Moonachie Matters!

I had never heard of Moonachie prior to Hurricane Sandy.  I imagine most people had never heard of the town of slightly less than 3,000 residents.  But after visiting Moonachie and talking with school officials and residents I came away thinking that this small community is much like many its size in America.

Yes, Moonachie is within eyesight of the Manhatten skyline but it is a town bound together, even prior to the storm, by a strong kinship of 'community.'  The tech director, Mr. Hirsch, of Robert Craig Elementary School has been at the district for nearly forty years.  Only the school board president, Mr. Campbell,  has been there a short time...26 years!!   It is clear that people born in Moonachie stay in Moonachie as do their children and grandchildren.

As we went door to door, these school officials personally knew all the residents we visited.  Amazing!!  When was the last time the school board personnel or teachers in a suburban community, knew people in such an intimate fashion?!

These kind folks made my job of passing out gift cards quite easy as my school personnel hosts were able to identify those most in need of help.  I was left with the impression that each resident, no matter their walk in life, matter to all the other residents.   It is for that reason, Moonachie matters.  Moonachie matters because people matter.

Thanks,
Dick