Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: As we recently celebrated Memorial Day, we are reminded of the numerous heroes who perished defending the ideals on which our nation was founded. Accordingly, we are thankful for the men and women who continue to serve our armed forces with gallantry during these critical times. Furthermore, it is interesting to examine the …
Dear Editor: Hikers, bikers, bird watchers, and others who visit State wildlife management areas and clubs who use private properties in New Jersey on Sundays should be able to do so without worrying about being accidentally hurt by hunters. The prior law allowed hunting on Mondays thru Saturdays and left Sundays for the rest of …
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 …
Dear Editor: A young boy of approximately ten years of age was seen using a computer while intermittingly employing a cell phone. This scenario was symbolic of our present period of magnificent technological progress which enables us to acquire information in an instant, an age when the events of the world are at our very …
Dear Editor: Being somewhat intrigued by recent editorial “begging” for parkland in North Bergen on River Road, I took a ride to the referenced location. Do you know there is in existence atop the Palisades JJ Braddock County Park – 200 acres? Do you know there are in existence several more acres – 10 – …
Dear Editor: Recent reports estimate that the number of residents who are lacking health coverage in our nation has grown to 50 million. Of course, this increase is tied to the economic slump we are experiencing as employees have lost jobs, however, we must continue to address this problem or it will further spiral out …
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Dear Editor: The following is an open letter to Mayor Nicholas Sacco: I read with interest the article about the proposed Riverview development on North Bergen’s last piece of riverfront land. I was especially delighted to read your quote in the North Bergen Reporter of Sunday, April 19, that “there was still a chance for …
Dear Editor: On behalf of the High Tech High School Vogue Club, I would like to thank the following people for all their efforts and commitment. Secaucus Superintendent Cynthia Randina, Board of Trustee Frank Trombetta, Board of Ed., Executive Secretary Fran Bialkowski, Tech Coordinator Al Vega, Custodians Luann Pinto and Leo Russano. On February 13, …
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Dear Editor: I would be very pleased to hear from anyone who is a descendant or has knowledge of the Kirkup or Marquis families. Robert Stephen Kirkup (England) married Eliza Amelia Kirkup (from Guernsey England) in New York in 1860 and moved to Lenawee and raised a family. One son Charles E. Kirkup had been …
Continue reading “Searching for my Kirkup and Marquis Families”
Dear Editor: We have been following the developments concerning the proposal to build a Walgreens, Starbucks, etc. on River Road in North Bergen. We are astounded by some of the comments we’ve read in recent newspapers and would like to share our perspective (and that of many other residents). We are shocked to hear that …
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