Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: Councilwoman Beth Mason this week decried the tone of political discourse in Hoboken, specifically regarding comments by Zoning Board Chairman Tony Soares about her family. Let me be the first to say that, having been friends with Beth and Ricky Mason and their two lovely daughters for many years now, I can attest …
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Dear Editor: This is an open letter to Mayor Dawn Zimmer: Dear Dawn – I recently received a brochure from you (addressed to “Current Resident”) regarding Hoboken’s “Summer Fun Calendar” that noted with pride that our city “is a vibrant urban community.” It contained the names of all the members of the City Council and …
‘A Fair Shake May 30, 2010 Hoboken to shoulder largest county tax hike.’ Mayor Zimmer, why hasn’t the issue of tax abatements for developers been addressed? It needs to be. If abatements for developers were ‘cut out’ our town would be in a far better way. These developers act like they’re doing us a favor! …
Dear Editor: Open letter to Board: Previous letters have called attention to the suffering to seniors, disadvantaged people, members, and staff caused by the Y’s shutdown without warning on March 19, 2010. (see letters, Hoboken Reporter, May 16 and April 4). If the Y does not eventually re-open, the whole community will suffer an irreparable …
Dear Editor: This Sunday, June 13, at 7 p.m. the City Council is having a special meeting where the mayor will ask the council to authorize her to borrow $15 million to possibly relocate or buy back the Hoboken Department of Public Works Garage (commonly referred to as the “Municipal Garage”). As you may be …
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Dear Editor: There has been a lot of discussion recently about the “spirit” of pay to play laws. A few weeks ago, 2nd Ward Councilwoman Beth Mason demanded the resignation of one of her Council colleagues due to a legal campaign contribution to a Newark PAC that she believed violated the “spirit” of pay to …
Continue reading “Improve pay-to-play, and quit name-calling”
Dear Editor: On behalf of the Hudson County Jaycees – in partnership with many other notable organizations and individuals – we would like to invite anybody currently looking for a job and any employer looking for new employees to participate in our Career Fair coming June 19 at the Hoboken Multi Service Center, 124 Grand …
Dear Editor: I, like thousands of Hoboken residents, elected Mayor Dawn Zimmer because she pledged to lower taxes, cut spending and bring fiscal responsibility to a city plagued by decades of mismanagement, bloated budgets and corruption. Governor Christie was elected because he pledged to do the same. Both were elected by Democrats, Republicans and Independents, …
Dear Editor: Thank you residents of Hoboken for helping the hungry in our community In Jesus Name Charities, the outreach of Hoboken Clergy coalition to poorer households of in Hoboken, wishes thank residents’ city of Hoboken for their overwhelming generosity. There has been continued heroic giving that is keeping our emergency food pantry shelves stocked …
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Dear Editor: Last Sunday, May 23, I was told about a concert at St. Matthew’s that sounded interesting. Since I live a distance west of City Hall, I would have called a taxi, if I knew whom to call, but since it was a balmy afternoon I decided to chance a walk. I live between …