Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: In the Hoboken Reporter, several people have expressed concerns about “absentee” balloting in recent local elections. Their concerns are real, but they don’t seem to be aware of several changes to voting procedures made recently by the Legislature. First of all, it’s not called “absentee” balloting any longer. It’s “vote by mail” or …
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Dear Editor: On this Independence Day as we celebrate the birth of our nation I would like to recognize the sacrifice, selfless dedication and patriotism of our employees who not only serve our community but also our great country. These individuals enhance the lives of the people they serve throughout Hudson County, and also enhance …
Dear Editor: Once again the pride of Jersey City waved its spectacular colors of distinctive achievement. Newsweek has announced in their June 8, 2009 publication, the top rated 1500 High Schools in the Nation. Dr. Ronald E. McNair Academic High School, Jersey City’s best and the brightest, ranked 85th in this most highly competitive educated …
Dear Editor: Congratulations to the residents of the Greenville section in Jersey City on their choice for Ward A Councilman Michael Sottolano. On Tuesday, June 9, 2009 there was a runoff election in our part of Jersey City. The overwhelming majority and public outpouring of votes were astronomical and gave Michael Sottolano a well-earned victory. …
Dear Editor: I would like to thank all of the residents of Ward A in Greenville for coming out again for the third election in one month and voting for our friend and Councilman Mike Sottolano back to office. We all knew that Mike works hard and the love he has for our ward and …
Dear Editor: In regards to the Swine Flu I think it is very important for the Jersey City Board of Education to let the people of Jersey City know what precautions they are taking on our schools and what is available and what treatment there is. We want to keep our children and teachers informed …
Dear Editor: Speaking of torture….. The public address announcements in the Path Station have recently upgraded from fairly annoying to intensely irritating. In the Grove Street Station this morning for example, the announcement was broadcast literally every one and a half minutes. That meant innocent citizens had to listen to the same long message as …
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Dear Editor: I overheard Councilman Michael Sottolano, on the campaign trail, say “We’ve done a lot of good things in the last four years. Here in Greenville, I want to finish the job!” I believe Mr. Sottolono deserves the opportunity to finish the job. He’s done an A + job as Councilman of Ward A …
Dear Editor: Pershing Field Garden Friends and the Jersey City Reservoir Preservation Alliance in conjunction with the Jersey City Parks Coalition and the City of Jersey City Division of Parks & Forestry successfully completed its Pershing Field Seventh Annual Spring Planting and Reservoir Spring Enhancement on May 9, 2009. This project was made possible through …
To all my two-legged friends: With the warmer months here we need to be cautioned on windows left open without screens and guards. We as pets sometimes hear other animals, get scared at the thunder and lightning, and many times our reaction is to run and or jump. I lost a good pal this past …