Each week, a free advertising "newspaper" is deposited in my drive or the street in front of my drive, whether I am home or not. If I am not, it is great advertisement of that fact. I can stop mail delivery if I am on vacation, but not these deliveries.
I was told a few years ago, Medford does not have any laws or regulations on this type of advertising. It is time Medford did.
I have no way to "opt-out". I should be able to do so.
A permit should be required to do this type of advertising; an opt-out email address should be required on the front page of each publication, with explanation of its use, in minimum of 10 point arial font. Permit cost could be $1.00 (or more) per household per year, so the township can cover all related cost. Fine for failure to stop delivery after notice: $500.00 per household per publication (each week being a separate publication) delivered, to cover township or homeowner cost in enforcement. Either should be able to enforce the law.
This is similar to the Do Not Call law.
If you agree contact the Mayor: Bob Martin
bmartin@medfordtownship.com
