Letters to the Editor
By MARIE FRAGOMENI
November 3, 2023
JUNE WITTY FOR MONTVILLE TWP. COMMITTEE June Witty is an incumbent candidate for Montville Twp. Committee, a position she has had since 2017. June has always been at the forefront of issues that affect Montville Twp. and its residents. June is tireless as a Committee member – always ready to ...
I’d like to take the time to thank all the candidates that are running for this year’s Board of Education election. Your commitment to service, the students of this district, and your time are appreciated. I wish you all the best of luck. Having joined the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of ...
My name is Marla Hunter, and I am proud to endorse the re-election of Lisa Dancek Martin, Salvatore Balsamo, and Salvatore Ferraro. Throughout my 10-year tenure as a PTO board member, I have had the privilege of working closely with these board members and have witnessed their unwavering ...
Dear Editor, I'm writing this letter in support of Thomas Bushnauskas for Ward 4 council. Tommy has a wealth of experience in county and state governments that add to his already-proven dedication and commitment to public service. He's run for council before, but Tommy doesn't give up - ...
Letter to the Editor On Tuesday, November 7, Morristown voters will have the opportunity to vote on a public question, which if approved, would prohibit the use of gas-powered leaf blowers during the Spring and Summer months (January to September). There has been a lot of discussion about the ...
Dear Editor, We write this letter in support of Tara Temprano for Ward 2 council. Tara is a lifelong resident and an educator in town, having taught hundreds of students over her career. Anyone who meets Tara can't help but be impressed by her passion, her strength, and her optimistic ...
I am writing to support Joe Grillo and Anthony Remy for re-election to the Asbury Park School Board, along with Wendi Glassman who they have added to their ticket. The Asbury Park School District (APSD) represents the enormous financial divide that has developed in the city. Approximately 85% ...
To the Editor: With the election fast approaching, I would like to encourage those in Flemington Borough and Hunterdon County to pay close attention to who you are voting for our local boards of education. This election is very important for setting the tone of the board and the direction ...
As an independent voter and longtime Summit resident, it is an honor to support and vote for my longtime friend, Bob Pawlowski. I have been fortunate to know Bob for the better part of the past four decades, and hopefully we will be lucky enough to grow old together here in town. I first met ...
We wholeheartedly support David Naidu for Mayor of Summit. We have known David for 10+ years, and have had plenty of opportunity to see him in action, both as a representative on Common Council and as a fellow board member on two different non-profit boards. We hold David in extremely high regard, ...
Last Friday, I received an email from Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. celebrating the election of the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson (R-LA), who is now second in line to the Presidency. From what I’ve read, other Republicans are happy, too. Former President Donald Trump has already nicknamed ...
Service and leadership – the core principles that drive Nadine Geoffroy and Lisa McKnight. They consistently prioritize the well-being of our town and its residents. I've had the privilege of knowing both of these remarkable women for many years, during which I've come to deeply respect and admire ...
I cannot more wholeheartedly endorse Councilwomen Nadine Geoffroy and Lisa McKnight for re-election to our Borough Council. They represent us so honorably, and are shining examples of women in leadership positions. They have done so much for our community. Their heart is always in the right place.
As we near Westfield's municipal elections and referendum choice on the Edison Project to replace 6 acres of natural landscape with artificial turf there has been nothing short of immense dialogue. For some, its just a field, for other's its deemed a necessity the town can't live without, and for ...
Dear Editor, Why I Am Voting For Hawthorne Resident Jen Ehrentraut for Senate “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” is a quotation some attribute to Gandhi. It is a remarkable saying and one Jennifer Ehrentraut, the Democratic candidate for state senator for Legislative District-40, ...
I am writing to encourage all of my friends and neighbors in Ward 3 to go to the polls on November 7 and reelect Mike Sciarra to the Hawthorne Borough Council. I have known Mike for many years now, both as a friend and as a fellow father of a special needs child, and I can say from experience ...
I am sending this letter to the editor, to convey my heartfelt thanks to our councilman, Frank Matthews. Frank has represented our ward for many years. During this time, instead of getting complacent, Frank has gotten more proactive. He has helped to get a very busy Utter Ave paved, and curbed and ...
To the Editor: This is a very off-year election, when the top of the ticket is the not-very-exciting New Jersey Senate. I can understand why voting might not seem very pressing to some people. But we have a very pressing election here in Chatham Township, where the two teams could not be more ...
Dear Editor, Serving on the BOE is not for the faint of heart. Witness one of the monthly meetings and you will understand what I mean. Our duly elected representatives, who voluntarily serve our community, are often berated and subject to personal attacks and sweeping generalizations about ...
The loudest rhetoric this election season is the hateful, misunderstood noise surrounding parental rights. Over the last few months, we’ve shifted topics from “book bans”, budget, to sex education and the involvement of parents. It's been assumed that any indifference to Policy 5756 pegs you as ...
Sparta resident of 16 years here. Like many, the extraordinary reputation of the school system was a major factor in our decision to reside here, newly married with plans on raising children in the future. Our family has two students who attend Sparta Public Schools, a 7th & 1st grader. The ...
My name is Salvatore Scarpelli, and I am writing this letter in support of the re-election of Lisa Danchak-Martin, Salvatore Balsamo and Salvatore Ferraro to the Nutley Board of Education on November 7th. As a member of the Nutley Music Boosters Association, I worked with Lisa, Sal and Sal over ...
I am writing to express my support for reelecting Ward 4's Councilman, Frank Matthews. As a local business owner and restaurateur, I know firsthand the difference good leadership in local government can make and the impact they can have on not just our survival but our success. The recent COVID ...
Dear Editor: The Second Ward Race IS About Integrity – And Without Question, Marla Decker has the Utmost. I am writing to support my friend and neighbor, Marla Decker, for the 2nd ward city councilperson for the upcoming election on November 7th. Recently, her opponent, incumbent ...
Dear Editor: My family and I are proudly voting for Liz Urtecho for 5th Ward City Councilperson on November 7th, and we strongly encourage you to join us. Liz Urtecho has demonstrated leadership with a “take charge” attitude that has tremendously benefited the community. Liz engages the ...
Dear Editor, Why I Am Voting For Hawthorne Resident Jen Ehrentraut for Senate “Be the change you wish to see in the world,” is a quotation some attribute to Gandhi. It is a remarkable saying and one Jennifer Ehrentraut, the Democratic candidate for state senator for Legislative District-40, ...
I never thought I’d see the day when communities would be divided over whether men can be women, whether it’s appropriate or safe for boys (who have not transitioned) to use the girls’ locker rooms and restrooms or whether schools should have books with images so sexually explicit they get ...
I live in Short Hills with my husband and two kids in Glenwood section. I have known Charu since I moved here over a year ago. Charu is one of the most hardworking, caring and determined person I know. She is great at consensus building, work with people and speaks her mind out for town ...
I’ll bet Westfielders don’t realize that our very own mayor and town council have, in addition to the powers granted to them by law, magical powers. Take the Edison Fields Project that’s now being voted on, for example. You know, that brainchild of Councilman and Chair of the Public Works ...
I am a registered Democrat and have voted for the Democrats in all the local elections since 1998. That changes on Nov. 7th! The Westfield, that our mayor and town council has envisioned for us, is NOT the town I loved nor moved to 25 years ago. I am all for progress, but not to this scale! It ...