Thursday, July 15, 2004
Letter To The Editor of The Home News & Tribune
As printed:
June 22, 2004
To: The Editor, Home News Tribune
The editorial raising questions about Piscataway Mayor Wahler’s campaign to solicit money to fund construction of a community center is right on the mark. However, it touched only the tip of the iceberg - the almost unreal and suspect handling of administrative responsibilities by the mayor and his council.
During my term of office serving as democratic mayor, the brothers Lackland, prominent developers, promised Bob Smith, then an assemblyman and the democrat’s party leader, a considerable donation for the planned expansion of Piscataway’s senior center. It was in fact Smith who informed me of the contribution. This donation, did, in great measure help provide additional amenities for our growing senior population. Is it in the realm of coincidence that immediately following my defeat for re-election, running an independent race (having been overlooked by party bosses favoring Brian Wahler), Lackland presented an application for high density housing before the now rigidly party controlled planning board. The application was approved over residents’ strenuous objections.
Reading comments made by your readers referencing the disregard for the taxpaying public in their respective municipalities highlights the seriously flawed governmental process in Middlesex County. Any political party holding rein for so long – is too long. Patronage, favored contracts and denying the public the right to know abounds not only in Piscataway under the tutelage of political bosses, but in much of the county as well. Party bosses, seek and disburse contributions to further their own political agenda as a matter of course. What has happened in Piscataway the past three and a half years answers the question of why the democrat hierarchy spent in excess of $260,000 to elect Wahler to a $17,000 position. The people of Piscataway deserve better.
Helen MerollaRepublican candidate for mayor, Piscataway
June 22, 2004
To: The Editor, Home News Tribune
The editorial raising questions about Piscataway Mayor Wahler’s campaign to solicit money to fund construction of a community center is right on the mark. However, it touched only the tip of the iceberg - the almost unreal and suspect handling of administrative responsibilities by the mayor and his council.
During my term of office serving as democratic mayor, the brothers Lackland, prominent developers, promised Bob Smith, then an assemblyman and the democrat’s party leader, a considerable donation for the planned expansion of Piscataway’s senior center. It was in fact Smith who informed me of the contribution. This donation, did, in great measure help provide additional amenities for our growing senior population. Is it in the realm of coincidence that immediately following my defeat for re-election, running an independent race (having been overlooked by party bosses favoring Brian Wahler), Lackland presented an application for high density housing before the now rigidly party controlled planning board. The application was approved over residents’ strenuous objections.
Reading comments made by your readers referencing the disregard for the taxpaying public in their respective municipalities highlights the seriously flawed governmental process in Middlesex County. Any political party holding rein for so long – is too long. Patronage, favored contracts and denying the public the right to know abounds not only in Piscataway under the tutelage of political bosses, but in much of the county as well. Party bosses, seek and disburse contributions to further their own political agenda as a matter of course. What has happened in Piscataway the past three and a half years answers the question of why the democrat hierarchy spent in excess of $260,000 to elect Wahler to a $17,000 position. The people of Piscataway deserve better.
Helen MerollaRepublican candidate for mayor, Piscataway
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Interesting Website
I just saw this on Newsmax:
www.wketchup.com
They created their own un-Kerry (or rather, their own un-Heinz) ketchup, with proceeds going to charity. They claim the "W" is for George Washington, but it certainly plays well with today's "W".
www.wketchup.com
They created their own un-Kerry (or rather, their own un-Heinz) ketchup, with proceeds going to charity. They claim the "W" is for George Washington, but it certainly plays well with today's "W".
Friday, July 02, 2004
July PRO Regular Meeting
The Regular PRO Meeting will take place on Thursday, July 8, at the Spain Inn. The meeting begins promptly at 8pm.
We look forward to your attendance and encourage you to come early and dine at the Spain Inn. Please let Barbara Kossyk know if you cannot attend at 732-356-6438 or PRO_secretary@juno.com.
We look forward to your attendance and encourage you to come early and dine at the Spain Inn. Please let Barbara Kossyk know if you cannot attend at 732-356-6438 or PRO_secretary@juno.com.
Comments About Route 287 Meeting
A public meeting of the Somerset and Middlesex Counties technical staff studying traffic issues affecting Piscataway and Franklin Township was held Wednesday evening June 30th in the Piscataway municipal building. The update was one of several designed to inform of progress made and solicit suggestions from the public for traffic relief.
One of the proposed modifications discussed is a collector/connector road from the off-ramp at River Road to I-287 which the traffic experts stated creates a significant problem. At this time no formal plan for the off-ramp road has been designed, but should be available to the public at the next scheduled meeting in early fall.
One of the proposed modifications discussed is a collector/connector road from the off-ramp at River Road to I-287 which the traffic experts stated creates a significant problem. At this time no formal plan for the off-ramp road has been designed, but should be available to the public at the next scheduled meeting in early fall.
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