Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: A new chapter in the history of Secaucus will be written on May 31, when the statue of Mahatma Gandhi will be inaugurated in town. The theme of this new chapter shows and proves the spirit of true democratic influence of the residents and the municipal government of this town. We know that …
Dear Editor: This past Saturday was just beautiful, and it seemed like the whole town was outside enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. I had the pleasure of being out and about myself that morning as I joined the Girl Scouts in our annual “Project Pride” flower planting. Everyone had a great time as the …
Dear Secaucus Reporter and Mayor Gonnelli: Private donations should not influence how public property is used. I believe Gandhi would not want a statue of himself erected under these conditions. He was a holy man, not ego driven. He inspired many, the same way Dr. Martin Luther King and Saint Pope John Paul II inspired …
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Dear Editor: In 1865, William Booth founded The Salvation Army in London, addressing both the physical and spiritual needs of desperate individuals roaming the streets. Fifteen years later in 1880, The Salvation Army began its work in New Jersey. Since then, The Salvation Army New Jersey Division has provided humanitarian relief and spiritual guidance to …
Dear Editor: The news, ‘Leadership in action, Mayor Gonnelli honored at annual leadership event’ published on the front page of The Secaucus Reporter dated May 4, makes our town and all its residents proud because their leaders’ hard work was rewarded. It’s likely said that work is worship but neither the post nor the guy. …
Dear Editor: Congratulations on winning eight statewide awards on reporting and being recognized by your peers…it doesn’t get any better than that. My best to you, David, Lucha, and the entire staff at the Hudson Reporter, for a job well done day-after-day, week-after-week, year-after-year! Peter La Villa Former Mayor of Guttenberg
Dear Editor: Whenever I write an article about a potential candidate who is running for higher office, I use the brain that God has given me. This time, the words I share come from the heart. William O’Dea is old school. While it might seem like he’s been around forever, it’s because he started out …
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Dear Editor: For over 130 years, The Salvation Army in New Jersey has been fighting the battle to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of many local residents. Our 28 Corps Community Centers, 137 Service Units, Adult Rehabilitation Centers, Shelters and Residential Camp all provide a wide array of programs and services to New …
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Dear Editor: Caregivers save lives, reduce suffering, and help people maintain their independence & dignity remain in their homes and communities. Caregivers keep their loved ones out of hospitals and nursing facilities—saving tax dollars. In addition to companionship, caregivers perform medication management, injections, and wound care. Unfortunately, most caregivers receive little or no training to …
Dear Editor: The recently released Alzheimer’s Association 2014 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures reveals that almost two thirds of American’s living with Alzheimer’s disease are women and that more than 60 percent of Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers are women. A woman’s estimated lifetime risk of developing Alzheimer’s at age 65 is 1 in 6, compared …
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