We Endorse Senator Barack Obama

January 30, 2008 Filed in: Politics

Senator Barack Obama has distinguished himself as a candidate and campaigner with the personal judgment, intelligence and charisma that may present itself only once in a generation. In our view, Senator Obama is the best candidate in a strong field.
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An Interview with Interim Superintendent Dr. Richard Segall

January 30, 2008 Filed in: Schools

Earlier this month, Dr. Richard Segall was appointed as interim Superintendent of the Englewood Public School District. The Englewood Report took the opportunity to ask Dr. Segall about the state of our schools and his plan of action as interim Superintendent.
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Ferriero and Walton

January 23, 2008 Filed in: Dierdre's Corner

In her latest column, Dierdre slams Boss Joe Ferriero's virtual coronation of Vernon Walton for County Freeholder, writing that Ferriero's message to African American Democrats is "he can single handedly select our leaders for us and there's nothing we can do about it." Read More

Walton Endorsed by Ferriero

January 23, 2008 Filed in: Bob's Corner

This week, Bob looks at Boss Ferriero's endorsement of former Englewood Councilman Vernon Walton for County Freeholder. Is it an inspiring milestone in Bergen County history or just another way to steer no-bid contracts back to Mr. Ferriero's political donors?
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The Architectural Stewardship of Our Fair City

January 19, 2008 Filed in: John's Corner

Renowned architect John Clagett joins The Englewood Report as a contributor, writing, "I take the Englewood Report's invitation as a solemn responsibility. I say this, for Englewood is now facing a number of crises, each of which have the potential to desecrate our town." Read More

Political Parties in Englewood

January 19, 2008 Filed in: Norman's Corner

To attend a City Council meeting and observe the conduct of Mayor Wildes and Councilman Drakeford, an outside observer would be amazed to be told that they and the other council members are nominally all Democrats. "What is going on?" asks Norman Davis in his latest column. Read More

The Case for Video-Equipped Patrol Cars

January 19, 2008 Filed in: News

Find out why the latest development in the Police Chief controversy should encourage the City to equip the police department's patrol cars with video recording equipment.
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The Diverse Tastes of Englewood

January 11, 2008 Filed in: City Life

Englewood is one of the most diverse towns in all of Bergen County and its food shows it. Join us as we take a trip around the world in an Englewood shopping cart.
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LaRouchegate: Hypocrisy in the Age of Google

January 10, 2008 Filed in: Politics

Last November, Mayor Wildes called on Councilman Johnson to resign for donating to a group affiliated with Lyndon LaRouche. Yet a simple Google search shows that two years ago, Wildes actively solicited the support of LaRouchers.
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Mayor's Veto Overturned

January 06, 2008 Filed in: Politics

The City Council overturns Mayor Michael Wildes' veto of an ordinance designed to attract qualified, independent candidates for City Manager. Get the facts and see the actual documents behind the latest mayoral controversy.
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The Endless Campaign: There's No Business But Show Business

January 06, 2008 Filed in: Bob's Corner

Mayor Wildes continues his public attacks on the Council majority for not hiring a full-time City Manager while aggressively working to prevent them from hiring a City Manager. Find out what Wildes is up to in this week's "Bob's Corner."
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Wake Up: Are We Being Shortchanged by the State?

January 02, 2008 Filed in: Dierdre's Corner

Since the full release of Governor Corzine's proposed school funding formula, various groups, school administrators and politicians have contributed to the public dialogue. Noticeably absent from this debate are Englewood public officials, school administrators, and community activists. Read More

Greenberg to Speak to Historical Society

January 02, 2008 Filed in: History

Sondra Greenberg, Englewood's first and only female mayor, will be presenting a program on her seven eventful and historic years in office. Read More

Johnson Launches Housing Probe

January 02, 2008 Filed in: Housing

After receiving numerous complaints about the management of two public housing organizations, Councilman Gordon Johnson addressed letters to state and federal officials requesting that financial audits and other information be made available.
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