Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, Developers unconstrained land grab of prime gems of Yorktown under the guise of over-lay redistricting is a lot like coal company robber barons of old grinding up whole mountains in pursuit of maximum profits regardless of consequences.  In the process, they’re ruining quiet ...

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Dear Editor,  I am writing to highlight Ed Lachterman's dedication to sustainable infrastructure in Yorktown. His commitment to securing, repairing, and maintaining our existing fixtures showcases his deep understanding of the importance of sustainable development. Ed recognizes that before ...

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Netflix’s new sci-fi epic “3 Body Problem”, an adaption of 2015 Hugo Award Winner in namesake sci-fi novel by Chinese novelist Liu Cixin, premiered on March 21st, 2024. The opening scene, a brutal struggle session in Tsinghua University, Beijing in 1966,  draws strong reaction from audiences both ...

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At Tuesday’s Town Council meeting, the 2024 Municipal Operating and Capital Budgets were presented to Westfield residents. If you didn't have a chance to tune in, please take a few minutes to review the presentation and the budget details on the Town website (www.westfieldnj.gov) because you are ...

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As a small business owner who features small businesses throughout the state on our hyperlocal media platform, one thing that rings true of all of them is clear regulatory guidelines are needed for operation. One area that’s becoming increasingly troublesome for our state’s small retailers that ...

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Dear Scotch Plains Residents: It is with great enthusiasm that I announce my intention to seek re-election as Mayor of Scotch Plains Township and I’m proud Councilwoman Ellen Zimmerman will once again be my running mate. Since taking office, we have worked tirelessly to implement policies and ...

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To the Editor: Last week Princeton University told the Nassau Swim Club (NSC) that its lease for the property where the pool is located would not be reconsidered, and would be terminated, in April. Nassau Swim Club is a valuable, much-loved, and important asset for the Princeton ...

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Dear Editor, Hello! My name is Dan Granadeiro, a Life Scout from BSA Troop 501, located in East Brunswick. A requirement I am trying to complete for a merit badge is to email a local news outlet on my opinion on a topic.  I wanted to express my concerns about the Rt. 18 Drainage and Pavement ...

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I had the pleasure of meeting Julie Steinberg when she was organizing the Awareness Expo at Edison Intermediate School, more than 10 years ago. I was immediately struck by her passion for providing much-needed education and guidance to families in Westfield. The event highlighted resources in the ...

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Dear Editor, I write to express my unequivocal support for the re-election of Sonal Patel to the Westfield Board of Education. As both the mother of three children currently enrolled in Westfield public schools and a former PTO president, I have followed closely the activity of the Board over ...

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Dear Editor, I can remember when my wife and I were searching for pre-school for our kids many years ago. I remember the questions my wife and I (mostly my wife) asked, and I remember the facilities, providers and the costs of preschool. All these were and continue to be the questions I hear ...

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Editor, I write this letter to express my full-hearted support for Julie Steinberg as the candidate for the Westfield BOE and to encourage my fellow residents to cast their votes for Julie on April 16, 2024. She is the best candidate for the BOE for three reasons: proven track record, rational, ...

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Dear Editor, Commendations to several of our Chatham business owners!  We all have a stake in developing competent business professionals for tomorrow and several of our Chatham business establishments have stepped up to that plate!  Mary Weichert of Weichert Realtors, Axlyn Sommer of T. M.

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Considering the current state of New York government, Jann Mirchandani’s claim that she is running against one-party rule in Yorktown should raise more than a few eyebrows. Yorktown is not isolated and is, in fact, part of a greater whole. New York has a Democrat Governor and Democrat Attorney ...

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I am honored to endorse and fully support my friend Leila Morrelli for reelection to the Westfield Board of Education in 2024. For the 11 years I have known Leila, she impresses me most with her ability to succeed in both her family life as an involved mother of three children and also in her ...

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To the Editor Just read the article titled Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education Responds to Mayor's Office Statement Regarding State Aid.  Having done so, I am a bit confused by the Mayor' Barberio's ongoing refusal to meet with the Board of Education to discuss how best to partner to ...

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Dear Editor, I am writing this letter to highlight the crucial role of the labor movement in supporting the needs of all working families. I am a high school student whose mother has been a proud union member for over 20 years now. Having grown up in a single-parent household, I have experienced ...

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To the Editor: I am following up on my Letter to the Editor of last week (week of 3/11/2024) concerning the proposed reform of the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) in New Jersey. It is welcome news that the proposed S-2930 / A-4045 was withdrawn on Thursday 3/14/24 from consideration for a fast ...

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Dear residents of Parsippany, The increase in state aid funding of $12,069,785 for the 2024-25 academic year is 13.95% more than the current school year, but that new amount as part of the Board of Education’s 2024-2025 budget as presented at the March 12th, 2024 BOE meeting (YouTube link ...

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Montville does not have a Mayor in a real sense of the word. That doesn’t stop the Republicans who get that title by virtue of the votes of 4 members of the governing body from acting as if they have some exalted position. Our Charter says that no elected official is more powerful or can do more ...

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To the Editor: I am writing to support the re-election of Leila Morelli to the Westfield Board of Education. She is dedicated, level-headed and works well with a wide variety of people. She takes the time to do her homework and fully understand the issues she is working on. I met Leila around ...

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December 12, 2023 marked the Hilltop Conservancy’s 20-year anniversary. The Conservancy, together with its more than 100 volunteers, is dedicated to preserving and caring for the Hilltop Reservation, a 284-acre passive-use facility of the Essex County Parks system, located within the borders of ...

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Dear editors, I am writing to support, wholeheartedly, current Board of Education president Sonal Patel in her re-election efforts for Westfield’s Board of Education. As a longtime friend and fellow educator, I have witnessed Sonal’s respect for, and dedication to, the Westfield school system ...

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To the Chatham Community, In early February, two students from Chatham High School named Lacey and Sadie walked into my restaurant asking me if LaRosa wanted to be part of a fundraiser called Bailey's Warriors. They explained to me that the fundraiser was for a little girl from Chatham named ...

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Our 11 year old children are victims of cyber crimes right here in Berkeley Heights, NJ.  Trouble found them more than two months ago in the form of ongoing impersonation, harassment, hate speech, and threats. The toll it has taken on our children is devastating. We are writing this in the hope ...

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Dear Editor: Since last fall, the Scotch Plains administration, directors, and chiefs have been focused on identifying big picture needs to present to the Township Council for consideration and potential adoption in the 2024 Capital Budget  This is a detailed process involving internal ...

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Dear Editor: We see our politicians indicted for many reasons, but using their knowledge as a politician to buy stocks is not currently illegal.  Any other job that gives you insider information requires oversight and restrictions on trading.   The Ending Trading and Holdings in ...

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Dear Editor, Two years ago, there was a ton of support for Ukraine and even though over the past year it has taken a back seat to other stories in the news, support for Ukraine and what it stands for is still strong. Although Ukraine is a country far away, it’s still a local issue to many of us.

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The Union County Manager has proposed a 1.75% tax increase. For the average Westfield resident, that is in excess of $325. Coming on top of last year's $500 school tax increase and the proposed $347 school tax increase, residents are looking at a total INCREASE of almost $1,200 a year. It is ...

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To the Editor: Attention: Mayor and Committee Members, Township of Chatham and Mayor and Council Members, Borough of Chatham I am a resident of Chatham Township, NJ. I am writing concerning the proposed legislation in Trenton concerning the "reform" of the Open Public Records Act ...

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