Author: Central Jersey
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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: Time for fresh blood on school board
Dr. Sophia Xu, Plainsboro I am writing this letter to call your support for Jordon DeGroote who is running for member of West Windsor Plainsboro (WW-P) Board of Education (BOE). Known to those who have been following the school district news, there are increasing concerns regarding the reform actions that the school district has been…
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Princeton University should sign UN’s Principles for Responsible Investment
Theodore Casparian, Lawrenceville I noted that Princeton University announced this week that it earned 12.7 percent on its endowment investments in its most recent fiscal year. This seems like a wonderful opportunity to address the issue of responsible investment, an area in which my organization plays a role in educating the public, endowments, and nonprofits.…
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WEST WINDSOR: Marathe will invest his effort and heart in township
Andy Rich and family, West Windsor Many of us flocked to this town to raise our children with the help of West Windsor-Plainsboro’s excellent school system. For 12 years, Hemant Marathe served on the school board, nine years as president. In our town, this is an extremely difficult and demanding position that requires the care…
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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: DeGroote offers feasible plan for the future
Helen Ming, West Windsor When I first learned that Jordon DeGroote is an 18-year-old Board of Education candidate, my immediate question was: is he serious? Not only is he serious about this election, but he has all the right answers to the questions raised. I am actually a little surprised that I, in my 40s,…
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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: DeGroote an advocate for better communications
Jie Gao, West Windor I am writing this letter to show my whole-hearted support for Jordon DeGroote, who is running for the Board of Education at West Windsor in November. I met Jordon DeGroote at the Board of Education meetings and learned about his policy and ideas. What strongly resonates with me is his strong…
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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: DeGroote will ensure your voice is heard
Zhigang Zhang, West Windsor If you are deeply concerned about the quality of education your kids are receiving, if you wish to know more about the processes of policy formulation and implementation at school level, if you plan to take part in the discussion during the Board of Education meetings and want your voice heard,…
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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: DeGroote will bring fresh perspective to school board
Amy Fisher, West Windsor Jordon DeGroote’s sensible statements about school issues, combined with the indisputable fact that he will bring a fresh, unique perspective to the school board, make him the best candidate for the West-Windsor-Plainsboro Board of Education. I have never met him, but I am writing in support of him because I am…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Lester will provide proven leadership
Harvey Lester, Hopewell Township During this year’s budget cycle, under my leadership, the Township Committee conducted 14 public budget meetings. That represented more than twice as many budget meetings than were conducted during the previous year as well as more budget meetings than 2013 and 2014 combined. During those budget meetings, both committee members and…
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HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP: Candidate Blake will fight reckless spending
Julie Blake, Hopewell Township As the Democratic candidate for the Hopewell Township Committee, I’ve spent the past seven months going door to door to learn about your concerns. Again and again, you’ve told me that Hopewell Township is becoming unaffordable and that high taxes are forcing many residents to leave. I share these concerns and…
