Tag: Letter to the Editor
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Holmdel group shows appreciation for police
On Independence Day 2020, more than 80 Chinese American families in Holmdel arranged a “Police Appreciation Week” to show gratitude to the police force in their own simple and plain ways. Weiping Wang, a long-time Holmdel resident, said, “As the message from Mayor Greg Buontempo on Facebook being shared among the local Chinese community, almost…
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State is correct to do away with title of freeholder
I applaud Gov. Phil Murphy’s proposed bill to change the freeholder title to commissioner. In 1776 by definition, a freeholder was an elected official who had to be a debt free land owner. That pretty much excluded women and people of color; you know, all those other pesky humans who make up the population. America…
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Resident says high taxes to blame for ‘no’ vote on school referendum in Monroe
The reason the residents of Monroe voted down another new school is that we are sick of paying ridiculously high property taxes. Not only do residents not want higher taxes, they want them to be lowered. We all want our kids to have great schools, but this is the only power we have to send…
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Metuchen resident appreciative of Sen. Diegnan’s help
I am writing today regarding Verizon Wireless billing practices; more specifically regarding their billing of a deceased person and treatment of the widow. I was initially told I would have to continue paying until the end of the contract which seemed unfair since my deceased husband could not use a phone. Without the help of…
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Edison resident cherishes Asian Americans as good neighbors
It is unfortunate that the pusillanimous action of some biased people can besmirch the good reputation of the town of Edison by vilifying Chinese and Indian American immigrants with an anonymous mailer. Money magazine chose Edison as the 19th most desirable place in the nation to live and bring up children, in large measure due…
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Edison resident supports Board of Education candidates
In Harry Potter, “Cornelius Fudge” was described by the headmaster as the man who stepped aside and allows Voldemort or the “evil one” a second chance to destroy the world. We are at that moment of history in Edison again. Vested interests are rearing their ugly heads and if we, as citizens of this great…
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Former mayor supports Board of Education candidates
Carol Bodofsky and Elizabeth Conway are two highly qualified residents of our township running for positions on the Edison Board of Education. Each has lived in town for more than 30 years; each has devoted years to volunteering their time to such organizations as the PTA (Parent Teacher Association), Girl Scouts, sports organizations, etc.; each…
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Edison Angels Girls Softball supports Mayor Thomas Lankey
This month, I have completed my sixth and final year as president of Edison Angels Girls Softball. During six years, Edison Angel’s Board of Directors made needed improvements to the program and facilities that would make the complex a premiere location, which would attract national college showcases from around the country. The complex has become a stage…
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Edison resident supports incumbents for the Board of Education
Writing as a private citizen and not as an Edison board member, I want to heartily endorse two board member candidates running for their second three-year term: Beth Moroney and Jerry Shi. Retired in 2013 from the Edison schools, Beth Moroney has been an indefatigable worker for the school board and for the town, devoting…
