Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Little House in operation thanks to generous gifts
The board of trustees of the South River Little House Association acknowledges with grateful appreciation the South River Policemen’s Benevolent Association, the Lions Club, the Girl Scout Service Unit, the American Legion and the many friends and families who generously donated toward repairs to the chimney of our Little House. Our goal was realized, the…
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Proposed purchase looks like another costly error
I attended the June 28 meeting of the South River Borough Council, and, after listening to the debate over purchasing 55 Reid St. in the borough, I am not convinced that buying the building is a sound idea or in the best interest of the taxpayers. The council just spent more than $300,000 to buy…
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Children will pay price for Tamarack Hollow
Warnsdorfer is one of the most crowded elementary schools, not only in East Brunswick, but statewide. Currently, 562 students are enrolled, with an average class size of 23.5 students, and a 15-1 student-faculty ratio. The proposed Tamarack Hollow development would add 56 more homes, which would mean even more children attending this already overcrowded school.…
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Scholarship programs offer real help for students
Gov. James McGreevey signed into law a new program that will allow New Jersey high school graduates who rank in the top 20 percent of their class to attend community colleges free of charge. The STARS (Student Tuition Assistance Reward Scholarship) program is good for students and parents alike. First, it will bring high school…
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Limited literacy hinders control of health issues
If you have a chronic illness, chances are you can’t manage it — if you’re one of the 90 million American adults suffering from "limited health literacy." A two-year study recently released by the Institute of Medicine found that nearly half of native-born, English-speaking adults face higher risks of health problems because they can’t understand…
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A sign of the times
The unfortunate reality of New Jersey’s school funding system has forced many school districts to cut programs and raise taxes significantly over the past few years. Jamesburg, as its residents are well aware, is the perfect example of how the system can wreak havoc on a small district. Since 2002, the district has had to…
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Moving on after ’03 spill
Last week’s settlement between the Middlesex County Utilities Authority and the state brings a degree of closure to one of the worst environmental catastrophes the region has ever seen. The MCUA, which manages the county’s wastewater and solid waste services, has for a year and a half been working and paying to resolve the many…
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Obituaries
Pauline Berzenski (Brzezenski) Ulyak Obituaries Pauline Berzenski (Brzezenski) Ulyak Mrs. Ulyak of South River, formerly of Sayreville, died June 26 at home. Prior to her retirement many years ago, she was employed by E.I. DuPont, Parlin section of Sayreville, where she worked for 22 years. Surviving are her husband, Julius "Juice" Ulyak; a daughter, Shelley…
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Obituaries
Michael Caruso Obituaries Michael Caruso Mr. Caruso, 55, of Old Bridge died June 19 at St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. He resided in Spotswood before moving to Old Bridge 12 years ago. Mr. Caruso was the postmaster at the U.S. Postal Service’s Parlin post office. He served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam…
