Email: Linda.Sadlouskos@Patch.com
Phone – 908-872-6941 Hometown – Roxbury, NJ, now living in Basking Ridge Birthday – November 13
Hi–I'm the new editor for the Basking Ridge Patch. I've lived in town since 1998, first on Willow Street near downtown Basking Ridge. I now live in The Hills.
I previously was a reporter for The Hunterdon Review, The Daily Record and most recently for The Courier-News, where I wrote about the Somerset Hills. I'm interested in all aspects of the community, and hope to start some regular features that viewers can tune into at scheduled times.
I'm a mother of two sons, and I closely follow what goes on in the schools. I'm also an on-and-off again equestrian, and have taken lessons at Lord Stirling Stable. I look forward to keeping up contacts with those of you I already know, and also meeting new people in town.
Your Beliefs
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Politics
How would you describe your political beliefs? Are you registered with a certain party?
I have voted for candidates from both parties, and for independents.
Religion
How religious would you consider yourself? (casual, observant, devout, non religious)
Catholic, although I have had contact with Judaism. I have friends of all religions.
Local Hot-Button Issues
What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? Where do you stand on each of these issues?
Most people are concerned about the impact of lost state aid on township schools, and for the municipality. Although I understand that cuts needed to be made in the state budget, I believe that one of New Jersey (and the township's) main assets is the high quality of local schools. I believe that asset should be given priority. From a local perspective, I believe that township homeowners will lose in the long run if their property values drop because the schools decline. Having a good educational system also fuels the state's economy and buys prestige on a national level. I learned that when visiting colleges with my older son, a Ridge High school graduate. and hearing from college officials in other states that certain New Jersey high schools (including Ridge) have a good reputation in college admissions offices hundreds of miles from home.
I think that many township residents also value the green space in Basking Ridge.
The Bernards Township Regional Chamber of Commerce is doing a good job promoting local businesses, a necessity for the township.
Was your kid dragging his or her feet about going to school on days that were supposed to be days off before Sandy blew into town?
Some shoppers say they will miss the Bedminster supermarket, open for decades, as A&P empties out in final days.
Patch editors Audrey Levine and Linda Sadlouskos will be at the Bedminster Starbucks on Friday afternoon. Give us a wave.
Discussion with participants from both sides of gun control issue address ways to address gun violence and children's safety.
No new court date set for former assistant principal at Bernardsville Middle School, offered 10-year plea deal in January.
Deadline approaches for day on which Bernards has said Far Hills must pay full half of road maintenance and projects.
School board introduces 2013-14 budget with 2 percent increase in current expenses and $100K increase in capital funds that could be put toward athletic field.
Tree trimming under way in some of the municipalities hard-hit by Sandy storm damage last fall.
Mayor said 'marathon' meeting planned Wednesday to draw up options for March presentation.
School board and Borough Council both looking at options for expanding number of athletic fields in Bernardsville.
Those who wish to immerse themselves in portraying nude figure studylcan sign up for one or more sessions.
Ridge JV ski team posts great season and also shows promise for next year.
Somerset Hills' elementary school only one of two building in state to be recognized.
Updated: Refinancing of 2004 bonds will save school district almost $168,000 per year, school board member says.
Bernardsville Library awarded prizes this weekend during the library's first LEGO Challenge for local children.
Far Hills Mayor says negotiations will continue for road maintenance agreement with Bernard Twp., but borough has been paying fair share.
Bernards Township students will be back in school on Thursday and Friday to make up days lost to Hurricane Sandy.
Also, a discovered skeleton is identified as a missing man in neighboring Long Hill Township.
Retired Bernards Sgt. Robert Eberle will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Bernardsville Chief warns that vehicles should not be passing through when construction is actively underway.
