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August 22, 2023

New Jersey Politics

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Residents petition for board member’s removal after jokes about calling ICE on protestors

"All you need is an ICE truck, they’ll all be running," the official said on live stream.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Fencing in the Northeast Corridor can help stop people from being hit by trains, expert says

An expert who worked for NJ Transit wants Amtrak to fence in the entire Northeast Corridor line to help prevent people from being struck by trains.

By Larry Higgs | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Warren

Warren County mayor, known in N.J. for personal crusade against opioids, dies

Former Hardwick Township Mayor James J. Perry tried to turn something positive out of the death of his son.

By Steve Novak | For lehighvalleylive.com and Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Human composting — turning dead bodies into soil — could become legal in N.J.

The new funeral practice, which allows families to spread their loved one's remains in gardens, yards and house plants, is already legal in seven states.

By Jackie Roman | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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News

Curfews have helped control mobs of rowdy teens at the Jersey Shore, cops say

Many Jersey Shore communities instituted or re-established curfews for minors this summer to address large gatherings and disorderly behavior.

By Brianna Kudisch | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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Politics

Feds once subpoenaed records for 2 Murphy advisers — including one now running for N.J. Assembly

Brendan Gill, an Essex County Commissioner, just announced he is running for an Assembly seat.

By Matt Arco | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com, Brent Johnson | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com and Susan K. Livio | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

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