Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Writer tells of reducing the tragedy of homeless animals
Kathryn KovachGuest Column Kathryn Kovach Guest Column With another autumn upon us, local animal shelters are trying to cope with the influx of dogs and cats from people who viewed pet ownership as temporary instead of as a serious commitment. More than 5 million pets lose their lives each year in the United States due…
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Obituaries
Norma Sharp Becker Obituaries Norma Sharp Becker Mrs. Becker, 82, of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, formerly of Monroe and Spotswood, died Oct. 4 in Rahway Hospital. She was predeceased by her husband, Chester Becker, in 1996. Surviving are two daughters, Eleanor Raphel of Kendall Park and Karen Peder of Jackson; a son,…
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Put the students, not Park Savers, first in Monroe
I am truly confused by the view of members of the so-called Park Savers. Is their cause to really save the park or do they really have a hidden agenda? Critical to their position is that the soccer fields would be removed and replaced by the new high school complex. But let us examine the…
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Administration supports cultural arts
As both public and private funding for the arts is being drastically cut back, we in Monroe Township can be especially proud of our track record. The first-class programs developed by our cultural arts commission enrich the lives of Monroe’s residents. We have just completed a successful and well-attended series of free Music in the…
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Memorial dedication was ‘shining moment’ for S.R.
Memorial dedication was ‘shining moment’ for S.R. As chairman of the South River 9/11 Memorial Committee, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of South River and everyone for their generosity and support of the 9/11 memorial. Blaise Batko, the sculptor, and I spent many hours preparing an appropriate ceremony for…
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Rail survey only indicates desperation of politicians
Richard WielandGuest Column Rail survey only indicates desperation of politicians Richard Wieland Guest Column The survey about the Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) rail line to South Brunswick is a farce. It was supposed to show support for the dying proposal, but instead it shows how desperate Monmouth and Ocean politicians are to revive the project. They paid…
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Officials came through with Middletown turn signal
A heartfelt thanks to Milltown Borough Council members Michael Skarzynski and Joseph Cruz. Because of their tireless effort for nearly two years, Milltowners now have a left-turn signal on the dangerous corner of Ryders Lane and Washington Avenue. Previously, there were only three left-turn lights, all leading into East Brunswick and none into Milltown. We…
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Allow Democratic mayor, council to continue work
My wife and I have lived in Helmetta for just four years, moving from East Brunswick and Spotswood respectively, and during those years I have seen a lot of good things happen, thanks to the decisions made by the Democratic-controlled Borough Council. The council has beautified Main Street by the addition of brick sidewalks, and…
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Good Samaritan helped to collar runaway dog
I would like to thank the good Samaritan who stopped one recent afternoon to help me catch my loose dog. We live on Manalapan Road in Spotswood. My 6-year-old daughter accidentally let my Australian shepherd out of the yard during rush hour. The dog ran down the road at top speed and dashed in and…
