Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: On March 2 at approximately 4 a.m., our mother, Mary Ann Hauser, who is diabetic, was found unresponsive in our home. It immediately prompted a call to 911. The response by Bayonne’s Emergency Service Departments was the finest any family could ask for. Our entire family would like to thank the Bayonne …
To the Editor: I read the article in the Bayonne Community News regarding the Bayonne tax-card program. It puzzles me greatly that our elected officials could not come up with one plan to help the residents lower their property taxes other than this. I have come to the conclusion that this is not a good …
As pastor of St. Andrew The Apostle Parish, I would like to take this opportunity to commend the workers of the Parks & Recreation Department and Public Works department, led by Gary Chmielewski and Pete Amadeo for their time setting up the Dennis Collins Park for our use on Easter Sunday. We have been here …
To the Editor: I am writing in response to Pam O’Donnell’s March 27 letter to the editor in regard to feeding squirrels in local parks. I am not a squirrel expert, but I do know that they are not harmful critters, as some people make them out to be. They are sweet and easily domesticated …
To the Editor: The definition of stereotyping is “a standardized conception or image.” Here are three examples to consider: A counselor who has never taken a “sick day” in nearly 40 years but is opposed to a salary freeze for three years must be considered of a greedy sort! A teacher who is a college …
To the Editor: I had contacted the office of Senator Menendez with regard to certain state-level issues I had been involved with and could not have resolved without some kind of assistance. My correspondence was answered immediately, and a member of the senator’s courteous and very intelligent staff came to my assistance with a proficient …
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To the Editor: The 56th Street Senior Center recently held its annual St. Patrick’s Day Part. A very nice time was had by all who attended. We were happy to see Council President Terrence Ruane, who read a lovely St. Patrick’s Day poem which was very heart-warming. We would also like to take this opportunity …
To the Editor: On March 20, the City Council voted to approve a new Municipal Utilities Authority Commissioner, effectively ending my time on the board. I would like to say that I enjoyed being a part of this agency for the last seven-and-a-half years. Looking back on my time as commissioner, I am reminded of …
To the Editor: Four months after Sandy, there is no shortage of proposed solutions to finance and rebuild the massive damage along New Jersey’s coastline. Governor Chris Christie and other leaders are supporting buyouts of entire neighborhoods that want to relocate. A recent joint Assembly-State hearing has included a proposal to increase the governor’s contingency …
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