Letters

Appreciation

to police
To the editor:
   
I would like to express my appreciation to the South Brunswick Police Department for all its efforts on behalf of the Beekman Manor Neighborhood Watch. After there were four burglaries in our development, the police made every effort to keep the residents informed of the situation and address our concerns.
   I would like to thank Chief Raymond Hayducka, Deputy Chief Kevin Hughes, Sgt. Mark Domino, Detective James Ryan, Detective Chris Giampietro and Officer Gene Rickle for coming to our meetings and patiently answering all of our questions.
   I would also like to thank Councilman Joe Camarota for all of his help coordinating our meetings with the police and reaching out to our neighbors.
   I urge all residents of Beekman Manor to sign up with our Neighborhood Watch. Cooperative efforts between the police and residents will help to keep our community safe.
Sue Nissenblatt
Kendall Park
Ms. Nissenblatt is the coordinator of the Beekman Manor Neighborhood Watch.
Legal opposition

to radar devices
To the editor:
   
As a past prosecutor and former college law assistant professor, I oppose the proposed use of photo radar devices for enforcement purposes. While upholding the integrity of the laws of New Jersey and its municipalities is an honorable aim, I respectfully oppose the passage of Bill A-2064.
   The bill violates a driver’s rights because it fails to address how prosecution of the actual driver of the offending vehicle could be achieved. Often times the registered owner of a vehicle is not the actual driver. The provisions of the bill also reverse the "innocent until proven guilty" doctrine that is the hallmark of the judicial system of the United States, presupposing guilt on the part of the vehicle’s registered owner.
Kenneth Vercammen
South Brunswick
Tailgating

a success
To the editor:
   
On Oct. 29, "Tailgate Trick or Treat" was held for South Brunswick residents at Woodlot Park. This is the fifth year for this annual event, and it was a tremendous success despite the change to the rain date and the wind.
   More than 250 participants enjoyed a car decorating contest; Ben Lipman, a roving entertainer and magician; goody bags; pumpkin paintingand most of all, "Tailgate Trick or Treating."
   On behalf of South Brunswick Department of Recreation and Community Affairs, I would like to acknowledge the businesses and organizations that made contributions and the volunteers who contributed their time, enthusiasm and skills to the program. Their dedication to our community made this event possible.
   Thank you to the following businesses and organizations for their generous donations, assistance and support:
   Andrea Schwarz — event coordinator — for the Girl Scout Troops of South Brunswick; Amato’s Garden Center; Café Calore; China Star; Cold Stone Creamery; Confectionately Yours; Guiseppe’s Pizzeria & Restaurant; Grand Slam; Kendall Park Pizzeria & Restaurant; Kendall Park Skating & Hockey; McDonald’s; Pleasant Hill Farm; Princeton Sports Center and Von Thun’s Country Farm Market.
   I would also like to thank the following individuals:
   Deputy Mayor Carol Barrett and council members Joe Camarota, Charles Carley and Chris Killmurray for helping with the judging of the cars and the pumpkin painting and CCD students of St. Cecilia’s for helping with the food table.
   Finally, I would like to thank the Department of Parks and Recreation staff:
   Tom Morris, Bonnie Bruccoleri, Jennifer Petri, Nancy Messina, Marybeth Miele, Ricky Luca, Blake Strameli, Mark Katzenback, Jill Ostman, Kevin Miele, Greg Aaron, Shane Raber and Mark Langone, all of whom went far beyond the call of duty to make this event and unqualified success.
Pat Papenberg
Program Coordinator
South Brunswick
Department of Recreation
and Community Affairs
Water leaves

bad taste
To the editor:
   
When I moved to South Brunswick from New Brunswick in 1993, I couldn’t believe how good the South Brunswick water tasted compared to the water in New Brunswick.
   I think at that time we were getting all our water from the wells scattered throughout the township.
   It’s my understanding that a change was made and we started buying our water from other places. Since then, the taste of the water has been awful.
   It doesn’t have to be this way, though. Other towns have good tasting water. Recently I was in Metro Park, not too far away, and the water there was fine.
   Exactly why does South Brunswick’s water taste so bad? And what can we do about it?
Dawn Smith
Monmouth Junction