Tag: Letters to the Editor
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Marlboro resident asks board to reject Wawa plan
The Marlboro Township Vision Plan opens with the following goal: “Create a sustainable, livable and healthy community where social, economic and environmental interests are balanced, active lifestyles are promoted, and a diverse culture and local heritage are celebrated.” This goal was stated in 2010 and since that time the mayor, the Township Council, the Planning…
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Millstone resident says it is time to clean house
What’s with the Millstone Township municipal office? The township has the building locked, using COVID-19 as an excuse, thereby not offering any service to residents. This really takes (guts). I think it is time to get rid of the Republican administration that has been in control for years, put in some Democrats and clean house…
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Vote yes to legalization of cannabis on Nov. 3
On Election Day, Nov. 3, New Jersey voters will decide if the state will proceed with legalization of cannabis for adult use. The current status of failed prohibition and the underground market is not what is best for the people. Marijuana is objectively safer than alcohol so why are we driving people to drink? Street…
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Writer supports Schmid for Congress in 2020
Democrats Andy Kim, Mikie Sherill and Tom Malinowski are serving their first terms in Congress and represent competitive districts. However, they are unafraid to condemn President Donald Trump’s corruption and attacks on our election. Republican Chris Smith has 39 years in Congress and claims to be a bipartisan moderate. He has remained silent on every…
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Brookdale did a great job with graduation
It was one of the hottest, most humid days of this summer, taking unimaginable detail management and many hours to accomplish. But most of all, it took courage and an unwavering determination to provide students who had earned their college degree with a proper graduation ceremony, all during a pandemic. This was the July 30…
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It is time to rethink public utilities
By Kin Gee More than 1.4 million homes and businesses experienced a power outage in the wake of tropical storm Isaias. In particular, more than 50% of Jersey Central Power & Light’s 1.1 million customers lost power. There have been public outcries after major storms due to widespread power outages. This happened after hurricane Irene…
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Red Bank resident supports Schmid for Congress
In 1965, Congressman John Lewis almost died working to secure the precious right to vote. Today, watching his funeral cortege make its way to the U.S. Capitol, I ask what my congressman, Chris Smith, has done to protect the right to vote. Last December, Mr. Smith joined all but one of his Republican congressional colleagues…
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Republicans should vote to oust Congressman
From time to time, a congressional election becomes more important than the representation of a single district. In 2020, Republican voters of New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District have the opportunity to be heard nationally and contribute to the post-Trump rebuilding of the Republican party by voting for a Democrat. Chris Smith (R-NJ) is one of…
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Residents will feel sting of losing homestead benefit
I noticed my township’s website recently notified residents that the state will not be giving residents the second quarter homestead benefit to real estate taxes as originally scheduled. I understand New Jersey, like all states, is going to have many unexpected expenses needed to support efforts to combat the coronavirus. Even so, the postponement of…
