Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: To those of you that have seen my photo in my campaign advertisement and are unfamiliar with my ongoing battle with Mayor Gonnelli’s character assassination of me. Permit me to explain, the misinterpretation of what supporters interpreted to be my giving an OK sign. My intention was to make it appear that I …
Dear Editor: As of January 29th, 2010 children with diabetes have been allowed by NJ law to self-manage their diabetes in public schools. NJ law N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.11-21 allows a parent to provide written authorization to the school nurse requesting that their diabetic child be allowed to self-manage on school grounds. The law states “C.18A:40-12.13 Development …
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Dear Editor: As of January 29th, 2010 children with diabetes have been allowed by NJ law to self-manage their diabetes in public schools. NJ law N.J.S.A. 18A:40-12.11-21 allows a parent to provide written authorization to the school nurse requesting that their diabetic child be allowed to self-manage on school grounds. The law states “C.18A:40-12.13 Development …
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Dear Editor: Three years ago we asked by the Hudson County Animal League to foster a sick dog they had just rescued from an animal cruelty case. After meeting this poor little girl – who was suffering from a bladder stone, untreated thyroid condition and a skin problem so severe she lost all of her …
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Dear Editor: In New Jersey, we spend billions of dollars each year on public education. Yet we fail to do a simple and inexpensive thing that can help thousands of children succeed in school. Feed them breakfast. Despite the existence of a federal school breakfast program and the undisputed benefits of breakfast, New Jersey ranks …
Dear Editor: Last year around this time, independent Mayor Gonnelli plotted with Secaucus Democrats to effectuate the removal of Tom Troyer from his position as Trustee on the Board of Education. Coincidentally, Mr. Troyer was an ardent supporter of Superintendent Radina. The mayor’s actions were unprecedented as no former mayor had actively opposed a candidate …
Dear Editor: I am not sure everyone realizes that the state of New Jersey has a senior freeze program for property tax relief for owners who are 65 or over and live in their homes. To qualify, your income must be under a state determined maximum. The way the program works, once you establish a …
Dear Editor: Congratulations to the Lady Patriots High School Basketball team for an astounding finish to the 2012-13 season! This team of amazing athletes set a new school record of 28-3, totally breaking the record they set last year of 23-5. The young women have shown what hard work, dedication and a strong commitment to …
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Dear Editor: At the last Board of Education meeting (2/28/13) I asked the following questions. #1 How far along is the board in their search for a new superintendent? #2 Will our present-day superintendent be involved in the process? #3 If not, why not? The answer I received to question #1 was in their caucus …
Dear Editor: On behalf of Special Olympics New Jersey, I wish to express my sincere appreciation for the support of Governor Chris Christie and Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno with the signing of Bill S1855. This bill designates our organization as one of the NJ Charitable Funds residents may choose to endorse with a donation on …