Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
To the Editor: The Concerned Citizens of Bayonne held the organization’s annual Christmas party on Dec. 12 at the Catholic War Veterans Post 1612. The CCB members celebrated in a very relaxed atmosphere with great company, fabulous food and service, and great music. Many thanks to Vincent Russotto, Joe Colabraro, Frank Polera, and all of …
To the Editor: I want to thank everyone who attended the Ray Greaves Association’s holiday party at the Chandelier on Friday, Dec. 14. Once again the event was a huge success and it is attributed to the many people who give of themselves by volunteering their free time. To our board members, Thomas “T.J.” Johnston, …
To the Editor: We have a treasure in our midst and we cannot sing the praises loud enough. She had been the driving force of what is so good about Bayonne. You can read of her adventures or be fortunate enough to be present as she plays the piano, sings, and dances her way to …
To the Editor: A party is not a party if the Bayonne Senior Orchestra hasn’t arrived. They have entertained us for years and they never disappoint. The Christmas party held at the 56th Street Senior Center was evidence of that. They are so good at what they do and we pray they will be there …
To the Editor: Entitlement, my butt! I paid cash for my Social Security insurance! Just because they borrowed the money doesn’t make my benefits some kind of charity or handout. Congressional benefits, free healthcare, outstanding retirement packages, 67 paid holidays, three weeks’ paid vacations, unlimited paid sick days – now that’s welfare. They have the …
To the Editor: I’m an American and love my country, like all of you! I’m also a Catholic and in my house, we serve the Lord. I’ve been so lucky to live in the United States where we have freedom of speech. But there’s something that has gotten out of hand. Let me say that …
To the Editor: Recently the volunteers of the Giordano Food Pantry, located at Our Lady of the Assumption Church, held our fourth annual fundraiser. Every year we hold this event to raise funds to support the food pantry through the winter months. We were extremely happy to find that although the economy continues to falter …
To the Editor: On Nov. 20, the community was invited to the auditorium to listen and learn about the acclaimed programs at Bayonne High School. Some of the highlights included: That each day the blocks between 27th and 30th Streets witness a large population influx of almost 3,000 students and teachers without major distraction. That …
To the Editor: Fifty-six sixth, seventh, and eighth grade Bayonne students participated in the annual spelling bee sponsored by the Concerned Citizens of Bayonne on Nov. 26 at the C.W.V. Post 1612. Congratulations to all of the participants, who performed admirably, and to their parents, teachers, and schools. Special congratulations to Othman Aljid, eighth grade …
To the Editor: In any prospering society, education is key and needs to be protected. It has bothered me deeply that Bayonne has decided to drop the passing grade down to 65. Lowering the standards does not help anyone, especially the students, but rather makes it harder for everyone in the school district. We need …
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