Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: Just over a year ago, I wrote a letter to this paper pledging my support to newly-elected Hoboken Freeholder Anthony Romano, Jr. Anthony had defeated me in a hard-fought primary battle the previous June to win the Democratic nomination, and at the end of that campaign I promised that despite the loss, I …
Continue reading “Freeholders’ appeals hurt Hudson taxpayers”
Hoboken soldier Dear Editor: I hope everyone has had a wonderful holiday season. I received a letter in the mail from one of our Hoboken soldiers and I wanted to share it with all of you. Dear Mrs. Peluso, I wanted to take this chance to thank you for all the great show of support …
Dear Editor, In response to the letter from Laura Burkhart regarding the Hoboken Family Alliance (HFA) / Project Play (PP) initiative to make changes to 3 existing play areas in Church Square Park (CSP), we want to remind Hoboken’s citizens of the consequences of private groups working behind the scenes with City officials to make …
Continue reading “No Changes to Parks Without Public Hearings and Consensus”
Dear Editor: Why should we let America be ‘bullied’ by self-righteous Republicans who push their conservative Christian beliefs on the rest of us! Anyone with half a thinking brain would realize that gay marriage is an American civil rights! With the Republican Party there seems to be no separation of Church and State, and that …
Dear Editor: Congratulations to the 54 percent of the 40 percent of eligible registered voters who voted for Healy. You made the right choice. He is the most honest person you will ever meet and the motto “Don’t lie, cheat or steal” he has lived for the past 58 ¾ years. Despite what you read …
Dear Editor: I am flattered. Mr. Glasel offered a letter regarding what Hobokenites have done to lower taxes and how state legislation is largely accountable for why NJ has the highest property taxes in the nation. Mr. Glasel is a former union rep. He called the Administration and an organization “Tea Baggers” that don’t understand …
Dear Editor: My family is both disheartened and stunned about the upcoming Barnes and Noble closing. I know Barnes and Noble isn’t going to change their minds, but I would like to make them aware of what they are doing or at least spark interest in someone who might want to open an indie store …
Continue reading “A city without a bookstore selling new books is like a body without a soul”
Dear Hoboken residents: Recently, the Hoboken Fire Department and its local bargaining union have attempted to negotiate a fair deal to benefit our members and also put forth a substantial savings for the city. In the last couple of attempts to meet and put forth an honest effort to secure such a deal, the city …
Dear Editor: At the Jan. 6 Hoboken City Council meeting and in last week’s Hoboken Reporter, a citizen raised concerns about a project of ours, “Project Play,” whose mission is to replace defective and dangerous park equipment in Hoboken Public Parks, starting with sections of Church Square Park. Since there seem to be a few …
Continue reading “HFA explains their Church Square Park proposal”
Dear Editor: Recently, residents of Marineview Plaza were successful in ending a sub-metering program instituted by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. It was a collective effort led by Hoboken City Councilwoman Theresa Castellano. Although not surprised, I found it very interesting that Councilwoman Castellano, as well as representatives from Hudson County, spent two …