One year ago, the pages of this newspaper were vastly different. The Town of Kearny had…
Category: Editorial
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…
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.…
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…
EDITORIAL: In the real world, Marturano would have been fired for comments made to WNBC
Last week, some members of the New York City media descended upon Kearny to offer the…
EDITORIAL: Facing Sacco resolution, NJSEA again has opportunity to close landfill, but likely won’t
We haven’t been this close to cap-and-closure of the Keegan Landfill in a long time. Thanks…
Blood to Murphy: Don’t mess with our students’ health — close Keegan for good
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to Gov. Phil Murphy by Kearny Superintendent of Schools…