Letters to the Editor
By CORNELIU AND CARMEN RUSU
November 4, 2023
Dear Editor, We are writing to wholeheartedly endorse Rafi Cordova for the position of 1st Ward Council in Hoboken, NJ. We have had the pleasure of knowing Rafi for about two decades, dating back to when he began attending events at our Symposia Community Bookstore in Hoboken. The bookstore, a ...
Please join me in supporting the re-election of Mayor Paul Mirabelli, Councilwoman Deanna Andre, and Councilman Steve Matejek. It is an honor to serve alongside such dedicated and caring people who are always looking out for the best interest of all Mountainside residents. Under Mayor ...
Nadine Geoffroy and Lisa McKnight are the best choice for New Providence Borough Council. I have known both Nadine and Lisa personally for years... Nadine, since our children were in grammar school at Salt Book (running Book Fairs were my personal favorite PTA events with her); Lisa, since our ...
Westfield Residents: I am writing to draw attention to the detrimental consequences of ongoing overdevelopment in our town, particularly One Westfield Place, exacerbated by the poor leadership of our mayor and town council. As a resident and taxpayer since 1994, I feel compelled to highlight the ...
I have realized that in today’s society of self-indulgence, without regards of anyone else, if you don’t protect your neighborhood, then who will? My wife and I moved to Westfield, from NYC, for its green space, so that our kids can grow up and play on real grass in the schoolyard, not ...
Certainly there are many things going on around the world, within our country or around New Jersey and even going on within Union County. But make no mistake, the upcoming election for New Providence Borough Council isn’t about political parties or national or state affiliation…it’s only about New ...
Dear Editor With election day in Parsippany rapidly approaching, the stakes for Parsippany residents have never been higher. And yet Mr. Carifi, Mr. Kendal and Mr. McGrath, as candidates for Town Council, refuse to go before the voters to share, debate and defend their plans for ...
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my strong support for Katherine Daniels for a second term on the North Salem Town Board. Since moving to North Salem in 1996, she has worked tirelessly, in many different capacities, to improve the quality of life in North Salem. Daniels’ selfless and ...
Dear Editor, The Vista Hamlet Stewardship Council (VHSC) asks every citizen of Lewisboro to come out Nov. 7 and vote yes to this “sidewalk” bond. This is more than just a sidewalk. This is a shared used pathway that will enhance the rural character, making it a safer corridor with ...
Dear Editor, I am supporting Vedat Gashi for reelection this November. Gashi is a hardworking advocate for us on the Westchester County Board of Legislators, and now more than ever we need real leaders; not those who focus on hateful commentary and ignore constructive dialogue, but a leader who ...
To the Editor, Once again, Mayor Moench fails to meet the fiscal and transparency requirements of his office. This time, he failed to file the annual independent financial audit of the township on time as required by state law. By law, the audit should have been filed with the state (and made ...
To the Editor: Wow! It seems I struck a nerve. The letters that followed mine were completely outrageous, but not at all surprising. I suppose their philosophy is desperate times call for desperate measures. My previous letter didn’t support any specific candidate. There was no ...
When my husband and I were lucky enough to buy our home in Summit in 2019, we couldn’t have been happier about our good fortune. We love how exciting downtown Summit is; it is important to us to have access to an excellent public school system; and we want to live in a safe, welcoming, and diverse ...
I first met Claire Toth many years ago on the dance floor at a fundraiser for Family Promise - she was energetic, dynamic, and enthusiastic. As a fellow financial professional of Claire’s for the past decade plus, I have been favorably impressed as much by the passion with which Claire practiced ...
My friends and neighbors, I am casting my vote for David Naidu because I firmly believe he is strongly positioned for success as our mayor! I have had the pleasure of knowing David for over a decade so writing this endorsement is a very easy task. David's experience both while in and out of ...
EDITOR: I support candidates with new ideas who will build upon the good work of those who came before them. This is why I support Gary Baumann and Tyler Seville for Bernards Township Committee. Gary and Tyler represent a new generation of leadership in Bernards Township. Getting to know Gary ...
The recent endorsement of the Caldwell Republican council candidates by Mayor Garrett Jones raises concerns about the proclaimed “100% TRANSPARENCY" in his administration and about his judgment. The Mayor and Council are literally paving over problems by allocating 1.928 million dollars in the ...
Dear Editor, As a resident of this close-knit community that I am proud to call home, I am writing to express my support for the proposed ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in Morristown. This ban would apply during the months of January through September, specifically when leaves are generally not ...
Chad Wood is running for Sparta Board of Education along with Grana and Gagnon. I want someone with more life experience than someone who just graduated high school in June of 2023. Has he ever balanced a monthly checking account statement let alone an $80 million+ dollar budget? Do you ...
Like many New Providence residents over the past fifty years, I am sure a number of you are poised to vote Column B as a matter of course and reelect our incumbent council members. However, I am asking you to pause a moment before making that decision and consider our two democratic candidates, ...
In our town, recent articles and social media communications have drawn attention to a concerning trend of negative behaviors and disruptive energy at Board of Education meetings. It's essential to address these issues and bring back decorum to these meetings. That's why I'm casting my vote for ...
Dear Editor, I want to thank the many community members who wrote letters on my behalf. We are very lucky to have news organizations that cover local elections, so thank you to this publication as well. As we near election day, we should pause to reflect on where we are. All three ...
On November 1, 2023, Nouvelle LLC the owner and developer of 261 Rock Road will deliver the keys to the apartment dwellers at the first multiple-family affordable residential apartment complex pursuant to a prior settlement agreement with Fair Share Housing Center, a New Jersey advocacy group for ...
To the Editor: Dear neighbors, Chatham is a wonderful place to call home for many reasons, and our exceptional schools stand prominently at the top of that list. We are truly fortunate to be part of a community that places education in the highest regard, and my family is deeply grateful for ...
Dear Editor, I’d like to respond to some things that were mentioned in the letter from Josh Leicht, husband of Katherine Daniels. Regarding thermal energy, Dr. Elizabeth Almeyda was merely stating that it would be wasteful spending; it does not speak to her ability to try new options. In ...
Dear Editor, I write to express my enthusiastic support for the re-election of Katherine Daniels to the Town Board. Daniels has a deep understanding of the priorities of the community – preserving North Salem’s breathtaking rural character, addressing affordability and tackling traffic ...
Dear Editor, We write to you today with heavy hearts as we bear witness to the ongoing crisis in Israel. Our steadfast allies are facing unimaginable atrocities and are in dire need of our support. The North Salem Republican Committee urges you to join us in standing with Israel during this ...
Dear Editor, All too often we read letters to the editor, which are based on misleading information gathered second or third hand. A quick call to Congressman Mike Lawler’s Washington, DC office questioning his voting record reveals that he did vote to cut government spending overall, not ...
Dear Editor, This November, I am supporting Vedat Gashi for reelection to the Westchester County Legislature. There are many reasons why I am choosing to do so, but in the wake of the terrorist attacks on Israel and the rise of anti-Semitism here in the U.S., Gashi continues to be a shining ...
We learned about the Edison field plan over two years ago and have passionately presented arguments against artificial turf and lights. Much research has been done and hundreds of presentations have been made to the Town Council, Board of Education and Recreation Commission. Experts, in various ...