Debates still online
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Locally, voters will take to the polls to select representatives for Secaucus Town Council, U.S. Congress, and Hudson County Sheriff.
In the 9th Congressional race, the candidates are Democratic incumbent Steven Rothman (Democrat), Republican Michael Agosta, and Green Party candidate Patricia Alessandrini.
Running for Hudson County Sheriff are Republican incumbent Juan Perez, Democrat Frank Schillari, and Independent Herbert Shaw.
For a closer look at the candidates for Town Council, see cover story and visit www.HudsonReporter.com to watch our debate with the candidates.
Anti-bullying ‘bill of rights’ bill introduced
Legislators in the state Assembly introduced a bill Tuesday to curb bullying in the Garden State.
Known as the Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights, the legislation will give schools and alleged victims of bullying new legal tools to report harassment and new steps to prosecute those allegedly responsible.
Sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Barbara Buono (D-Dist. 18) in the Senate and cosponsored by Valerie Huttle (D-Dist. 37) and Mary Pat Angelini (R-Dist. 11) in the Assembly, the legislation already has bipartisan support.
Among some of the key components included in the proposed law: teachers, administrators, and school board members would be required to complete anti-bullying training; harassment, intimidation, and bullying could be considered “good cause” for suspension or expulsion, even if it’s a first offense; colleges and universities would be required to adopt an anti-bullying policy that would include harassment and intimidation in the code of conduct given to all students, and schools superintendents would be required to appoint an anti-bullying coordinator.
The problem of bullying and the long-term impact it can have on the lives of victims has received renewed attention since the death of Tyler Clementi last month. On Sept. 22, the 18-year-old Rutgers University student took his own life after his roommate and a friend secretly shot footage of him having sex then streamed live video footage online.
Hartz 5K to benefit vets
On Saturday, May 14, 2011, Hartz Mountain Industries in conjunction with the town of Secaucus will host a 5K run through Harmon Meadow. The run, through which Hartz and the town hope to raise $100,000, will benefit the Wounded Warriors Project, an organization that assists U.S. military veterans after they return home from tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, and K&S.
The 30th Annual Artists Studio Tour on Nov. 6 and 7
On Saturday, Nov. 6 and Sunday, Nov. 7, from noon until 6 p.m., Mayor Dawn Zimmer, The City of Hoboken, The Hudson Reporter, and the Hudson County Division of Cultural & Heritage Affairs will present The Hoboken 30th Annual Artists Studio Tour, a free self-guided walking tour of artists’ studios, galleries, and community exhibition spaces. Over 150 artists’ works will be showcased in 41 venues. The tour takes place all throughout Hoboken, at spots that include The Monroe Center, the Friary, 619 Jefferson St., and the Neumann Leather building at 300 Observer Hwy. For directions or further information, visit the city website at www.hobokennj.org, or call (201) 420-2207.