LETTERS: Make Cranbury Library a priority
Guy Butterworth, Cranbury    It saddens me to hear that the PNC Bank has apparently been flogged for some commercial purpose, as I was fairly confident that it was a something of a “white elephant” too difficult to sell, and because I held out some hope that that the PNC Bank would see beyond short-term profit for long-range benefit and donate the property for use as a library. Alas, unless the deal falls through at the last minute, a unique opportunity to establish an appropriate community library will have “come a cropper,” at least for the fairly foreseeable future.

Halloween fest was spectacular
Rose M. Zaiss, Bordentown City    I would like to commend Frank and Pat on Thompson Street in Bordentown City for another year of a spectacular Halloween Fest in front of their home and along their street. Their Halloween Circus was wonderful this year. Also, to the family at the end of Thompson Street who carve out those beautiful pumpkins every year. I am a lifetime Bordentonian and am proud of our little city and for those people who care enough to show Bordentown their love also. I think this yearly tradition is fabulous and I look forward to it every year now. It gets you excited and you’re already wondering what will next years theme will be. Again, thanks to all the folks on Thompson Street for adding to the festivities and to the Bordentown City Police Department for closing off the street Halloween night and to let all families from all over enjoy the event. God Bless you all.

Volunteers helped spruce up park
Mike Hunninghake, Bordentown City Environmental Commission Chair

Chiefs Association clarifies police roles
Chief John A. Lazzarotti Jr., President, Burlington County Police Chiefs Association

Remember the words of the Founding Fathers
Kostas Petris, Bordentown Township, independent candidate for governor

GUEST OPINION: Make informed choice in Dec. 8 referendum
Kim Zablow    I am writing to let the community know the facts regarding the upcoming Board of Education referendum vote on Dec. 8 for two projects in the Bordentown Regional School District – solar panels and athletic fields. I am the current Board of Education vice president, however, this letter is not meant to speak on behalf of the Board of Education, I am writing this letter as a taxpayer and parent of three children in the school district. I know there is a lot of inaccurate information in the community. I would like to try to clear that up so the voters can make an informed decision on Dec. 8.

Reader disputes reform claims
George Ford of Lawrence I read with interest Councilman Greg Puliti’s claim of pay-to-play reform leadership in the Campaign Corner of Oct. 22. As founder of StopPaytoPlay.org, a Web site created for Lawrence’s 2004 referendum, I am very familiar the saga of local anti-corruption reform. I can categorically state that I believe Councilman Puliti is not a reform leader and that he has not consistently “listened and responded to residents.”

Fellow board member supports Bigley
Leon Kaplan of Lawrence Some people run for public office for personal gain, others do so to improve the community. Fortunately for the school children of Lawrence, Ginny Bigley is a member of the latter group.

Councilman backs fellow Republicans
Bob Bostock of Lawrence I urge all Lawrence Township voters to vote for Rick Miller and Ginny Bigley for town council on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Some seek public office because of the privileges it gives them. Rick and Ginny are running because they believe it’s a privilege to serve. They will usher in much-needed change on town council — a change for the better.

Resident supports Puliti, Kownacki
Gloria Hawkes of Lawrence I’m sick of the partisan attacks I’ve seen in the papers for the last few weeks. Not only are they about issues the average voter doesn’t care about, they seem to be a distorted version of the truth. Here’s what I’ve seen.