Jayne L. Grabowski
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On the article Tango, the Wayward Haddonfield Macaw, Is Caught and Safely Home
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On the article Bancroft Referendum Rejected by Voters
Jayne L. Grabowski
9:55 am on Wednesday, January 23, 2013
ReplyWow...are you kidding? Haddonfield being looked at as short sighted and cheap? I hardly think other towns are concerning themselves with our business. Somehow, I don't think the green signs will be replaced with sale signs. I do think some of the red signs may have been replaced with sale signs. Why would you hope Bancroft will build, build, build? Even if the referendum had passed, I wouldn't want a bad outcome so I could say I told you so. I would have hoped everything would work out, even though I thought it was a bad idea. As for Radnor, why not fix it up? When I voted yesterday, and saw the turnout, it made me proud to be a resident of this town.
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On the article Bancroft Referendum Rejected by Voters
Jayne L. Grabowski
10:10 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
ReplyThank you, thank you, thank you Brian Kelly.
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On the article How Will You Vote on the Bancroft Referendum?
Jayne L. Grabowski
8:01 pm on Sunday, January 20, 2013
ReplyTaxfreetrader, I grew up in this town. I know all about what makes this town what it is today. I remember going to the dump, that is now Crows Woods thanks to Walt Saladik. Sometimes not all "imagine" topics turn out for the better of the town. My mother went around town and got signatures to prevent a Sears store from being built next to our home, where the Fargo development was later built. Someone at the time must have thought that was a good idea. Imagine.
I have backed up to Radnor field for 27 years. I used to go over to the tennis and basketball courts with a trashcan and broom and clean up all the broken glass. The courts were neglected, broken down nets and asphalt. I asked over and over again for help from the borough. I was once promised to my face that the courts would be fixed up for the children in our area. It was very disappointing when it never came to pass. I can assure you that the residents in our area are not vandalizing Radnor field. I have never heard of such a thing. I think that is a vicious rumor. If anything, I have seen neighbors tend to the field, such as cleaning up after a soccer game. My brother has umpired at Radnor field many times. He feels that Radnor has been purposely neglected.
Whether voting yes or no, the people of this town are passionate, because we love our town. I have always been proud to say I live in Haddonfield, not for any status reason, it has always been home. I will vote no, and always hope for the best. -
On the article How Will You Vote on the Bancroft Referendum?
Jayne L. Grabowski
6:05 pm on Sunday, January 20, 2013
ReplyJust wondering how taxfreetrader would feel if his neighborhood had been targeted. I back up to Radnor field. I don't claim it to be my back yard, nor do any of my neighbors. We were told that Radnor would never be built on, which is why we purchased our house. We love the open space behind us, who wouldn't? The reason I am voting no is mainly because of putting our town in debt, and increasing our taxes. I have three grandchildren in the school system. If this was about education, I'd be voting yes. My fear is that purchasing Bancroft is just the tip of the iceberg. I can only imagine the problems and hidden costs down the road.
This referendum has created tension in our town. Stealing signs and flyers off of neighbors' homes is something I find unbelievable. My husband and I didn't deliver "no" flyers to homes with yes signs, although I had a "yes" flyer on my steps. I've talked to many people who are afraid to have signs on their lawns, so they don't make enemies. There have been heated back and forth posts that sometimes become sophomoric.
If this does get voted through, I hope it's turns out to be a great thing for our town. I hope it goes off without a glitch, and that my grandchildren and future generations benefit from it. I want only what is best for Haddonfield, which is why I'm voting no. I would hate to leave a legacy of uncontrolled debt, financial junk bond status, and a glut of homes that can't be sold due to high tax rates. -
On the article How Will You Vote on the Bancroft Referendum?
Jayne L. Grabowski
6:51 pm on Saturday, January 19, 2013
ReplyJayne Moore Grabowski
I have raised four children in this lovely town. My grandchildren are sixth generation "Haddonfielders". Obviously, we love it here.
There have been issues in the past that have concerned me, but this is the first time I am frightened for my town. Collingswood and Medford are in financial trouble due to financial mismanagement. Recent projects in Haddonfield have been less than impressive. Tanner Street took considerably longer to repair than estimated, more costly, ultimately hurting businesses. The intersection at Ellis and Potter is badly designed, which could result in accidents. And let's not forget the waste of time and money trying to push a multi-million dollar library.
HMHS is in need of repair, and our athletic fields have been neglected. The high school and fields can be improved for significantly less than the purchase of Bancroft.
I have always voted yes for education. I feel this has absolutely nothing to do with education.
Let's teach our children an invaluable lesson. Live within your means. Please don't put our beautiful town in debt for decades. -
On the article BOE Bancroft Proposal Likely to Raise Cost of Project
Jayne L. Grabowski
9:55 pm on Sunday, October 16, 2011
ReplyI am responding to a quote from an article in Retrospect. Steve Weinstein said ""Once the fields are built, the district could sell its Radnor Field complex. Any state requirements for affordable housing could go there - and perhaps fit in better than they would in the relatively upscale Bancroft Field neighborhood, he reasoned." I find this comment pompous and insulting. We purchased our home, which backs up to Radnor Field, in 1986. We were told the field was owned by the Borough of Education. How would Mr. Weinstein like to have this complex in his back yard? Oh, I'm sure that it would just not "fit in" with his upscale neighborhood. My family has lived in Haddonfield for 6 generations. The only thing I don't like about this town, are people who look down their nose at others. I'll be at the meeting on Wednesday night. Jayne Moore Grabowski
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On the article Haddonfield Barber Frank Montemurro Dies Suddenly
Jayne L. Grabowski
6:35 pm on Wednesday, June 15, 2011
ReplyOur family has been going to Franks for 25 years. He has cut my husband, sons and grandsons' hair. We shared stories, jokes and hugs. Every time I passed the shop I would knock on his window and be greeted with a huge smile and wave. If he wasn't busy he would run outside and catch up on our families. Our family is heartbroken. We are all praying for his family. Haddonfield has lost a true friend. May he rest in peace. Jayne Grabowski
Jayne L. Grabowski
2:26 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2013
So happy Tango is home safe and sound!