Tag: Opinion
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Opinion: Princeton board member supports candidates in accordance with Schools Ethics Commission
I am writing as a Princeton Public Schools parent and private citizen and not on behalf of, or authorized by, the Board of Education, of which I am an elected member. I believe that school board members have a duty, acting as private citizens, to encourage and support other dedicated individuals to serve as unpaid…
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Opinion: Hillsborough Education Foundation is thankful to supporters of book drive
Members of the Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) thank the Hillsborough community for its donations of new and gently used books during the summer book drive to replenish teachers’ classroom libraries in Hillsborough Township Public Schools. HEF gratefully appreciates Hillsborough Township and Hillsborough Township Social Services for their generous partnership in allowing HEF to use the…
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Opinion: Resident concerned about board members’ roles in school board election
Recent actions by sitting Princeton Public Schools Board of Education members Deborah Bronfeld and Daniel Dart have left me concerned about the integrity of November’s board election. While I respect their right to state their opinions as individuals about issues before the board, I am disturbed by what appears to be a disregard for transparency or…
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On the Road 10/9: 2020 BMW 228i xDrive Gran Coupe
By Peter Perrotta You never get a second chance to make a first impression. That was the mantra of one of my old bosses in the car selling business. What he meant, more specifically, was when someone comes into the showroom, greet them with some sort of happiness or exuberance, not a cold, stiff handshake…
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Opinion: Sawicki can balance needs while making tough decisions
Please vote to re-elect Adam Sawicki to the Hopewell Valley Regional School District (HVRSD) Board of Education for another three year term. Adam is the kind of leader we need during this enormously challenging time. He has demonstrated that he can balance the needs and desires of parents, teachers, staff and the broader community, while…
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Opinion: David Brook will represent Hillsborough ‘with integrity’
A vote for David Brook for Hillsborough Township Committee is a vote for someone who will represent its citizens with integrity. David is a long-time resident of our town and is an active participant in the community. He’s also a great neighbor. As an environmental attorney who has worked at the New Jersey Department of…
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Opinion: Driver, Gordon, Williams Galiano make children feel safe physically and emotionally
I have lived in Hopewell Township for nearly 20 years and I have two children in the district: a tenth grade daughter and an eighth grade son. Throughout the years I have served on various PTO and district committees and boards and have always paid close attention to the actions of the school board, local…
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Opinion: Now is not ‘time for a change’ for Princeton school board leadership
I am writing in support of Beth Behrend, Michele Tuck-Ponder and Jean Durbin for Princeton’s Board of Education. Upon assuming board leadership in January 2019, Behrend and Tuck-Ponder took immediate steps to improve board oversight. Through fact-based and expertise-based decision-making, they have steered the ship straight, even during these unprecedented times. The Princeton Public Schools…
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Technology instructor with ties to South Brunswick, Edison offers classes through Princeton Adult School
By Pam Hersh In 2020, Zoom has become a new member of my family, as it has for so many COVID cooped up people. The relationship, however, has been virtually rocky. At times, Zoom has been my best friend connecting me with friends and family for virtual hugging fests, creative non-profit fundraisers, bridge/bingo/Mahjong parties and…
