Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Residents ignore leaf-disposal rules, create unsafe conditions
Why is it that East Brunswick residents are so concerned with having blue-ribbon schools that provide a top-notch education, yet they can’t seem to read and follow basic directions when it comes to leaf collection? The township has spent time and money on educating the residents as to the proper way to dispose of leaves,…
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DVD donations showed community’s concern for troops
As the Spotswood High School History Club and Octagon Community Service Club end their fall drive on behalf of the DVDS4TROOPS program, we would like to thank the good people of this town for their generosity and their concern for our troops at war. When I would enter our school office, I would often be…
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Web site strives to offer environmental info
Recently the East Brunswick Environmen-tal Commission Web site, www.njnaturenotes.com, received the Association of New Jersey Environmental Commissions (ANJEC) 2006 Environmental Achievement Award. We proudly add this to previously received awards for (among other things) our Salamander Crossing Project and the Butterfly Park. We are so pleased to be able to help residents throughout the region…
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Respect others when using cell phones
I urge all cellular-phone users to please consider others when using your cell phone while in public places such as traveling on a bus, train or plane, or visiting a hospital, doctor’s office, school, religious center or cemetery. Taj Ahmad Parlin section of Sayreville
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Obituaries
Florence Raneri Nugent Mrs. Nugent, 76, of Old Bridge, died Nov. 17, 2006, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. A son, Thomas Nugent Jr., died in 2004. Surviving are her husband, Thomas Nugent Sr.; her mother, Josephine Baker of Elizabeth; four sons, Robert Nugent, Kevin Nugent, Mark Nugent and David Nugent, all of Old…
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Leaf collection is sporadic, ineffective, unpredictable
With regard to article titled “East Brunswick Leaf-Rakers Urged To Comply With Policies” that appeared in the Nov. 30 issue of the Sentinel, I am compelled to offer another perspective to this frustrating problem. I think a good number of East Brunswick residents know why Township Attorney Michael Baker stated in the article that the…
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Time to work together for a better borough
My running mate, Gerald Everest, and I would like to thank the residents of Helmetta for their support during the recent election. It would have been an honor to serve as your Borough Council members. Although the election results were not what we had hoped for, we will continue to be active members of this…
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School spirit
PHOTOS JEFF GRANIT staff Above, South River football fans show their support by waving towels during the Central Group 1 finals Friday at Rutgers Stadium in Piscataway. The Rams lost the game to Florence, 17-6. Below, members of the South River High School marching band perform at halftime.
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Coda
Boys and girls in uniform are children of our village Greg Bean I remember when Jimmy Mac was a goofy kid with a devilish twinkle in his eye. The best friend of my youngest son, he was as polite as could be. His company manners were impeccable, since his mom and dad had drilled them…
