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By Paul Humbert People choose Bernards Township for a reason. Our neighborhoods, schools, open spaces, and sense of community make this a special place to live. Protecting those things takes leadership willing to question decisions that put them at risk. I believe two of the greatest threats to our future are the relentless demand for more taxpayer dollars and a state-driven approach to housing that gives too little consideration to the communities expected to absorb it. We n

My position on 150 Allen Road has never changed. I opposed Signature Acquisitions’ plan from the start. I oppose it today. And if elected to the Township Committee, I will keep opposing it. This is not a close call. The proposal would tear down an office building and replace it with two light-industrial and manufacturing buildings on a residential road. It would bring tractor-trailers onto a stretch with a hill, a blind curve, and Mount Prospect School nearby. Our teenage dri

The Allen Road Project is not right for Bernards and has far too many negative impacts on our community. Therefore, I strongly oppose it.

I support responsible redevelopment. I do not support using redevelopment as an excuse to dramatically increase residential density where it does not belong, which is why I oppose the proposed townhouse development at 131 Morristown Road on Route 202. The property currently contains a largely vacant office complex near Interstate 287. The developer is seeking approval to replace it with a large age-restricted townhouse community. Because the property is not currently zoned fo

Paul Humbert’s “Top 10” highlights the issues and priorities he says are driving his campaign for Bernards Township Committee, from fiscal responsibility and public safety to development, school funding, and pushing back on Trenton mandates. And yes, Paul looks pretty comfortable in the guest chair. 😄 Fiscal Responsibility Paul will protect Bernards Township’s tradition of careful spending, oppose unnecessary debt, and demand value for every taxpayer dollar. Strong Public Sa

I believe I represent what many Bernards Township residents are looking for in a member of their Township Committee: a fiscal conservative with a live-and-let-live approach to social issues. I do not hold extreme views on either end of the political spectrum. I am a moderate, and I believe Bernards is a moderate town. Local government should be focused on serving residents, protecting our quality of life, keeping our community affordable, and making responsible decisions wi

I believe we can protect our environment and our drinking water without sacrificing local control, crushing taxpayers, or financially strangling communities. The Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act was passed in 2004 to protect one of New Jersey’s most important water resources. Today, the Highlands supplies drinking water to nearly 7 million people. More than 20 years later, however, communities across northern New Jersey are sounding the alarm about what has become