Category: opinion/hillsborough_beacon

  • Roe decision degrades society

       On Jan. 31, the Hillsborough Beacon published several comments from Assemblyman Neil Cohen, D-Union, in the Capitol News article “Roe v. Wade lauded.”    In the article Mr. Cohen praised the decision of Roe v. Wade legalizing abortion in 1973. He made two claims which I feel are inaccurate.    Mr. Cohen claimed that the ruling by…

  • Why not share in other’s joy?

       I’m holding a perfect package — a college acceptance folder that will be sent to a future student. It’s a perfect grouping of papers saying, “You did it!”    Today, I was assembling 31 such folders to send to overachieving 20-year-olds, who will be receiving this bit of perfection in five to 10 business days. They…

  • Emergency calls know no bounds

       I look around the house at all my Giant merchandise. I have Christmas ornaments, hats, T-shirts, jerseys, sweatshirts and even a blanket. All these items came to me over the years from my friend Tim.    There may be longer-time Giant fans, but few are as passionate as Tim. Watching a game with him is like…

  • Helpful programs now listed online

    Sen. Christopher “Kip” Bateman, R-Branchburg    Many New Jersey residents who struggle with day-to-day expenses are not aware that New Jersey offers several programs that can help.    New Jersey now has a Web site that both outlines available programs and helps residents figure out what services they may be eligible for through a simple questionnaire.    This…

  • Complaints make for the best humor

    MOST THINGS CONSIDERED Minx McCloud    I’m reading an interesting book at the moment. Its title is “A Complaint Free World: How to Stop Complaining and Start Enjoying the Life You Always Wanted.”    Will Bowen, a minister in Missouri, wrote it. He’s a cheerful guy who is hoping to one day live in a world where…

  • EDITORIAL: Rotary helps to preserve summer staple

       What would summer be without the Hillsborough Fireman’s Fair?    We don’t know — and we’re happy to say, we won’t find out anytime soon, thanks to the Manville/Hillsborough Rotary Club.    The fair, as much a summertime staple here as corn on the cob and fireworks (both of which can be enjoyed at the fair), was…

  • Drug testing is a good policy

    Jim Quirico Hillsborough    The discussions regarding the proposed random drug testing at the Hillsborough High School are ongoing. I attended the Jan. 28th meeting and was pleased to see a larger than normal turn out.    Most of the high school physical education staff was there (most of whom are coaches), along with a few teachers…

  • Voters not given accurate information

       To start, I’d like to thank the many people who have gone out of their way to show their support of my efforts to bring into the light of day, the abuses and outright corruption that exists right here in our community today.    Many of you truly get it and understand that the citizens of…

  • EDITORIAL: A long way, but not yet far enough

       While most of America’s — and New Jersey’s — attention was focused this past weekend on the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his monumental contributions to the cause of civil rights, an important anniversary closely related to this cause passed virtually unnoticed.    Twenty-five years ago, on Jan. 20, 1983, the New Jersey Supreme…