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Letters to the Editor
By PENNY VIGILANTE
May 19, 2023
To The Editor: I am writing to express my support for Kathleen Dolan and John FX Keane, candidates for New Providence Borough Council 2023. I have known and worked in the community with Kathleen and John for over twenty years in numerous capacities, within our schools, the NP Soccer Club, local ...
Dear Salvatore, Franco, Elena, & Valentina, As we close a very important chapter to our family, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for all the sacrifices, hard work, and dedication that you’ve put into making the restaurant a success. It’s hard to believe that a little pizzeria by ...
It is with extreme pleasure that I endorse Kathleen Dolan as a candidate for the New Providence Borough Council 2023. I have known Kathleen for over twenty years, working side-by-side with her on various committees within the New Providence School District and New Providence Soccer Club. Our ...
I am writing this letter to wholeheartedly endorse Kathleen Dolan as the Democratic nominee for Borough Council of New Providence. I have known Kathleen Dolan, her husband Ted Pellas, and the whole Pellas family for over 20 years. I grew up in New Providence playing soccer with her son, Alex ...
We are writing this letter to enthusiastically endorse Kathleen Dolan as the Democratic nominee for Borough Council of New Providence. Having known Kathleen for most of the 30+ years she and her husband Ted Pellas have lived in town: we have always found her to be a hardworking “roll up your ...
I am a New Providence resident and parent. I would like to share the financial, voting, and statutory details pertaining to a recent Board of Education action. These facts are matters of public record that I found surprising as I dug into the relevant meeting minutes… The New Providence Board ...
Dear Editor, As a New Providence property owner, I was very pleased to see that Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D) of the NJ 11th Congressional District, and Congressman Mike Lawler (R) of the NY 17th Congressional District, have introduced a bipartisan bill to restore the SALT property tax ...
I felt implored to write in response to some behavior that has become all too common in New Providence, and has continued in the most recent letters to the editor discussing politics in our dear town. Before I continue, hats off to all candidates who chose to run in this election season for local ...
To the Editor, I'm writing to reply to Allen Swanson's 11/17 letter, which was thought-provoking indeed. I got a special kick out of the photo he provided. There he is, standing in front of New Providence's "City Hall," holding a placard reading "Wanted: Checks & Balances," his coiffed ...
On November 9th an article by Matt Kadosh was published with the headline: “Democrats Retain Grip on Union County Commissioner Board.” The article contains a series of issues raised by opponents of the Commissioners. Mr. Kadosh includes that the Commissioners are facing the “spector” of an ...
Invitation to Summit’s Interfaith Thanksgiving “Unity” Service To Members of the Community, In order to help us all come back together after a divisive election season, the Summit Interfaith Council invites you to join us for our annual interfaith Thanksgiving service, on November 22nd, ...
Invitation to Summit’s Interfaith Thanksgiving “Unity” Service To Members of the Community, In order to help us all come back together after a divisive election season, the Summit Interfaith Council invites you to join us for our annual interfaith Thanksgiving service, on November 22nd, ...
Dear New Providence Community, On behalf of the New Providence Board of Education, students, staff, and administration, we thank you for the successful passage of our District’s referendum yesterday in the general election. Your support and trust in us are recognized in the overwhelming approval ...
As a former councilman who served New Providence for 2 terms in office, it’s important for me to share the experience, involvement and qualifications that I brought to the table before I sought a seat on Borough Council. Long before I pursued this responsibility I had spent over a decade in ...
Did you ever wonder why the political signs are different colors? The answer is quite simple. The green, white and gold signs are designed to represent the local, hometown candidates that are running for the right reason: To serve the community for the love of the community. There is nothing ...
It is an honor and privilege to serve New Providence on Borough Council. People often ask why do you do this? The answer is simple. I love this town that I have called home for the past 28 years and want the best possible for it. I think we can all say the same, whether you were born here or ...
Election Day is November 8th, and New Providence residents will be going to the polls to elect their representative for Mayor as well as two Borough Council positions. Many political campaigns throughout the country will use Election Day to further polarize their electorate and emphasize a “Red or ...
When I look to evaluate candidates for local office, there are a number of criteria that I think are important to consider. For example, a record of dedicated service to the community as well as having an assortment of skill sets that are relevant for the office being sought. Finally, a strong ...
Community service and giving back is something that is very important to me. Over the years, I have served the Borough of New Providence in a number of capacities, including having the honor to serve the past four years as your Councilman. One of the most rewarding aspects of serving are the ...
In order to be effective, an elected official must work as a team and facilitate productive dialogue among their colleagues as well as their constituents. Diane Bilicska and Alex Kogan know firsthand about teamwork. Diane and Alex have been collaborative leaders in our town for many years, and ...
A “Pioneer” is defined as a person who is the first to explore; originates a new activity or opens a new line of thought. Harry Clewell, Rupa Kale and Tommy DiCataldo embody these ideals. They are running for the offices of Mayor and Borough Council, respectively. I have been a resident of New ...
New Providence is a proud, strong, welcoming, caring and compassionate town. It is a community comprised of individuals who eagerly give of themselves in order to make positive contributions. For as long as I can remember during my almost 25 years living in town, Mayor Al Morgan has always been ...
To Residents of New Providence, I lived in New Providence from 1997-2020 and my family now resides in Gillette, NJ, close to NP. I’d like to endorse candidate Alex Kogan for Council. I have worked at Rockefeller University, the world-renown medical research facility in Manhattan, for almost ...
Dear New Providence Friends and Neighbors, It is with great pleasure and Pioneer Pride that I am endorsing Kristen Empson-Hayden candidate for the New Providence Board of Education. I have known Kristen for over thirty years and can attest to how great she would be for our town, school district, ...
Our family has been happy to call New Providence our home since 2015. It’s truly a wonderful community: welcoming and diverse, New Providence honors tradition while being open to new ideas. This is not to say we are without our challenges. Currently, the Borough Council is faced with stewarding ...
Devoted, dedicated, hardworking. These are just a few of the words that embody our Mayor, Al Morgan, a lifelong New Providence resident who is a true champion for our community. I had the pleasure of serving on Borough Council during Al’s tenure, so I have seen first-hand his strong work ethic ...
To the Editor, My family has lived in New Providence for nearly 10 years and have happily planted our roots in this town. We chose New providence because we liked the small-town feel, and we’ve been lucky to have great neighbors and develop wonderful friendships throughout the years. We've ...
First I want to thank you, the residents of New Providence, for voting for me over the past 12 years. It has been an honor to serve you and I will always look back fondly on my 4 terms on the New Providence Borough Council. But now the town is faced with the decision of whom to elect in a few ...
I am honored and excited to be writing this letter in support of Kristen Empson-Hayden, who is running for the New Providence Board of Education. My friendship with Kristen spans decades - we met as 3rd graders at Allen W. Roberts, and through NPMS, NPHS, college, and beyond. Knowing Kristen for 30 ...
The Borough of New Providence has always been well-prepared to meet our upcoming challenges. The selection of the best community leaders has always been an important part of our preparation process. I encourage residents to watch the League of Women Voters (LOWV) Debate and to consider these ...
