Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Menendez will do right thing for N.J.
When Jon Corzine became governor and named Bob Menendez to replace him in the Senate, I was initially concerned. Could Menendez effectively fill Corzine’s shoes and hold onto the Senate seat in this year’s election? Less than a year later, I’m happy to say Menendez has dispelled my concerns and exceeded all expectations. Menendez has…
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Fair association extends thanks to supporters
During the 68th annual Middlesex County Fair, which ran from Aug. 7-13, the fair hosted a weeklong blood drive, held its charity challenge event, and invited special-needs children and adults for a private afternoon opening of several fair attractions. The Blood Center of New Jersey in conjunction with the Middlesex County Fair Association put together…
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Sayreville resident dismayed by condition of town
In the past year or so, I have found that Sayreville is changing for the worst. People drive by and throw litter out of car windows. What kind of upbringing did they have? I can hear bottles being thrown from cars at night. Every morning I am picking up someone else’s dog mess from my…
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Borough wants school elections in November
Officials say switch would bring cost savings, greater participation BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer SPOTSWOOD — With so few residents bothering to vote in the school election each April, the Borough Council wants to move the vote to November. It is believed that merging the school election with the general election…
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Board moves on projects including track, field
BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer EAST BRUNSWICK – Costs of purchases included in the 2006-07 school budget are becoming a reality. The Board of Education Aug. 10 approved a resolution allowing the district to spend up to $3.14 million for the purchase of numerous capital equipment items. Included among the purchases…
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Boards of education should sponsor discussion on ‘fair tax’ funding
I’ve read about the “fair tax” method of funding education in letters to the editor, and, to date, I’m all for it. First, it takes into consideration one’s ability to pay, since a 5 percent state income tax will be dedicated to fund education. Secondly, it dedicates property taxes to pay for only municipal and…
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Officials must fund education, keep dreams alive
As a South River Board of Education member and a student at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, I am appalled by the Democrats in control of our state who have continually cut funding for primary and secondary education. Gov. Jon Corzine has made it clear that education will be taking a backseat during his administration to…
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Fire district consolidation displays signs of political maneuvering
Consolidation of the fire districts by the Monroe Township administration is a diversion. Certain individuals want to cover their lack of foresight in locating a new station for Fire District No. 2. The building of a station at the intersection of Half Acre and Applegarth roads was encouraged and promoted at a meeting of the…
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Firefighters displayed decisiveness, expertise, selflessness
Within only three minutes of a call to 911 on July 22, the East Brunswick Fire Department arrived and immediately began to expertly handle the effects of a lightning strike to our home. The decisive command with which these dedicated volunteer firefighters executed their task instantly engendered confidence that the effects of the strike would…
