Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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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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Thank you, Greater Media Newspapers and your generous readers, for the contribution of $20,000 to the Liberty Fund.
Thank you, Greater Media Newspapers and your generous readers, for the contribution of $20,000 to the Liberty Fund. As you know, on Sept. 11 the United States suffered the worst terrorist attack on American soil in history. When you give to the American Red Cross with the intention of helping this nation heal, rest assured…
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South River is paying a high price for its one-party rule
If a citizen ever wonders why it is not good to have one political party completely in power, that person needs only to look at South River. There is only one political party in the government. Without the other party or independents on the Borough Council, there is no one to keep an eye on…
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If you have something to say, the Sentinel wants to hear from you. Letters to the editor will be published weekly on the editorial page. All letters should be typed or neatly printed and must include a daytime telephone number at which the writer may be r
If you have something to say, the Sentinel wants to hear from you. Letters to the editor will be published weekly on the editorial page. All letters should be typed or neatly printed and must include a daytime telephone number at which the writer may be reached for verification. The Sentinel also welcomes guest columns…
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Family of hero firefighter grateful for prayers, gifts
On Sept. 11 our brother, and brother-in-law, Capt. Joseph Farrelly of the New York Fire Department, entered the first World Trade Center tower to be hit by a plane. He is still among the missing. We would like to thank all those who have given their support, prayers and donations. Thank you to the employees…
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Councilman is grateful to have served
I would like to thank the residents of Helmetta for allowing me to serve as councilman for the past two years. Helmetta is a great community, and I am proud to have been a part of its leadership. During the past two years, I have seen the completion of one borough park, grants approved and…
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Smoking should be banned in parks and playgrounds
My sisters, little brother and I were playing in the park. We were having a good time, when we were disgusted to realize that there were cigarette butts everywhere. People were smoking around kids, throwing their cigarette butts wherever they pleased. We couldn’t even let our little brother go down the baby slide because there…
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Police officer’s departure saddens Helmetta families
We are saddened by the recent resignation of one of our most professional and compassionate officials, Police Officer Pat Smith. As families with many children, senior citizens and members of all ages, we recognize the strong and positive impact this local hero has made in our community. He has given years of exceptional service and…
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New zoning takes hold
The changing of the zoning in the southwestern section of East Brunswick to allow far fewer houses than were previously permitted is easily among the most controversial and debated issues the township has faced in recent years. In 1999, residents packed repeated township meetings to express their views on the ordinance, which had been recommended…
