Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Residents will face tough decision with referendum
Residents will face tough decision with referendum When the polls open Tuesday for a $19.5 million school construction referendum, residents of Spotswood will face one of the most difficult decisions their community will ever have to deal with. There has been much debate among residents, as well as among borough and school officials, about the…
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Guest Column John N. Shaughnessy Referendum offers best deal in town
Guest Column John N. Shaughnessy Referendum offers best deal in town The comments of the Spotswood mayor and Borough Council members regarding the upcoming school referendum that were presented in the last edition of the Sentinel were most disappointing. I was disappointed because our municipal leaders have demonstrated no understanding of the consequences of defeating…
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for the record
The East Brunswick Township Council honored the East Brunswick High School girls’ tennis team at its Nov. 19 meeting for winning the Central Jersey Group IV championship, as well as the Greater Middlesex County and Red Division championships. The information was reported incorrectly in a Nov. 29 story.
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School project is good for students, property values
As a lifelong Spotswood resident, taxpayer and mother of three, I fully support this school bond referendum. Our children are our most vulnerable citizens, and they truly are our future. I firmly believe that every child has the right to be educated in a safe environment conducive to learning. The mayor and every Borough Council…
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Embrace state aid offer; vote yes on referendum
Embrace state aid offer; vote yes on referendum Regarding the Spotswood schools building referendum, I’m asking voters to consider carefully what is at stake and vote yes. The buildings are already overcrowded and definitely need updating. New Jersey is willing to help us fund this construction now — the assistance may not be offered again.…
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Milltown troupe’s first effort was a smash
I would like to congratulate the cast and crew of Little Apple Productions for presenting their first production on Nov. 9 and 10. Bye Bye Birdie was extremely funny and very entertaining. In addition, it was evident that this group of people worked hard and was very dedicated as they put on such an inspired…
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At the town meeting on Nov. 19, the Spotswood school board made a presentation proposing the improvements needed by the borough schools.
At the town meeting on Nov. 19, the Spotswood school board made a presentation proposing the improvements needed by the borough schools. As demonstrated by the presentation, our schools are in dire need of renovations and additions to accommodate the growing student population. The classrooms are so overcrowded that some classes are held in hallways…
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Family members grateful for support, generosity
Family members grateful for support, generosity Our family gratefully acknowledges your kind expressions of sympathy during this most difficult time in our lives. Your thoughtfulness and generous contributions are a tribute to our beloved wife and mother. Judy was a loving wife, devoted mother and dear friend to many. She will be missed by all.…
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Soccer issue still scary, despite possible contract
While not surprising, the report that East Brunswick officials and the Middlesex County Fair Association are working toward a new agreement that will allow the township continued use of the athletic fields at the association’s fairgrounds is certainly good news. It came as a shock recently when the association alerted the township in the form…
