2011 Municipal Budget

Inspired by fear

Medford’s council members’ recent strategy to exhaust and intimidate residents with regard to their multi-million dollar budget deficit and tax increase referendum was another township effort to evoke fear, ultimately offering three choices for citizens to vote on April 27 — significantly increase…

Lots of layoffs, and that’s not all

By AUBRIE GEORGE

Under the proposed 2011 municipal budget, 22 township employees will lose their jobs. If a referendum question asking residents if the township can increase taxes about 25 percent does not pass, more layoffs and cuts in…

Let’s be clear

The Medford K-8 school district has released a letter to voters regarding a few things that might be confusing this April 27.

If you’ve seen electronic signs around town telling you about a special referendum question being placed on the ballot, those signs were put up by the…

Get educated, Medford

You’ve probably heard that Medford Township wants to increase taxes 25 percent, or $325 for the average homeowner. Well, they can’t do that without your vote, so it’s time to get some information.

The gang that couldn’t shoot straight

One of our citizens enjoys calling our Council members ”Desperate Councilmen” Since I would rather read than watch TV, I prefer “the Gang That Couldn’t Shoot Straight”.

It’s up to you, Medford

Medford Township Council wants to raise your taxes 25 percent to support the 2011 municipal budget and you should know why.

Of course, they can’t do it without your approval, so before you vote, get informed. Here’s you chance.

Tax increase could be in your hands

Would you allow Medford Township to raise taxes higher than the 2 percent permitted by state law?

You might be facing such a question on the April 27 school board election ballot after Council has begun discussing whether or not to place a…