Author: Reader Submitted
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Reader: OBMUA chairman lacks professionalism
All those in attendance at the Old Bridge Municipal Utilities Authority reorganization meeting on Feb. 6 got to witness firsthand the disgraceful, ineptness of their newly elected chair, John E. Murphy III. It is not only bad enough that Murphy is a prior employee of the authority, and he has a son and a brother…
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Teacher supports court ruling regarding union dues
I have been a public school teacher for the past 30 years who has rallied for right to work legislation for the better part of my career. For those unfamiliar with the term, right to work means that a public employee cannot be compelled to join the union – state, local or national – or…
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There is a big difference between development and redevelopment
With talk of development filling the airwaves, newspapers and social media outlets, I feel the need to make a public comment. Much of what I read and hear is based on misinformation, rumor and incorrect facts. With an election in the fall, there are those who seek to capitalize on public confusion to create division…
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Howell resident asks township for traffic light
Thank you very much for the beautiful solar four-way stop signs at Newtons Corner and Allenwood-Lakewood roads in the Ramtown section of Howell. The only thing they will do is warn people they are approaching a four-way stop. They will do very little to stop the congestion and confusion for those who do not know…
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Candidate has unusual way of seeking votes
Democrat Josh Welle is running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives against Republican Congressman Chris Smith in New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District (4th CD). The election is on Nov. 6. Mr. Welle is a veteran and I thank him for his military service; can’t thank him enough. Now his comments mentioned in…
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The “Solutions” column gets the environment right
To the editor: I’m grateful to Huck Fairman for writing the inspiring “Solutions” column, and to the Princeton Packet for publishing this regular environmental update. Important though local news issues can be from day to day, the bigger picture must also be kept in mind. The global-scale phenomenon of human-caused climate change is continuing with…
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Voters need to support the referendum to support local students
To the editor: I support the Princeton Public Schools Facilities Referendum and urge everyone to vote yes on both questions presented. Voters should keep in mind that this vote is about programs and maintaining educational standards which are crucial to the value of our homes and the values of our community. In November, we must…
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Race in America … The rub and the irony
To the editor: This country was built on the backs of African-Americans, Latinos, Asians, and other people of color. When Barack Obama was elected as the 44th President, it was a proud moment not just for African-Americans but for all Americans who understand that “we are a nation of immigrants.” Donald Trump is the antithesis…
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When it comes to the border wall, Trump should ‘put up or shut up’
To the editor: President Trump wants $18 billion dollars to build a wall along the U.S. – Mexico border, but Congress’ lead watchdog now says the Trump administration has underestimated the cost of the project by billions of dollars. During the 2016 campaign, the president bloviated that “Mexico will pay for the wall.” Not happening.…