At the Paterson Education Fund’s School Board Candidates forum last Monday evening, Commissioner Dr. Christopher Irving, and his running mate, Mr. Manny Martinez went on the offensive stoutly defending Charter Schools and the proposed thousand-seat expansion at (PCTI) Passaic County Technical Institute.
Paterson police director responds to The Records’ editorial on stepped up traffic enforcement
I would like to clarify some points made in Editorial Page Editor Alfred P. Doblin’s column: “Doblin: In Paterson, residents are connected to the matrix” published on Aug. 22, 2016.
Paterson school board candidate ‘disappointed’ at state for making PARCC a graduation requirement
As an activist and former board of education member who made frequent trips to Trenton along with hundreds of education advocates, parents, teachers and school board members I was disappointed but not surprised to hear that earlier today the state BOE (who is appointed NOT elected) voted to make PARCC a requirement for graduation.
Teague: Why hold elections when school board is under state control?
The question was raised a while back concerning the validity of continuing to hold public elections for boards of education that are currently operating under state control. It was suggested that continuing to do so was misleading to the public.
Small business group: Paterson should drop plan to increase tobacco sale age
The city of Paterson recently introduced an ordinance that would ban the sale of tobacco products and vaping devices to 19 and 20 year old adults.
Spencer: I withdraw from 1st Ward special election
September 28, 2015, at a First Ward Candidate Forum, I used an inappropriate and hurtful word and comment during a public speech. I would like to submit my sincere and heartfelt apology to all the participants inclusive of the residents, organizations and other candidates.
Thoroughly vet school board candidates before casting your vote
Ever since my early years as a young man, the idea of giving back to my community has always resonated strongly with me. I cannot definitively say for sure why, but the high esteem in which public service was held when I was growing up may have played a role in it.