The New Jersey Cooperator, The Condo, HOA & Co-op Monthly

Management

Managing Mental Health Issues

Addressing Residents With Sensitivity

Running a community association requires boards and managers to work with people from all walks of life, including those…

Management

2019 February

Keys, Key Fobs, and Door Codes

Controlling Access to Your Building

2019 January

Non-Resident Board Members

Managing Absentee Decision Makers

2019 January

Running Small Associations

Unique Communities, Unique Needs

2019 January

Addressing Management Problems

Communication, Mediation, Cooperation

Finance

Capital Reserve Funds

How Much Do You Really Need?

As community members, co-op and condo owners work together to maintain the greater structure in which they live – not ju…

Finance

2018 July

When Associations Borrow

What to Know Before Taking Out a Loan

2018 July

Business Corporation Law Versus Conflicts of Interest

How Both Impact Boards

2018 July

The Tax Act of 2017

Implications for Co-ops, Condos, and HOAs

2017 October

Appropriate Use of Common Funds

Handling Other People’s Money

On The Board

Access to Documents

Understanding Residents’ Access to Information

Living in a co-op, condo or community association can simplify a lot: maintenance issues that keep single-family homeown…

2019 February

Managing Board Conflict

How to Maintain Harmony

2019 February

Self-Management Strategies

Smart Business for Busy Boards

2019 February

Board Demographics

Old Guard Versus New Blood

2019 February

Board Optics

The Perception of Performance

Cars, Cars Everywhere

How to Effectively Manage Parking

On any given night, you will find hoards of people swarming the densely populated cities and townships in New Jersey in…

2014 January

Knowing When to Call Your Manager

Response to Calls is an Essential Part of the Manager’s Job

2014 January

Secrets of Successful Managers

Communication, Accommodation, Cooperation

2014 January

Managing Amenities

Who’s in Charge of What?

2014 January

Changing Managers or Firms?

Don’t Overlook the Details!

Keeping Track of Paperwork

Properly Managing HOA Records

While keeping the records of the association is not the most fascinating part of serving on a board, it is in some ways…

2014 February

Board/Owner Do’s & Don’ts

What Makes a Board Successful

2014 February

Howdy, Neighbor

Cultivating a Sense of Community

2013 February

Building a Better Board

Common Traits of Successful Boards

2013 February

Better, Stronger, Faster...

The Scoop on Electronic Communication

Maintenance

Exterior Cleaning

Cleanliness and Curb Appeal

Home is where the heart is, sure – but it’s also where most of any given owner or shareholder’s money is. For most peop…

2019 March

Maintaining Exterior Spaces

Safety, Longevity, and Aesthetics

2019 March

Building Demolition

Managing Chaos, Minimizing Disruption

2019 January

Soundproofing

Multifamily Silence Technology

2018 November

Elevator Repair and Replacement Projects

Maximizing Safety, Minimizing Disruption

Exterior Signage

Monetizing Your Outside Space

The signs, they are everywhere. They give elegance and style to the names of our buildings and communities. They earn ex…

2018 March

Roof Maintenance

Taking Care of Your Condo, Co-op or HOA From the Top Down

2018 March

Planning Ahead

Staying on Top of Building Maintenance

2017 March

Vendor Relationships

Working With Those Who Work for You

2017 March

Exterior Inspections

How’s Your Facade?

Plumbing the Depths

Pipes, Drains and Your HOA's Water Supply

Few things illustrate the fragility of modern civilization more clearly than plumbing problems. A broken pipe, a backed…

2014 November

Boiler Maintenance Basics

The Heat Is On

2014 November

Your Building's Anatomy

Systems That Keep Your Building Community Running

2013 November

Where's the Money?

Alternative Funding for Capital Improvements

2013 November

Live Long and Prosper

Life Spans of Building Systems

Design

Basement Rooms

Turning ‘Dead’ Space Into Common Space

Residential Architecture Trends

What’s Hot in High-Rises?

The Value of Redecorating

Do Aesthetic Changes Increase Value?

Recreational Amenities for Kids

Having Fun While Keeping Safe

Horticultural Art in Your Lobby

Green Walls Can Enliven a Building’s Common Area

Insurance

The Chain of Communication

Establishing Connections — and Boundaries — Between Board and Residents

The Upsides of Board Service

Benefits, Rewards, and a Job Well Done

Responsibility for Repairs

Whose Insurance Pays?

