Comments on: New Jersey State Park Closings http://www.ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/ Business and community blog of Monmouth County, New Jersey. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:54:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Mark http://www.ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-641 Mark Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:02:29 +0000 http://ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-641 Go to njkeepitgreen.org to see how you can join in the rally at the state house on April 23rd. Show the governor how much parks mean to you. Go to njkeepitgreen.org to see how you can join in the rally at the state house on April 23rd. Show the governor how much parks mean to you.

]]> By: Bill http://www.ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-635 Bill Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:26:49 +0000 http://ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-635 SUGGESTION State PARks. The Dept. of Corrections already services Stokes Forest , Wawayanda , High point,Worthington,Jenny Jump and Ringwood State Parks. It also has serviced Stephens , Hopatcong , Waterloo Village and Swartzwood State Parks in the past. .The Department of Corrections Mountainveiw Facility is scheduled to close the unit located in Stokes Forest .The unit has serviced these State Parks for years. The unit houses 110 full Minimum inmates and is a work camp.My suggestion is to Keep the unit open and have 1 or 2 park people go between parks to check on details get trash ect.The officers already have keys for cleaning supplies , rakes , tools etc. Each Detail presently consists of 1 Officer and 10 inmates. 6 hrs inmate labor x 10 inmates = 60 hrs work per work detail per day. If the Work camp closes you gain nothing. The inmates will be moved but they will still be incarcerated and paid for by the tax payers.The Staff will be relocated but will still be paid saving nothing. If it stays open the inmates clean the parks for people to enjoy. SUGGESTION State PARks. The Dept. of Corrections already services Stokes Forest , Wawayanda , High point,Worthington,Jenny Jump and Ringwood State Parks. It also has serviced Stephens , Hopatcong , Waterloo Village and Swartzwood State Parks in the past. .The Department of Corrections Mountainveiw Facility is scheduled to close the unit located in Stokes Forest .The unit has serviced these State Parks for years. The unit houses 110 full Minimum inmates and is a work camp.My suggestion is to Keep the unit open and have 1 or 2 park people go between parks to check on details get trash ect.The officers already have keys for cleaning supplies , rakes , tools etc.

Each Detail presently consists of 1 Officer and 10 inmates.
6 hrs inmate labor x 10 inmates = 60 hrs work per work detail per day.

If the Work camp closes you gain nothing. The inmates will be moved but they will still be incarcerated and paid for by the tax payers.The Staff will be relocated but will still be paid saving nothing.

If it stays open the inmates clean the parks for people to enjoy.

]]> By: louis ortiz http://www.ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-634 louis ortiz Sat, 05 Apr 2008 23:03:00 +0000 http://ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-634 I LEFT NJ TO GET AWAY FROM THE IDIOTS THE PEOPLE OF NJ KEEP VOTING INTO OFFICE. I LIVE IN PA NOW AND COULD NOT BE HAPPIER. YOU VOTED THIS IDIOT IN AND AFTER THE MCGREEVY AND FLORIO ADMINISTRATIONS. DONT CRY ABOUT IT NOW AND STOP VOTING IN THESE STUPID LEFT WING LIBERAL DEMOCRATS INTO OFFICE. REMEMBER CHRISTIE TODD WHITMAN SHE LEFT OFFICE WITH A HUGE SURPLUS AND FLORIO SPENT IT IN 5 MINUTES. VOTE REPUBLICAN IN 2008 I LEFT NJ TO GET AWAY FROM THE IDIOTS THE PEOPLE OF NJ KEEP VOTING INTO OFFICE. I LIVE IN PA NOW AND COULD NOT BE HAPPIER. YOU VOTED THIS IDIOT IN AND AFTER THE MCGREEVY AND FLORIO ADMINISTRATIONS. DONT CRY ABOUT IT NOW AND STOP VOTING IN THESE STUPID LEFT WING LIBERAL DEMOCRATS INTO OFFICE. REMEMBER CHRISTIE TODD WHITMAN SHE LEFT OFFICE WITH A HUGE SURPLUS AND FLORIO SPENT IT IN 5 MINUTES.
VOTE REPUBLICAN IN 2008

]]> By: Dave http://www.ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-633 Dave Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:35:43 +0000 http://ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-633 Another smug illogical strong arm tactic for a governor who's whining because he can't get his own way ... Wa, Wa, Wa ... poor Governor!!! Why can't the budget be cut back across the board kind of like skimming rather than totally cut out and or threaten major cuts to our quality of living in NJ He's against small towns, state parks, Ag Dept, and now what else? Then again he's rich and probably has no real clue or even care as to how we have to work and live in this state. Lived in this state all my life and am now one of the many who are considering fleeing before, but wait!!! We get taxed for leaving the state too! Another smug illogical strong arm tactic for a governor who’s whining because he can’t get his own way …

Wa, Wa, Wa … poor Governor!!!

Why can’t the budget be cut back across the board kind of like skimming rather than totally cut out and or threaten major cuts to our quality of living in NJ

He’s against small towns, state parks, Ag Dept, and now what else?

Then again he’s rich and probably has no real clue or even care as to how we have to work and live in this state.

Lived in this state all my life and am now one of the many who are considering fleeing before, but wait!!! We get taxed for leaving the state too!

