Supporting teachers
To the Editor: I have come to know many teachers as a father of four public-school children and my involvement as a City Councilman. Bayonne teachers are caring individuals who are revered throughout New Jersey as the best in the state. These teachers have the children’s best interest in their hearts, volunteer their free time, …
Concerned Citizens of Bayonne hold successful fundraiser
To the Editor: The Concerned Citizens of Bayonne held the organization’s annual fundraiser on April 23 at The Chandelier Restaurant, Bayonne. The fundraiser was an evening of great food, great prizes, and great company—everyone had a wonderful time. Special thanks to the Committees who worked so very hard and did a wonderful job, namely: Marie …
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Value of proper nutrition
To the Editor: The members of the Bayonne Our Lady of Mount Carmel Senior Citizens Organization would like to thank the Bayonne Medical Center, Diana Cangemi, nutrition manager; Susan Taylor, public relations, marketing director; and Christine Yesinko, public relations for providing such an interesting presentation on nutrition at our April 9 meeting. Ms. Cangemi gave …
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Climate Reality Revisited
To the Editor: When I read Jan Moore’s letter to the editor, “We must see the Climate Reality” from last week I laughed because last year I read some articles stating that some scientists were saying that a new ice age was coming, that solar activity on the sun was effecting the weather on Earth, …
Autism Awareness
To the Editor: Yesterday, a mom posted a heartbreaking letter on the Hoboken Mom Yahoo group. I would like to share it with you, as we are in April—Autism Awareness Month. She has followed up by saying that her inbox has been exploding with love and support from the Hoboken mom community. This is her …
Squirrels Continued
To the Editor: In response to Kathy Laytos letter in the Bayonne Community News, April 10 issue: Here are some facts you need to know: Bayonne City Ordinance Article 7 Wildlife states the following: “5-26 FEEDING OF WILDLIFE AND ANIMALS. No person shall feed birds, rodents, or any other non-domesticated wildlife on public streets, sidewalks, …
Motorcycle safety education
To the Editor: Motorcycle awareness seems to be the talk of the town, but what about motorcycle safety education? There are two sides to every coin. As per NJRidesafe.org., every year more than 25,000 motorcycles are involved in crashes on New Jersey roads. Many of these crashes are caused by the motorcyclist’s inexperience and lack …
Students first
To the Editor: The 2012-2013 school year began with great promise. For the students, there were to be highly important and realistic academic goals. For the teachers, there was the expectation that the board of education would approach the faculty with civility, honesty, and integrity. Well, on one hand, the students made impressive progress based …