Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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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…
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Obituaries
Obituaries FIORENZO FEDULLO, 82, of Monroe died April 5 at home. Born in Pisciotta, Italy, he lived in Freehold before moving to Monroe more than 10 years ago. He was a supervisor for Bell Labs, Holmdel, where he was employed for 20 years before his retirement more than 20 years ago. Prior to that, he…
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Science rooms should be upgraded at school annex
The other day as I drove past Churchill Junior High School in East Brunswick, I was amazed at the size of the much-needed addition to the school. Overcrowded classrooms have been an ongoing problem for years. I hope that with the addition to the building, consideration will also be given to the makeshift science rooms…
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Township is not taking enough care of local parks, trails
My wife and I recently returned from what should have been a lovely hike in East Brunswick. We ventured on an early spring afternoon to the back of the old nature center (now teen center) via the parking lot of Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center. We entered a trail marked by Boy Scout Troop No.…
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Commander reassures public during time of unrest
During this time of unrest in the world, I would like to assure the public The Salvation Army will continue its tradition of supporting our troops and their families, both here and abroad. Best known for the Donut Girls of World War II, The Salvation Army has played a part in every major war and…
