Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • Cannot justify removing defibrillator from center

    I can’t believe a defibrillator was removed from the East Brunswick Senior Center three years ago. East Brunswick resident Hy Merson launched a fund-raising drive in 1996 to obtain a defibrillator for the center. According to reports, he apparently raised $16,000. In 1997 a defibrillator was placed in the senior center with the precise intention…

  • Wide differentiation seen in college pursuit

    Between 35% and 71%of area grads goingto four-year colleges BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Between 35% and 71% of area grads going to four-year colleges BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer As high schools adjust to the growing importance of their role as a steppingstone to higher education, greater emphasis is being placed on college preparation. But…

  • What is a DFG?

    District Factor Group What is a DFG? What is a DFG? District Factor Group Index of socioeconomic status using the following: 1- Percentage of population with no high school diploma 2- Percentage with some college 3- Occupation 4- Population density 5- Income 6- Unemployment 7- Poverty Districts are ranked according to their scores and divided…

  • East Brunswick, Old Bridge paying higher salaries

    Report cards showdifferences in salaries,levels of experience BY VINCENT TODAROStaff Writer East Brunswick, Old Bridge paying higher salaries Report cards show differences in salaries, levels of experience BY VINCENT TODARO Staff Writer School report cards issued by the state last week show area teachers earning nearly twice as much in some area schools as in…

  • School aid not enough

    School aid not enough Gov. McGreevey’s announcement last week that school districts would receive a 3 percent increase in state aid this year certainly came as a surprise to many local school officials. It’s better news than they’ve received in years, as they have become used to the aid remaining flat. But the 3 percent…

  • Train staff at East Brunswick Senior Center to use defibrillator

    I’ve been following the stories in the newspapers regarding the lack of a defibrillator at the East Brunswick Senior Center. The explanations given by the East Brunswick administration for not having a defibrillator in the senior center have been ludicrous. As I understand the situation, township resident Hy Merson recognized the importance of having a…

  • Grateful for reward donations

    It has been four years since the vicious attack on John "Maintain" Harvey that resulted in the loss of his life. Through generous community support and donations, we collected $5,000 that was to be offered as a reward for the arrest and conviction of his attacker(s). Unfortunately, no arrest has been made, although the case…

  • Open heart, close wallet: Adopt, don’t purchase, a pet

    This is a reminder to everyone who is considering bringing a new pet into his or her home — save a life and adopt a pet rather than purchasing one from a pet store or breeder. Every year in New Jersey alone, more than 50,000 animals are put to sleep because there are not enough…

  • Caring S.R. police officers came to resident’s aid

    Caring S.R. police officers came to resident’s aid On Feb. 6 I ran into a problem. It was about 11:15 p.m. and a miserable and cold, rainy night. Along came South River’s finest. They helped me through my dilemma, for which I am very grateful. Most letters to the editor are complaints and mention disappointments…