Letter to the editor from Pat and Mike Bennett Our home is located just one mile down the road from Overlook Hospital. We would welcome the installation of a helipad at the hospital in order to airlift critically ill or injured people. Why would anyone not? Too noisy? That noise is the sound of someone in desperate need whose... Full story »

Letter to the editor from Theodore J. Scerbo, Jr. I leave for work at 6 a.m. each morning, Monday through Friday. My route is Park Avenue to Plainfield Avenue to Springfield Avenue east in Berkeley Heights. I have angst each morning, driving down Park Avenue, knowing I will be encountering joggers who do not wear reflective garments. Please, all joggers,... Full story »

Letter to the editor from L. Badgley Where has your coverage for Summit High’s Football Team been? They are 9-0! You have highlighted GL, Madison, New Providence and Chatham in your last issues. Maybe, if we are lucky, a small blurb. Summit is having the best season in years, and not one highlight. Very disappointing. Maybe you all are... Full story »

Independent forum by Kristen Rolfes Hall Question: With high costs, long paybacks and mitigating factors such as big trees in our area, how can I make residential solar work for me? Answer: New Jersey is rated #1 among states for financial incentives available to offset installation costs of solar energy systems and consequently has the fastest payback for residential installations.... Full story »

Letter to the editor from Cheri Pertesis: Good afternoon, we are writing to you for your help. We are a local, family-run flower shop, Anything Floral in Berkeley Heights. Every season we strive to catch the attention of our customers by creating lavish, fun and eye-catching window displays. Knowing that this year many local families are struggling financially, we... Full story »

To the editor from Peggy Gentile and staff at St. Patrick's In the midst of deep grief in our parish, we have been consoled at the outreach of love and caring from our surrounding neighbors. On behalf of the entire St. Patrick community, we wish to thank the many people who helped us through this difficult time, especially the Chatham... Full story »

Letter to the editor from James C. Phillips, Summit On Nov. 4, the Summit Common Council approved Gateway II rezoning, which authorizes high-density development on Broad Street on the site of the transit parking lot and the Salerno Duane auto dealership.  Some residents are disappointed that this is happening in “their” town, but it seems to me to be entirely... Full story »

Letter to the editor Jeffrey Sarrett As one of the neighbors of the Chatham Day School, I wanted to respond to Tracy Ness’ report (Independent Press, Oct. 4). I believe that there are elements of the history of the school’s progression with their plans that needs to be expounded upon. It is inaccurate to state that “Neighbors feel the school... Full story »

Letter to the editor from Antonio DiMieri As a neighbor, I bring to light facts concerning the Chatham Day School’s plans to intensify its activities and develop the site. I also take issue with certain flowery statements made by Lynn Rathgeber, a school trustee, in the article about this matter in the Independent Press (Nov. 4). The heart of the... Full story »

Lost in Suburbia by Tracy Beckerman Yes, believe it or not, there is a part three to our fishy tale. As you may recall, several weeks ago our pet fish Vlad died. We mourned his loss for a while (by mourn, I mean, we did not run out and get another pet, nor did we order sushi for a... Full story »

To the editor, from Janet Piszar: Readers must come to know that the deer problem exists because of the state’s deer management for recreational hunters. For decades, deer were managed to maximize the population by permitting primarily the hunting of bucks which does not impact births. Bucks are highly polygamous and survivors will impregnate all the does, guaranteeing the same... Full story »

To the editor, from Dana L. Dunlevy: The Hickory Tree Chorus chapter of Sweet Adelines International thanks the New Providence Farmer’s Market, its patrons and its vendors for the warm welcome we received on some unusually cold October Wednesdays. We are so grateful for the opportunity to perform for the community and sell our cookbook, which funds our annual $1,000... Full story »

To the editor, from Jean Crichton: I support the building of affordable housing in Summit. Many of the teachers, police officers, dental hygienists, office managers and nurses who work in our town — including ministers who serve in our churches — cannot afford to live here. Depending on their income, these people would qualify for these homes. The six-unit project... Full story »

To the editor, from Robert J. Sheehan: As president of the East Summit Association, I am pleased to have the opportunity to comment on the proposed Inter-Faith/Habitat for Humanity Affordable Housing Project in East Summit. At this point it is a controversial project with many supporters and many detractors. The East Summit Association is an organization designed to bring people... Full story »

To the editor, f rom Steve Murphy: This past Tuesday evening, Nov. 3, at about 8:30 p.m, I learned that I had been elected to the At-Large seat on the Summit Common Council. Feelings of gratitude and appreciation were overwhelming as I realized that, with a lot of help from my family and friends, I had won this hard-fought election... Full story »