Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: Thanks for publishing “Windows of Opportunity” (7/1) by Ms. Pope. Reporters must master a lot of information in a short time and the erudite Ms. Pope had to winnow through my voluminous notes. However, she covered the key points and was on message: in terms of style and technique, the Blue Chapel stained-glass …
Dear Editor: I write you this letter in response to a letter you recently published titled “The Final Trip for a friendless soul”. Clearly this person has nothing better to do with their time but to add salt to an open wound on a family that has recently lost their son. All because they sat …
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Dear Editor: Hudson County, our bloated, patronage ridden tax sinkhole is once again raising taxes. Congratulations to the Democratic voters for continuing to elect individuals who can’t find a way to stop spending decade after decade. The preliminary budget figures are as follows: Overall spending is rising by $11.4 million or 4.1 percent. Jersey City’s …
Dear Editor: As your State Assemblyman, I feel obligated to take this opportunity to update you on some important legislation I’ve been working on during this legislative session. In January, I was appointed Chair of the Assembly Regulatory Oversight & Gaming Committee. This position has given me the opportunity to be at the helm of …
Dear Editor: The recent incident of a Cherry Hill student in special education being bullied by teachers has created a firestorm of discussion and activity. The good that can come from this is that it draws attention to the issue and will hopefully result in measures being swiftly put in place to stop this kind …
Dear Editor: At times there have been funeral processions which are accompanied by an especially large contingent of friends of the deceased. It might have been a dignitary, perhaps a community leader. It is not uncommon for a police agency to provide a motorcade escort for such an event. This is done not only out …
Dear Editor: I can not agree with the court system denying North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue’s appeal of residency for applicants. North Hudson residents’ taxes pay for the fire coverage they receive. Why are we relegated to hiring from residents outside our community? Growing up, many of us dreamt of becoming local public servants …
Dear Editor: On May 10, 2012 the Emerson High School Alumni Association held its 21st Annual Dinner to a packed enthusiastic house. Once again, led by our wonderful, caring, and devoted President Nick “Whizzer” Mastorelli, a four time Hall of Famer who has always given credit to this outstanding committee. We have just heard that …
Dear Editor: When my two year old son Gabriel was diagnosed with asthma, I found myself considering what so many American parents are often forced to face: the possibility that I would not be able to provide comprehensive healthcare for my child. As a woman, a business owner, a mom and an advocate for single-payer …
Dear Editor: When my two year old son Gabriel was diagnosed with asthma, I found myself considering what so many American parents are often forced to face: the possibility that I would not be able to provide comprehensive healthcare for my child. As a woman, a business owner, a mom and an advocate for single-payer …