Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • Have your say on Tuesday

    In these times when our nation is under attack by terrorism, when our lives have been changed due to unprecedented threats to our well-being, and when our values and attention have shifted to demand increased security and greater protection from authorities, it is perhaps more important than ever before to exercise one of our finest…

  • Troublesome house will be demolished by new owner

    Staff Writer By lynn K. Barra Troublesome house will be demolished by new owner Jerry Wolkowitz This house at 273 Gatzmer Ave., Jamesburg, which neighbors say has been the site of health and safety hazards, is scheduled to be demolished. JAMESBURG — The rats reportedly living at 273 Gatzmer Ave. will need to find a…

  • Soccer club thanks high school coaches, players

    East Brunswick High School boys varsity soccer coach Dan Hayston is enjoying one of the finest seasons in his long and very successful coaching career. But even with visions of Greater Middlesex Conference and state championships dancing in his head, Coach Hayston took hours from his busy schedule recently to conduct a highly successful clinic…

  • $10K missing from home after men pretended to be workers

    Staff Writer By lynn K. Barra MONROE — Police are investigating the theft of more than $10,000 in cash from a Spotswood-Englishtown Road residence. While raking leaves on his front lawn Oct. 24, an 83-year-old male resident of the house observed two white males in a dark-colored station wagon, without a front license plate, pull…

  • Connolly has accomplished much for the people of Monroe

    I hope the voters in Monroe Township’s Ward 3 realize how much our councilwoman, Joanne Connolly, has accomplished during her two terms in office. Her concern for our children resulted in an emphasis on recreation, and the list of accomplishments is quite impressive. She has been instrumental in establishing a girls’ softball league and the…

  • Fields may be lost due to township officials’ shortsightedness

    Our township may lose 14 soccer fields. Why? Because our leaders are shortsighted and fail to lead. For years I have advocated that the township purchase more land for recreation purposes. One reason was to protect our very limited open spaces. Another was to serve our burgeoning population. However, we were also aware that the…

  • Program for autistic does not offer proper education

    School for the autistic? If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. As the parent of an autistic child, I was disappointed after reading the article in your Oct. 11 edition regarding the "school for the autistic" in Monroe. This is a school for children with multiple disabilities, and the autistic program…

  • Schundler’s claims on education don’t add up

    Bret Schundler provides inaccurate spin about the charter school he founded in Jersey City. The state reported on public school performance throughout New Jersey. Of the 28 elementary schools in Jersey City, Schundler’s school, Golden Door, tested fourth lowest in language, bottom in math, fourth lowest in science. The average public school in Jersey City…

  • Connolly, Dem candidates will sustain quality of life

    Experience counts. Nothing could be truer when it comes to municipal government. In Monroe Township, we have been governed by an experienced and qualified administration committed to improving the daily life of residents. Experience has brought us a very low tax rate. Experience has brought us great schools. Experience has brought us unprecedented municipal services.…