Author: Central Jersey
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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: Kaish considers all sides of an issue
Motoko Culp, West Windsor I first met Michele Kaish nine years ago when we worked together on the PTA International Game Night at Dutch Neck. Since then, I have gotten to know her well as we have volunteered for other PTA events together. She is easy to work with and dedicated to helping out in…
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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: District’s reasoning for ending A&E math in fourth and fifth grades is misleading
Yunqing Li, Ph.D., Princeton Junction After reading through the WW-P school district’s reasons for eliminating the Accelerated & Enriched (A&E) math program for fourth and fifth grades, I find the logic rather lacking. The school district gave the reasons in the district’s Gifted & Talented Program Review Internal Report: “Comparing the semester grades of ninth…
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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: School board needs Kaish’s commitment
Dawn O’Brien, West Windsor I am writing to encourage all West Windsor voters to cast their ballot to re-elect Michele Kaish to our school board. For more than a decade, I have had the privilege of working closely with Michele on numerous boards and committees within the West Windsor-Plainsboro School District. From Dutch Neck Elementary…
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16th DISTRICT: League forum shows the differences between candidates’ positions
Sam Weiss, Princeton I recently had the opportunity to attend a debate among the four candidates for state assembly in New Jersey’s 16th Legislative District. While I am grateful for all of the candidates for taking the time to make their views known, the result was a clear contrast in many areas between Democratic candidates…
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WEST WINDSOR-PLAINSBORO: Extend Kaish’s tenure on school board
Dr. Karen Cook, West Windsor I am in the unique position of being a long-term West Windsor resident (1991-present), former West Windsor-Plainsboro School district employee (school counselor, Millstone River/Village/Hawk, 1991-2012), and parent of children who attended our schools (1995-2012). As such, my impressions of and interests in the election of our school board members are…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Mistakes cost HHS football in loss
By Justin Feil, Packet Media Group The bright spots are growing brighter for the Hillsborough High School football team, but mistakes darkened another chance at victory. Jackson Parham had a breakout performance to help the Raiders stay within striking distance and Hillsborough had a chance to tie Phillipsburg before their fifth turnover of the game…
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PRINCETON: Police seek information on alleged shoplifting suspect
By Lea Kahn, Staff Writer The Princeton Police Department is on the lookout for a female shoplifter who allegedly took an assortment of clothing from The Nearly New Shop at 234 Nassau Street last month. The alleged shoplifter is described as a white, heavy-set woman, who is about 40 to 50 years old. She has…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Dukes cheer teams win at competition
On Oct. 11, the Hillsborough Dukes cheer teams participated in the Jersey Valley Conference cheer competition at the Montgomery High School. Friends, family and fans came out to support the Dukes cheerleaders. The Dukes teams that competed were the Flag, Mighty Mite, Jr. Pee Wee and Midget squads. The Dukes Jr. Pee Wee Cheerleaders took…
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HILLSBOROUGH: Democrats say township knew about OTW in 2013
By Gene Robbins, Managing Editor Democrats running for Township Committee are seizing upon a letter in the Darby Development’s off-track site application to suggest that the local governing body knew months earlier than it has said about the possibility of a horse-wagering parlor in town. After more than 18 months assembling the application for the…