The Risks of Being Un(or Under)insured

Owners Uncovered

Attracting Talent

How to Find the Right People to Serve on the Board

Organizations

The New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association

Keeping the Garden State Green

The National Fire Protection Association

Working to Stop Fires Before They Start

Keeping It Cool

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Keeping It Cool

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Concentrating on Community Association Law

A Look at the College of Community Association Law

Events

Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am – 12:00pm

NJAA: NJ Homeland Security's Active Shooter Response Training

Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am – 12:00pm add to calendar 23-07-2019 10:00 23-07-2019 12:00 America/New_York NJAA: NJ Homeland Security's Active Shooter Response Training This seminar will provide managers, owners and onsite staff with ideas and information that they can use until law enforcement arrives in the event of an active shooter situation. Topics will include: Definition of an active shooter, reviewing past cases, law enforcement response and management responsibilities. For information, visit <a href="https://njaa.com" target="_blank" id="ow496" __is_owner="true">https://njaa.com</a>. Bishops View Townhomes & Apartments, 2395 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill, NJ MM/DD/YYYY

NJAA: NJ Homeland Security's Active Shooter Response Training

This seminar will provide managers, owners and onsite staff with ideas and information that they can use until law enforcement arrives in the event of an active shooter situation. Topics will include: Definition of an active shooter, reviewing past cases, law enforcement response and management responsibilities. For information, visit <a href="https://njaa.com"; target="_blank" id="ow496" __is_owner="true">https://njaa.com</a>;.

Bishops View Townhomes & Apartments, 2395 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill, NJ map

Fri, Jul 26, 11:30am – 5:00pm

CA-PAC 11th Annual Day at the Races

Fri, Jul 26, 11:30am – 5:00pm add to calendar 26-07-2019 11:30 26-07-2019 17:00 America/New_York CA-PAC 11th Annual Day at the Races Register fast as this event will sell out! For information, visit https://www.cainj.org. Monmouth Park, 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CA-PAC 11th Annual Day at the Races

Monmouth Park, 175 Oceanport Ave, Oceanport, NJ 07757, USA map

Wed, Jul 31, 4:00pm – 7:30pm

CAI-PADELVAL: 2019 Summer Picnic

Wed, Jul 31, 4:00pm – 7:30pm add to calendar 31-07-2019 16:00 31-07-2019 19:30 America/New_York CAI-PADELVAL: 2019 Summer Picnic Enjoy a family friendly picnic featuring a full barbecue dinner with chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs & sauerkraut, corn on the cob, farm style baked beans, tossed salad, potato salad, cole slaw, snacks, and beverages including soda, beer and wine. Enjoy these fun activities: CAI Celebrity Dunk Tank (your chance to dunk fellow members!); Caricatures; Funnel Cake; Water Ice; Swimming pool (bring your own towels; changing rooms on site); Miniature golf (separate fee payable on site). For information, visit www.cai-padelval.org. The Barn at Mermaid Lake, 1002 Jolly Rd, Blue Bell, PA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-PADELVAL: 2019 Summer Picnic

Enjoy a family friendly picnic featuring a full barbecue dinner with chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs & sauerkraut, corn on the cob, farm style baked beans, tossed salad, potato salad, cole slaw, snacks, and beverages including soda, beer and wine. Enjoy these fun activities: CAI Celebrity Dunk Tank (your chance to dunk fellow members!); Caricatures; Funnel Cake; Water Ice; Swimming pool (bring your own towels; changing rooms on site); Miniature golf (separate fee payable on site). For information, visit www.cai-padelval.org.

The Barn at Mermaid Lake, 1002 Jolly Rd, Blue Bell, PA map

Mon, Aug 5, 11:00am – 8:00pm

BOMA New Jersey: 34th Annual Golf Outing

Mon, Aug 5, 11:00am – 8:00pm add to calendar 05-08-2019 11:00 05-08-2019 20:00 America/New_York BOMA New Jersey: 34th Annual Golf Outing This popular event always attracts a sell-out crowd, so REGISTER QUICKLY to ensure space for your foursome. Please consider sponsoring a tee or green during what will once again be a terrific day on the course. For information, visit http://www.bomanj.org. Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, 2824, 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Rd, Bedminster, NJ 07921, USA MM/DD/YYYY

BOMA New Jersey: 34th Annual Golf Outing

This popular event always attracts a sell-out crowd, so REGISTER QUICKLY to ensure space for your foursome. Please consider sponsoring a tee or green during what will once again be a terrific day on the course. For information, visit http://www.bomanj.org.

