Tag: Letter to the Editor
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Hopewell resident supports Peters-Manning, Chait; likes lower tax rate
The Hopewell Township Republican candidates keep sending out mailers complaining about the tax rate cut adopted by the Hopewell Township Committee. Why? I thought Republicans — especially Trump Republicans — liked lower tax rates. It’s a strange way to run for office, by criticizing someone for lowering the tax rate. Personally, I like a lower…
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Executive director ‘thanks’ participants for making this year’s Sourland Spectacular a success
On behalf of the staff, board and members of the Sourland Conservancy, I would like to sincerely thank the Sourland Spectacular cyclists, runners, hikers, volunteers, and businesses who helped make this year’s event a big success! Participants in Saturday’s (Sept. 10) kick-off event enjoyed Bagel Barn bagels, Small World Coffee, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches,…
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Hopewell Township resident grateful for upgrades to emergency dispatch system
When our daughter was one, we woke up in the middle of the night to find her having a seizure due to a high fever. At the time, my husband and I were new parents and inexperienced to say the least. Being woken up in the middle of the night is never an enjoyable experience.…
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Opinion: Princeton resident calls for public hearing to reconfirm local trust in wake of mass shooting
After the tragic mass killing at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the nation’s eyes are upon the egregious dereliction of police responsibility there. The newly released Texas Legislature revealing an unconscionable police inaction has rattled citizen confidence everywhere. It would be good for our local leaders to reconfirm the Princeton community’s trust in the…
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Opinion: Hillsborough resident urges others to ‘use voice’ for climate action
As we swelter through the New Jersey heat wave, many others suffer worse. Excessive heat causes more weather-related deaths in the U.S. than hurricanes, flooding and tornadoes combined. Our personal observations combined with scientific data show that summer is hotter, longer and more dangerous. The Washington Post reports the past seven years have been the…
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Hopewell resident ‘grateful’ for decrease in property taxes
Americans are experiencing inflation at a 40-year high of 9.1%. This means consumers will have to spend wisely and save where we can. However, this proves to be difficult with prices at the gas pump remaining high and everyday food costs continuing to rise. But one thing Hopewell Township residents have going for us is…
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Opinion: Hopewell mayor, committeeman thank residents for support
We want to thank the residents of Hopewell Township for your support during New Jersey’s Primary election held on June 7. It is an honor to currently serve on the Township Committee, and we appreciate and are humbled by the support we’ve received to continue to serve our community. We are proud of our record…
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Opinion: Princeton Public School parents express concerns about school district’s ‘new direction’
We write to express our serious concerns about the direction the Princeton Public School system is taking under the current administration and the new superintendent, Dr. Carol Kelley. We first became aware of this new direction when the district formed a “Math Committee” this spring to consider changes to the math curriculum. The committee was…
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Opinion: Resident supports Weaver for Hopewell Borough Council
I write to support the candidacy of Krista Weaver for Hopewell Borough Council, a thoughtful person who will focus on maintaining and improving our quality of life in the borough and strengthening the inclusivity of our shared lives. For example, she has the active interest to persevere in shepherding through what is needed on an…
