Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • PACs are financing municipal elections

    In 2007 changes were made to the New Jersey election laws to curb unbridled campaign contributions. Contributions to campaign committees from individuals have dropped. As well-meaning as these changes were, you can always count on the Democrats to find a way around the laws. In this case, three political action committees (PACs) were formed. These…

  • Gary Priccaciante

    Ret. Howell Township Police Chief Gary Priccaciante, 64, of Womelsdorf, Pa., and formerly of Howell, died Oct. 10, 2009, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Carole; three daughters, Lisa and Tina Priccaciante of Old Bridge and Lynn Priccaciante of Matawan; two stepdaughters, Sharon Carroll, and her…

  • Council president is strong advocate for Monroe residents

    Monroe Township Council President Gerald Tamburro has proven himself time and time again to be a committed, responsible and ethical government leader. Serving on the council since 2002, Mr. Tamburro has dedicated his time and efforts to represent and advocate for the residents of Monroe at the local, county and state levels. Mr. Tamburro is…

  • John Basara

    Mr. Basara, 95, of South River, died Oct. 2, 2009, in Summerhill Nursing Home, Old Bridge. Prior to his retirement in 1989, he was employed as a floorwalker and mechanic in the garment industry for more than 30 years, most recently with R&P Wash Suit, South River. He was predeceased by his wife, Anna Krempecki…

  • Miller, Tamburro have earned support

    Monroe Township Councilman Hank Miller and Councilman Jerry Tamburro are part of a great team who have been bringing us excellent government. Under their watch, Monroe residents have been the recipients of one of the lowest property tax rates in the county, and there was no tax increase in 2009. This was achieved during a…

  • Helen Lafferty Gallagher

    Mrs. Gallagher, 86, of Highland Park, died Oct. 1, 2009, in Rose Mountain Care Center, New Brunswick. Her husband, Joseph, died in 1975. Surviving are a daughter, Dolores of Florida; two sons, Dennis of Texas and Richard, and his wife, Marienne, of South River; a sister, Anne Thompson, and her husband, Warren, of Highland Park;…

  • Borough may be small, but it has a big heart

    The recent economic downturn in this country has put a severe strain on local food banks across New Jersey, and the South River Food Bank is no exception. Traditional methods of stocking our shelves with supplies — MCFOODS (Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services), collections from community groups and organizations, individual donations, etc.…

  • Eleanor F. Junker

    Mrs. Junker, 93, formerly of Milltown, Metuchen and Lakewood, died Sept. 23, 2009, in Autumn Care of Shallotte, N.C. She was a bookkeeper at Laventhal and Howarth, East Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, Harold, and by two sisters, Irma Crawford and Ethel Tomney. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Roger Magley…

  • Della Virgili

    Mrs. Virgili, 86, of North Brunswick, died Oct. 10, 2009, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was employed at the dietary unit at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for more than 35 years, and received a Medal of Honor and Lifetime Achievement Award from the hospital. She was predeceased by her husband,…