]]> By: John Sergeant http://www.ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-632 John Sergeant Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:44:53 +0000 http://ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-632 I sent this email via the governors web site. I urge everyone to send emails to the governor, and encourage your friends and colleagues to do the same. Also, thanks Ruth for the info on the demonstration at Round Valley. I would love to be there, but unfortunately I have to chauffeur my daughter to a girl scout activity. I hope the turnout is good! Dear Governor Corzine: I urge you to reconsider the budget cuts which will affect the State parks. This seems like a very short-sighted measure. The State parks contribute a great deal to the attractiveness of New Jersey for tourists. They also add significantly to the quality of life for NJ residents. I personally walk every weekday for one hour in Round Valley, and two to three hours on the weekends. I would be devastated if this is taken away from me. I know that there are many other people like me, since I meet them on my walks every day. I have not been a political activist for quite a few years, but if you proceed with this, you will have given me a cause to re-energize me, and I will fight this with all my energy and resources. Sincerely, John B Sergeant I sent this email via the governors web site. I urge everyone to send emails to the governor, and encourage your friends and colleagues to do the same.

Also, thanks Ruth for the info on the demonstration at Round Valley. I would love to be there, but unfortunately I have to chauffeur my daughter to a girl scout activity. I hope the turnout is good!

Dear Governor Corzine:

I urge you to reconsider the budget cuts which will affect the State parks. This seems like a very short-sighted measure. The State parks contribute a great deal to the attractiveness of New Jersey for tourists. They also add significantly to the quality of life for NJ residents. I personally walk every weekday for one hour in Round Valley, and two to three hours on the weekends. I would be devastated if this is taken away from me. I know that there are many other people like me, since I meet them on my walks every day. I have not been a political activist for quite a few years, but if you proceed with this, you will have given me a cause to re-energize me, and I will fight this with all my energy and resources.

Sincerely,

John B Sergeant

]]> By: Joe Parisi http://www.ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-631 Joe Parisi Fri, 04 Apr 2008 21:10:55 +0000 http://ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-631 I grew up, and currently live, about 5 miles from Parvn State Park. I have spent many an hour there camping and fishing. It is a beautiful spot, and I feel terrible about it being closed. I am so mad at the governor right now, I could scream. I wonder if the state plans to sell off the land to private developers. That's just what we need, more condos. I grew up, and currently live, about 5 miles from Parvn State Park. I have spent many an hour there camping and fishing. It is a beautiful spot, and I feel terrible about it being closed. I am so mad at the governor right now, I could scream. I wonder if the state plans to sell off the land to private developers. That’s just what we need, more condos.

]]> By: Ruth http://www.ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-630 Ruth Fri, 04 Apr 2008 19:30:53 +0000 http://ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-630 I just learned there is a peaceful demonstration scheduled at Round Valley for tomorrow (Sat April 5) at 12 noon. For info you can contact mapgar@gmail.com I just learned there is a peaceful demonstration scheduled at Round Valley for tomorrow (Sat April 5) at 12 noon. For info you can contact mapgar@gmail.com

]]> By: Joanne http://www.ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-628 Joanne Fri, 04 Apr 2008 13:58:37 +0000 http://ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-628 I have lived in NJ my whole life. One of the things I love about this state are the outdoor activities and green areas. Yes, our state budget is in crisis. I understand this and I'm sure it's challenging to accomodate everyone. However, don't target the middle-class citizens by closing the state parks in the middle of summer! Gas prices are out of control. Not everyone can afford vacations. State parks are where families can spend quality time together. It is bad enough that Waterloo Village is closed due to budget cuts, but now state parks also? Everyone, let's keep each other posted on what we can do prevent this state budget from passing. I have lived in NJ my whole life. One of the things I love about this state are the outdoor activities and green areas. Yes, our state budget is in crisis. I understand this and I’m sure it’s challenging to accomodate everyone. However, don’t target the middle-class citizens by closing the state parks in the middle of summer! Gas prices are out of control. Not everyone can afford vacations. State parks are where families can spend quality time together. It is bad enough that Waterloo Village is closed due to budget cuts, but now state parks also?

Everyone, let’s keep each other posted on what we can do prevent this state budget from passing.

]]> By: Deb http://www.ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-627 Deb Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:06:38 +0000 http://ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-627 Parks are such a great place for families! Seriously, how about cutting other ridiculous things, instead of parks? It makes no sense...the amount of corruption and waste NJ has, and they want to close parks??? Parks are such a great place for families! Seriously, how about cutting other ridiculous things, instead of parks? It makes no sense…the amount of corruption and waste NJ has, and they want to close parks???

]]> By: Debbie Randall http://www.ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-623 Debbie Randall Fri, 04 Apr 2008 01:54:37 +0000 http://ourmonmouthblog.com/2008/04/01/new-jersey-state-park-closings/#comment-623 Ok...so it's so incredibly expensive to live in New Jersey, there has to be some benefits for paying all of this money, right? I used think, well at least we have these beautiful state parks to utilize and now...I think...why am I staying here? Ok…so it’s so incredibly expensive to live in New Jersey, there has to be some benefits for paying all of this money, right? I used think, well at least we have these beautiful state parks to utilize and now…I think…why am I staying here?

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