Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: Yes, I did indicate that I would be willing to serve on an interim basis in the council seat vacated by Anthony Chiappone until there can be an election in November, at which time I would not run. I feel strongly that this is a time that requires full participation from every …
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To the Editor: “There is a disruption in the Force.” I am referring to the activities of several residents at various public meetings. Just a few people are trying to prevent the City Council to conduct its business by questioning each and every agenda line item. They are not happy people! They want everybody else …
To the Editor: There must be something terribly wrong with my sense of values when this city can unabashedly spend a gazillion dollars to “mend” tennis courts and to close libraries that service, I’m certain, more people, children and adults in far more important ways! Strange how there are always funds available for things people …
To the Editor: Bayonne High School graduate Kenny Britt capped off an All-American designation at Rutgers University by being selected in the first round by the Tennessee Titans in the recent National Football League Draft. To the best of my recollection, this marks the first time that an athlete from Bayonne has attained the unique …
To the Editor: On April 18, the Bayonne Columbus Committee held its second annual “Evening at the Piazza” fundraiser and homemade wine contest. The evening allowed the Italian community and their friends an opportunity to celebrate what Italians love best – family, friends, good food, lively music, and wine. We would like to thank the …
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To the Editor: For those of you who are frustrated at the ongoing disappearances of businesses from our city of Bayonne, let me recount a recent story. This past Saturday morning, right before heading out of town for the weekend, I discovered a dead car battery. After deciding to purchase a new battery and continue …
To the Editor: This is an open letter to Governor Jon Corzine of New Jersey. It is in regards to his state budget for the year 2009-2010 with a deficit of $2.5 billion dollars. Governor Corzine, in his reasoning to keep state expenses down, increases existing taxes and institutes new taxes to decrease the state …
To the Editor: In response to Evelyn Sabol’s letter in the April 15 issue of the “Bayonne Community News”: Why would this person suggest that Pat Boyle replace Tony Chiappone? Mr. Boyle is retired from the fire department, collecting a fairly sized pension plus hospital and medical expenses at the taxpayer’s expense. Does this person …
To the Editor: I haven’t heard too many ideas for the vision and future of Bayonne lately, so I decided to share some of my ideas. The city officials should convert to a four-day work week, closed on Fridays, to save some money. I’m not sure how much it will save, but every dollar saved …
To the Editor: A while ago, I wrote about my friend Stan, who is homeless. I’ve known Stan for two and a half years. I’ve helped Stan to get his social security, which was stolen. Stan has a place to eat every day. Judicke’s gives him breakfast every day. Stan gets lunch every day at …