Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Questions demand answers in departure of principal
Questions demand answers in departure of principal Allegations made this week by a Milltown school principal who was apparently forced to resign raise extremely serious questions about the actions of those in charge of operating the borough’s school district. Parkview School Principal Thomas Gibbons, whose resignation is effective next week, is obviously a well-liked member…
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Obituaries
Richard Kuklinski Obituaries Richard Kuklinski Mr. Kuklinski, 44, of East Brunswick died Dec. 17 at St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was an accounting manager at Thales Avionics, Edison. He was a communicant of St. Bartholomew’s Church, East Brunswick. He was predeceased by his mother, Rita Kohli Kuklinski in 1997. He is survived by…
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Your Turn
Principal explains story regarding his departureThomas J. GibbonsGuest Column Your Turn Principal explains story regarding his departure Thomas J. Gibbons Guest Column Principal explains story regarding his departure Thomas J. Gibbons Guest Column I write this letter with the knowledge that the honesty of my words will not be enough to convince the skeptic who…
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Band parent praises article, clarifies fund-raising point
Thank you for the great article you recently ran acknowledging the accomplishments of our East Brunswick High School Marching Band ("Band Wraps Up 2003 Season on a High Note," Sentinel, Dec. 4). The students, staff and parents were exceptionally proud of the end-of-season accomplishments that highlighted great talent, leadership and teamwork. I was also delighted…
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Vote shows referendum had widespread support
On behalf of the Monroe Township Board Education, I would like to express my most sincere appreciation for the many groups and individuals who supported our school bond referendum on Dec. 9. With the support of Mayor Richard Pucci, the Township Council, KIDS 1st, the PTAs and numerous other ad hoc groups throughout the township,…
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Obituaries
Michael A. Ventola Obituaries Michael A. Ventola Mr. Ventola, 80, of Palm City, Fla., and formerly North Brunswick, died Dec. 14 at Martin Memorial Hospital, Stuart, Fla. He was the owner/operator of Ventola’s Circle Citgo, North Brunswick, for 20 years, retiring in 1988. He was a founding member of the Sons of Italy, Sgt. John…
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Thanks to community, students will benefit
On behalf of the entire Monroe Township Board of Education, I want to thank the community for its overwhelming and broad-based support of the Dec. 9 bond referendum. The board, the Ad Hoc Committee on Growth and Facilities and the administration made a strong effort to address the many concerns that voters had in defeating…
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Your Turn
Kathy MerchantGuest ColumnHeart Association volunteerseeking support for bill Your Turn Kathy Merchant Guest Column Heart Association volunteer seeking support for bill Kathy Merchant Guest Column Heart Association volunteer seeking support for bill As a Middlesex County health-care professional and American Heart Association volunteer, I am writing to respectfully ask for the support of our local…
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Grateful for donations to memorial, families in need
The Spotswood High School History Club and the Octagon Community Service Club would like to express thanks to the good people of Spotswood, Milltown and Helmetta for their generosity toward both our 9/11 memorial and our holiday food and toy drives. We were able to raise more than $1,200 for the Spotswood 9/11 memorial and…
