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Govt. Facing Curbs on Spending A slow-down In the rate of increase of government spending, particularly if inflation continues to Increase and the necessity to make difficult decisions on spending progrs m priorities by all governmental units in the face of more restricted revenues, are among principal expectations for the coming (fo^de. Such was the general consensus of a panel of state officials speaking at the recent 50th Anniversary meeting of the New Jersey Taxpayers Association on the general theme of what can be expected in governmental financing in the eighties. Donald Linky, director of the governor’s Office of Policy and Planning, foresees a slow-down in the growth of federal aid, causing an adverse impact on the financing of both state and local governmental units. He also views a slowing of population growth and change in make-up of the population as the number of senior citizens increases, requiring higher pension costs and increases in welfare services. Further, he perceives growing need for examining the state-local tax system with a view toward keeping the state in a competitive position for attracting industry and preserving the cities. BOTH COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION Michael Burke and Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Joseph Le F*nte expressed similar views that yields of existing revenues are adversely affected by inflation, the trend in government is towards greater fiscal restraint, and there is continuing public pressure for accountability for government spending. The days of solving education problems by spending more money on them has passed, according to the education commissioner. On the subject of spending limits, the caps, Linky noted their adverse impact on deferral of capital outlay and maintenance, and creation of special governmental units such as districts and authorities to circumvent caps. Both commissioners agreed that caps should remain. In education, Dr. Burke observed that the school cap law had been fairly successsful in controlling large budget increases, but he did see desirability for some modification. LeFante observed that although municipal and county caps had brought greater efficiency and economy to New Jersey local governments, greater progress can be made in use of public facilities, interlocal cooperation, and budget planning. BOTH COMMISSIONERS urged greater use of community education—use of public schools or other facilities for programs serving all segments of the population, from youth through senior citizens. They asserted that use of schools exclusively for students and teachers is a luxury that can no longer be afforded. The plight of P/ew Jersey’s urban centers is of great concern to state officials. Burke observed that educational problems in the cities cannot be solved without changing aspects of urban life outside the schools. The continuing need for federal and state assistance to cities and other municipal governments was expressed by Le Fante, who also indicated the entire system of federal and state aid is due for study with a view to change. John Farrell, senior vice president of NJTA, who presided over the panel, concluded that there will be an even greater need for the private supported governmental research organization in the 80’s to provide independent evaluation of governmental organization, operations, and financing.

CAFRA Hearing book look

DENNISVILLE - A Coastal Area Facility Review Act hearing on a 5ftlot subdivision by Stobbart Construction Co. has been scheduled in township hall here 11a.m. Dec. 3. The CAFRA hearing will consider the Delsea Dr. Dennis Woods Section III proposal by Stobbart. The state Div. of Coastal Resources invites public comment at the meeting. $45,661 Grant For Repaving AVALON - The Stale Department of Transportation has awarded $45,661 to the borough for the resurfacing of Dune Dr. The funds were granted under the 1979 Transportation Bond Issue Early Action Program. They will pay 90 per cent of the contract amount for the resurfacing, restoring and rehabilatation project.

Pirielands Legends Explored

A new South Jersey book “The Pine Barrens — Legend, Lore and Lies," by Atlantic City author William McMahon, has recently 1teen released by Middle Atlantic Press of Wallingford. In view of the current controversy involving the Jersey Pinelands McMahon's book is reading in keeping with the headlines and will give the reader a view of life in the Pines not threatened by inroads of town-builders. THE BOOK CONTAINS a score of stories on the Pines and those who inhabit them, some unique occupations, and even the expressions associated with this part of Jersey. It traces the beginnings of the Pinelanders known as Pineys and how they helped provide labor for industries far back in the woods, such as iron forges, paper mills, glass factories, etc. THERE IS A chapter devoted to the brew known as "Jersey Lighten'.” The Jersey Devil is also represented, as is Sammy the Fiddler, who could

Private/Public -

(From Pag, 28) in the South Cape May area. For years the township and other levels of government have been hamstrung in efforts to provide badly needed protection from coastal storms; because the beachfront is privately owned. Right now, today, the dunes in South Cape May are virtually non-existant, exposing no less than four municipalities to possible flooding by even the slightest of coastal

storms.

Even if the public purchase of private property doesn’t receive government funding the first time around — it would nevertheless show outside government and the local

izenry tha

the need to acquire critical land areas for the

benefit and protection of all.

No one will argue that Lower Township is as wealthy as Avalon; that there's no difference between the ability of the taxpayers in each

municipality to spend tax money on buying up land. Then again, there would probably be little argument when it comes to the value of sand dunes as protective barriers against an

angry sea.

outptay any other In the Pinea because of an alleged pact with the devil. Today the pines have their own musical culture as distinctively plneland as la the mountain music of West Virginia to the hills ol that state. There are tales of robber bands who infested the pines; trail preachers who rode many weary miles

into the woodlands. There is also the touching story of the bird-doctors who make house calls. All these are told with a dash of humor by bom storyteller McMahon, whose output of II books includes the still current "South Jersey Towns." The new book has a profusion of pictures and sketches.

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