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Hackensack Discussion / Re: HISTORIC ANDERSON ST STATION DESTROYED BY FIRE
« on: January 23, 2009, 08:28:27 AM »
What a great loss to this City?

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Hackensack Discussion / No Bid Contract on Sewer
« on: January 23, 2009, 08:26:22 AM »
I was out of town for 2 weeks and was told that the City awarded a no-bid contract to the Sewer Authority.  Is this true?  I can't find anything on this site.  Usually, you list articles and comments about these types of things.

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: HUMC Expansion
« on: March 12, 2008, 06:30:01 AM »
Everything I have read seems to indicate that the parking garage  and cancer center will be built on the corner of Prospect and Atlantic.  What will happen to the apartment complexes that are already there?

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: HUMC Expansion
« on: March 11, 2008, 03:19:06 PM »
There are many people concerned.  I am.  I am surprised that the Editor does not believe there is room for concern.  Perhaps he should check out the other forums.  On March 18, parents and taxpayers will be appearing at the Board of Ed in protest to the latest move by the Board of Education and to give input on how they feel our schools should proceed.  The Board of Ed election will be held in April.  We should go out and vote to make sure it is no longer business as usual.  Those who are not attending the Board meeting should certainly go over to city hall in support of our ems workers and to stop the giveaway of our city to HUMC.  Unfortunately, both of these meetings are taking place the same day and time.  Maybe, meetings as important as these should not be scheduled for the same time and day.  Hopefully, I will be able to attend both.

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: HUMC Expansion
« on: March 10, 2008, 12:25:44 AM »
On September 29, 2006, Anthony posted on this website that he was not sure who runs the City of Hackensack.  After reading the article in the Record on Saturday, March 8, 2008, I also am not sure.  The recent approval of the HUMC Cancer Center and its subsequent execution of a builder's agreement by Mayor Meneses leads one to believe that the Mayor also does not know even after having more than a week to ascertain the major details of the agreement between the Medical Center and the City, Meneses informed the Record, on or about March 7, 2008 that he did not have any details nor could he confirm any regarding a $1 million payment to the City by the Medical Center.  The City Manager however, did confirm that the city and medical center had negotiated the $1 million but that the details had been inadvertently omitted from the agreement.  Despite this omission, the Mayor signed the agreement which was witnessed by Joseph Zisa on behalf of the City and also signed by Robert Koller and witnessed by Joseph Sanzari on behalf of the hospital and notarized by Joseph Ferriero, the County Democratic Chair who also serves as counsel for the hospital in zoning and construction matters.

I suggest that Mayor Meneses should have already known the details of this transaction since the story had first been reported on March 1, 2008 in the Zisa family owned County Seat.  Perhaps Mr. Meneses should read the County Seat or Joseph Zisa should have informed him of the contents of the agreement that he signed without mention of the $1 million.

It certainly appears that someone other than the City Manager, Mayor and Council are running this city.  You read between the lines.

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: School Superintendent Search
« on: March 08, 2008, 12:43:54 AM »
Our new Superintendent should be familiar with the demographics of a district such us ours and knowledgeable of programs for academic success such as those implemented in districts like Newark's North Star School.  These programs together with programs already successful in Hackensack should go a long way towards moving us to a "blue ribbon" district in which all of our children can be successful with an added economic plus where our property values would increase enticing more people to move into our district.

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: School Superintendent Search
« on: March 07, 2008, 11:02:58 PM »
Both Mr. Jones and Mr. Montesano have given their all to Hackensack but both are retiring and Hackensack needs to move forward in a positive and new direction.  I congratulate them both and thank them for the years of service they have given our community.

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Hackensack Discussion / School Superintendent Search
« on: March 05, 2008, 03:49:40 PM »
As a parent of a HHS student and a homeowner, I am very concerned with the decision of the Board of Education to lower the requirement that applicants have a minimum of 5 years of central administration experience to simply 3 years. With a school administration responsible for the education of approximately 5400 students and a teaching staff that is responsible for the education of a wide range of academic levels, it is imperative that our next Superintendent of Schools be qualified to provide our students, teachers and parents with the guidance to help us reach those goals.  We should search for the best and not settle for the minimum.  The Board search should be for a person with a minimum of 5 years central administration experience and a doctorate.  The candidate should be a person with no political connection to the school system and the appointment should not be subject to the usual cronyism and nepotism of the past.  We need someone who can think independently and not be in fear of being demoted, fired or even kicked off a ticket because they dared to voice what is best for our children.  Let's reach to be a blue ribbon school.

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Property Taxes
« on: September 05, 2007, 05:54:29 PM »
I attended the City Council meeting last night.  There were many in attendance with questions regarding their taxes.  While the City Manager treated people with respect when answering their questions, I felt Mr. McAuliffe did not take the matter seriously.  In fact, it appeared as if he took it as a joke.  Several from the community commented upon this.  While Mr. McAuliffe was not elected (to which he reminded everyone serveral times), this is a serious matter and should be handled as such. 

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Education/Charter Schools/Testing
« on: September 05, 2007, 05:49:25 PM »
Spanish is taught as an elective only when they get the Middle School.  It was mandatory when I attended Hackensack public schools and it started in the 2nd Grade.

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Education/Charter Schools/Testing
« on: September 03, 2007, 09:57:59 AM »
There may also be a need for Chinese in the future but right now. there is an obvious need for the Spanish. 

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Property Taxes
« on: August 31, 2007, 11:22:30 PM »
Mine went up more than $1,000.  I am not happy.  I have not met anyone whose taxes have gone down.

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Hackensack Discussion / On-line public records
« on: August 28, 2007, 10:05:32 PM »
Why are school board minutes not published on line?

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Education/Charter Schools/Testing
« on: August 28, 2007, 09:51:48 PM »
Chinese?  Why not offer Spanish in the elementary schools like they did years ago.  There is more of a need for it now.  This will help our kids in the future.

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Hackensack Discussion / Re: Redevelopment Projects
« on: August 28, 2007, 09:45:59 PM »
What is the deal with the old Alan Party Rental location?  Why has development stopped?

I found out why.  Apparently, there is an EPA issue and the developer is awaiting a certification stating that the property is clean.  The developer is also seeking to go back before the zoning board with a new application to place 32 rental units there instead of the 17 townhomes for which it was approved..  This is a 1 and 2 family neighborhood.  Needless to say, the residents in attendance at that meeting were not happy with that suggestion.  This is an application which should be denied.

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