Solutions to Stormwater pollution

There are many things you can do to help storm water pollution. Limit your use of fertilizers and pesticides, properly dispose if hazardous products such as motor oil and gasoline, clean up after your pet, dispose of yard waste properly. For more information, please read the Spring Council Connection or check the State's web site at www.njstormwater.org.


ELECTRONIC TRASH COLLECTION

Beginning in January 2010, you will no longer be able to put electronics out for trash without paying $10.00 per item. Although we are locked in with Audubon for five years - they have e-events - you set up a date for electronics to be collected in town and they will come and get them. Thanks for Being Green, LLC, dba Magnum Computer Recycling is an electronic waste recycling facility whose mission is to heighten the public’s awareness regarding the importance of recycling computer equipment and related electronics. Some of the products that they are collecting are: 15,17,19,21 INCH MONITORS, FLAT SCREENS AND ALL-IN-ONES
TOWERS, DESKTOPS AND LAPTOPS
UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY
KEYBOARDS, MOUSE AND SPEAKERS
ALL TYPE OF WIRE
GOLD CLIP ENDS
PRINTERS, FAX MACHINES, SCANNERS, MODEMS, COPY MACHINES
ALL TYPE OF MEMORY
ANY HARD DRIVES, FANS AND POWER SUPPLIES
MOTHER, B, C, TWEENER AND FINGER BOARDS
AC ADAPTORS, YOKES, AND MOTORS, PLASTIC, BALED OR LOOSE
ALUMINUM, BRASS, LIGHT IRON AND COPPER METALS, BALED OR LOOSE ANY AND ALL RELATED COMPUTER PARTS
PHONES, CELL PHONES, CELL PHONE AND LAPTOP BATTERIES
PC SCRAP AND STEREOS (NO WOOD)
VCR's, DVD's, CD PLAYERS, BOOMBOXES, TV's
ANY AUDIO AND VISUAL EQUIPMENT
SCANNERS AND PAGERS
CASH REGISTERS AND SCALES (ELECTRONIC OR MECHANICAL)
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
The website for more information is: www.thanksforbeinggreen.net

DRPA Finance Committee Approves New Bridge Toll And PATCO Fare Schedules

The Finance Committee of the Delaware River Port Authority has approved changes to bridge toll and PATCO fare schedules. Seniors will now be given until September 1, 2010, to get an E-ZPass transponder to qualify for the discount, however, those who get the transponder sooner will see a larger discount. As of September 14th, seniors enrolled in the program who have a transponder will see a 75-cent increase in their discounted rate when the new toll schedule takes effect while those who continue to use the senior coupons will have to pay $1.00 more.
For more information on Bridge Tolls and Patco Fares click here HERE or visit the website at www.drpa.org

PROPERTY TAX DEDUCTIONS

The State of New Jersey, administered through the local municipal Assessor’s Office, makes available property tax deductions to qualifying property owners. Each deduction has specific qualifications and requires the filing of an application.

QUALIFYING INCOME
Earned income
Social Security Benefits(including social security disability payments)
Certain railroad retirement benefits
Certain veterans’ benefits
Nontaxable combat pay

For more information or to obtain a 1040A federal income tax return form, contact:
CAMDEN COUNTY DIVISION OF SENIOR & DISABLED SERVICES 1-800-955-2446
Or contact the IRS at 1-866-234-2942, or visit online at www.irs.gov

Senior citizen Deduction and Surviving Spouse of a Senior Citizen - $250.00

QUALIFICATIONS: 65 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER AS OF DECEMBER 31 OF THE PRETAX YEAR. OWN AND RESIDE IN THE PROPERTY APPLYING FOR ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 1 OF THE PRETAX YEAR. INCOME NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 OVER AND ABOVE SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND/OR GOVERNMENT PENSIONS. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED. SURVIVING SPOUSE MUST BE 55 YEARS OF AGE

Disabled Person Deduction and Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Person - $250.00

QUALIFICATIONS: OWN AND RESIDE IN THE PROPERTY APPLYING FOR ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 1 OF THE PRETAX YEAR. PERMANENTLY AND TOTALLY DISABLED AS OF DECEMBER 1 OF THE PRETAX YEAR.INCOME NOT TO EXCEED $10,000 OVER AND ABOVE DISABILITY BENEFITS. PROOF OF PERMANENT DISABILITY – SOCIAL SECURITY AWARD CERTIFICATE OR DOCTOR’S NOTE.

CONTINUANCE OF THESE DEDUCTIONS –MUST RETURN AN ANNUAL POST TAX YEAR STATEMENT TO THE TAX COLLECTOR’S OFFICE ON OR BEFORE MARCH 1ST OF EACH TAX YEAR.

Veterans or Surviving Spouse of a Veteran - $250.00

QUALIFICATIONS: OWN PROPERTY ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 1 OF THE PRETAX YEAR POSSESS AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE FROM ACTIVE SERVICE IN TIME OF WAR. **Peacekeeping Missions require actual service in a combat zone for a total of 14 days, unless a service injury was received in a combat zone. SUPPLY COPY OF DISCHARGE PAPERS WITH APPLICATION Surviving Spouse must attach copy of death certificate with application

APPLICATION: FILE WITH THE ASSESSOR’S OFFICE ON OR BEFORE DECEMBER 31ST .

CONTINUANCE OF THIS DEDUCTION – CONTINUES IN FORCE FROM YEAR TO YEAR WITHOUT THE NECESSITY FOR FURTHER CLAIM SO LONG AS A CLAIMANT IS ENTITLED TO THE DEDUCTION.

Totally Disabled Veterans and Surviving Spouses - Exempt

QUALIFICATIONS: OWN AND RESIDE IN PROPERTY ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 1 OF THE PRETAX YEAR POSSESS AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE FROM ACTIVE SERVICE IN TIME OF WAR.HAVE AN U.S. VETERANS ADMINISTRATION CERTIFICATION OF SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY-100% SUPPLY COPY OF DISCHARGE PAPERS WITH APPLICATION

CONTINUANCE OF THIS DEDUCTION – CONTINUES IN FORCE FROM YEAR TO YEAR WITHOUT THE NECESSITY FOR FURTHER CLAIM SO LONG AS A CLAIMANT IS ENTITLED TO THE DEDUCTION.