An open letter to the superintendent and school board for the Princeton Public Schools I am terrified about the tax consequences of this bond ordinance (if passed) upon each and every segment of the Princeton population. Has the Board conducted a...
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Progress on equality in the Princeton Public Schools begins with transparency
Dear Editor: Tonight during a public meeting, the school board for the Princeton Public Schools will reveal the specific findings of the equity audit it commissioned in response to concerns about the impact of racism and bias through-out the...
Letters: Princeton school bond referendum should only address critical needs
Dear Editor: Finally it appears that the Princeton Board of Education is “getting real.” Perhaps they saw a recent report that “between 2012 and 2016 a net $11.9 billion of income left New Jersey according to the IRS. Note: This equates to more than...
Letters: Princeton school board should proceed with referendum as planned
To the Editor: A referendum has been planned for this fall where voters can decide whether they support an expansion and update of the facilities of the Princeton Public Schools. As a mother of two children, 11 and 14, I am well aware of the...
Heartbreak and loss in Annapolis felt by us all
I’m thinking a lot about the family, friends and colleagues of the five journalists who were slain in Annapolis yesterday. Their murders are shocking and heartbreaking to journalists everywhere. All the reporters who work to cover their communities...
Princeton Civil Rights Commission’s effectiveness remains to be seen
Dear Editor: Prior to suspending its flawed complaint process, the Princeton Civil Rights Commission was an effective institution in sustaining racism. Whether, after city council review, it is transformed into the champion and protector of civil...
Letters: School board should vote no on Cranbury sending and receiving agreement
Dear Princeton Board of Education Members, We ask that you vote no to renew the Cranbury Send/Receive Agreement (SRA) for another ten years. Renewing the SRA will harm the Board’s credibility as careful stewards of public funds, since you have...
An open letter from Dwaine Williamson
During this campaign I’ve been asked many times, “Are you sure you want to do this? Being on Council is a thankless job.” My answer is this: I’ve been working my entire life toward this election. Everything I’ve done and will continue to do is...
Business leader supports Michelle Pirone Lambros, Democrat for Princeton Council
Dear Editor: In recent years, we have seen businesses leave Princeton, some moving out to other towns, and some closing their doors for good. It is a loss for our community to lose flagship stores, services, and offices that have been part of...
Bierman will be an independent leader
Dear Editor, It’s a crowded field this year given the latest crop of would-be candidates who are flexing their citizenship muscles as they try to position themselves as ‘the best one’ for the job of ‘running things’...
Vote for Niedergang in the Democratic party primary
On Tuesday, the 5th of June, registered Democrats will vote in the Primary Election to select the two Democrats who will stand for election to Princeton Council. The six candidates vying for these two seats on Council have participated in two...
Michelle Pirone Lambros strikes the right balance
“Preserving our past…..shaping our future” is Michelle’s mantra and I believe she will deliver on both fronts. Michelle has a family history with Princeton dating back 100 years and this gives her a unique perspective on what...
Niedergang a hard worker
To the Editor: We are writing to express our strong support for Eve Niedergang for Council. We have known Eve for a number of years as a frequent volunteer with local Democratic campaigns. Over the last couple of years, we have gotten to know her...
Williamson understands what smart growth means
To the Editor: I am writing to express my strong support for Dwaine Williamson for the Princeton Municipality Council in the upcoming primary elections. I’d like to highlight a qualification of Mr. Williamson’s that goes beyond the...
Pirone Lambros knows how to get things done
Dear Editor: I am writing to endorse Michelle Pirone Lambros for Princeton Council. I have known Michelle all her life and know her to be someone who has the ability to execute on her goals and get things done. When Michelle pursued her master’s...
Niedergang committed to social justice
To the Editor: I am writing to support Eve Niedergang for Princeton Council. I first met Eve when our children attended Riverside Elementary School together. I found her to be intelligent and organized, but more importantly, a parent and later PTO...
Bierman dedicated to addressing Princeton’s challenges
I am writing to endorse Adam Bierman for the June 5th Democratic primary for a seat on the Princeton Council. A Princeton native, Adam has acquired a great deal of experience working with local politics. Also, as a member of the PCDO, Princeton...
Pirone Lambros will help keep businesses in downtown Princeton
Letter to the Editor: I want to share a conversation I recently had with Michelle Pirone Lambros about the biggest problem in our downtown – the consistent exodus of retail stores and their replacement with empty store fronts decorated with “space...
Niedergang a team player
To the Editor: We are delighted to endorse Eve Niedergang’s candidacy for Princeton Council. We have both known Eve for many years as friend and volunteer colleague. Through our commitment to the Friends of the Princeton Public Library, we...
Niedergang was a successful PTO leader
Dear Fellow Princetonians, I am writing to endorse Eve Niedergang for Princeton Council. I’ve known Eve since I was co-president of the Riverside Elementary School PTO from 2003-2005 and I found in Eve a person who was willing to pitch in and...
Niedergang a strong advocate for the environment
To the Editor: I’d like to talk about the environmental qualifications of Eve Niedergang, who is running for Princeton Council in the June 5 primary election. I myself am a member of the Princeton Environmental Commission, and serve as the...
Remembering Jim Floyd’s contributions to Princeton Community Housing
To the Editor: When Jim Floyd passed away on May 14, Princeton lost a unique link to our communal past and a valuable voice for our future. On behalf of Princeton Community Housing, I am writing to express our condolences to Jim’s family and friends...
