Category: opinion/hillsborough_beacon
-
HILLSBOROUGH: Township Committeewoman celebrates successes of land preservation program
To the editor: We all benefit from the preservation of farmlands and open space. Local farms provide fresh food at a reasonable cost. Farms and open space keep property taxes down (by not being converted to houses and burdening our infrastructure and school system), and protect scenery, quality of life, and property values throughout…
-
HILLSBOROUGH: Former Congressman Rush Holt supports Vella, Zwicker for Assembly
To the editor: It was my honor and privilege to represent the people of central New Jersey and to work to improve your quality of life. As a member of Congress and as a professional scientist, I’ve always believed that policy decisions should be based on evidence, not ideology. On Nov. 3, you have…
-
HILLSBOROUGH: Burchette, Suraci prudently watch township’s expenses, writer says
To the editor: I am writing this letter to commend Deputy Mayor Greg Burchette and Committeeman Carl Suraci for their prudent management of the town’s finances. The 2015 municipal budget for the fifth year in a row came in under the 2 percent levy cap mandated by state law. Even though there are certain…
-
HILLSBOROUGH: Duke Foundation hasn’t made case for demolition, writer says
To the editor: This Thursday, Oct. 15, is the last hearing of the Duke Mansion demolition permit. Doris Duke’s foundation trustees want to demolish the homestead of Doris Duke and her father, James B. The foundation received almost $2 billion from the Duke family. Thus far, the foundation has only spent only $50 million…
-
MANVILLE: Mayoral candidate Onderko Manville calls his positions ‘perfectly clear’
To the editor: It’s that time of year again in Manville when Democrat lies fall faster than the autumn leaves. Democrats will say and do almost anything to steal an election. Allow me to tell you the truth and refute their lies. Democrats don’t like the truth. My positions on the issues are perfectly…
-
HILLSBOROUGH: Township Committeewoman celebrates open space
To the editor: We all benefit from the preservation of farmlands and open space. Local farms provide fresh food at a reasonable cost. Farms and open space keep property taxes down (by not being converted to houses and burdening our infrastructure and school system), and protect scenery, quality of life, and property values throughout the…
-
HILLSBOROUGH: Duke Foundation hasn’t made case for demolition, writer says
To the editor: This Thursday, Oct. 15, is the last hearing of the Duke Mansion demolition permit. Doris Duke’s foundation trustees want to demolish the homestead of Doris Duke and her father, James B. The foundation received almost $2 billion from the Duke family. Thus far, the foundation has only spent only $50 million…
-
HILLSBOROUGH: From North Carolina example comes belief there can be a path to historic preservation
To the editor: My name is Rosalie Reynolds and I am from Charlotte, N.C. My mother, Isabelle Wade Bacon, was a lifelong friend of Doris Duke. They met in Charlotte when they were around five years old and were friends until Miss Duke died. Because of my mother’s friendship, I also had the rare…
-
STATE: Fire Prevention Week reminds us that many deaths occur in the overnight
To the editor: The week of Oct. 4 through 10 is the 93rd annual Fire Prevention Week. The theme this year is “Hear the Beep When You Sleep.” It is intended to raise awareness of the fact that nearly half of all home fire deaths occur overnight, when residents are asleep. The call to…