We don't believe anybody outside of Fortescue, Gandys Beach or Money Island believe in their future because they figure it would break the bank.
And that includes legislators.
It's all about tourism on the ocean.
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"Our boating industry has lost business because other states simply have better deals. Updating and changing our tax policies will help to bring consumers back to our state for these purchases, strengthening the industry and supporting local jobs.
"This is about making us competitive with states like Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware, by creating more business and consumer friendly tax regulations in the state."
-- Sen. Jeff Van Drew
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