Tag: Opinion
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Opinion: Murphy failed our seniors, businesses, students
Far-left Democrat Gov. Phil Murphy continues to wreak havoc in New Jersey. In fact, he is leading one of the worst economic recoveries in the nation. Perhaps what is worse is that not only has New Jersey had the second highest all time number of COVID-19 deaths per 100,000 residents, but Jersey now ranks seventh in the…
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Opinion: Thank you, Julie Blake, and welcome, Uma Purandare
I have had the honor and privilege of serving with Julie Blake on the Hopewell Township Committee for almost four years. I am sorry she is not running for reelection, but understand her decision. No one, outside of Julie’s family and her fellow Township Committee members, can understand how hard she has worked, particularly as…
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Opinion: Purandare is ‘only responsible choice’ for Hopewell Township
I was flabbergasted that the Republican candidate for Hopewell Township Committee refused to answer questions about his platform for the special election issue of “Hopewell Express.” For those who missed it, he claimed that “he was too busy to fill out the questionnaire.” That is baloney. Everybody in Hopewell Township needs two responsible political parties.…
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Your Turn: Thoughts on the second face-off between Murphy and Ciattarelli
By Arun Ayyagari Monroe Before discussing the second gubernatorial debate from Oct. 12, it is not just precursory but imperative to understand the performances on each side of the first debate. Ever since Jack Ciattarelli gave a memorable performance on his first gubernatorial debate in any general election for governor of New Jersey,…
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Opinion: Voter has confidence in Purandare for Hopewell Township Committee
I encourage your vote for Uma Purandare for the Hopewell Township Committee in the upcoming election. Uma is a 23-year resident of the township. She has been an active leader in many local civic organizations as well as local government, having served for six years on the township zoning board. She is acutely aware…
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Opinion: Lipani, Cohen should be re-elected to Hillsborough Township Committee
I am writing in support of election of Mayor Shawn Lipani and Mr. Steven Cohen to the Hillsborough Township Committee. Both Mayor Lipani and Mr. Cohen are well versed in what it takes to manage and meet day-to-day needs of Hillsborough Township. Mayor Lipani is a lifelong residence of Hillsborough, and a local businessman who…
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Opinion: Senator endorses Lipani for Hillsborough mayor
I am writing today to endorse Mayor Shawn Lipani for reelection to the Hillsborough Township Committee. Mayor Lipani has been a part of the Hillsborough community for over 40 years attending the local schools, participating in Little League and Dukes Pop Warner. He is a small business owner with his family Central Jersey Nurseries,…
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Opinion: Hopewell Township ‘in good hands’ with Debbie Linthorst
I am writing to enthusiastically support Debbie Linthorst for the Hopewell Township School Board. I am fortunate to have first met Debbie when our children were in preschool together back in the early 2000s, which has led to a 20-year friendship that I am so grateful for. My daughter Shannon is the same age as…
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Opinion: Senator endorses Lipani for Hillsborough mayor
I am writing today to endorse Mayor Shawn Lipani for reelection to the Hillsborough Township Committee. Mayor Lipani has been a part of the Hillsborough community for over 40 years, attending the local schools, participating in Little League and Dukes Pop Warner. He is a small business owner with his family, Central Jersey Nurseries; a…