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Board of Education election is Nov. 8 In the Secaucus Board of Education election on Tuesday, Nov. 8, there are three open seats. The three incumbents are running again: current Vice President Jack McStowe, current President John Gerbasio, and Kathy O’Connell. Opposing the incumbents are Steven Kilawattie, Sharon Dellafave, and Tom Troyer. Gerbasio has asked …
North Bergen voting information on Nov. 8 The polls in North Bergen for the general election on Tuesday, Nov. 8 are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. in numerous locations. To find your voting location, call the Township Clerk at (201) 392-2025. Guttenberg changes half its voting locations Guttenberg voters on Nov. 8 should …
After spending the first two years of his high school life at East Orange Campus High School, Pape Taha (pronounced POPPY) wanted a change. “I didn’t play soccer there, because I was going to concentrate on my studies,” Taha said. “But I wanted to play.” Although Taha didn’t play at East Orange, he was very …
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Up to their usual dirty tricks? Hoboken bloggers have been posting misinformation in the weeks going into the school board elections. This has a lot to do with character assassination rather than actual policies. It appears to serve multiple purposes, both to affect the election this year and to damage Freeholder Anthony Romano ahead of …
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Dear Dr. Norquist: How can I stop myself from this crazy worrying and obsessing and thinking too much about past and future and being a perfectionist etc.? I need help! And some advice! Thank you. Dr. Norquist responds: It sounds like you need a well of inner peace to delve into – …
A mass of Christian Burial was offered Nov. 5 at St. Nicholas Church, Jersey City, for Antonia Sciancalepore, 104, of Jersey City. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Oct. 31. Antonia was born in Molfetta, Bari, Italy and immigrated to Jersey City in 1958. Antonia prepared food for 10 years …
To the Editor: Mayor Nicholas Sacco’s announcement last Monday that a new North Bergen High School is on the way may just be the most important date in the township’s long and storied history. In one dramatic news conference, Mayor Sacco proved once again why he is one of the most successful and influential mayors …
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Dear Editor: I am proud to live in my diverse city and even prouder of those from other countries who want to become lawful U.S.A. citizens, who have endured the lengthy vetting process. I am proud that our nation is a nation of immigrants. I strongly oppose and reject the fear-mongering and scapegoating spewed out …
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Turn back the clock and check batteries The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ Division of Fire Safety (NJDFS) is reminding residents that Daylight Saving Time, Sunday, Nov. 6 is the best time to check the manufacture dates of smoke detectors and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms and to change the batteries. Units over 10 years …