Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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S.R. family extends thanks for aid, caring, support
It is with distinct pleasure that we would like to thank the members of the South River Fire Department, the East Brunswick Independent Fire Company, the South River Police Department, all our friends, family and faculty members of South River High School, who came to our aid through our tough encounter. Your willingness, expertise, generosity…
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GOP official discusses ‘professional’ relationship
In a recent Sentinel article (“Pucci To Make Changes in Wake of Allegations,” May 18), Monroe Township Mayor Richard Pucci, a Democrat, said he had an “established, professional relationship” with “the official voice of the Republican Party.” As the Monroe Township Republican Party (GOP) municipal chairwoman, I have a civil, professional relationship with the mayor,…
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Greg Bean
Coda Gov’s hospital bed tax is a ludicrous plan I appreciate new Gov. Jon Corzine’s predicament. He came into office faced with a financial mess of astronomic proportions and now has to close a $4 billion budget gap by July 1. But like too many politicians, he has so far seemed reluctant to take the…
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Motorcade to Trenton would express frustration with property taxes
I would like to see our state Legislature provide an answer this year to the high property-tax situation. From what I’ve been reading and hearing, the solutions won’t be available for at least another two years. I, personally, am not in favor of a $4 million, paid by the taxpayers, constitutional convention to solve the…
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Successful candidate offers thanks, invites input
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Spotswood community for electing me to the Borough Council. It is an honor, and it will be a privilege to serve you. Please feel free to contact me via e-mail at [email protected] or phone (I am in the book) about any issues you would like…
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As the school system goes, so go boro’s property values
(The writer read the following statement, regarding cutting the recently defeated school budget, at the joint meeting of the Milltown Board of Education and the Milltown Borough Council on May 11.) Vandalism. Drug abuse. Alcohol abuse. Cutting the budget may promote this type of behavior and more. Our school district has worked hard to keep…
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Greg Bean
Coda With John Merla, it’s one goofy thing after another ‘Merla Blames Outburst on Mother Insult, Split Pants.” Unless you get the Indepen-dent, the Greater Media newspaper that covers the Monmouth County Bayshore towns that include Keyport, you likely would have missed that headline in last week’s edition of the paper. But for those of…
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Obituaries
Stewart Jamieson Mr. Jamieson, 70, of Rahway, formerly of Old Bridge, died May 11 in Union Hospital. Surviving are three daughters, Deborah Sosnak of Monroe and Donna and Heather Jamieson, both of East Brunswick; a brother, George Jamieson of Branchburg; and three grandsons. A memorial service is planned for 3:30 p.m. on May 21 at…
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Laurie and Greg Winter
Guest Column Tribute to a dedicated, caring man It is not very often in life that you meet someone who really makes a difference. Joe Montanti, who was on the Monroe Township Planning Board, was one such person. People today do not want to discuss anything, work on solutions, or try to resolve anything amicably.…
