New Jersey Taxes

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - You might have noticed the signs popping up all over town. Campaign Signs for the Republican candidates Scappicchio, Tobey, Roman, and Labow or Democratic candidates Escobar, Buell, Mania, and Tonczos. There are even some rather large handmade signs of the Independent candidate for mayor Walter Lata.

The sign that really caught my eye was the one that says "Stop Higher Taxes Vote No on all Ballot Questions". All New Jersey voters will be asked to vote on four public questions that will appear on the November 6th general election ballot.

Public Question No. 1 - Do you approve/disapprove that all money earned from the 2006 sales tax increase should be dedicated to property tax relief.

Public Question No. 2 - Do you approve/disapprove the state of New Jersey borrowing $450 million to give grants for stem cell research.

Public Question No. 3 - Do you approve/disapprove the state of New Jersey borrowing $200 million for farmland and open space preservation.

Public Question No. 4 - Do you approve/disapprove revising language in the state constitution that denies a person the right to vote by deleting the phrase "idiot or insane person" and replacing it with the phrase "person who has been adjudicated by a court of competent jurisdiction to lack the capacity to understand the act of voting."

To read more about the public questions, they can be found on the www.nj.gov website >>

If you are unsure of what these questions really mean and how they will affect taxes in New Jersey - ask questions, do research, know before you vote.

Fall Fest at Turkey Brook Park

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - Mount Olive Township Recreation Department presents 'Fall Fest' at Turkey Brook Park this Saturday, October 27th between 12:00pm - 5:00pm.

Come enjoy Hay Rides, Music, Face Painting, Pumpkin Decorating, Monster Truck Rides on Webslinger, Games, and Hot Apple Cider in the Turkey Brook Pavilion.

Mount Olive Soccer Club's 15th annual Halloween Tournament is also scheduled for Saturday. Games will run from 8:00am to 4:00pm featuring teams from Long Valley, Lenape Valley, Jefferson, Chatham, Westfield, Hanover, Rockaway, and Parsippany to name a few.

For more information about the Fall Fest at Turkey Brook Park, call the Mount Olive Township Recreation Department at (973) 691-0900, Ext. 7261.

For more information about the Mount Olive Soccer Club's 15th annual Halloween Tournament contact the Tournament Director tournament@mountolivesoccer.com

Dog Park at Turkey Brook Grand Opening

MOUNT OLIVE, NEW JERSEY - Mount Olive Township announced today the community Dog Park will hold a Grand Opening ceremony on October 21, 2007 at 10:00am.

Dog owners are eager to explore the the new 'Bark Park' located in Turkey Brook Park. The new park offers approximately 2 acres with dedicated areas for small, large, and disabled dogs.

A complete set of rules and regulations otherwise known as 'Petiquette' is listed on the township's website. Plan your visit >>

Employees from the Mount Olive Township Animal Control Authority will attend the grand opening and be available to educate pet owners about their services. Mayor David Scapicchio will also be attending for the 'leash cutting ceremony'.

Mt Olive Chamber of Commerce sponsors Meet the Candidates Night

The Mount Olive Township Chamber of Commerce is hosting it's third annual 'Meet the Candidates Night' at the Mount Olive Middle School Wednesday, October 17, 2007 beginning at 7:00pm.

Come out and show your support, ask questions, see what this years candidates are all about. Election day will be here before you know it.

Last Day to Register to Vote October 16th, 2007

General Elections will be held Tuesday, November 6 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on where to vote visit Morris County 2007 Elections >>

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