Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: Since my daughter could talk I’ve been educating her on the harmful effects that the use of Styrofoam has on our planet (a non biodegradable material), atmosphere (emits toxic chemicals when burned) and our bodies (harmful effects on the nervous system by ingesting the toxic chemicals that are emitted when hot food is …
Dear Editor: I would like to explain why I pushed for Policy # 5111.1 “Reward for information regarding illegally registered students in the Secaucus School System.” Over the 15 years that I have served on the Board of Education, many times a resident believing that a student was illegally registered in our system called this …
When the Secaucus Daycare Center closed in July, many families were left without care for their 3-4 year olds. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, who has been providing a part time nursery school for the past 35 years, decided to step up to the plate and offer full day services. This was not an easy decision, …
Dear Brother and Sisters of the Town: 911 is written as the black day of the history of the country. None of the Americans or any human being of the entire world will forget the cowardly act done by the terrorist on this day. Many of our martyrs lay down their lives in performing their …
Dear Editor: I would like to extend a sincere thank you to all emergency personnel and members of town departments and agencies for their quick response to the severe weather crisis brought about by Hurricane Irene. In particular, I would like to thank the members of the Office of Emergency Management, Police and Fire Departments, …
Dear Editor: After the Second World War a small complex of affordable apartments were built in Union City, N.J. for our returning heros. They are called Veterans Housing. How many of our soldiers, who have given up so much for us are returning from Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan etc without a place they can call home, …
Dear Editor: As we are observing the 10th anniversary of 9-11 I’d like to see it be a day of peace and a day of love. Considering this was the worst tragedy our country has endured as well as the rageful society we’ve become surely we can muster up just one day of pure peace …
Dear Editor: More than 80 youngsters took part in the Summer Reading Challenge at the Secaucus Public Library and Business Resource Center. As usual, at the conclusion of the reading program, the youngsters were treated to a Pizza Party at the library, and—just as usual—Natoli’s Pizza and Deli donated the pizzas. On behalf of the …
Dear Editor: India is a land of diversity with different languages, customs, culture and festivals. Rakshabandhan is the Indian social festival. It falls on full moon of Hindu Shravan month. This festival is called, ‘A Festival of Rakhi.’ Rakhi is a bracelet made of cotton or silk thread. Some bracelets are very simple but some …
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