‘If it ain’t broke,’
don’t fix it’
To the editor:
As a soon-to-be permanent resident of Lambertville, I would like to comment on the city’s intention to install traffic calming measures as detailed in the Jan. 6 article, "piece of the bridge pie."
While I’m sure the architects of this initiative have presented a marvelous plan in which to calm the traffic in Lambertville, I would caution our officials to look long and hard at this objective before jumping in with both feet.
I express this concern as the town in which I presently reside, Westfield, N.J., implemented the exact same measures as Lambertville is now planning. The result has been disastrous to the quality and charm of this town and is a longstanding sore spot between residents and the creators of an expensive and permanent mess.
Speed humps and bumps have created more safety issues then they have resolved, and the bizarre painting of raised pedestrian walkways and intersections gives one the impression they’re on an airport tarmac rather than Main Street. Additionally, circles and road realignments were failures.
I’m not sure what makes the town officials think these measures are needed. In my 30 years exposure to Lambertville, it appears the city and its traffic moves along quite nicely at a snail’s pace, which delights me.
How about adding a police officer to the force? I’ll bet one on foot, on traffic duty, would do much more for much less and add a value than this million dollar proposal.
How much "value added" will Lambertville realize with a project that will most certainly diminish the pleasing old-fashioned charm of this lovely town?
The adage, "If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it," should be kept in mind with this initiative.
Westfield, N.J.
Children raise money
for tsunami victims
To the editor:
Along with my brother, Jake and sister, Isabella, we had a fund-raiser for the tsunami victims.
With our neighbors, school, and people at the Stockton Council meeting, we were able to raise $319.48.
We sent the money to the Christian Children’s Fund. We know it will help hundreds.
Thank you.
Stockton
Recognize school
board members
To the editor:
January is New Jersey’s fourth annual School Board Recognition Month.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the dedicated, hard-working board members I have the privilege of working with. The countless hours of meetings, phone calls, research, etc., each and every one of these people put in, with no financial remuneration, while also maintaining job and family responsibilities, is a gift to the children of our community that most often goes unnoticed.
Recently, Chis Kascik resigned from our Board of Education due to a move out of the township. The years he put in are so enormously appreciated, and his strength, his insight and his humor will be missed.
After completing interviews to fill this vacancy, the board is pleased to welcome John Dupuis to our group. John brings to the board not only a background in education, but a proven dedication to West Amwell School, the children and the Board of Education.
We were very fortunate with the other applicants as well and are in great hopes they will put their names on the ballot in April for anticipated openings.
I personally feel so blessed to be working with such a diverse, respectful, intelligent, compassionate group of people. Their dedication to the education of our children and their ability to work together along with the administration and staff as a team guarantees our children the very best education we can afford them.
As we continue to face the challenges created by mandates, limiting laws, space and reduced funds, I have no doubt this board will continue to find the way toward quality education.
president
West Amwell Board of Education

