Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: On behalf of the Windmill Alliance and H.I.G.H.W.A.Y.S., our social services outreach arm, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the members of the Bayonne community for their generous contributions to the winter clothing drive. These items are especially welcome at this time of year, since the need is great. I …
To the Editor: The holidays are upon us and ’tis the season for taking advantage of people. Grifters abound and there are all sorts of scams disguised as helpful charities, new initiatives, and friendly causes. Everyone wants to help those less fortunate but it’s a shame when you find out that your hard- earned dollars …
In a long tradition, Bayonne residents, business owners, city government, schools, and others have ornamented the facades of their structures with lights and other decorations to celebrate the holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. 2014 is no different. The lights can be seen everywhere, from a palm tree and snowflake on Centre Lane, and three …
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To the Editor: Most of us wake up daily, go to work, maybe some food shopping after or the gym, then home to the family. Some may go to another job and others may have no family at all. Some people may not have a home, apartment, or even a room to stay in. I …
To the Editor: What a success! Bayonne Chapter of UNICO National in partnership with the BEOF have now enjoyed another highly successful annual Thanksgiving dinner, held on November 27 to rave reviews and great appreciation from all those who attended. On behalf of the Bayonne Chapter of UNICO National Executive Board of Directors, I want …
To the Editor: I am collecting jeans for Teens for Jeans, a national campaign in partnership with Aéropostale and DoSomething.org, the largest not-for-profit organization for young people and social change. Teens for Jeans encourages young people across the country to run a jean drive in their school or community to help provide clothing for youth …
Hooeee, Bayonne voters opted almost four to one for an elected instead of an appointed school board. You bet I’m excited. At last there’s a chance for this camel to stick his nose under the tent. To be honest, I’m not the high-minded, public-spirited type that a mayor would tap to serve in that demanding …
To the Editor: This is the season in which people try to do something extra special to make someone happy for Christmas. Let’s do so. Every year my family and I donate to hospitalized children who will not have the chance to receive presents under a tree. Last year we set a goal of 150 …
To the Editor: Recently, the St. Ann’s Society of Our Lady of the Assumption Parish held its 80th Annual Fundraiser, “Anchors Aweigh” at The Chandelier. On behalf of the society, I would like to thank The Chandelier’s managers, Victor, Hugo, and their staff for the excellent food and hospitality that they always provide us. We …
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To the Editor: I would like to thank Joseph Passantino for the great article on the CASA program. I am a CASA volunteer. A woman in my neighborhood had suggested CASA to me. At that time I was still working for the JCPS. I realized that I did not have the time to commit. I …