For The Sake Of Information

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: December 31, 2018

Roselle Park News: May 13, 2010 – December 31, 2018 Just for the sake of information . . . It was always for the sake of information. There was no ulterior motive of using the newspaper to run for any political office or to be a talking head for any political party or person or […]

In The Year Of Our Lord 2018: Year In Review

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: December 31, 2018

For the last time, this is a review of the events and people in Roselle Park who helped shape the borough’s 117th year of existence in 2018. Both the well-known and perhaps unknown, here we go:   10. Take The Stage & Play Yer Guitar On the summer solstice this year, Roselle Park for the […]

In The Year Of Our Lord 2016: Year In Review

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: December 31, 2016

Roselle Park – version 115 – started 2016 having survived a Christmas tree controversy and plans for new development. It ends with a menorah and plans for more development. As the next chapter starts, here is the annual review of the events and people that carried the borough through 365 days. Alphabet St. (or “The […]

In The Year Of Our Lord 2015: Year In Review

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: December 29, 2015

This year’s list contains stories that range from one that received nationwide coverage to a couple that may have been overlooked. Without further ado . . . Sign ‘O’ The Times (2015 Version) Hot off the heels of last year’s ‘Signgate’, nothing more gives evidence to the difference with this administration and actual actions it […]

In The Year Of Our Lord 2014: Year In Review

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: December 28, 2014

These are the 2014 Stories Of The Year as far as our one-square mile town is concerned. What started out in the online magazine 07204 (link) has been incorporated into Roselle Park News starting this year. There were many stories that did not make the cut including the start of NJ TRANSIT’s one-seat ride (albeit just for off-peak […]

In The Year Of Our Lord 2013: Year In Review

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: December 30, 2013

2013. 365 days. 13,287 people. 10 stories. Here we go. 10. Far Niente 2013 for Mayor Joseph Accardi was the Year of Lots of Good Ideas. Having United States Congressman Donald Payne Jr. Have a $0 lease in Borough Hall; creating a brochure to bring investment to town; having the United Nations delegations establish residential […]

In The Year Of Our Lord 2011: Year In Review

By Saul Qersdyn

Published: December 26, 2011

According to Harold Camping, the story of 2011 should be that we are here at all. If he was right, we were supposed to have all checked out on May 21st of this year . . . or maybe it was October 21st. If given the choice, May 21st would have been a better send-off […]