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Below you will find the latest forum topics being discussed.

Paying property taxes early

Has anyone else had trouble paying taxes early??? I have 3 properties and I can't handle the anxiety of having so much due all at the beginning of each quarter, so I'm going to try to stagger payments. (I'm really not trying to brag, this is my job...it's how I pay the bills). I sent in my may payment over two weeks ago and it still hasn't been processed. I'll give it til Monday, was just curious if anyone else experienced this. I'm only concerned because in Franklin boro my checks are processed within days

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submitted 10 hours ago by NoUseForAname

Large Orange cat seen on Old Vienna rd Independence

We have been seeing a large Orange cat in our yard the past 2 days. He will not come and runs when I try to call him. He HAS a tail so he is not the one that is on the singns all over town. ( Although I really wish he were) Anyway, he is a large Orange cat. If anyone has lost one and think this may be theres, email me .

submitted 10 hours ago by Rita

NJ bill to limit gun magazines from 15 round to 10 round

What is our thoughts on this?

My biggest issue other then the obvious infringement of our rights issue is how would I be fairly reimbursed for these if this law was to go through.

Also what the heck is the point, just more and more limitations that limit the second amendment.

From what I understand the hearing is Thursday.

submitted 10 hours ago by Darrin

GIGAPAN - New York City Panorama with Zoom

Saw this awesome link on the Severe Weather Facebook page and had to share. The camera is positioned next to the top of the Freedom Tower and overlooks NYC. You can pan and zoom all the way down to street level and even see people clearly.

Have fun with it! We did.

http://wtc.gigapan.com/wtc/?xml=wtc.xml&view.hlookat=-288.17&view.vlookat=69.66&view.fov=74.75#panorama

submitted 12 hours ago by Rich

QUIZ: Which president are you?

http://www.buzzfeed.com/laraparker/which-us-president-are-you

Well, I'll be damned.... Thomas Jefferson

"You grew up fast, but you grew up right. You are bold, you make big moves… and we can only admire you for it. You’ve got the brains and the wit to back it up. Can’t hold you down… but why would we try?"

submitted 14 hours ago by JeffersonRepub

Man admits to removing asbestos from Hackettstown Schools without a license

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/warren-county/express-times/index.ssf/2014/03/man_admits_to_removing_asbesto.html

Hopefully, the BOE will look into how this happened. Would think that part of the hiring practice would be to verify that the person has a license to remove asbestos.

submitted 15 hours ago by Nancy

Air compressor won't stay on. Any recommendations for repair?

DH's Craftsman air compressor won't stay on. He checked the outlets and breakers he used. Doesn't really want to get a new one or try to mess with it himself. We know how much a new one will be and don't really want to buy a new one.
Anyone know anyone locally that may do this type of repair?
TIA:)

submitted 19 hours ago by Blackcat

Schools offering medical billing & coding?

I was wondering if anyone knew any local and legit schools that offer medical billing & coding? I am interested in going back to school for this but would like to see if anyone on here has had any experience in going to school and or working in this field. Thanks!

submitted 1 day ago by Michelle

Person looking around the neighborhood

I happened to be home from work today and heard a car in my driveway. When I looked the person was pulling out and moved onto the neighbors house. This person quickly would get out, walk to the back of each house and quickly get back in their truck and move onto the next property. I was wondering if anyone has seen this in there neighborhood. The woman was driving a brown jeep Cherokee and wearing a yellow vest. Does anyone know if this is someone that works for the town and why they're doing this?

submitted 1 day ago by Manny

2014 Hackettstown Life Forum Bracketology

It's that time again, kids... everyone who was in the group last year should have received an email invite. For potential newcomers, read on:

I've started a group in Yahoo for fans of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament to compete against one another. The tournament begins Thursday, March 20th and all brackets must be filled out before tip-off of the first game (the "play-in" games Tuesday/Wednesday night do not count).

The scoring by round is as follows:

Round 1 - 1 point per correct pick
Round 2 - 2 points
Round 3 - 4 points (Sweet 16)
Round 4 - 8 points (Elite 8)
Round 5 -... More

submitted 1 day ago by ianimal