Fiddler's Elbow Country Club, 2824, 811 Rattlesnake Bridge Rd, Bedminster, NJ 07921, USA map

Tue, Aug 6, 8:30am – 12:00pm

CAI-NJ: 2019 Board Leadership Development Workshop Session #2

Tue, Aug 6, 8:30am – 12:00pm add to calendar 06-08-2019 08:30 07-08-2019 12:00 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 Board Leadership Development Workshop Session #2 The workshop will teach you how to become a more successful board member and how you can recruit and support new volunteers. You’ll learn the role of the board, the president and other leadership positions, and you’ll identify effective ways to work with professional managers and service providers. For information, visit <a href="http://www.cainj.org" target="_blank" id="ow779" __is_owner="true">www.cainj.org</a>. 500 Harding Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 Board Leadership Development Workshop Session #2

The workshop will teach you how to become a more successful board member and how you can recruit and support new volunteers. You’ll learn the role of the board, the president and other leadership positions, and you’ll identify effective ways to work with professional managers and service providers. For information, visit <a href="http://www.cainj.org"; target="_blank" id="ow779" __is_owner="true">www.cainj.org</a>;.

500 Harding Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA map

Thu, Aug 8, 5:00pm – 9:00pm

CAI-NJ: 2019 Annual Beach Party

Thu, Aug 8, 5:00pm – 9:00pm add to calendar 08-08-2019 17:00 08-08-2019 21:00 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 Annual Beach Party For information, visit www.cainj.org. Martell's Tiki Bar, 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 Annual Beach Party

For information, visit www.cainj.org.

Martell's Tiki Bar, 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742, USA map

Thu, Aug 15, 8:30am – 11:00am

CAI-PADELVAL: Meet the Managers Roundtable

Thu, Aug 15, 8:30am – 11:00am add to calendar 15-08-2019 08:30 15-08-2019 11:00 America/New_York CAI-PADELVAL: Meet the Managers Roundtable This event is for managers and event sponsors only. Other members will not be able to register for this event. Enjoy hot, buffet breakfast prior to a series of educational roundtable presentations, speed-dating style. For information, visit www.cai-padelval.org. Green Valley Country Club, 201 West Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-PADELVAL: Meet the Managers Roundtable

This event is for managers and event sponsors only. Other members will not be able to register for this event. Enjoy hot, buffet breakfast prior to a series of educational roundtable presentations, speed-dating style. For information, visit www.cai-padelval.org.

Green Valley Country Club, 201 West Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA map

Tue, Aug 20, 9:30am – 11:30am

CAI-NJ: 2019 Lecture Series, August 20th Session

Tue, Aug 20, 9:30am – 11:30am add to calendar 20-08-2019 09:30 20-08-2019 11:30 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 Lecture Series, August 20th Session Securing Your Community: What are the benefits of access control? ; How can you control what vehicles access your community?; What are the different types of gate operators?; How can you manage your security more effectively?; What are your options to decrease a 24/7 main entrance security guard?; Can you utilize your existing key fob equipment and expand its capabilities?; Are there after hours solutions? For information, visit www.cainj.org. 500 Harding Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 Lecture Series, August 20th Session

Securing Your Community: What are the benefits of access control? ; How can you control what vehicles access your community?; What are the different types of gate operators?; How can you manage your security more effectively?; What are your options to decrease a 24/7 main entrance security guard?; Can you utilize your existing key fob equipment and expand its capabilities?; Are there after hours solutions? For information, visit www.cainj.org.

500 Harding Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA map

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00pm – 3:00pm

CAI-Webinar: Miss Deeds: Gathering Evidence for the Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions

Wed, Aug 21, 2:00pm – 3:00pm add to calendar 21-08-2019 14:00 21-08-2019 15:00 America/New_York CAI-Webinar: Miss Deeds: Gathering Evidence for the Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions Board members and managers deal with residents violating rules and restrictions on a regular basis. Addressing pet violations, noise and smell nuisances, rental restrictions, and unapproved architectural modifications can be daunting. Gathering evidence to enforce your community’s documents—sometimes referred to as the master deed or declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions—can present its own set of challenges For information, visit www.caionline.org. . MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-Webinar: Miss Deeds: Gathering Evidence for the Enforcement of Rules and Restrictions

Board members and managers deal with residents violating rules and restrictions on a regular basis. Addressing pet violations, noise and smell nuisances, rental restrictions, and unapproved architectural modifications can be daunting. Gathering evidence to enforce your community’s documents—sometimes referred to as the master deed or declaration of covenants, conditions, and restrictions—can present its own set of challenges For information, visit www.caionline.org. .

