Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: On behalf of all the veterans posts in the city, I would like to offer my heartfelt thank You for the wonderful ceremony held on November 1 at Vroom School. The children were enthusiastic and well prepared, and we thank Principal Karla McQuilla-Goins, Mrs. Jaros, the staff, and the parents group that …
To the Editor: Bayonne’s third ward is the gateway to our community. It is the first thing people see when entering Bayonne from the Turnpike, but has been neglected. The first thing people notice when entering our city is empty lots, litter and deteriorating roads. For the last eight years I have listened to our …
To the Editor: This past December, I had the opportunity to address a group of residents and organizations during a holiday event at Marist High School who were simply seeking a soccer field for their children and players to use. After talking to many members from those groups, I strongly believe having a soccer field …
To the Editor: Another week gone and more publicity involving City Hall. This time, Corruption! Surprise, Surprise. I believe that City Hall should answer the following questions immediately in order to ensure transparency regarding the Anselmo “Rocky” Crisonino investigation: 1. Who were the several other contractors and plumbers involved in fraudulent projects? 2. Do these …
Continue reading “City hall hiring: leadership and management experience necessary”
To the Editor: The teachers have no contract (2010-2014) raises some questions. . . Question #1: Has anyone ever heard the statement… “If you can read this, then thank your teacher?” Question #2: Isn’t it true that the vast majority of careers require the ability to read/write/understand (i.e. education)? Question #3: Why do politicos criticize …
To the Editor: A few weeks prior to the flyers being found around Bayonne regarding Mayor Smith and the number of family members he supposedly has on the city payroll, I received a telephone call from a woman saying that she was doing a survey. The person asked me if anyone I was related to …
To the Editor: The new immigrants to the U.S.A. suffer from the N.J. family care (Medicaid) requirements) by waiting as long as five years to be qualified. N.J. family care requires that adults apply for Medicaid after five years of the entry to the U.S.A. I want them to fix that for two reasons; first …
To the Editor: I am so proud to stand behind a real leader in the City of Bayonne and his entire team for city council. Bayonne is at its best days ever. From tackling the debt issue to bringing more jobs to Bayonne. Mayor Mark Smith has been at the forefront. As an alumni of …
To the Editor: Once again, I have to commend Mayor Mark Smith and the City of Bayonne for the great job done removing snow and ice during the snow storm. The streets were quickly cleaned and made safe for all Bayonne citizens. I shouldn’t be surprised, though, because Mayor Smith has always demonstrated his concern …
Continue reading “City did a great job following the storm.”
To the Editor: I would like to say “thank you” to every person that I have met over the course of the last couple of months. It means a lot to me even if we exchanged pleasantries. Even though the weather has not been cooperative the last month, I have been doing my best to …
Continue reading “Do not be fearful. People need to step up and speak up.”