Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Grateful for success of budget, write-in candidacy
I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank everyone who supported me in my attempt to successfully promote a write-in campaign for the Board of Education in Monroe. I would also like to thank the nearly 1,000 parents, teachers, neighbors, friends, and pro-education supporters who voted for me personally and who also supported…
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Thanks supporters; congratulates winners
Thanks supporters; congratulates winners I would like to congratulate Mike Baker, Vicki Becker and Susan Karp on their election to the East Brunswick Board of Education. It has been my honor to serve on the board for the past 18 years. I would also like to thank the many people who supported me and worked…
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Candidate expresses gratitude to residents
I would like to thank all the residents of Spotswood who voted in the April 15 school election and especially those who supported my candidacy for the Board of Education. I pledge to work hard on behalf of all the kids in our district throughout my term. Rich O’Brien Spotswood
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South River retiree finds rewards in volunteering time, effort
I recently saw an advertisement in a local newspaper looking for Wellness Initiative with Senior Educators (WISE) volunteers. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) of Middlesex County was looking for people who are at least 60 years old and want to work with seniors. I saw a similar ad last year shortly…
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Brown extends thanks for opportunity to serve district
Thank you, Monroe. Thank you for allowing me to serve you on the Board of Education for the last 18 years. I thank all of my friends and supporters who have voted for me and put their trust in me since 1985. I believe that the school system is much improved during my watch. I’m…
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E.B. officials’ reasoning is puzzling on zoning change
I find it virtually impossible to understand the East Brunswick administration with respect to 6-acre zoning. In moving to the 6-acre "rule" over loud resident objections, the administration argued that such zoning would preserve open space, stem urban spread and reduce the number of homes that could be built in a given area. In turn,…
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Our View
School districts take a hit Our View School districts take a hit Local school districts can’t seem to catch a break. After two years of driving school taxes sky-high by freezing state aid, the state has landed another direct fiscal hit on school districts across New Jersey. In its infinite wisdom, the state Joint Budget…
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N.J. developer sees need for redevelopment legislation
The state is walking a tightrope in a desperate effort to balance the preservation of our lifestyle with the need to accommodate more than 1 million new residents in the next 15-20 years. We commend Gov. James McGreevey and his staff for tackling this issue and for raising the level of discussion. For a long…
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Voters say no to school budget with 43-cent hike
By nida khanStaff Writer By nida khan Staff Writer JAMESBURG — Voters defeated a school budget carrying a 43-cent tax rate increase in Tuesday’s election. Residents turned down the $10.2 million budget in a 267-to-128 vote. The budget would have brought the tax rate to $2.65 per $100 of assessed valuation — meaning school taxes…
