Letters to the Editor
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The Issue of Alternatives to Elected School Boards
By STEVE ROGERS, CHAIRMAN, AMERICAN WINNING COALITION
April 13, 2018The time of electing local school boards should come to an end. According to the National School Boards Association, “the local school board is a critical public link to public schools. Whether ...
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Don’t Complain; Vote!
It’s no secret that people have strong feelings about what’s happening in our country. It’s also true that much of politics is local. In November, ...
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As Trenton currently looks to balance the budget, once again it’s our state’s hardest working citizens who will be left holding the bag. This time, though, it will be the ...
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Dear Editor:
Being a Democrat is part of my heritage. I grew up in Detroit when the auto industry thrived. My African American family was middle class. Life was good, but adventure awaited me in ...
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Dear Editor,
The news. The words and images that fill our mobile devices, computer screens, televisions and everyday conversations. You pause. You think. HOW are we going to get better? WHAT are ...
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The youth have already spoken, but now they show their maturity and willingness for open dialogue. When our country, especially our community, comes to a crossroads on the solution to an important ...
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At the March 26, 2018 Nutley Board of Education meeting, reasonable people disagreed over the immediate installation of armed officers in Nutley schools. One group believes we should take this action ...
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Dear family, friends, colleagues, members of the West Orange community, and all those who gathered to celebrate this year's West Orange Parade,
Not a day goes by when I am not grateful to have ...
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Dear Boy Scout Food Drive Village,
Thank you!
With your help, over 120 volunteers gathered together to bring in a record number of non-perishable food items at this Saturday's Boy ...
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To the editor:
My name is Erica Zarro I am a resident of Nutley, NJ whose son attends Lincoln Elementary School. I am writing today in light of the most recent school shooting to cripple our ...
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The question of the solution to school shootings has been countlessly floated in recent public forums and in the news today by many adults and parents. The answer to these tragedies does not lie with ...
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As Amazon continues to search for the home of its second corporate headquarters, the City of Newark is pleased to be in the esteemed company of 20 worthy locations nationwide.
As we continue to ...
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To Commissioner Steven Rogers, and whomever else it may concern,
My name is Gabrielle Mackiewicz, and I am a 15-year-old sophomore at Nutley High School. On Wednesday, March 14, 2018, I took part ...
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In light of recent events with the Parkland school shooting, I understand the concern of parents when it comes to school safety. Especially, when you end up having an incident from a high ...
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To the Editor:
Disgusted by federal inaction, devastated by the Parkland shooting, and determined to see real change, students around the country walked out of class at 10 a.m. on March 14th, one ...
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As a Nutley resident I felt it my obligation to reach out to you in order to show my appreciation toward one of our fellow "Nutleyites". Commissioner Al Petracco.
As you know, he has ...
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Thinking of the 17 angels that lost their lives lost one month ago. Thinking of the injured that are still fighting to heal. Thinking of the #MSDSTRONGstudents, teachers and staff that had their ...
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To the Editor:
As the parent of an elementary school student and a high school student, I’m writing to address the recent debate in town with regards to gun violence and school ...
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On January 29, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen announced his decision to retire. Presumably he is now free to vote his conscience rather than blindly go along with his party’s agenda ...
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Soon NJ will grapple with the legalization of marijuana, as our newly elected Governor has vowed to make this an administrative priority as promised during his campaign. It’s no secret ...
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Today the Trump administration announced the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Salvadorans. Effective Sept. 9, 2019, nearly 200,000 people who have been living and working legally in ...
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As a 100-year-old, independent, private, and voluntary non-profit association serving the needs of 435 public and non-public high schools and nearly 300,000 student athletes, we have an unwavering ...
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To the Editor:A new year stands on your doorstep. Are you ready to enter into a new journey?
Yes, this decision is yours to allow yourself to experience this year anew. How many gifts did you ...
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So without any sarcasm and with sincerity, I ask those who felt the need to vote no on the referendum, how do we move Nutley forward? It is my feeling that we need to all talk to each other and ...
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I was relieved to see that the $70 million referendum was defeated yesterday, because it was a big win for common sense
I am a Yantacaw parent and obviously want my children to have the ...
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The last two or three weeks have been an interesting time for me. I am not normally inclined to enter into civic debates like the one happening in Nutley right now over the $70mm+ construction ...
