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NJ - Town Tries To Drop Sex Offender Restrictions

View the article here 11/17/2009 By Christine Sloan West Milford Township Council Repeals Ordinance Preventing Offenders From Living Near Schools, Playgrounds WEST MILFORD (CBS) - It's a controversial debate in New Jersey. Some local governments are now dropping restrictions on convicted sex offenders. In one West Milford neighborhood, residents have been on edge knowing a convicted sex offender lives next door. He is one of six top-tier sex offenders in town, registered under Megan's Law. Their pictures appear on the New Jersey State Police Web site because the courts believe there is a likelihood these men could re-offend. "We have young children here and I really get nervous about it," said resident Rosanne Demeo. Despite those concerns, the township council recently repealed an ordinance that made it unlawful for registered sex offenders to live within 2,500 feet of a school, park, playground or day-care center...continue to full post

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