MORE CRASH, MORE CASH AT RED LIGHT CAMERA INTERSECTIONS

ALMOST $5 MILLION IN PISCATAWAY

By John Day, WatchDogWire

Piscataway’s red light camera program closed out March issuing more tickets than the township’s total population, while also nearing the $5-million mark in total fines issued. Those projections are based on an internal, township document obtained through New Jersey’s Open Public Records Act (OPRA).

The internal document, titled “Township of Piscataway: Monthly Analysis of Red Light Camera,” chronicles by month the number of citations, revenue produced, and recipients of the cameras’ cash. In its first 27 months of operation, November 2011 through February 2014, Piscataway’s photo-ticketing program produced a total of 55,396 citations and $4,710,415 in ticket revenue.

Citation revenue from Piscataway’s red light cameras is divvied between several recipients. Through February 2014, Piscataway Township has received about 32% of the program’s total revenue, amounting to $1,527,146.  Same period earnings for Piscataway’s photo-ticket vendor American Traffic Solutions (ATS) was $2,153,908, 46% of the proceeds. The State of New Jersey and Middlesex County received 22% of the haul, at $637,054 and $392,811 respectively.

Crash Data Revealed

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Suspect in 1978 slaying of Newark teens sues Booker, police for malicious prosecution

Suspect in 1978 slaying of Newark teens sues Booker, police for malicious prosecution (via NJ.com)

NEWARK — The man accused of masterminding one of Newark’s most haunting murder cases has filed suit against the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, Newark Police Department and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker, claiming he was the victim of a political conspiracy…

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Christie can’t count on a Kean endorsement if he runs for president

Christie can’t count on a Kean endorsement if he runs for president (via NJ.com)

TRENTON — In his biggest repudiation of his political protégé yet, former Gov. Tom Kean said he wouldn’t necessarily endorse Gov. Chris Christie’s presidential campaign if there is one. UPDATE: Kean Sr. downplays ‘rift’ with Gov. Chris Christie…

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Sweeney walks back comments on halting NJ bridge scandal investigation

Sweeney walks back comments on halting NJ bridge scandal investigation (via NJ.com)

NEWARK — Hours after Senate President Stephen Sweeney floated the idea of halting a legislative investigation of the George Washington Bridge scandal, he issued a statement saying the panel still has lots of work to do. “I do not believe the committee…

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Sweeney: Stop bridge scandal legislative investigation if judge rules against committee

Sweeney: Stop bridge scandal legislative investigation if judge rules against committee (via NJ.com)

NEWARK — The state legislative committee investigating the George Washington Bridge scandal should “walk away” if a judge doesn’t rule in its favor on a key case, state Senate President Stephen Sweeney said today. State Superior Court Judge…

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Backyard composting clinics

You will know the how-to’s of reducing your yard and household waste and improving your soil after an informative 45-minute presentation

Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m. – Middletown, Deep Cut Gardens, 352 Red Hill Rd.
Thursday, April 24 at 7 p.m, – Manasquan Recreation Annex at 67 Atlantic Ave.
Saturday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. – Marlboro Recreation Complex, Wyncrest Road

The workshops are free, but advance registration is required.
To reserve one of the limited seats, call 732-683-8686, x 6721 or
download the registration form from the recycling section of the County Reclamation Center’s webpage atwww.visitmonmouth.com.

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Monmouth Medical Center and SCAN Present ‘Take Control of Your Health’

Is your chronic condition getting the best of you?
Ongoing health conditions affect how you live your life, how you
experience your relations and how you deal with your emotions.
Join Monmouth Medical Center and SCAN (Social Community Activities Network) for a free, six-week workshop to learn strategies for
managing daily life when living with chronic conditions such as
arthritis, heart and lung conditions, anxiety, diabetes and
high blood pressure.
Created by Stanford University, the evidence-based workshop
will teach individuals how to:
Manage stress.
Improve communication.
Cope with depression and fatigue.
Increase energy levels.
Eat healthy and maintain weight.
Get more out of life.

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Along Jersey Shore, towns build ‘sandcastle dunes’ as they wait for federal beach projects

Along Jersey Shore, towns build ‘sandcastle dunes’ as they wait for federal beach projects (via NJ.com)

The hills of sand are supposed to act as fortresses that protect Jersey Shore communities from the ravages of the sea. In the 18 months since Hurricane Sandy, coastline towns awaiting federal beach replenishment projects have dumped hundreds of thousands…

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Belmar scraps redevelopment plans, intends to start over

Belmar scraps redevelopment plans, intends to start over (via NJ.com)

BELMAR – It’s back to the drawing board for the borough’s redevelopment plans. Following up on a campaign promise made by Mayor Matt Doherty, Belmar is scrapping its old redevelopment plan and is convening a committee to draft a new one. “The…

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Raid of Howell marijuana ‘processing station’ leads to one arrest

Raid of Howell marijuana ‘processing station’ leads to one arrest (via NJ.com)

HOWELL –Police arrested a 31-year-old township man as they raided a marijuana “processing” center on Friday morning. Liberato Empirio, 31, of Howell Township, was arrested and charged with drug-related offenses after police executed a search warrant…

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