Tag: Letters to the Editor
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Teacher supports court ruling regarding union dues
I have been a public school teacher for the past 30 years who has rallied for right to work legislation for the better part of my career. For those unfamiliar with the term, right to work means that a public employee cannot be compelled to join the union – state, local or national – or…
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Resident offers support to Welle in bid for Congress
It has been said that “there is nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what is right with America.” Josh Welle embodies what is right with America; by electing new people like Josh Welle we can self-correct and renew. While we are on the precipitous cliff of crisis to our democracy brought on…
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Candidate has unusual way of seeking votes
Democrat Josh Welle is running for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives against Republican Congressman Chris Smith in New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District (4th CD). The election is on Nov. 6. Mr. Welle is a veteran and I thank him for his military service; can’t thank him enough. Now his comments mentioned in…
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Howell resident asks township for traffic light
Thank you very much for the beautiful solar four-way stop signs at Newtons Corner and Allenwood-Lakewood roads in the Ramtown section of Howell. The only thing they will do is warn people they are approaching a four-way stop. They will do very little to stop the congestion and confusion for those who do not know…
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Monmouth senator explains votes on bills
We have just wrapped up our budget season, the first for me as a state senator. We were committed to passing a responsible budget by deadline, in keeping with our obligation as your legislators, and ultimately I am pleased we produced a strong budget that reflects our priorities and the interests of our residents. I…
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Resident requests placement of question on Nov. ballot
Because New Jersey has the highest property tax in the nation, I am requesting every municipal and county governing body to place the following non-binding referendum question “Is taxation a form of legal thievery?” on the ballot before the deadline of Aug. 17. This question will bring out every registered voter to the ballot box…
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Reader asks, what happened to Monroe Township?
I moved to Monroe Township 16 years ago from East Brunswick because it was more country and a great place to retire after our daughters moved out on their own. This was a town built from almost nothing, relying on Jamesburg for schools. Through the guidance of then-Mayor Richard Pucci for 20-plus years, officials built…
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Article reminds us waterways are polluted
An article that was recently published in the Tri-Town News, “Howell and Jackson Receive Grants to Clean Up Litter” reminded readers that our local waterways are polluted. Unfortunately, our economy encourages us to make, use and toss trash at the greatest possible speed. Often, we do not think about getting our coffee to go in…
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Issue concerning plastic bags needs to be discussed
Regarding the letter to the editor from Jacquelin Duffy (“Your Turn Writer’s Passion Was Misplaced”) in the June 6 News Transcript, the author is so focused on her one-track agenda that she feels no one else should be permitted to write about any issues except what is important to her. How she can twist an…
