Monday, May 13, 2013
A Patch letter to the editor
The following column was submitted by New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Mary E. O'Dowd: As New Jerseyans continue to rebuild and recover from Superstorm Sandy, mold and its remediation have become a challenging issue for many residents and communities. It can cause property damage and be a health concern when it grows inside homes and is not properly dealt with. Exposure to mold can cause coughing or wheezing as well as irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and skin. To help homeowners ensure that their residences are cleaned and remediated properly, the New Jersey Department of Health created and released a pamphlet entitled Mold: Guidelines for New Jersey Residents. This pamphlet can help residents identify mold in their homes…
Monday, May 6, 2013
Reader questions Holiday City at Berkeley politics
The following letter to the editor was submitted by Bernadette Whitmeyer, the editor of The Reporter, a publication that circulates in the senior communities in Berkeley Township. Whitmeyer is also President of the Social and Civic Association of Holiday City at Berkeley. MY RIGHTS UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I remember that back in November 2012, our community of Holiday City Berkeley in Berkeley Township, voted according to our by-laws to elect new directors to take over and run our community. So what happened? We all voted and there were five people who ran with only three positions open. We had real voting machines, we even had absentee ballots. But all this was done in vain. We voted for the people …
Monday, January 21, 2013
Former Ocean County Director of Human Services upset with confusing mandates, insurance delays
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Monday, January 21
An open letter to: President Obama, All the members of Congress, Governor Christie and members of New Jersey Senate and Assembly and to local mayors and council members MY DESCENT INTO MADNESS BY WAY OF THE RABBIT HOLE Super Storm Sandy has displaced seven people in my family. We all lived in Seaside Park, New Jersey. We are no different from the thousands of people who are facing what seems like insurmountable obstacles towards rebuilding our homes, our lives and our communities. During the height of the storm our local rescue workers, emergency personal and police were heroic in their efforts to save lives and mitigate damages. The weeks following the storm were also filled with countless stories of families, neighbors, friends and …
KC
12:00 am on Tuesday, May 14, 2013
And how potentially airborne is this mold is what I wonder? more ›