Wed, Sep 11, 8:30am – 2:30pm

CAI-NJ: 2019 Manager Leadership Series

Wed, Sep 11, 8:30am – 2:30pm add to calendar 11-09-2019 08:30 11-09-2019 14:30 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 Manager Leadership Series Information coming soon. Visit www.cainj.org. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 Manager Leadership Series

Information coming soon. Visit www.cainj.org.

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Thu, Sep 12, 5:30pm – 8:30pm

CAI-NJ: 2019 Homeowner Leader Best Practices Roundtable Discussion and Networking Reception

Thu, Sep 12, 5:30pm – 8:30pm add to calendar 12-09-2019 17:30 12-09-2019 20:30 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 Homeowner Leader Best Practices Roundtable Discussion and Networking Reception Free event for all homeowner leader chapter members. For information, visit www.cainj.org. Location TBA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 Homeowner Leader Best Practices Roundtable Discussion and Networking Reception

Free event for all homeowner leader chapter members. For information, visit www.cainj.org.

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Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am – 3:30pm

NJAA: Fair Housing and Beyond

Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am – 3:30pm add to calendar 24-09-2019 09:30 24-09-2019 15:30 America/New_York NJAA: Fair Housing and Beyond Using real-life scenarios, Fair Housing & Beyond provides practical explanations of Federal and State protected classes, as well as barred discriminatory acts, and their impact on property operations. Instructed by Jennifer Alexander, Esq., Griffin Alexander; Jenel Marraccini, Esq., Cohen Marraccini, LLC; Jonathan Mayer, Esq., Cohen Marraccini; Derek Reed, Esq., Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza. This course fulfills four (4) continuing education credits for NAA credential holders and four (4) core continuing education credits for NJ real estate licensees. For information, visit www,njaa.com. BELFOR Property Restoration, 50 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA MM/DD/YYYY

NJAA: Fair Housing and Beyond

Using real-life scenarios, Fair Housing & Beyond provides practical explanations of Federal and State protected classes, as well as barred discriminatory acts, and their impact on property operations. Instructed by Jennifer Alexander, Esq., Griffin Alexander; Jenel Marraccini, Esq., Cohen Marraccini, LLC; Jonathan Mayer, Esq., Cohen Marraccini; Derek Reed, Esq., Ehrlich, Petriello, Gudin & Plaza. This course fulfills four (4) continuing education credits for NAA credential holders and four (4) core continuing education credits for NJ real estate licensees. For information, visit www,njaa.com.

BELFOR Property Restoration, 50 Ethel Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854, USA map

Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am – 11:30am

CAI-NJ: 2019 Lecture Series, September 24th Session

Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am – 11:30am add to calendar 24-09-2019 09:30 24-09-2019 11:30 America/New_York CAI-NJ: 2019 Lecture Series, September 24th Session Details coming soon! Visit www.cainj.org. 500 Harding Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA MM/DD/YYYY

CAI-NJ: 2019 Lecture Series, September 24th Session

Details coming soon! Visit www.cainj.org.

500 Harding Rd, Freehold, NJ 07728, USA map

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News

7/18/2019 New Jersey sues IRS over rules preventing tax breaks for state and local tax deductions - Northjersey.com

New Jersey taxpayers hit hard by a recent cap on state and local tax deductions should be able get a break by donating to local charitable funds, says state Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, who Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department along with New York and Connecticut to overturn a recent IRS ruling that would largely prevent the practice.
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7/17/2019 Trump said no to efforts to boost your property tax break. Congress was asked to overrule him. - NJ.com

Members of the House and Senate are asking their colleagues to overturn the decision by President Donald Trump’s administration to block efforts to get around the cap on state and local tax deductions.
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7/15/2019 Property taxes on average NJ home? Anywhere from $1.5K to $24K - Asbury Park Press

Forget the mansions. And the shoebox-sized studio condos, while you're at it.
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7/10/2019 Cliffside Park, N.J.: A Brooklyn and Queens Vibe in Bergen County - New York Times

Jeffrey and Susan Rothenberg were looking to downsize when they recently moved from their four-bedroom home in northern Bergen County, N.J., to a two-bedroom condominium in Cliffside Park.
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7/8/2019 ‘Stop Gassing Geese’: South Jersey Residents Calling For Condo Property Managers To Stop Killing Geese - CBS Philly

