Archive for: POLITICS
No incinerator in North Arlington
(Sept. 30, 2010) — TO THE EDITOR: A garbage incinerator does not belong in North Arlington. Mayor Pete Massa and Al Granell need only remember how the promise of a quick profit from the sale of our water system led to the staggering water rates that Passaic Valley charges us today. “Get-rich-quick” schemes have crippled [...]
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Bad ideas coming from borough hall
(Sept. 30, 2010) — TO THE EDITOR: After last year’s special election and their recent letter to the editor, Mayor John Hipp protégées Todd Hennessey and Joseph McAllister are up to their old tricks again (convicted felon allegedly harassing the elderly anyone?). Their methods will be even worse if they get elected. The abominable leadership [...]
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Christie, Schaer disagree over EMT funding
By Chris Neidenberg / Reporter (Sept. 16, 2010) — In countering recent statements made to The Leader by Assemblyman Gary Schaer (D-36), a spokesman for Republican Gov. Chris Christie said there are no immediate plans to restore more money to the EMT Training Fund. In a phone interview, Deputy Press Secretary Kevin Roberts cited actions [...]
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Christie pushes ethics reform agenda
By Chris Neidenberg / Reporter TRENTON (Sept. 16, 2010) — As Republican Gov. Chris Christie holds town halls urging the state Legislature to support his ethics reform package, the Assembly’s top Democrats insist Christie must first clear up an ethical question of his own. On Sept. 8, Christie kicked off his campaign to change the [...]
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Sarlo forced me out
(Sept. 16, 2010) — TO THE EDITOR: Senator Paul Sarlo, people are losing their jobs and losing their homes to foreclosure. I do not see any politician calling for a tax freeze. I am going to represent every homeowner who is in the same boat I am. Taxes have gone through the roof and yet [...]
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Confidence in better government
(Sept. 16, 2010) — TO THE EDITOR: It is with the utmost disappointment that we pen this letter to the residents of Rutherford. We are seeking office as council members because we know that there is a better way to manage the affairs of the Borough of Rutherford. Due to all the mixed messages being [...]
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NA Democrats sound off
(Sept. 16, 2010) — TO THE EDITOR: Governing in tough economic times takes leadership, character and a plan to get the job done. As a team dedicated to keeping North Arlington small, safe and suburban we have a record of accomplishment while realizing there is so much more to do. As fiscal conservatives dedicated to [...]
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A letter to Christie
(Sept. 9, 2010) — TO THE EDITOR: Dear Gov. Chris Christie: As you, know, I serve as a disability policy specialist in New Jersey and my concerns for the welfare and civil rights of our citizens with special needs are well documented. During this unprecedented fiscal crisis, resources that will meet the needs of these [...]
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Massa is moving North Arlington backward
(Sept. 9, 2010) — TO THE EDITOR: Republican candidate for Mayor Gary Burns blasted Mayor Peter Massa’s consideration of bringing more trash into North Arlington as a foolish idea that will devastate the town’s redevelopment plan. Reacting to the plan, Burns said, “The mayor has said on numerous occasions that he agrees with the Republicans [...]
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Henry Wallace sounds off
(Sept. 9, 2010) — TO THE EDITOR: At first I thought don’t get involved, as I’m sure the author of ‘Who is Henry Wallace?’ has pointed out everything. Nobody in North Arlington wanted to know about me, but was too bored to care. They would jump all over me for interfering with Al Granell’s right [...]
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