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PU Men’s Basketball Tune-Up Games Should Be Against Division II Teams
To the Editor: Every year the Princeton University men’s basketball team has a tune up game with a Division III college as a preliminary step towards playing the rest of…
In Spite of Weather, Bill Scheide’s 100th Birthday Concert Was an Inspiring and Memorable Evening
To the Editor: Snow and freezing temperatures could not suppress the contagious and exuberant spirits of Judy and Bill Scheide the evening of January 25, when they invited the Princeton community to share in the celebration of Bill’s…
Miller, Nemeth Have Proven Discourse Need Not Be Acrimonious to Get Results
To the Editor: We live in a time when civility in public life is in short supply. Members of Congress leading the Tea Party were willing to shut the federal…
Jo Butler Has Proven Record of Advocating for Informed Decisions on Use of Taxpayer Dollar
To the Editor: Informed decisions require knowledge of the topic, constructive questions, transparency, open-mindedness, and the most important and uncomfortable component, which is the discussion of difficult issues. The new…
Council Needs to Avoid any Semblance Of “Group-Think” in Its Decision-Making
To the Editor: We have experienced Jo Butler as a smart, conscientious Council member who is committed to open and effective government — first on Borough Council, now on Princeton…
Un-Elected, Un-Appointed Tree Streeter Fans Secessionist Flames for Jo Butler
To the Editor: The Tree Street residents have spoken — on January 1, 2015, we will officially de-consolidate from Princeton. The newly formed municipality, called Princeton Arbor, will hold elections…
Question of the Week: “What are some of your favorite cold weather comfort foods?”
“In the first place, I’m going to go with chicken soup. I love chicken soup. With that, I’m going to have mashed potatoes and baked chicken. For a drink, I…
Passions, Interests, Local Politics: A Madisonian Argument for the Re-election of Jo Butler
To the Editor: On the front page of the January 8 Town Topics [“Miller and Nemeth Join Forces for Council Run”], a Princeton political elite is quoted as saying ”There…
Some Suggestions for Helping Princeton Deal With Leaves, Financially and Environmentally
To the Editor: The way we deal with fallen leaves in Princeton is not sustainable financially or environmentally. In 2010 it was estimated that it cost the then-Township and Borough…
Princeton Residents Joining to Endorse Candidacies of Bernie Miller, Sue Nemeth
To the Editor: We are writing to strongly endorse the candidacies of Bernie Miller and Sue Nemeth for the Princeton Council. One year into the consolidated Princeton, we are still…
