Letters to the Editor
By ANAND DASH
April 5, 2024
ONCE MORE UNTO THE BREACH DEAR FRIENDS, ONCE MORE—- Please know that the recently reported court decision has no bearing on our ultimate success to preserve rural Sparta. So many have asked whether this “mega-warehouse/trucking terminal” battle, this “quality of life” battle in our town is over ...
My name is Jason Horowitz and my family lives in the Washington part of the Westfield School district. We have lived here for five years, but I have known Lindsay Bezalel for more than 20, and she will make a great member of the board. Lindsay has a background in public communication, which ...
April 5, 2024 Dear Editor: Wayne Mayor Christopher Vergano should be applauded for his work in helping defeat the monstrous Wayne Board of Education spending referendum in March. The $170 million pork-filled, spending plan would have raised taxes nearly $400 on the average homeowner. The ...
To Westfield voters, On April 16, Sonal Patel will have my vote for her re-election to the Westfield Board of Education. I have known Sonal for almost 15 years. As a mother of three children who have gone through the Westfield school system, with one still at the high school, I have seen ...
To: The Editor As many of you know, I served as an EMT on the Chatham Emergency Squad (CES) for many years. It is demanding and rewarding work and 100% volunteer. The Squad gave me a direct and meaningful way to serve our community. In my two terms as President and many years running or ...
To the Editor: This is a follow-up to my two recent Letters to the Editor concerning the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Reform item. Thank you once again to Mayor Stacey Ewald of Chatham Township and Mayor Carolyn Dempsey of Chatham Borough for their respective recent comments supporting ...
Growing up in India, malaria was a prevalent topic in many conversations. From hearing about its impact on communities to witnessing public health campaigns aimed at prevention, malaria became ingrained in my consciousness from an early age. These experiences ignited a passion within me to ...
April 2024 Dear Neighbor, I hope this letter finds you well. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you about my friend Julie Steinberg, who is running for a seat on the Board of Education in Westfield. Julie was one of the first moms I met in Westfield after moving here in 2013.
To the Editor: Is this progress? March 31st marked the last day of Dr Jeffrey Moore’s tenure as superintendent of Hunterdon Central Regional High School. I find his leaving a loss to the school and the county. There will be an interim superintendent until a permanent superintendent is ...
The Alzheimer’s Association's 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveals alarming trends demanding urgent attention. With the number of Americans affected by Alzheimer's steadily rising, the impact on individuals, families, and the healthcare system is profound. An estimated 6.9 ...
I recently saw the open letter to Mayor Clark from Joseph La Barbera and would like to respond. First, I must say that this is all based on my own observations and thoughts, without prompting or input from anyone else. Since my 10 years on town council in Sparta, I was and continue to be a firm ...
I recently saw the open letter to Mayor Clark from Joseph La Barbera and would like to respond. First, I must say that this is all based on my own observations and thoughts, without prompting or input from anyone else. Since my 10 years on town council in Sparta, I was and continue to be a firm ...
Dear Editor: The Green Good Guardians (GGG) team extends our heartfelt thanks to the altruistic members of our East Brunswick community who have generously donated their partially used notebooks. We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our community members. Each notebook donated is a testament ...
Dear Editor, Have you ever been to a public hearing where three Town Board members were yelling at the same time, preventing a person from giving testimony? Where a flawed law was proposed, needing major revision without the opportunity for public discussion at prior work sessions. Welcome to ...
Dear Editor, 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 ...
The Board of Education elections are April 16. I urge you to vote for Julie Steinberg. I've known Julie for much of my time in Westfield. Julie's kids went to Jefferson, Edison, with one graduating from WHS and the other still in high school. Julie is a DOER. When she sees something that needs to ...
Westfield BOE Approves Base Budget, Ballot Question for Additional Spending Proposal The assault on Westfield taxpayers continues. After last year’s $500 increase in school taxes, the stick-up artists are back for more. Patting themselves on the back, they say, “We have changed that in a very ...
Dear Editor, I would like to express my sincere thank you to Mayor Kistner, our Council Members and the Mayor’s Committee on Community Celebrations for sponsoring the Annual Easter Egg Hunt and allowing me to coordinate this event once again. I would also like to extend my thank you to ...
Dear Editor, I am writing as a concerned Yorktown resident to urge Republicans to look beyond party affiliation when voting in our upcoming special election for Town Supervisor this April 16, and consider voting for Jann Mirchandani. While you may agree with the national Republican Party on ...
Dear Editor, All those who voted for Tom Diana in November 2023 now must vote for Ed Lachterman to see Yorktown move in the positive direction Tom and the Town Board envisioned. Now we must pick Ed Lachterman. Tom picked Ed to be his Deputy Supervisor; now we must pick Ed to fulfill that ...
Dear Editor: As we celebrate Easter this Sunday, we are appreciative of the blessings of family and friends. The start of April, which begins on Monday, is also the beginning of Volunteer Appreciation Month. I thank our volunteers on the Rescue Squad and Fire Department for helping to keep ...
Dear Editor, As an Eagle Scout and a long time Scout leader, I found it contradictory that Jann Mirchandani invoked scouting principles in her campaign kickoff speech, when in that very same speech, Ms. Mirchandani failed to abide by the first of 12 points of the Scout Law (A Scout is ...
Dear Editor, Yorktown residents are still dealing with the untimely death of Supervisor Tom Diana. In November 2023, the people elected him, putting their trust in his decisions and judgment. Tom chose Ed Lachterman as his Deputy Supervisor for good reason. To begin, Ed has eight years ...
Dear Friends, As you know my sons and I have been performing together with the mission to help causes in need. Last year one of our local kids suffered a terrible setback and is now in desperate need of help. Here is Nelson's Story: Nelson Matos is a senior in high school at Nutley ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...