Kolbinger: Thank you, Rich Konopka, for years of dedicated service

To the Editor: Thank you, Richard Konopka, for your service to the Town of Kearny. Over…

Guenther Family offer words of thanks for community’s support

Mayor Doyle:  As you are aware, there was a two-alarm fire on the morning of Friday,…

Calicchio: Not sure what Lyndhurst mayor was trying to say in his NJ Transit statement

To the Editor: If Lyndhurst Mayor Robert B. Giangeruso plans to take any action at all…

LETTER — LaClair: enough with the politics of vendetta and grievance

To the Editor: A few weeks ago, (five) members of our Town Council relayed an ugly…

Paz: Thank you for supporting KPSUE

To the Editor: I am writing on behalf of KNJ PS Uniform Exchange to express our…

Fleischman: Was Kearny Council president attempting to silence Observer editor?

To the Editor: I’m writing concerning the letter to the editor signed by the Kearny Council…

Ferreira: Barroso was the victim of the worst kind of politics

To the Editor: I have been watching the Juan Barroso story unfold, hoping someone in a…

NA’s Caroselli: Kearny needs to step up for Barroso now!

To the Editor: I read, with interest, the article in The Observer dated July 10, 2024,…

Sullivan: I’m a registered Democrat, but poll worker had me vote only for Republicans

To the Editor: Today (June 4) I went to vote.  I received a sample ballot in…

Dolan: I’m grateful for story last week and had no idea it was coming

To the Editor: I would like to clarify three things regarding the article in last week’s…

Zapata: Canessa, The Observer should really stick to old-school, fact-based journalism

To the Editor: In a recent article titled “Doyle in, Zapata out, as clerk to the…

LaClair: Division on Town Council rests squarely at Doyle’s feet

To the Editor: Contrary to the Observer’s biased and inflammatory reporting, the blame for the division…

da Silva: The Observer should report facts over sensationalism

To the Editor: I would like to express my gratitude for featuring a photo of mine…

LETTER — LaClair: Council minority, The Observer being unfair to council majority

To the Editor: Enough of the attacks on the majority of our Town Council members. For…

Knapp: There are few in this world like Anthony Montiero

To the Editor: It is with bittersweet feelings that I submit this tribute to East Newark…

LETTER — Harrison woman says ‘thanks’ to Fife and Bennett for guiding her through rough times

To the Editor: I am writing this letter in appreciation for Mayor James A. Fife and…

LETTER — LaClair: First he was a Dem. Then independent. Now GOP. Seriously?

To the Editor: Run for mayor as a Democrat, get clobbered. Run as an Independent, get…

Crawford: Rents in West Hudson becoming too expensive for longtime residents like me

To the Editor: Most of the factories around Kearny and Harrison are long gone and replaced…

Op-Ed — Spence: Parking permits and parking utility will accomplish absolutely nothing beneficial

To the Editor: On Monday evening, Aug. 7, 2023, there was a special public meeting for…

LaClair: Let’s give our new mayor a chance to show he can lead

To the Editor: Many people do not agree with the Town Council’s selection of our new…

Handlin: HCDO must investigate manner Kearny County Committee conducted meeting

To the Editor:                          …

LETTER — Manley: No one is suited to be mayor more than Doyle

To the Editor: As a former employee of the town and the shop steward of the…

LETTER — Dolan: If you want something done, call Carol Jean Doyle

To the Editor: Having known Carol Jean Doyle for many years, I would like to let…

LETTER — Rodrigues: What is the purpose of having a council president and a deputy mayor if not to handle these times?

To the Editor: I am truly baffled by the process of selecting a new mayor. If…

LaClair: Maybe it’s more just about treating others with dignity and love?

To the Editor: My friend Damien Garofalo argues that slavery and genocide reflect people losing their…

LETTER — LaClair: What god does Steve Rogers think Americans are forsaking?

To the Editor: Steven L. Rogers laments that our nation is in danger because we are…

LaClair: Mr. Paszkiewicz, care to debate me on these issues?

Paul LaClair responds to last week's letter by David Paszkiewicz.

LaClair: Is our country heading toward fascism?

To the Editor: Kudos to Andrew Miller on his letter on personal responsibility and the natural…

Rose: How I spent my summer — killing lantern flies

To the Editor: On July 17, I wrote a letter expressing concern about the numerous amount of…

McDonald: Munley on the mark about illegal apartments, lack of parking spaces

To the Editor: I’d like to echo the concerns expressed in last week’s Observer by Mr.…