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VOTE: NJ Parks Reopening Too Soon Or Par For The Course? VOTE: NJ Parks Reopening Too Soon Or Par For The Course?
Vote: NJ Parks Reopening Too Soon Or Par For The Course? New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday announced state parks will be reopening this weekend, and county officials çan reopen their parks if they so desire. Although studies show New Jerseyans feel more impacted by coronavirus than residents of any other state, many condemned Murphy for starting to reopen the state prematurely. Vote below.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Murphy Says NJ Parks, Golf Courses Can Reopen Saturday; Here's What You Can Expect Murphy Says NJ Parks, Golf Courses Can Reopen Saturday; Here's What You Can Expect
Murphy Says NJ Parks, Golf Courses Can Reopen Saturday; Here's What You Can Expect State parks and golf courses can reopen this weekend, Gov. Phil Murphy said on Wednesday. Parks were closed statewide on April 7 to curb the spread of coronavirus. Murphy announced a plan for reopening them during a Wednesday briefing. ** VOTE: Too soon or par for the course? Should NJ wait to reopen parks, golf courses? ** The reopening order will take effect at sunrise on Saturday, Murphy said. The governor said he will leave it up to counties to reopen their parks.  "I am pleased to make this order today,'' Murphy said, noting milder weather predicted this weekend. Parking l…

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by Jon Craig