Category: opinion/windsor_hights_herald

  • STATE WE’RE IN: A.J. Meerwald, New Jersey’s tall ship

    By Michele Byers If you were asked to name a maritime state, New Jersey might not come to mind. But if you’ve cruised on New Jersey’s official state ship — the A. J. Meerwald — you know otherwise! This summer, you might have spotted the 70-feet-high and 85-feet-longoak-on-oak schooner as it sailed along New Jersey’s…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thanks for being receptive to Eden

    To the editor:  Since 1975, Eden Autism Services has forged important relationships with local communities to afford our participants living with autism with the best opportunity to lead meaningful lives. As a nationally recognized leader within the autism community, our mission is to improve the quality of life for those on the autism spectrum…

  • LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Make tennis court repairs a priority

    To the editor:  I am writing to you about the abysmal and unsafe conditions of the tennis courts on Wiltshire Drive. I have contacted the mayor and others about this problem in past years but have been told this is not a priority and the repair of the tennis courts was not in the…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: A summer playlist

    By Michele Byers Summer is time to be outdoors — hiking, swimming, bicycling, fishing, camping, kayaking, horseback riding, birding, surfing and more. Whether you’re at the shore, on a mountain, by a river or in the forest — or stuck inside wishing you were outdoors — a soundtrack can come in handy. Here’s a playlist…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Dragonflies: Fierce ballerinas of the sky

    By Michele Byers Hang out by a pond or marsh on a warm summer day, and you’re almost guaranteed to see dragonflies. With colorful needle-shaped bodies and a double set of wings, they’re fun to watch as they hover, swoop and dart, sometimes at blink-of-the-eye speeds. They’re actually hunting — and very effectively! Dragonflies don’t…

  • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Congress should care for Navy Vietnam veterans

    To the editor:  It has come of a common opinion among Vietnam War veterans that Congress tends to exclude mostly Blue Water Vietnam Veterans for Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits. This group of veterans never had boots on ground in Vietnam, yet just the same they are sick due to Agent Orange exposure. It seems…

  • LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Why don’t we vote for our mayor?

    To the editor:  Have you ever wondered about that? Why don’t we vote for our mayor here in East Windsor? Hamilton does it. Trenton does it. So does Robbinsville, Hopewell, Pennington, Monroe, and even our neighbors in Hightstown. The truth is that the majority of townships in the area do. Now, what do I…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: ‘Pawesome’ hikes for the dog days of summer

    By Michele Byers If you don’t want to leave your dog home when you head out for a hike this summer, here are some great ideas! Hiking is always more fun with a furry companion at your side, and dogs need fresh air and exercise just as much as we do. Before you hit the…

  • STATE WE’RE IN: Don’t let Mary Lee give you shark-phobia!

    By Michele Byers You’ve probably heard about Mary Lee the great white shark. This 16-foot shark recently became a Twitter sensation — with more than 70,000 followers — as a result of news stories and satellite technology that can track her whereabouts in real time. And Mary Lee gets around! In the past month, she’s…