Opinion

Letter: Thanks for Rescuing Elsie

May 2nd, 2012 | By | Category: On tap, Opinion

The following is a letter to the editor from Secaucus resident Marian Francesco. To the editor: Recently there was an article in the Home News about a dog that accidentally got unhooked from her leash, and fell in a ditch. That dog is my beloved pet, Elsie. As a lifelong Secaucus resident, animal lover and [...]



Letter: Teacher Thanks Parents, Students

May 1st, 2012 | By | Category: On tap, Opinion

The following is a letter to the editor from Secaucus High School teacher Michael Gehm. To the editor: I am writing this letter to express my deepest appreciation to a group of young people and their parents that recently reminded me of why I love my job as a teacher and why I feel so [...]



Letter: Back Anderson for BOE

Apr 5th, 2012 | By | Category: On tap, Opinion

To the editor: I am writing this letter today to encourage voters to elect Robert Anderson to the Secaucus Board of Education on April 17. Robert Anderson’s actions during his career as a teacher and president of the Secaucus Educational Association have shown dedication and a strong commitment to doing what is in the best [...]



Letter: Board Members Lose Focus

Mar 27th, 2012 | By | Category: On tap, Opinion

To the editor: This letter is not the opinion of the Secaucus Board of Education, but the opinion of BOE trustees Gary Riebesell, Jack McStowe, Lisa Snedeker and Joseph Lewis. In light of recent events we – Gary, Jack, Lisa and Joseph – felt the need to address certain behavior that needs to be corrected. It [...]



Letter: Teachers Union President ‘Out of Touch’

Jan 25th, 2012 | By | Category: On tap, Opinion

Following is a letter to the editor from Seacucus Board of Education trustee Dora Marra. Recent letters on the BOE included those from Mayor Mike Gonnelli, trustee/president Sal Manente, and resident Pat Belenski. To the editor: In my opinion, there is a lot of incorrect information going around about the Secaucus Board of Education. It’s [...]



Mayor Calls for School Fight ‘Cease Fire’

Jan 24th, 2012 | By | Category: On tap, Opinion

The following is a letter from Mayor Mike Gonnelli sent to Secaucus Schools Superintendent Cynthia Randina, School Board President Salvatore Manente, SEA President Robert Anderson, and Joan Cali, responding to Board of Education president Sal Manente Sr.’s letter from Friday. A copy was provided to eSecaucus.com for publication. To the editor: Since becoming mayor in [...]



Letter: Response to Manente

Jan 24th, 2012 | By | Category: On tap, Opinion

The following is a letter to the editor responding to Board of Education president Sal Manente Sr.’s letter from Friday. Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in response to Mr. Manente’s letter regarding the recent Board of Education meeting. I was astounded by his actions, tone, and lack of ethics, which I will be discussing [...]



Letter: Vote of No Confidence?

Jan 20th, 2012 | By | Category: On tap, Opinion

The following is a letter to the editor from Secaucus Board of Education president Sal Manente Sr. following Thursday night’s contentious BOE meeting. To the editor: In another attempt to demoralize our schools, staff and community Mr. Anderson the self-appointed president of the Secaucus Education Association has called for another vote of “No Confidence” against [...]



Letter: Mayor’s Midterm Report

Jan 10th, 2012 | By | Category: On tap, Opinion

To the editor: As 2011 comes to a close and we begin the second half of our first term in office, this administration is proud to bring its mid-term report to the forefront. When we took office in January 2010, our first goal was to bring the community back together and begin to correct some [...]



Letter: Thanks to Animal Hospital

Jan 6th, 2012 | By | Category: On tap, Opinion

To The Editor: I do not normally write letters to the editor, but I felt obligated to make the families of Secaucus aware of what a wonderful animal hospital we have in town. Dr. JohnHatch, owner of the Secaucus Animal Hospital worked tirelessly and effortlessly to save our beloved two year old cat, Dasher. Dasher [...]