Monday, May 20, 2013
Mathieu pledges to "continue fighting excessive taxes, spending and debt in Garwood and to seize the opportunities for our taxpayers Governor Christie’s bipartisan reforms have made possible."
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Monday, May 20
My Record on Council In order to help Garwood’s voters make their decision in the June 4th Republican Primary, I wish to highlight my record during my last two-and-a half years on Garwood’s Borough Council. In particular, I have kept my 2010 election-year promise never to vote for a tax increase while on Council. It is rather sad that a politician keeping his promise should qualify as a distinction in today’s society, but that seems to be the case. I have included some of the major decisions I have made and votes I have taken below. All I ask is that Garwood’s Republican voters consider my record and cast their votes based upon it. Rather than wax on eloquently about how noble my intentions have been, I believe it is the results of …
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The county will host a series of business networking events in the coming months.
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Tuesday, March 26
The following is a monthly column submitted by Union County Freeholder Chairwoman Linda Carter. Despite the explosive growth of Internet-based social media in the business sector, there is still no substitute for getting out, meeting people and exchanging ideas face to face. Those personal experiences can make all the difference when you are looking to start or grow a business. That’s the driving force behind our Union County Means Business (UCMB) series of networking events. The Freeholder Board began UCMB last year as a way to help local business owners and managers connect with useful resources and programs, especially ones that are available through local, state and federal agencies. It was such a great success that we are continuing …
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
A thrift shop expert declares NJ a shopping and saving mecca
When I found $20 on the sidewalk, I thought of Jenny DeMaio. The best-dressed girl in my high school, Jenny has moved to the area, and I ran into her recently. Even after nearly 25 years, I remembered and mentioned her sense of style. “And I did it on a dime,” she said, laughing. I was skeptical. “No, really,” she said. “I remain the queen of thrift store shopping. Give me an afternoon and twenty bucks and I’ll prove it to you.” With the newfound $20 in my hand, I called Jenny and we made a date. Over the course of the afternoon, she shared thrift-shopping tips. New Jersey is “thrift store Mecca,” says Jenny, as we set out for a thrift store. Not Manhattan, I wondered. “No,” explains Jenny. “In New Jersey, thrift stores are often large…
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Linda Reiner Cohen writes to us and thanks Congressman Leonard Lance.
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Thursday, January 3
Dear Editor, Thanks to the hard work and persistence by pancreatic cance advocates, the U.S. Congress recently passed historic legislation that will finally bring hope to those affected by the disease. The Recalcitrant Cancer Research Act, formerly known as the Pancreatic Cancer Research and Education Act, passed Congress as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, on December 21, 2012. This legislation means we are one step closer to creating a national strategy for combating pancreatic cancer, developing early detection tools and effective treatments and improving the lives of those affected by this devastating disease. Pancreatic cancer is anticipated to move from the fourth leading cause of cancer death to the second leading …
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Union County Freeholder looks ahead to new year.
Between the global economic meltdown of 2008 and a series of natural disasters culminating in Hurricane Sandy, Union County has seen its share of crises over the past four years. We have also been touched by the sorrows borne by communities not so very far away; here in New Jersey, the devastation of shore towns by the storm, and in Newtown, Connecticut, a human tragedy from which no real recovery is ever possible. While our hearts and minds reach out in sympathy, we can also look inward and prepare ourselves for the challenges ahead. And as this year comes to a close, there is cause for renewed hope in the future. One cause for optimism has been the growth of new relationships all across the spectrum of our community. In this regard, …
Monday, December 17, 2012
U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg will ask Congress to approve a ban on ammunition magazines of more than 10 rounds. Do you agree with his proposed bill?
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Monday, December 17, 2012
In the wake of the mass shooting in Newtown, CT, U.S. Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) announced plans to reintroduce high-capacity magazine ban legislation in the 113th Congress. Lautenberg’s bill, the Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act, would prohibit the manufacture and sale of ammunition magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds. It also would ban ammunition magazines that could be readily converted to accept more than 10 rounds. “In light of yet another horrific shooting tragedy, it is clearer than ever that there is no place in our communities for deadly high-capacity gun magazines and I will keep working to pass my bill to reinstate the ban on them,” Lautenberg said in a statement. “If we don't pass a high-capacity …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
County Official looks forward in letter to the editor.
This has been an extraordinary time in Union County history, and we’ve seen some extraordinary things. We’ve seen the worst of the damage and destruction that a powerful storm can bring, first with Hurricane Sandy and then with the nor’easter Athena. We’ve also seen the best of human nature, as Union County residents pulled together to keep each other safe at the height of the danger. So many people have been involved in the response and recovery that it’s impossible to thank them all, so I’d just like to say that as a lifelong resident of Union County I could not be more proud to say that this place is my home. We’re not out of the woods yet. Tragically, two deaths in Union County have been attributed to the storm, and people are still …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
This letter to the editor was received on Monday. Mayor Bonaccorso has also responded below.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Dear Ms. Remo, I received this very disturbing notification this morning regarding a Facebook conversation documented on Incumbent Clark Mayor Sal Bonaccorso’s personal Facebook page from 04-Nov-2012. I do not understand how the current figurehead of the Clark Community would have such lack of mutual human respect. When asked by a Facebook ‘Friend’ “Can u run for Mayor in Holmdel!!!”, Mr. Bonaccorso callously replied “LOL, too many Jews” Mr. Bonaccorso has no respect. He has no consideration of feelings. Anti-Semitic slander, as well as all racial and derogatory comments, should not be accepted by our Community. Citizens are supposed to have a sense of comfort and safety in our townships. There should be no tolerance for this type of …
Saturday, November 3, 2012
This letter was received on Oct. 26, 2012.
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
October 26, 2012 Dear Editor, It is a sad state of affairs when a small business owner cannot display the political sign of a friend in his business window without having to endure threats to his livelihood. If for one minute you don’t believe that this sort of thing happens in Garwood be assured that it definitely does and did. A phone call relating the spoken message that it could be “bad for business” if that GOP sign displayed in the eatery window was not removed certainly would make a store owner question to what “bad” extent the caller was referring. There would have to be some sinister tone to the message for a business owner who expressed tremendous pride to display his friend’s political pursuits at 3 o’clock hastily remove that …
Thursday, October 4, 2012
David Allegra, President of Allegra & Company in New Providence, is organizing a Food Drive for local pantries now because no child should go to school or to bed hungry.
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
Dear Editor and Residents, Why wait for Thanksgiving? Our local food pantries need help now! After reading several articles in the local newspapers and online web sites, donations to our local food pantries have slowed significantly since the economic downturn. Many more people are jobless and have never needed benefits before. They’re finding themselves having to seek help for food to feed their families. According to the Community Food Bank of NJ, in the last two years, they have seen a 40 percent increase in need – forcing their distribution to skyrocket from 23 to 27 million pounds of food per year. Also, 43 percent percent of the people who receive food from the Community Food Bank of NJ are children and 10 percent are elderly. …
FedupLiz
7:34 am on Friday, April 5, 2013
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