Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • For the Record

    For the Record Three seats will be available on the East Brunswick Board of Education in the April 20 election. Four candidates, Holly Howard, Scott Luxenberg, Pritpal Singh Phanda and Stacy Bravman, are seeking the seats presently held by Howard, Luxenberg and Jodi Doud, who is not seeking re-election.

  • Obituaries

    Margaret Calvano Obituaries Margaret Calvano Mrs. Calvano, 75, of Old Bridge died March 24 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to her retirement in 1994, she was employed by Greater Media Inc., Freehold, formerly of East Brunswick. Her husband, Anthony, died in 1966. Surviving are four daughters, Janice Compitello of Millstone and…

  • Departing board member deserves praise, thanks

    Jodi Doud has served on the East Brunswick Board of Education for nine years. She has epitomized what public service is all about. She cares not about ego nor fame nor power. She cares only about our community, our schools and our kids. Jodi has decided not to seek another term on the school board…

  • Budget funds programs, keeps taxpayers in mind

    Over the past two years, the community of Jamesburg has had to absorb a tremendous tax burden to provide a thorough and efficient education for the elementary, special education and high school students. This year the Board of Education has presented a budget that provides for a slight tax increase of 3 cents to cover…

  • Legislators must ensure no budget is left behind

    It’s time once again for the annual vote on local school budgets. School districts are busy holding hearings and explaining their proposed budgets. In almost every district, the proposed budget will raise local taxes. Most people don’t like to hear it, but the annual budget increases are largely beyond the control of the local school…

  • Obituaries

    Helen Appleby Silvester Obituaries Helen Appleby Silvester Mrs. Silvester, 85, of East Brunswick died March 19 at home. She was an honorary member of the South River High School football team and was active in the Historic Village of Old Bridge, East Brunswick. Surviving are her husband, John E. Silvester; two sons, E.A. "Ducky" of…

  • For the Record

    For the Record A 2004 capital budget introduced by the East Brunswick Township Council includes $2.96 million worth of projects and allocations. However, the cost for the township will be reduced by $475,090 due to offsets such as funding from the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund. The amount of the capital budget was incorrect in…

  • New zone worthwhile

    New zone worthwhile More retirement communities in Monroe? That might sound like a strange idea in a town where more than half the population already lives in age-restricted communities. But an ordinance now in front of township officials is worth serious consideration, as it could result in more municipal land or open space while permitting…

  • Resident irked by ruling on Tamarack Hollow

    My view of our justice system is not a positive one, and I’m sure there are many others who feel the same way. How could a judge overturn East Brunswick’s denial of Tamarack Hollow? As for our own Planning Board, why wasn’t more information given so that the judge would have a better understanding why…