Saturday, November 3, 2012
Ray Yazdi asks voters to support Rich Dellaripa and Mike Sondermeyer.
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Saturday, November 3, 2012
The following was submitted by Bloomingdale Councilman and Bloomingdale Budget Committee Chairman Ray Yazdi. If you'd like to submit a Letter to the Editor, send it to ariana.cohn-sheehan@patch.com Dear Editor: Let me begin by thanking Bloomingdale’s voters for supporting John D’Amato and me in last year’s election. You gave us an opportunity to improve the direction of our town. I would ask the voters to continue this progress by supporting Mike Sondermeyer and Rich Dellaripa; they are the clear choice for our community. Mike and Rich have the familiarity with our town, the qualifications and the experience necessary to serve Bloomingdale: they have roots in our town and are raising their families here; they have a long history of …
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
It's not even Halloween yet and some stores are already putting up Christmas decorations. Is it too soon to deck the halls or are you ready for the 2012 Holiday Season to begin?
It's an annual question for merchants and shoppers: How soon is too soon to deck the malls and shopping centers for the Christmas holiday season? Some stores have already begun the process. Christmas music, decorations and layaway ads can already been seen in the shopping aisle at local stores. Halloween decorations still dominate, but signs of Christmas are already creeping in. So what do you think? When is too early for the Christmas shopping season to begin? Do the decorations and Christmas ads entice you to buy early or make you grit your teeth and wish for more time before the holiday rush begins?
Sunday, October 28, 2012
John D'Amato said he does not think the borough will thrive without new council members.
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Sunday, October 28, 2012
The following was submitted as a Letter to the Editor by Bloomingdale Councilman John D'Amato. If you woud like to submit a Letter to the Editor, send it to ariana.cohn-sheehan@patch.com Dear Editor, Bloomingdale deserves better. I believe that the main goal of an elected official should be to serve the community by putting its best interests first, regardless of political party. I take this commitment very seriously and, as a newly-elected councilman, I was prepared to work side-by-side with my Republican colleagues. Unfortunately, I soon realized that Bloomingdale’s best interests are not the concern of the majority. Instead, it seems that their only purpose is to control the council, with no thought toward progress or the future. A …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Bill Graf said members should have provided reasons for voting against AvalonBay PILOT program.
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Friday, October 26, 2012
The following is a Letter to the Editor submitted by former Bloomingdale councilman Bill Graf. If you would like to submit a Letter to the Editor, send it to ariana.cohn-sheehan@patch.com Dear Editor: As a former councilman, planning board member and a Republican, I am disappointed with the unproductive actions of the Republican members of Bloomingdale's borough council. From what I have observed, their priorities seem to center on party politics and misguided agendas rather than on what is best for Bloomingdale. At the local level, where we are all neighbors, it should not be this challenging to work together. There are good people with good ideas and good intentions of all political stripes. The continual whining about the mayor and …
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Cathy Gurbisz explains why she voted against the new Bloomingdale Education Association contract.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The following is a Letter to the Editor and personal statement that was delivered by Bloomingdale Board of Education Member Cathy Gurbisz Tuesday night regarding the new Bloomingdale Education Association contract. If you'd like to submit a Letter to the Editor, send it to ariana.cohn-sheehan@patch.com Dear Editor, I am not in support of the 2012-2015 collective bargaining agreement. I want to make clear my decision regarding this contract is simply a reflection of current economic times, affordability and future sustainability. I respect and appreciate the Bloomingdale staff. I have had children in this district for 16 years, have attended my share of back-to-school nights, parent teacher conferences and have high regards for our staff. I…
Bill Steenstra thinks council majority members should honor commitment to serve borough.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
The following is a Letter to the Editor submitted by former Bloomingdale Mayor Bill Steenstra. If you have a letter you'd like to submit, send it to ariana.cohn-sheehan@patch.com Dear Editor, Being involved in borough government for 10 years, four as mayor and six as councilman, I have experienced many meetings in which different opinions were expressed. Many times, discussions were heated, but never did a member of the governing body go home. They worked their problems out because they were elected to serve, represent and make decisions on behalf of the residents of Bloomingdale. Some decisions are not popular, but that's what it's all about. As I watch the meetings on TV, it is appalling to watch the business of the town get removed from…
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
County College of Morris student explains benefit of Building Our Future bond on November ballot.
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Dear Editor, On Nov. 6, New Jersey voters will be asked to approve the first major investment in New Jersey college facilities in 24 years. The Building Our Future Bond Act, which will be on the ballot as “Question 1,” would provide $750 million in capital improvements for academic and research facilities at the state’s 49 colleges and universities. The funds would be targeted for academic buildings and could not be used to construct sports facilities or dormitories. Also, each college is required to match the funds they receive by 25 percent. As a college student, I am confident this investment will help prepare New Jersey students for the global marketplace; attract businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs; and power the state’s economy …
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Complaints skyrocket and agency charged with enforcing the law looks to public for a solution.
There are just two weeks until Election Day. Recent polls would indicate New Jersey has no real contests, which could save residents from those oh-so-annoying robocalls hawking this candidate or that one. But don't count on it. It seems like the political robocalls come no matter what. Just like the telemarketers. The difference is that political calls are permitted—of course, politicians passed the law—but traditional telemarketing isn't, at least not from companies with which a person has no business relationship. And commercial robocalls are altogether illegal unless a person has given permission to receive them. The most recent data from the Federal Trade Commission, charged with enforcing the law, show complaints ballooning—there …
Friday, October 19, 2012
'Building Our Future' Bond Act will be on the Nov. 6 election ballot as Question 1.
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Friday, October 19, 2012
To the Editor: On Nov. 6, New Jersey voters will be asked to approve the first major investment in New Jersey college facilities in 24 years. The Building Our Future Bond Act, which will be on the ballot as "Question 1," would provide $750 million in capital improvements for academic and research facilities at the state’s 49 colleges and universities. The funds would be targeted for academic buildings and could not be used to construct sports facilities or dormitories. Also, each college is required to match the funds they receive by 25 percent. This investment will help prepare New Jersey students for the global marketplace; attract businesses, innovators and entrepreneurs; and power the state’s economy by creating construction jobs. New …
Friday, October 12, 2012
Bloomingdale mayor will ask attorney to seek court order to force council members to attend Monday's meeting.
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Friday, October 12, 2012
The following was submitted by Bloomingdale Mayor Jonathan Dunleavy. If you have a Letter to the Editor you would like to submit, send it to ariana.cohn-sheehan@patch.com Dear Editor, On Oct. 10, I called a meeting for Oct. 15 to deal with the borough business that I was unable resolve at Tuesday’s council meeting due to the walk out and lack of quorum by the council majority. The reason I called the meeting for Monday is that Oct. 15 is the deadline for our Municipal Alliance Drug and Alcohol Education grant. If we do not date a resolution by Oct. 15, we will lose this funding. As of the business day Friday (Oct. 12) 5 p.m., the only council person to respond, besides Yazdi and D'Amato, was Pituch who stated she will not attend the …
Kristen
11:32 pm on Saturday, November 3, 2012
Budget minded people would not put out a flyer stating "if we do nothing Bloomingdale taxes will skyrocket and services already at a minimum will be cut even more. First of all taxes cannot skyrocket because there is a 2% cap. The dems have nothing but fear tactics and lies. Haven't you had enough of their lies. more ›