One year ago, the pages of this newspaper were vastly different. The Town of Kearny had…
Category: Opinion
EDITORIAL: Kennedy snub at Belleville Council meeting was telling
Admittedly, The Observer hasn’t covered a Belleville council meeting in a while. However, thanks to technology,…
We are fortunate to have so many great local women leaders
Welcome to Women’s History Month, celebrated each and every March. We are at a point in…
Op-Ed: Zautyk — Bravo on bag ban, Kearny
Just because someone writes for a certain newspaper doesn’t mean they necessarily agree with the editorial…
EDITORIAL — Kearny Council blunders by banning plastic bags
We understand the need for environmental responsibility. In fact, this newspaper encourages it whenever possible. However,…
EDITORIAL: Judges must be granted discretion with bail reform
Hudson County Sheriff Francis X. “Frank” Schillari proudly posed in front of it with some of…
EDITORIAL: Addicts may soon get much-needed help from HCPO
If before now there was any doubt that Hudson County Proesecutor Esther Suarez and state Attorney…
EDITORIAL: Please just put the phone down when you’re driving!
This week, The Observer brought you a story about a young girl who was hit by…
EDITORIAL: Last week a reminder of the need for fire safety
We saw it twice in the last week — enormous fires, one in Nutley and one…
EDITORIAL: Our long local nightmare is finally over!
Editor’s note: The following editorial did not appear in print, but will on Jan. 1, 2020.…
Ho, ho, ho, whaddya know? It’s Santa Hague once again
Well, you better watch out and better not cry, you better stay still and don’t be…
Such great loss … such wonderful heroes
Editor’s note: This online version has been updated to reflect a change from the original printed…
EDITORIAL: We’re ready to work with the NJSEA to drop the appeal proposal, but are they ready?
The NJSEA says it is committed to closing the Keegan Landfill. It said so in an…
In thanks for all that Kearny’s TNR program does
It was five years ago when Kearny’s Len Twist brought an idea to life. He knew…
GUEST COMMENTARY: Bail reform’s working
By James Calautti Special to The Observer As a regular reader of The Observer, I have…