Tag: Opinion
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LOOSE ENDS 10/30: Tay Walker: YWCA Princeton’s new executive director
By Pam Hersh Tay Walker never just wanted a job. She sought a job that consumed her thoughts morning, noon and night, a job that made her want to dive in rather than check out. Her dream became a reality four months ago, as she assumed the role of the YWCA Princeton’s new executive director.…
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Opinion: Sawicki has the experience needed to guide new school board members
My family has lived in Hopewell Township for over 25 years. Our children received an excellent education from Hopewell Valley schools. and we have always been very supportive and involved in our school district. Reading about this year’s many candidates for Board of Education is encouraging. I am inspired to see these new faces interested…
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Opinion: Behrend’s character can be trusted
My husband and I would like to go on record for our wholehearted support of Beth Behrend’s re-election to the Princeton Board of Education. Serving on the board and as board president, Beth’s accomplishments are numerous: the budget moving from deficit to surplus, talented new hires, schools ranking No. 1 for the past two years…
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On The Road 10/23: 2020 Corvette Stingray Convertible
By Peter Perrotta In 1953, the engineers and designers at Chevrolet introduced to the world the first generation Corvette – a two seat convertible sports car that was supposed to “wow” the American consumer. Chevrolet produced 300 of this new model, which, at that time sold for a whopping $3,498. Reviews of the new American…
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Opinion: Vote to move our schools in the right direction
I am a parent in Pennington with children who have yet to enter the school system. When they do, I look forward to having my children enter a school system that is more diverse than the one I grew up in (I was one of a handful of Asian students growing up) and reflects where…
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LOOSE ENDS 10/23: Marvin Reed
By Pam Hersh I had emailed renowned New Jersey political analyst Ingrid Reed about the Princeton Adult School/Princeton Public Library’s free, upcoming lectures that Ingrid organized and would host on the topic of the 2020 election. The email I received from her in return had nothing to do with the lecture series. Instead, she told…
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Opinion: Re-elect Judy Haas to Hillsborough Board of Education
I urge Hillsborough voters to vote for Judy Haas for Hillsborough School Board. Judy not only cares deeply about our students and our educational community, but she is a consummate public servant. Having a master’s degree in public administration, and with a career as a public administrator and policy advisor in New York before becoming…
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To Serve & Honor: Veterans organizations need help now more than ever
November is the time we begin to look toward our coming holiday season. This year, the COVID virus and its associated restrictions have put a real damper on the activities of our veterans organizations. Our poppy program in the spring was decimated. Most posts depend on hall rentals as a financial backbone. Not this year.…
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Opinion: Kuchinski and Ruger helped preserve Hopewell Valley Golf Club
The closing of the Hopewell Valley Golf Club in July 2019 was a big loss for township residents but under the leadership of the current Democratic Hopewell Township Committee the club will return as a public facility owned and operated by Mercer County. This committee’s efforts to work with Mercer County to preserve the facility…