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    Politics Drive Library Budget Cuts
    by Rich Fortunato
    May 17, 2013

    At the May 21st public Town Council meeting, the Council will vote on the 2013 budget, including cuts of about $100,000, or more ...

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    Questions over Library Funding
    by Rich Fortunato
    May 1, 2013

    Dear Editor: I, along with quite a few Scotch Plains residents, attended last week’s standing room only Town Council meeting...

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    From the Superintendant
    by Margaret W. Hayes, Ed.D.
    April 23, 2013

    To the Editor: On April 16 there was a bomb threat at SPFHS. While we are grateful that this threat turned out to be a hoax, in li...

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    Celebrating Earth Day
    by Colleen Gialanella
    April 20, 2013

    Dear Friends, Earth Day is Monday, April 22nd and serves as an excellent reminder that we all have the potential to limit our carb...

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    Response to Councilman Bo Vastine’s Letter
    by Louis Beckerman, Councilman
    February 25, 2013

    To the Editor: Councilman Bo Vastine provided an account of the process that the Council went through in selecting the health insu...

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    Response to Article
    by Councilman Bo Vastine
    February 21, 2013

    To the Editor: I had the opportunity to read your piece, "Spirited Council Discussions Continue" related to the Cou...

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    Leonard Lance's Conscience is Questionable
    by Karen Egert
    February 18, 2013

    To the Editor: Leonard Lance has said he always ”votes his conscience.” Really? Because according to some of the votes...

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    Lance Responds to Letter on Gun Control Issues
    by Congressman Leonard Lance
    February 12, 2013

    To the Editor: I had the honor of meeting Ms.(Lori)  Bennett and four other representatives of NJ Residen...

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    Tell Leonard Lance No More 'Lance Dance'
    by Lori Bennett
    February 11, 2013

    To the Editor: On Monday, Feb. 4, a delegation of five concerned citizens representing the NJ Residents for Action met w...

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    Events in CT Raise Questions
    by Providence Manning
    December 15, 2012

    Dear Editor, I cannot express in words how deeply saddened I am for the families who are suffering the loss of their children, the...

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    Thank you from "Santa"
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    December 4, 2012

    To The Editor: I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank the children of all ages who came out to see me at the Holiday C...

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    Thank You to Fanwood
    by Donna Dolce
    November 20, 2012

    Dear Fanwoodians: We would like to personally thank Mayor Colleen Mahr, as well as, Jason and Steven Parker, owners for K-9 Resort...

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    Scotch Plains Mayor Elect Kevin Glover Expresses Thanks and Calls for “Moving Forward”
    by Kevin Glover
    November 12, 2012

    Dear Editor, I first want to express my heartfelt thanks to our Township employees for their dedicated work during Hurricane Sandy...

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    Thank You for Your Donations for the Hurricane Sandy Relief
    by The 1-102nd Cavalry NJ Army National Guard Family Readiness Group Thanks the Community
    November 9, 2012

    The Family Readiness Groups of the 1-102nd Cavalry NJ Army National Guard would like to thank the community for their generosity. &nbs...

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    Emergency Management Coordinator’s Response
    by Paul Malool
    November 8, 2012

    I am getting tired of people saying things:  Scotch Plains OEM did have a plan.  On Friday before the storm Chief Ellis and ...

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    Democratic Chairman Comments on Election
    by Louis Beckerman
    November 8, 2012

    To the Editor: As the Scotch Plains Democratic Chairman, I want to wish Mayor DePaola and her running mate Mr. Saridaki  well...

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    Park Ave Merchants Left Hanging
    by Robin Birrell
    November 6, 2012

    As much as all our personal lives have been affected by Sandy, most small businesses in our area have had little to no revenue for ove...

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    This disaster is a Disgrace!
    by J Nanayakkara
    November 4, 2012

    Dear Editor, I have been contacted by family members from Sri Lanka and Australia to check on me and my family.  They cannot ...

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    Response to Letter to Senator
    by Albert Muller
    October 29, 2012

    To the Editor:   I received the below response from Senator Menendez to my letter which is also shown below.&nb...

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    Council Balance
    by Joseph A. Nagy
    October 24, 2012

    On Tuesday, November 6th residents of Fanwood who will be going to the polls are reminded to consider an important dynamic as they vot...

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    The “New” Congressman Lance at the JCC in Scotch Plains
    by Joseph d'Oronzio
    October 23, 2012

    Our current representatives to congress come before us for re-election with the lowest ever approval rating – 10%.  Yet we ...

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    An Open Letter to the Residents of Scotch Plains
    by Dominick Bratti
    October 23, 2012

    From the Desk of Dominick Bratti When I was recently asked by a neighbor who I would be voting for in the upcoming mayoral ele...

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    Response to Rahway Valley Sewer Authority Chairman Joan Papen’s Letter to the Editor
    by Louis Beckerman
    October 22, 2012

    To the Editor: This is in response to former Mayor of Scotch Plains and Chairman of the Rahway Valley Sewer Authority Chairman ...

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    Fanwood Memorial Library Celebrates National Friends of Libraries Week
    by Dan Weiss, Director, Fanwood Memorial Library
    October 21, 2012

    Dear Editor, October 21-27, 2012, is the sixth annual celebration of National Friends of Libraries week making it a good time to p...

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    Scotch Plains Resident Points out Shortcomings of the Health Care Reform Act
    by Albert Muller
    October 18, 2012

    To the Editor: I sent the below letter to the indicated Senators and Congressman.  When I get a response, I will forward this...