Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Lack of mandatory licensing adds to need for public awareness
We are writing in response to the article titled “Prostitution Alleged at Boro Massage Parlor” that appeared in the April 21 issue of the Sentinel. It was inaccurately reported that the spa was licensed by the state to perform massages. As professional massage therapists, we believe it is important to inform your readers that there…
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Regressive property tax should not continue to fund education
Frank J. Coury Guest Column It’s about time our elected officials in the state Senate and Assembly look around at their constituents and recognize that many of them are struggling to pay their bills. Many taxpayers have become ill, some have been laid off from their jobs, and many more are living on fixed incomes.…
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Spotswood teacher calls it a day after 40 years
Ethel Fry plans to keep a presence in the schools during her retirement BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer PHOTOSBYSCOTT PILLING staff Teacher Ethel Fry goes over a math lesson with fourth-grade students at Spotswood’s Appleby School Tuesday. She will retire in June after 40 years of teaching in the borough’s schools.…
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Sensible thing would be to listen to facts on redevelopment
I understand the concerns voiced at the April 13 meeting of Milltowners for a Sensible Ford Avenue Redevelopment. I also question the word sensible in their choice of a name. I, too, am a concerned citizen, a taxpayer, a parent and a resident of Milltown. I watch the televised meetings on Channel 22, I read…
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Officials work together on school budget review
BY SETH MANDEL Staff Writer BY SETH MANDELStaff Writer MILLTOWN — Borough officials are preparing to take action on a 2005-06 school budget that was narrowly defeated at the polls April 19. The $12 million spending plan, as proposed by the Board of Education, carries an increase in the school tax rate of 12 cents…
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Questions method by which Ford Avenue panel was formed
I would like to discuss the Ford Avenue Redevelopment Agency, as in my opinion, this agency and its committee were not created on a level playing field. It was not advertised in a manner to provide Milltown citizens an equal opportunity to apply for a position on this autonomous committee. The borough tells us that…
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Obituaries
Sondra R. Luper Mrs. Luper, 62, of the Parlin section of Old Bridge, died April 7 at home. Her husband, William, died in 1997. Surviving are a son, Louis of Parlin; a daughter, Debra Hultmark of the Cliffwood section of Aberdeen; her companion, Woodrow Mobus of Parlin; a brother, Elliott Stolowitz of East Brunswick; and…
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Supporters rate kudos for success of school budget
On behalf of Monroe Township’s 4,350 school children, an increase of close to 300 from last year, I would like to thank all those individuals who supported our operating budget on April 19. A special thank you goes out to the PTAs and Kids 1st, their leaders and their membership for their support. This budget…
