Dear Senator Kim, We write to you as rabbinic leaders in New Jersey’s Jewish community and lifelong advocates for progressive values. Our communities are diverse and multifaceted in their perspectives on issues driving the national discourse – including on how best to end the 17-month war following the horrors of October 7. But when it comes […]
By Joe Krakoviak I was the sole vote against creating the Essex Green Executive Drive Redevelopment Area at the Jan. 9 Township Council meeting, primarily because I believe it does not even come close to meeting the law’s restrictive standards. The state Legislature limited usage because the law’s authority allowing incentives could be abused. This […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The following is the condensed form of a statement given to the West Orange Chronicle from the West Orange Education Association, the teachers’ union, regarding the current dispute with the Board of Education: While we are reluctant to engage the BOE in a tit-for-tat exchange, we would be remiss if we did not reply and […]
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The following is a statement submitted to the West Orange Chronicle from the Board of Education regarding the current dispute with the West Orange Education Association, the teachers’ union: The Board of Education and administration absolutely value our staff but need to find a fair and equitable agreement for all parties […]