Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • Parent inquires about special ed PTA

    Would it be a worthwhile effort to form a special education parent group/PTA in Spotswood? I have heard of such organizations in other towns. I believe South River has formed a special education PTA in addition to the traditional PTA. I think it would be terrific if parents of special education kids could share experiences…

  • Shelter, rescue animals are in need of good homes, neutering

    This is a reminder to everyone who is considering bringing a new pet into his or her home: Save a life and adopt a pet — don’t purchase one from a pet store or breeder. Every year in New Jersey alone more than 50,000 animals are put to sleep because there are not enough homes.…

  • Guest Column Allan Kaufman Improvements needed at Tamarack golf course

    Guest Column Allan Kaufman Improvements needed at Tamarack golf course With spring in the air, once again the golfers of Middlesex County find themselves wondering if any improvements will be made at Tamarack Golf Course, East Brunswick. For years there has been a sign at the golf course indicating that improvements will take place shortly.…

  • Obituaries

    Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. MAUD PILKINGTON BOOTH, of Lakewood, formerly of East Brunswick, died May 20 in Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. Her husband, Albert Booth, died in 1987. Surviving are a…

  • Time to get the word out

    With the price tag set and the location determined for what Monroe school officials hope will be a new high school, the Board of Education now must set its sights on disseminating information to the public about the referendum residents will be voting on in September. School officials have announced that the new high school…

  • Councilman defends Borough Council’s response to questions

    I am compelled to respond to John Krenzel’s letter to the editor ("It’s Tough To Get Complete Answer From South River Officials") that appeared in the May 9 issue of the Sentinel. I also thank the Sentinel for its coverage of South River. However, I take issue with Mr. Krenzel’s assertion that the Borough Council…

  • Create nature center; save historic buildings in Milltown

    Create nature center; save historic buildings in Milltown Concerning your article about the proposal for a nature center in the Kuhlthau farm buildings on Washington Avenue in Milltown ("Groups Seek to Restore 5 Buildings," Sentinel, May 16), the Milltown Historical Society would like to again state its support of the project. We strongly believe these…

  • Spotswood candidates grateful for residents’ trust, support

    We would like to sincerely thank those residents who came out and supported us in Spotswood’s recent municipal election. Your support and trust is highly valued, and we promise to continue to work hard on your behalf. We assure you that the future decisions we face will be decided with your interests and concerns in…

  • Extends thanks for sympathy and generosity

    We would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming outpouring of sympathy, concern and kindness shown to our family at Mike’s untimely death. Because of your generosity, donations have been made in Mike’s name to the American Heart Association and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We are truly fortunate to have so many wonderful people in our…