A group of demonstrators gathered in South Jersey on Saturday protesting the way geese are handled by condo property managers. Their plea? Stop gassing the geese.
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7/3/2019 New Jersey governor’s former Hoboken penthouse trades at record sum - The Real Deal

Jon Corzine may have left the governor’s mansion in New Jersey a decade ago, but a penthouse he once rented in Hoboken following his 2003 divorce has sold for a record sum in the city.
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7/1/2019 Murphy loses on millionaires tax, widens rift with New Jersey Democrats - Bloomberg

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has backing from liberal voters, public unions and a national Democratic party agitating for progressive values in the age of Donald Trump. Foes within his own party may have higher-octane fuel: residents’ disgust with some of the highest taxes in the U.S.
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7/1/2019 Asbury Ocean Club Hotel opens, with prices rivaling NYC luxury - Asbury Park Press

This week the new Asbury Ocean Club Hotel opens its doors, offering high-priced luxury in a Shore town that just a few years ago started to emerge from its decades-long decline.
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7/1/2019 Jersey City’s changing skyline puts mayor’s ally under the microscope - Crain's New York Business

Not long ago the skyline of Jersey City consisted of little more than abandoned warehouses, rotting piers and the Statue of Liberty. Now it sparkles with luxury residential high-rises and back-office towers of financial firms including Citigroup, Fidelity Investments and Goldman Sachs.
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6/28/2019 Mack antes up $295M to fund development of Philadelphia condo tower - Real Estate Weekly

Newmark Knight Frank has arranged a $295 million floating-rate loan on behalf of Southern Land Company (SLC), for the construction of the Laurel, located in Philadelphia, PA. The loan was provided by Mack Real Estate.
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6/27/2019 This is the most expensive Hoboken apartment ever sold - NY Post

A penthouse that former New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine once rented in Hoboken’s waterfront Hudson Tea Building has sold for $3.89 million — setting a new record price for a Hoboken condo.
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6/26/2019 Murphy’s Telephone Town Hall: A Summary - InsiderNJ

Democratic State Committee Executive Director Liz Gilbert yesterday evening hosted a telephone town hall with Governor Phil Murphy to address questions from the public as well as take polls on select issues concerning the state.
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6/25/2019 Work on 48-story tower next to Rittenhouse Square starting in earnest with $295M loan - Philadelphia Inquirer

Southern Land Co. has closed on a $295 million loan to finance construction of its planned 48-story apartment and condo building.
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6/25/2019 Cherry Hill Residents Can Report Flood Damage To Township - Patch

Anyone in Cherry Hill who experienced damage due to the flooding that came as a result of last week's heavy rains can seek an insurance claim through the Cherry Hill Office of Emergency Management (OEM), police said on Monday.
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6/20/2019 Are There Tax Changes Related to Property Ownership Coming to the Beaches of New Jersey? - Mansion Global

New laws passed in October put new fees on renters.
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6/19/2019 Murphy threatens Democrats who refuse to send him the millionaires tax he wants - NJ.com

Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy issued his strongest threat yet Wednesday to New Jersey’s Democratic-controlled state Legislature: Without tax increases, I’m prepared to slash spending items you want.
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6/19/2019 Whose Jersey Shore is it? - Curbed

A small plot of land on the boardwalk in Asbury Park, New Jersey, is laying bare a long-standing disagreement about what sort of character the city should have and the types of people who should live there.
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6/18/2019 Plans Underway for One of Weehawken’s Last Undeveloped Waterfront Lots - Jersey Digs

The waterfront in Weehawken, West New York, Guttenberg, North Bergen, and Edgewater has already changed drastically over the last few decades, with thousands of condominiums and apartments built in a flood-prone former industrial area overlooking the Manhattan skyline.
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6/17/2019 N.J. Dems axe Murphy’s taxes on millionaires, gun owners, bear hunters, opioid makers and more - NJ.com

In the state budget they will unveil Monday, Democratic lawmakers reject Gov. Phil Murphy’s calls for tax hikes on millionaires and increased fees on gun owners, corporations, opioid manufacturers and bear hunters in New Jersey, NJ Advance Media has learned.
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6/17/2019 Fire damages marina, boat and condo at a Sea Isle City tackle shop - KYW

The Cape May County fire marshal is trying to pinpoint the cause of a Sunday afternoon fire that broke out at a well-known bait, tackle and boat rental shop in Sea Isle City, N.J.
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