Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • Richard John Simpson

    Mr. Simpson, 78, of East Brunswick, died May 16, 2010, at his home. Born in Little Falls, he had resided in East Brunswick for the past 42 years. Mr. Simpson was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War and attained the rank of first lieutenant. He was a member of Saints Peter and…

  • Edward “Barney” Jefferys

    Mr. Jefferys, 57, died May 13, 2010, at Haven Hospice at JFK Medical Center, Edison. Born in Jersey City, he had lived in Parlin before moving to Ohio 10 years ago. Before his retirement, he was a machinist for Delco Remi, North Brunswick, for 30 years. Mr. Jefferys is survived by his wife, Diana Panezich…

  • MCC’s class of 2010 largest in 43 years

    Valedictorian, a native of China, among 13 with perfect GPAs The largest class in Middlesex County College history, 1,415 students, graduated May 20 at the 43rd annual commencement exercises, witnessed by more than 3,500 guests under sunny skies on the college green. Clockwise from top: Middlesex County College graduates make their way to their seats…

  • Teachers’ unions bear some blame for layoffs

    CODA GREG BEAN In the interest of full disclosure, let me state that my personal experience as a member of a labor union has been limited to twice, and both those sagas were frankly weird. The first time was in the early ’70s when I was trying to save money for college and hired on…

  • Governor’s awards recognize 23 staffers

    E.B. school district cites honorees’ passion, dedication, collaborative nature BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Hammarskjold Middle School’s Jessica Pepin and Catherine Segreto were among those recognized. EAST BRUNSWICK — The sound of noisemakers rattling and families cheering could be heard echoing down the halls of Churchill Junior High School on a recent Thursday evening. But…

  • Grateful to have served community

    This is an open letter to all the residents of Spotswood. I am grateful to the voters of Spotswood for giving me the opportunity to serve as a member of the Borough Council for the past two years. I will cherish the memory of that experience. In fact, I plan to continue my involvement in…

  • Winning awards is more than ‘Child’s Play’ for EBHS junior

    Donating $600 of toys to hospital’s children’s playroom among teen’s many projects BY LAUREN CIRAULO Staff Writer Taran Sayal EAST BRUNSWICK — East Brunswick High School student Taran Sayal has spent the better part of her junior year helping others, without expecting to reap rewards or benefits in return. However, Sayal’s generous deeds have not…

  • Successful candidates offer thanks

    We would like to thank the voters of Spotswood for their participation in last week’s election. The vote count shows that your vote does make a difference. Only 54 votes separated the candidates, top to bottom. We are honored and humbled to have been selected to continue to serve you. A special thanks to all…