Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • Garry R. Brown

    Mr. Brown, 51, of East Brunswick, formerly of South River, who was born on July 15, 1957, died Oct. 1, 2008 at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was predeceased by his father, Robert Brown, and brother, Randy Brown. He is survived by his mother, Mary Brown of East Brunswick. Cremation was being held…

  • Marcellina Gerometta

    Mrs. Gerometta, 83, of Milltown, died Sept. 24, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in Italy, she lived in Highland Park prior to moving to Milltown 19 years ago. She was predeceased in 2000 by her husband, Luigi Gerometta; surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, John and Vicky Gerometta of Milltown;…

  • East Brunswick has a lot at stake Nov. 4

    Campaigning is in full swing for several important local elections in Middlesex County, but the one with the most significance may be that of East Brunswick. Three candidates are vying to be the township’s first new mayor since Bill Neary took over 12 years ago. And four more candidates are seeking two available seats on…

  • Jean Mariano Tinsman

    Mrs. Tinsman 80, of North Brunswick, died Oct. 2, 2008 at Cranbury Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Monroe Township. She was a bookkeeper for Mariano Press in New Brunswick for more than 30 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles R. Tinsman. She is survived by her daughters, Angela of North Brunswick, and Jennifer…

  • No reason to carry cell phones in school

    This one is a no-brainer. Students should not be allowed to carry cell phones during regular school hours. When I was in high school (Manalapan, class of 1982), there were no cell phones and we managed just fine. If there is an emergency, the student can inform their teacher, who will send themto the office.…

  • Michael J. Szabo

    Mr. Szabo, 59, a lifelong resident of South River, died Sept. 29, 2008, at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was a carpenter for 32 years through the International Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiner Local 1006 in Milltown. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Szabo was predeceased by…

  • Writer, official should consider needs of disabled

    Iam writing this letter in response to the three recent letters regarding handicapped persons in Spotswood. Firstly, I would like to thank Terry Dunn for her efforts and I understand her complete frustration. My husband is a tax-paying, handicapped citizen of Spotswood and my neighbor is also a handicapped adult. Mr. Curt Stollen is our…

  • George Durovich

    Mr. Durovich, 94, of South River, died Oct. 1, 2008, at Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge. He was a lifelong resident of South River. He worked for Mariam Dress Factory in South River and was a member of the ILGWU. He is predeceased by his wife Elizabeth Shloyda Durovich. He is survived by his…

  • Toll hikes unfair to overburdened commuters

    While I recognize that additional revenue would be required for expansion or possibly maintenance of the current toll roads including the New Jersey Turnpike, commuters that use these three roads should not be considered a bottomless pit at the ready to fund any and all projects. Commuters that use these three roads already pay gasoline…