Bharat Damle, Ph.D., West Windsor
Recently I watched the West Windsor Township Council debate on television. One of the candidates suggested we judge them by their records rather than by their words, so I decided to do some investigating.
George Borek said he doesn’t want to see residential development on the 658-acre Howard Hughes property. But he said the same thing about the train station redevelopment. He ran on a campaign promise of “No 1,000 Homes” eight years ago, and then changed his tune after being elected. He sided with the developer in council meetings and then voted for 800 homes after being endorsed by the developer. With an estimated 5,000 homes at stake on the Howard Hughes site, I don’t trust him to keep his word. Actions speak louder than words.
On the other hand, Hemant Marathe has a long history in town of supporting the schools. He managed the district through one of its largest growth periods. He knows how devastating a huge development can be, and he is against residential development on the Howard Hughes property. His record proves it.
Virginia Manzari stepped up during the transit village discussions to share an analysis she had done. She has consistently spoken out against huge, high-density developments and the effects they would have on our schools.
Gerald Halloran moved here to escape the many negative effects that overdevelopment had on his last residence in Hoboken, where kids at the park had to wait in line to use the swing set! With a 4-year-old son, Gerald will make West Windsor his home for many years to come, and he will fight to protect our community as well.
After examining the candidates’ records, the answer is clear. Marathe, Manzari, and Halloran will protect us from unchecked development. Please vote Marathe, Manzari, and Halloran on Nov. 3.
Bharat Damle, Ph.D.
West Windsor
