Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: American Bayonne Post 19 Installation & Awards Ceremony The American Legion Bayonne Post 19 held its annual Installation and awards night; the event took place on June 26th at Bayonne Post 19. During the installation which was held before the awards ceremony Tom Buchanan was elected as commander for the year of …
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To the Editor: Bayonne’s American Legion, Post 19 will soon be getting a new addition to the downstairs hall area, a new mural painted by my son, Jason Wilson, a graphic artist from Bayonne. Jason is a member of The Sons of The American Legion, Squadron 19. He was approached after some discussion about a …
To the Editor: I decided to seek the office of Assemblyman of the 31st District of New Jersey because we need responsible, honest and dedicated leadership to serve the people of our district. Someone who demonstrates these qualities is outgoing Assemblyman Jason O’Donnell, a gentleman who always conducted himself with respect, honor and dedication. My …
To the Editor: “Promenade development will give life to a whole new neighborhood in Bayonne, creating a city within a city.” Tell me, who writes this propaganda? Do they really think they’re fooling the citizens of Bayonne? Build uptown, build midtown, build downtown. Empty lot- let’s build. If they can’t build, let’s knock down a …
To the Editor: I filed my petition to run in the school board election of Bayonne on November 3, 2015. I am the first one to file with the county board of elections. I am a Democratic Republican individual who’s running for the School Board seat. Not only will I win the election, but I …
To the Editor: A redevelopment plan has passed the planning board and is slated to be voted on by the city council on July 22 for the corner of Broadway and 46th Street. The plan, if passed, supersedes the city’s master plan and changes what can be built there drastically. Zoning will be changed from …
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To the Editor: I am writing this letter to Bayonne Medical Center to give a heartfelt thank you. On Tuesday June 9, my sister, Mrs. Bali Macchio, had shortness of breath and called 911 so someone could take her to the emergency room. I wish to thank McCabe Ambulance Service and the entire emergency team …
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To the Editor: On a recent drive downtown to see the progress on the Bayonne Bridge I had a thought that might help the residents living in the shadows of the bridge as well as our entire community. With the raising of the roadway, the new approach ramps will be higher than the original approach. …
To the Editor: I am writing this letter to express my thanks and gratitude to a group of dedicated, terrific nurses on the fifth floor at Bayonne Medical Center. During my stay at the hospital, I witnessed an instance that amazed me – a very defiant patient was out of control, but these nurses were …
To the Editor: Five years ago, Bayonne’s Board of Education abolished the position of Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum in the interest of cutting costs and streamlining the bureaucracy. At the time, they said the post was no longer needed. Two weeks ago, the Bayonne Board of Education voted to re-establish the position of Assistant Superintendent, …