Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Jamesburg mayor responds to letter writer’s comments
I feel I must rebut a number of comments made in a recent letter to the editor by a member of the Republican Party in Jamesburg ("Town, Not Personal Gain, Must Come First in J’burg," Sentinel, Oct. 23). The Republican Party needs to go no further than to read its own member’s letter for a…
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Ryders Lane, an overengineered fiasco
On a recent Sunday I had the opportunity to hear my pastor discuss the fact that donations are down this year by about $100,000. He felt the Ryders Lane project certainly was a factor in this loss. As the former Township Council member who obtained the money for the Peach Orchard light from Home Depot,…
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Fund will guard borough’s character, environment
For the second year the Milltown Borough Council, at the request of the Milltown Environmental Commission, put a question on the ballot to establish an open space fund. If approved, this will enable the commission and the council to purchase suitable properties to preserve permanently for posterity. The commission created an open space inventory for…
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Don’t miss your chance
to have a voice Nov. 4 Don’t miss your chance to have a voice Nov. 4 Political candidates are making their last push to sway voters in these final days before the Nov. 4 general election. Election Day provides citizens of this country something many others do not have, — the power to elect our…
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Monroe Senior Center programs have no equal
Most towns in Middlesex County have senior centers and/or senior programs, but none can compare to the Monroe Township Senior Center. The variety of programs offered and the quality of these programs are outstanding. There are programs that teach skills, educate seniors on health issues, teach crafts and hobbies and just plain entertain. There are…
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Szegeti secured millions in grants for South River
I think that Mayor Robert Szegeti is one of the hardest-working mayors in recent memory. Everyone complains that South River never receives any grants for much-needed improvements in our town. Mayor Szegeti, through his hard work and dedication, has changed that. His quiet demeanor and ability to get the job done has reaped millions of…
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New high school plan
shown to Board of Ed. BY TARA PETERSEN Staff Writer MONROE — The latest plans for a proposed new township high school show a scaled-back version of last year’s original design. Architect James Morton of MRM Architecture in North Brunswick presented the revised schematics at a Board of Education meeting Monday. The firm had designed…
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Obituaries
Obituaries Leslie P. Niedermeier Leslie P. Niedermeier Mr. Niedermeier, 72, of Spotswood, formerly of Old Bridge, died Oct. 12 in Cranbury Care Center, Monroe. Prior to his retirement in 1996, he was a custodian for Appleby School, Spotswood, where he worked for 15 years. Before that, he owned Irene’s Deli, Spotswood, for 10 years. Surviving…
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Monroe officials show concern for the environment
One of things I like the best about the current Monroe Township governing officials is their concern for the environment. This concern is expressed in words and actions. A new master plan, open space, recreation areas and parks keep our environment healthy. I congratulate Mayor Richard Pucci and the Monroe Township Council for the planning…
