Tag: Opinion
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Opinion: A high school zone resident’s perspective on permit parking plan
I’m writing as a member of the Permit Parking Task Force who grew up on Jefferson Road, and, several years ago, returned to live in the same neighborhood, just over a block from the high school. Princeton’s council recently heard the task force’s initial recommendations for improving the town’s permit parking regime. Since then, the…
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Opinion: Ruckers support the North Brunswick community
We are writing this letter as a means to express our sincere thank you to the Raritan Bay Ruckers who visited the North Brunswick community on June 12 at Community Park to come to the aid of the Samaroo family who are still mourning the passing of their son. Airman Richard Samaroo passed away while…
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On The Road 6/25: 2021 Lincoln Corsair AWD Reserve
By Peter Perrotta I must preface this week’s review by telling a funny story. Way back when, in my college days at Syracuse University – Go Orange! – I purchased a used Lincoln Continental from one of my brother’s friends. It was a beautiful, big cruiser type sedan with a fantastic upgraded sound system. Late…
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Opinion: Princeton University’s proposed relocation of 91 Prospect is in the public interest
Princeton University’s plan to relocate 91 Prospect to create a gateway to its Schools of Environmental Studies and Engineering and Applied Science is in the Municipality of Princeton’s interest. The Municipal Planning Board should approve the minor site variance needed to accomplish it without further delay. The post-pandemic shift toward hybrid work will exacerbate future…
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Opinion: A tree street perspective on Princeton parking
I live on Maple Street and believe it exemplifies the best of Princeton, where tree-lined neighborhoods nurture a safe, friendly and diverse community that cultivates spontaneous interactions, and where one can walk within minutes to locally owned restaurants, cafes, food shops, as well as a huge variety of university activities. However, as Princeton returns to…
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On The Road 6/18: 2021 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD
By Peter Perrotta When I first looked at this week’s review vehicle, a diesel engine 2021 GMC Yukon Denali 4WD, it immediately reminded me of my selling days at the Mercedes dealership. Back then – 2015 – it was more than obvious to most of the sales associates that one of the best overall value…
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Opinion: Pruning should be done after birds migrate
I cringe every time I see blades thrashing through roadside shrubs in the middle of bird nesting season. I understand that mowing needs to be done now when the grass is high, but can we please prune, hack, tear and remove woody shrubs in the off season when nesting birds won’t be displaced or killed?…
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SOLUTIONS 6/11: Composting Organics
By Huck Fairman As many residents remember, Princeton had a recycling program for food and organic waste collected by private companies, which then sold that waste to concerns (including golf courses) that needed fertilizing organics. The program seemed another step forward in dealing with our vast amounts of waste – at least organic waste. But…
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Opinion: Incorrect information about polling location is ‘sample of what is to come’
The week before the June 8 primary there was no information on polling for my development. I contacted several reliable sources including the Middlesex County website along with Old Bridge Township. All stated primary voting would take place in my development as it has in the past (pre-pandemic). The common area in my development has…