Author: Central Jersey

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Democrats spent township into a hole

    John Hart, Hopewell Township As a member of the Hopewell Township Committee and Hopewell Planning Board for most of the past 20 years, I have seen firsthand how the township spends money. Kevin Kuchinski, on the other hand, has been on the Township Committee for less than one year. When Mr. Kuchinski switched party from…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Continue new path of financial planning

    Todd Brant, Hopewell Township A letter to the editor from Hopewell Township Committee member Kevin Kuchinski in the Oct. 15 edition made false claims about mismanagement of monies and poor planning under Mayor Harvey Lester. It is obvious that the junior member of the Township Committee does not know his history; it was the Democrats…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Opponents contort Lester’s record

    Mike Chipowsky, Hopewell Township Former Committeeman David Sandahl began his recent editorial with a quote from the musical “Hamilton” where Aaron Burr belts out, “Talk less, smile more. Don’t let them know what you’re against or what you’re for.” Mr. Sandahl neglected to note Alexander Hamilton’s reply, “Burr? Sir? Is there anything you wouldn’t do?…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Congresswoman made ‘blatantly false claims’

    John Hansbury, Hopewell Township It was very disappointing to read the letter to editor from our newly elected Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman making blatantly false claims that Mayor Harvey Lester has caused Hopewell Township to become vulnerable to the Penn East Pipeline and developers. This is an egregious lie coming from someone who is supposed…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Coleman isn’t right in criticizing Lester

    Debra A. Burd, Hopewell Township Last week Bonnie Watson Coleman, a resident of Ewing Township, stepped in and told Hopewell Township residents how they should vote in the upcoming election. She stated without any reference to fact that our existing mayor had left us “vulnerable to the pipeline and developers.” In fact, this statement is…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: He’s seen Lester work against PennEast pipeline

    Bob Higgins, Hopewell Township I write in response to Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman’s mistaken assertion that Mayor Harvey Lester has “left Hopewell Township vulnerable to the pipeline.” Since PennEast has appeared on the scene, I have observed Mayor Lester work through every possible channel to block the pipeline. He has denied them access to township-owned…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Lester has overcome Dems’ financial failings

    Jon Edwards, Hopewell Township Several letters to the editor last week criticized the mayor’s handling of our township’s finances. Really? Mayor Lester inherited a budget that had bond payments suddenly due for past excesses, notably the 2008 committee’s Pennytown $6.5 million purchase. And of course, there was the unanticipated fire in the Public Works building.…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Blake will bring honesty, true grit

    Rex Parker, Hopewell Township I had the distinct honor to accompany Julie Blake as she went door-to-door in Hopewell Township recently. She listened to your thoughts on issues that matter most to you: lowering taxes so you can afford to live here; keeping the township green so you and your next generations can enjoy this…

  • HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Count on Blake to be smart, ethical

    Karen Rubin, Hopewell Township I have known Julie Blake for many years. Over the years, I have trusted her judgment and have counted on her smart and ethical advice. Julie treats others with respect, she listens to their ideas, and works to understand different perspectives. Julie would be a refreshing change to any political scene.…