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Letters to the Editor
By HARRIS LAUFER, SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
January 11, 2024
If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a thousand times – health care is too expensive for Americans and it’s only getting worse. Since I’ve been sworn in as a Township Committeeman for Springfield, it’s become even more apparent to me that New Jerseyans are struggling. My friends, family, and ...
Dear Fellow Residents of Springfield, As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I extend my warmest wishes to each of you for a Happy New Year. As we bid farewell to 2023 and welcome 2024, it's a time of reflection, hope, and setting new goals. I am writing to you not just as the Republican ...
November 15, 2023 Dear Editor: When I was Mayor of Chatham Township I made a concerted effort to increase the awareness of mental illness and suicide prevention. My interest in doing so stemmed from my early days on the Township Committee when I learned of a young father in town who died by ...
Every vote does count and whether you take an active role in local government or not, if you live in Springfield you are affected by the decisions made by the elected officials. So your vote does count, and you should at least have a basic knowledge of the decisions made by our elected officials. ...
The spirit of a community is built upon the active participation of its residents, and the direction in which it heads depends on the decisions we make together. For the past six years, we have witnessed the Springfield Township Committee maintain a unanimous 5-0 majority. During this time, our ...
A significant portion, approximately 60%, of our budget is allocated to non-discretionary items that are beyond our control. Throughout the previous year, we have witnessed substantial rises in these expenses. Garbage and Disposal costs escalated by 34%, Library costs experienced a 30% increase, ...
As a woman and a mother, I am thankful to live in a state that has strong protections for both reproductive freedom and common sense gun safety. I know how fragile our legislative majority is, and that is why I don’t believe in taking chances with my safety and autonomy. Chris Weber and Liz Graner ...
I am writing this as a concerned resident and not a BOE member. Anything written here does not represent anything with my position as a BOE member It is no secret that vibrant downtown areas are critical to the success of any town or city. A bustling downtown brings in revenue for local ...
My name is Jeff Tiger and I am the chair of the Springfield Township Planning Board and, along with my wife, proud parents of two children who attend Springfield Public Schools. As you are aware, the school district is holding a bond referendum to make necessary improvements and upgrades to its ...
My husband Dan and I moved to Springfield 18 years ago when our oldest son was 1. He has since graduated and we now have one son at JDHS and another at FMG. We are probably one of the few families in town whose children have attended every school in the district, including both TLS and JCS. As an ...
In the two and a half years since I became the Superintendent of Springfield Public Schools, I have learned through conversations with parents, students, staff members, and Springfield residents that we all have a common goal: to enhance educational experiences and sense of pride in our ...
Department of Public Works: Shout out to Mike and Bob at the Department of Public Works. You finally made it happen after many calls for help. A light was removed many years ago and later a tree, where the roots were left, repeated calls were made to JCP&L and Public Service and nothing was ...
When I was Mayor of Chatham Township I made a concerted effort to increase the awareness of mental illness and suicide prevention. My interest in doing so stemmed from my early days on the Township Committee when I learned of a young father in town who died by suicide. Over the years we have ...
Between June 22 and June 24, 2022, two large earthquakes devastated Afghanistan. Approximately 1,000 people were killed and nearly 10,000 houses were destroyed. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/how-to-help-victims-of-the-earthquake-in-afghanistan. The international community has worked to help ...
Edward Phillips, age 26, received his wings on July 28, 1943, and was stationed at the 54th Fighter Group at Bartow Air Base in Florida for fighter pilot training. When he arrived in Great Britain, Phillips was stationed at 150 Boxted just north of the town of Colchester. He flew a P51B Mustang ...
As a mother of two young children, ages 6 and 2, and a resident of New Providence, I have enjoyed many of the benefits of living in New Jersey. Yet, despite a strong support network, I have and continue to encounter significant challenges accessing services and support for my children and family to ...
The vote-by-mail primary ballots are distributed by the Union County Clerk’s office. Once again, as in most years, there are very few selections available on the ballots. New Jersey has a semi-closed primary system. This means that a voter generally must be registered with a party to vote in ...
The vote-by-mail primary ballots are distributed by the Union County Clerk’s office. We are now participating in one more meaningless primary process across most municipalities in New Jersey. Only 20% of the primary election races across the county have a choice. That means that in 80% ...
