To the spouter lamenting the loss of local businesses, it’s not

Court House - To the spouter lamenting the loss of local businesses, it’s not Middle Township's fault. As an owner who recently closed a local business after 10 very successful years, I would tell you to evaluate the labor pool. It’s horrendous. “My aunt died" and "I can’t come to work,” followed by a Facebook post two hours later from the beach was a daily norm, and not the exception. Speaking with other owners locally, labor is the limiting factor with regard to their ability to succeed. Next time out, take note of how many help-wanted signs you see, and ask yourself if every employer in the county is somehow to blame.