Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • Simmens has shown innovative thinking, great listening skills

    East Brunswick needs Todd Simmens. I encourage all voters in our township to vote to re-elect him to the East Brunswick Board of Education on April 15. It has been a pleasure and honor to serve on the board with Todd for the last three years. Although he is completing only his first term in…

  • Helen “Barbara” Ksepka Johnstone

    Mrs. Johnstone, 90, of Folsom, Calif., formerly of Gold Hill, Ore., and South River, died Jan. 18, 2008, in Folsom. She was predeceased by her husband, Wesley Johnstone. Surviving are a daughter, Audrey Langill; two grandchildren, James Langill, Jr., and his wife, Carol, and Michelle Langill; and seven great-grandchildren. Arrangements were under the direction of…

  • Former superintendent praises Faulkenberry

    The honor of being part of the Spotswood community for the past 17 years has held a special place in my heart. During my administrative tenure, I had the opportunity to serve with numerous Board of Education members and can assure you that these individuals cared for the children and residents of the Spotswood community.…

  • Jacob Rand

    Mr. Rand, 86, of Monroe, and formerly of the Elberon section of Long Branch, died Feb. 29, 2008. He had a private law practice in Long Branch until his retirement. He also served as assistant city attorney for the City of Long Branch and as magistrate judge from 1970 to 1982. Mr. Rand is survived…

  • Spiegler’s record reveals her dedication to excellence

    On April 15 please join me in support of Katie Spiegler as she runs for a position on the East Brunswick Board of Education. As a 17-year resident of our town and with an impressive history of commitment to our schools and our community, Katie possesses a proven history of the leadership qualities and experience…

  • John J. Nyitray

    Mr. Nyitray, 97, of Reading, Pa., formerly of South River, died March 16, 2008, in Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for more than 30 years at Hercules Inc., Parlin section of Sayreville. He was predeceased by a sister,Mary Kocsis, and a niece and a nephew. Surviving are a…

  • Mayor should stop making excuses, put blame where it belongs

    So, Mayor William Neary, you are running for re-election based on your past performance. Property taxes have doubled since you becamemayor. Is that the performance you are speaking of?You blame contractual and pension obligations to the state for the astronomical tax increase we’re facing this year, when in truth all towns face the same pension…

  • Frances M. Auteri

    Ms. Auteri, 69, of East Brunswick, died March 21, 2008, at home. She was predeceased by a brother, Joseph Auteri, and a sister, Josephine Sortino. Surviving are a brother, Ciro Auteri, and his wife, Millie, of West Islip, N.Y.; a sister-in-law, Jo Auteri of East Brunswick; a niece, Dorene Epstein, and her husband, Dr. Edward…

  • Township must get itself out of deep financial hole

    The powers that be in East Brunswick have to stop the township going by the wayside and stop increasing the municipal-tax rate. The way things are going, the residents of East Brunswick are going to hear this every year, since the state and township are trying to figure out what to do, and nothing ever…