Letters to the Editor
To the Editor:I would like to briefly respond to the letter from John-Paul (JP) Levin praising Tom Kean, Jr. for raising the limit on the Federal SALT deduction from 10K to 40K in the “Big Beautiful Bill” passed earlier this year. (That bill also drastically reduced support for critical medical ...
I have to admit I'm excited now.Because, for once, Bridgewater, "the town that helped save the American Revolution" (and somehow never gets any credit for it), might actually have a seat at the big table for the first time - ever!It's going to be amusing to watch conservative pundits explain how ...
To the Editor:NJ's new e-bike law (Bills S4834/A6235) takes effect this summer. The opposition is loud, but their outrage relies on a disingenuous misdirection that ultimately hurts ridership. I’ve spent decades around bike shops and teams, serve as a Scouting Merit Badge Counselor for cycling, but ...
To the Editor:The increase of the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 is particularly significant for residents of New Jersey, where high property values and local taxes are a defining reality of everyday life, and I thank Rep. Tom Kean for his leadership and advocating ...
To the Editor:The council’s approval of Mayor Moench’s 2026 budget — imposing a shocking municipal tax increase of more than 10% on Bridgewater homeowners — is a complete betrayal of the promises made to voters last year. After campaigning on “change” and “affordability,” the new Democratic ...
To the Editor:Anyone who actually sat through the April 28 board of education meeting knows what happened went far beyond a mere disagreement. What we witnessed was not a lapse in judgment, it was an abdication of professional responsibility. Superintendent Robert Beers’s decision to publicly ...
To the Editor:Baseball is in full swing. I love seeing the prospects who developed and pitchers shaking off the rust. It is a wonderful beginning of the great American pastime. It makes me nostalgic for the baseball films of my youth. 90s kids had great baseball flicks; Angels in the Outfield, The ...
The district published its case for eliminating the AI program. Before April 28th — the final budget vote — every Bridgewater family deserves the other side.Three arguments. Three rebuttals.1. "AI was a dead end." The district's entire academic case rested on one data point: Grade 6 placement.
Dear Members of the Board of Education,Thank you for continuing the dialogue regarding the district’s approach to serving gifted and advanced learners. We appreciate the district’s stated commitment to supporting every gifted and talented student and the effort that has gone into implementing the ...
To the Editor:Dear Representative Kean and others planning to run for NJ's 7th congressional district office this fall.An individual named Alex Pretti was shot over this past weekend in Minneapolis as he was being detained by federal agents. The story has dominated the news since, with lots of ...
To the Editor:“We should be looking at geographics, and qualified members from different sections of town,” said Geiger. “Geography is important.” This statement by Councilwoman Geiger accurately states the role of our political leaders when making appointments. Unfortunately, Ms. Geiger veers away ...
To the Editor:The Sgt. John F. Basilone Council #13264 of the Knights of Columbus in Raritan, NJ has had a very busy and fulfilling few weeks.In mid-November, our council hosted a Veterans Movie Night at the Lyons VA Medical Center, an event spearheaded by Brothers Ron Wyka and Hugh Gallagher. This ...
To the Editor:The final results of the election are in, and a record number of Bridgewater residents voted in our recent local election! B.I.G., Bucko, Isla, and Geiger, thank all who voted. To those who did not, we hope you vote next year! We look forward to working with Mayor Moench and fellow ...
To the Editor:As a woman, mother, and long-time New Jersey resident, I care deeply about integrity, responsibility and accountability in our elected officials. These are values I try to instill in my children — and the same values I look for in those who represent us. That is why I am proud to ...
To the Editor:First and foremost, I want to encourage everyone to vote on Nov. 4. Polls are open until 8 p.m., and your participation truly matters. You can also drop your mail-in ballot off at any official drop box until 8 p.m. If you lost or misplaced your mail-in ballot, go to your polling place ...
To the Editor:Readers of this page have again been treated to a “sky is falling” warning by our inveterate letter writer.The crisis that threatens to end civilization as we know it, is found in the persons of three candidates for the BRRSD Board of Education according to the writer, who in his own ...
To the Editor:I was President of the Council of Schools for BR for 13 years and had the pleasure of working very closely with the BOE. I can tell you that when we disagreed, which did happen, nobody got ugly. We debated in an appropriate way with respect for each other’s opinions. I'm confident ...
To the Editor:On Oct. 24, 2024, Megan Moench, the mayor’s sister and current candidate for the Bridgewater town council, wrote a letter to the editor, criticizing two commissioner candidates, one for not attending planning board meetings and the other for having a career that involved out-of-state ...
To the Editor:As election season draws to a close, the evidence is mounting that the “Column D” trio of far-right-wing candidates for school board don’t deserve your vote. After viewing the 2025 school board meetings, reading the articles about the candidates in local media, watching Candidates ...
To the Editor:Do the campaign mailers even make it into your house anymore?In our home, we have a simple rule: only the essentials cross the threshold. Lately, my recycling bin has been filled to the brim with glossy mailers that cost thousands upon thousands of dollars each.One recent mailer did ...
To the Editor"I am supporting the Li-Maxwell-Nye ticket for Bridgewater Raritan BOE because they have the teamwork and the talent that is needed to deliver educational excellence while keeping the school tax stable. The role of our B.O.E. has become more important as their duties and ...
To the Editor:Early, in person, voting is already under way. Vote Column 1 for the Republican Team of Allen Kurdyla, Felipe Pedroso and Megan Moench. This team has earned the support of those of us in Bridgewater who embrace common sense, responsible government and sound fiscal stewardship. The ...
To the Editor,As a friend and neighbor of Emily Calistri, I watched her speak at the recent Bridgewater-Raritan Candidate Night, and what stood out most was her calm, thoughtful approach. While others focused on politics, Emily focused on people, especially the safety and well-being of our ...
To the Editor:The "October Surprise": An event designed to occur right before a November election, usually done by the party in power. Once the ruling party springs the October Surprise, it is usually too late for the opposing party to do very much about it. The classic example is Oct. 26, 1972, ...
To the Editor:In recent years, local board of education elections have been marred by negative social media campaigning of partisan nature, targeting candidates outside their preferred party. Such participations include, for example, from a former party chair, and from a prolific writer of “letters ...
To the Editor:As a long-time Bridgewater resident, I, like you, recognize the value of our school system to the community. I ask you therefore to vote for Lucy Li, Ketrin Maxwell and Deanna Nye. They are the most qualified candidates for the Bridgewater-Raritan board of education.The recent ...
To the Editor:On Oct. 9, parents learned there were uninvited vehicles at one of our primary schools, and that staff had to intervene to remove them from the premises. Parents were notified about a security protocol and that police were notified.This incident raised concerns about security in many ...
To the Editor:In the school board race this year, I wholeheartedly support the amazing women running as a ticket. Li, Maxwell and Nye are exactly what our town needs to stand up for parents like me, which is why I’m voting for all three in Column D.I’m a parent of four school-aged children. I want ...
To the Editor:The recent candidate night for the board of education shows genuine hope for our district's future, a leadership team with vision, path and qualifications to elevate our schools to new heights of excellence.With seven candidates vying for three seats, incumbent board member Lanfang ...
To the Editor:As a regular watcher of township council meetings, I am struck by the sheer volume of falsehoods, half-truths and other nonsense spoken by the mayor and his representatives. Sometimes the council participates in the nonsense, other times it just goes along.The recent presentation on ...