Can Smart Growth help control taxes?       Everyone in New Jersey agrees that property taxes are too high, but what most people don't realize is that the damage goes far beyond our wallets. Skyrocketing real estate prices, never-ending traffic, an escalating loss of open space to more and more strip malls, pollution - nearly ev... More ... Legislation would help paramedic programs       Susan Van Orden's letter "New Jersey First Aid Council opposes legislation" (Jan. 5) does not address the root causes of the paramedic funding issue that prompted the introduction of the paramedic transport bills, S-2302 and A-3749. More ... Corodemus' shoes will be difficult to fill       Monmouth County and the people of New Jersey lost a true leader with the retirement of Assemblyman Steven J. Corodemus. Steve practiced his political trade in the same fashion he practiced everything in life - with honesty, compassion, deliberate thought and sincerity. More ... Holiday drive a success; need continues       United Way of Monmouth County would like to say thank you to the individuals and businesses that made a difference in the lives of the more than 4,000 families in Monmouth County through the Snowflake Wishes campaign. More ...