Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: At the Nov. 19 Board of Education meeting, Mr. Robert Anderson, President of the Secaucus Teachers Association chastised the Board for permitting Governor Christie to visit Secaucus High School, and allowing the governor to address a select group of students and hold a press conference. Speaking for myself, I viewed two statements Mr. …
Dear Editor: An era ended in the history of Hudson County government with the passing of former Hudson County Executive Edward F. Clark, Jr. on December 3, 2011. Mr. Clark served as the first county executive from 1978 to 1988, upon the vote of the people to enact the County Executive Form of Government in …
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Dear Editor: A heartfelt thank you to Mayor Gonnelli, the Secaucus Town Council, town employees, Board of Education and high school custodians for their endless support in bringing CAST back to our community. One could feel the emotions and the energy that came from both the performers and the audience. Working together is what makes …
Dear Editor: Ava Rose and the Krajewski family would like to thank everyone who contributed to the First Annual Community Ball on Saturday November 19. Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli, the Town Council and the K&S Social Club dedicated countless hours of work to ensure a great night. The event was a huge success that will …
Dear Editor: Once again, the recent Nov. 8 election results illustrate the ineffective leadership of the Hudson County Republican Organization. As a Republican and former congressional candidate, I am extremely disappointed. As usual our leadership was a no-show. For fifteen years we have experienced the decimation of our party in Hudson County. It is painfully …
Dear Editor: Regarding the passing of your columnist, I first met Matty in 1972 while I was working as a reporter for the Jersey Journal. Matty would visit us often and talk politics with the staff. He and I remained friends through my turn as the mayor of Guttenberg. Then, a couple of years ago, …
Dear Editor: I have been a resident of the Exchange luxury apartments since 2008. Recently we were informed that there is a modification to our existing lease agreement which states that each tenant will now be responsible for paying the water and sewer charges for our units. I have just recently received my bill for …
Dear Editor: The country is at 9.1 percent unemployment. Well paying jobs have evaporated. However, judging by recent non-teaching job appointments of $92,000 and $80,000 the Board of Education and school administrators have demonstrated their failure to grasp the concept of cutting salaries, not spending more. In April, voters in Secaucus voted down the school …
Dear Editor: As most of us know, the entire state legislative map was redrawn this past year due to mandatory redistricting which takes place every ten years. The new 32nd Legislative District consists of North Bergen, West New York, Guttenberg, Kearny, East Newark, Secaucus, Harrison, Edgewater, & Fairview. On November 8, we will have a …
Dear Editor: I normally don’t write letters to the newspapers; however, some events that transpire in our community require comment. The recent discussion at a town council meeting by out-of-town individuals receiving summonses for parking in handicap designated areas evolved into criticism of our municipal judge that is unwarranted and a disservice to Judge Walrod …