Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: My husband is Gary La Pelusa, Sr. We have been married for almost 23 years, and we have four children. We were born and raised in Bayonne, and we have decided to raise our family here. We run a local family-owned business, which is celebrating its 25th year. Gary is very proud …
To the Editor: I support Mayor Smith’s administration for contracting with a power company. The people did have a choice not to change and opt out of the service. I’m not in favor of government making decisions about basic living without giving me a choice, but a choice was offered. Just because the choice is …
To the Editor: I am proud and honored to have Mr. Kenneth Kopacz as BEOF Chairman. Mr. Kopacz not only takes time out of his busy schedule to attend BEOF monthly meetings and mandated trainings, but also donates countless hours for community events. Mr. Kopacz and all other exceptional volunteer Board of Trustees (Robert Velasquez, …
To the Editor: From his days as a life saving Bayonne firefighter to his days as a councilman delivering meals to our senior citizens during Hurricane Sandy, Joe Hurley has exemplified straight forward commitment to public service to the community of Bayonne. I fervently urge the citizens of the second ward to honor and respect …
To the Editor: Throughout this election Broadway has been cited as a pivotal issue. The candidates need to realize Broadway will never be what it once was. A major reason for this is the shopping centers along 440. However, that does not make these shopping centers a bad thing for Bayonne. On the contrary, I …
To the Editor:Recently, you wrote about a new medical services development in the heart of Bayonne. I think city officials are taking a step in the right direction by choosing to redevelop this once-great part of Bayonne; I applaud their efforts. However, is another medical center the best way to develop this important space? There …
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To the Editor: As chair of the Bayonne Tenants Organization (BTO) it is with pleasure that I and our membership endorse Gary LaPelusa, Sr. for the position of Third Ward Councilman. Mr. La Pelusa has always been a kind and caring voice and a champion of the people. He has spent countless hours and has …
To the Editor: First off, I would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported me and wished me luck along this journey to city hall. It has been quite an interesting six months. The one proud accomplishment that I believe everyone can see is that imitation is the biggest form of flattery. …
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To the Editor: I would like to take this time to tell the people of Bayonne that Mayor Mark Smith not only cares for the city of Bayonne but the people of Bayonne. He is a supporter of many organizations, including Relay for Life. Without him as our mayor, it would not be possible to …
To the Editor: I’ve been following the many letters that have been published by the Bayonne Community News from candidates for public office who write to criticize and let the readers know how they would have done things better. While’s they’ve been writing, I’ve been busy getting things done. Although I’m only in my first …
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