Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: In a letter to the editor in the May 6 issue, Florence Lazarov states, “…this city can unabashedly spend a ‘gazillion’ dollars to ‘mend’ tennis courts and to close libraries…” That is simply not correct. The County of Hudson, which operates Stephen R. Gregg Bayonne County Park, is handling the replacement of …
To the Editor: This year, Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter “151” will celebrate our 25th anniversary, 25 years of serving our veterans and our community. We are asking all present and former members, friends and families to come join us in honoring our men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation. This …
To the Editor: We are grateful for this opportunity to thank the following establishments and their owners for making our recent Mother’s Day Raffle fundraiser a success through their generosity. They are: Chris’ Corner, Mona Lisa, Amici’s, The Corner Office, Venice, Brockman’s Pharmacy, Teezers Salon, Tony’s Pizza, Mario’s Pizza, European Day Spa, San Vito’s, Elan …
Continue reading “Our Bayonne merchants have a giving heart”
To the Editor: The American Legion Auxiliary, Bayonne Unit No. 19 drive for female-specific items to be donated to U.S. female troops was a great success. Once again, the people of Bayonne were extremely supportive and generous. We collected many, many items for our female troops. Special thanks go to the members and citizens of …
To the Editor: I am responding to Larry Buck’s letter from last week’s edition. He said that he is tired of seeing some washed up Conaghan supporters asking questions at the city meetings. Then I suggest he tape the meetings and watch them later so he can fast-forward me and the others. We are not …
To the Editor: In order not to mislead the reader regarding the direction of this letter, I am employed as a counselor at Bayonne High School (since 1973). When the Board of Education meeting ended at 11:42 p.m. on April 30, my emotions ran the gamut from shock, amazement, and hurt (but not angry). It …
To the Editor: As a law enforcement officer, I am sworn to protect and serve the citizens of Bayonne. As an elected union official, it is my duty and responsibility to serve my membership through fair representation, preservation of benefits and enforcement of contractual terms. I believe that my roles as a police officer and …
Continue reading “‘Work with us and save everyone time and expense’”
To the Editor: In last week’s “Community News,” Alex Rodriguez’s letter left the false impression with readers that it is illegal for Advance Auto Parts to change a car battery in Bayonne. The sales associate he spoke to at Advance Auto Parts was misinformed. Back in 2001, the Bayonne Zoning Board of Adjustment granted permission …
To the Editor: On April 19, the Bayonne Elks Motorcycle Committee held its fourth annual Blessing of the Bikes. People were able to come out for a good day, start the riding season by getting their bikes blessed and see the Tear Drop Memorial while there, which for all was an added bonus. We would …
Continue reading “Thanks from the Elks Motorcycle Committee”