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Letters to the Editor
By PLAINFIELD AREA HUMANE SOCIETY
April 8, 2024
PLAINFIELD, NJ — In light of recent developments regarding animal care and control in the City of Plainfield, the Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) would like to provide the public with additional information and clarification about the circumstances surrounding the cancelation of services. We ...
Letter to the Editor I take great pleasure in writing this letter to the editor to support Mrs. Kristy Hartman’s candidacy for Watchung Council. Kristy and I have been friends for over 40 years and I have been impressed at the degree to which she commits her time to public service. Kristy ...
Thank you, Brenda and TAPinto, for the article about ny first art show at the Watchung Public Library. A big thank you to gallery director, Manny Miracle, friends and board members of the library, along with our Mayor Jubin, and Counselman Fischer, family, friends and my former students, for ...
TO THE EDITOR: I am endorsing Mrs. Kristy Hartman for Watchung Borough Council in the upcoming election. Kristy has been a dedicated member of the Watchung community for over 25 years. She keeps herself informed on all issues as well as political issues that affect our town. I have known ...
Watchung holds a special place in my heart. Abundant with natural beauty, great schools, friendly neighbors and a rich history – my family called Watchung home for many years. I had the great honor to serve as your Councilwoman for one term. In a quaint, small town like Watchung, politics and ...
Time to Support the Next Generation of Watchung Students The last time Watchung passed a School Referendum, I was a student in the district. Now, I have three kids who, as of next year, will span all three schools. When I grew up here in Watchung, our schools were our shining star. We were ...
Vote YES on December 13th On December 13th, Watchung voters will be asked to approve $15.7 million in capital improvement projects for Watchung’s K-8 schools. The projects consist primarily of replacing failing HVAC systems, critical security updates, and overdue maintenance and repairs to ...
Dear Editor, We write in support of the referendum to improve Watchung schools. We do this as a group of former members of the Board of Education, who served Watchung’s students in the past and support them today. Watchung easily passed the last successful referendum in 2001. At that ...
I am honored to serve as a Councilman and work alongside Ron Jubin. This year, under the Jubin-led Council, we made record investments into the community while lowering the municipal tax rate for the first time in years. Watchung now has 20,000+ feet of newly paved roads, 40+ repaired culverts ...
This November, I am voting for a scientist, chief financial officer, and retired police officer to lead Watchung’s council. The Republican ticket this year brings a diverse array of skill sets and experiences to meet the needs of the community. As a virologist and member of the Council, Ron ...
Ron Jubin is a pragmatic, intelligent leader. Despite serving in the minority, Ron was appointed as Chair of the important Administration and Finance Committee for his financial expertise. Through his leadership, Watchung generated a record-setting surplus, reduced borough debt, and lowered the ...
To the Editor, On Oct. 19, Safe+Sound Somerset hosted our annual Candles of Hope Vigil honoring those who have been lost to the horror of domestic violence in Somerset County. We also celebrated those who have known the trauma of abuse and are on a journey of healing to a life of light and ...
Council President Ron Jubin is running for Mayor this year, and he has my vote. Ron ticks all the boxes for the job as Mayor of Watchung. He has lived in Watchung for over 25 years and has raised three children, he has always been involved throughout their childhood, including coaching Little ...
Paolo Marano is a former Police Sergeant, EMT, and Registered Nurse. His diverse experience in public safety and health care provides him with the necessary qualifications to serve as a liaison between the community and our first responder community. With crime rates increasing across the ...
Diwali is the Festival of Lights, an ancient and widely celebrated event in Hindu culture. Many people who faithfully practice the festival’s traditions may not know the deep significance behind them The word ‘Diwali’ is derived from ‘Deepavali’ which means ‘cluster of lights’, and the main theme ...
Paolo Marano is a former Police Sergeant, EMT, and Registered Nurse. His diverse experience in public safety and health care provides him with the necessary qualifications to serve as a liaison between the community and our first responders. With crime rates increasing across the state, more is ...
I normally do not write letters to the editor, however, I think this is important and hope this will reach many people. I have lived in Watchung for 26 years. I have held many volunteer positions for our town during those 26 years. I have worked together with neighbors and friends to help make ...
Watchung has always been a great place to live, raise our families, educate our children, and visit. The Republican ticket will keep those values and stay focused on the core ideals of the citizens in the community. Not too long ago, the library became a topic that divided the opinions of the town.
Last Fall I submitted a letter to the editor about the views held by “For Bernards Children” (the group of BOE candidates that were challenging the incumbents) – about their position on the 2020 New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) which has changed the health education curriculum to ...
Dear residents of Bernards Township: At midnight on September 5, the volunteers of Liberty Corner First Aid Squad will answer our last call of providing life-saving emergency medical and ambulance transport services to the community we love. We, like many other volunteer organizations in the ...
Kirsten Light, who serves on the Bernards Township Board of Education, wrote this letter to the editor as a private citizen: The following statements are made in my capacity as a private citizen, and not in my capacity as a Board of Education member. These statements are also not reflective of ...
Kirsten Light, who serves on the Bernards Township Board of Education, wrote this letter to the editor as a private citizen: The following statements are made in my capacity as a private citizen, and not in my capacity as a Board of Education member. These statements are also not reflective of ...
I live in Scotch Plains, several hundred feet from the Weldon Quarry property on New Providence Road, where trucks of all types and sizes come and go as they please since Weldon doesn’t bother to have clearly marked and dedicated entry and exit points into the property. Instead, there is a ...
Statement from Governor Murphy on House Passage of Respect for Marriage Act: "I urge the U.S. Senate to join the House of Representatives in standing on the right side of history by passing the Respect for Marriage Act and ensuring all loving couples can have their marriages fully protected ...
Dear Mayor Balla, and The Watchung Borough Council Members July 13, 2022 My name is James T Clemens. I live at 162 High Tor Drive. Therefore, I am a resident and I am asking for your consideration of the following topic. Executive Summary – In my personal opinion, the ...
Warehouses in Franklin: Everything You Need To Know If you’re a resident of Franklin, you likely remember the buzz around Amazon coming to town in 2020. The construction of the new Amazon warehouse on Weston Canal Road brought mixed feelings among residents and community leaders, including hope ...
