Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Political candidates should clean up leftover campaign signs
All right. The local and national elections are over. All the campaign money is exhausted, and the winning and losing political opponents will now take stock and search for the routes they shall pursue. However, one of our natural assets, land, takes a losing backseat to these continuous political races. As I went for my…
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Frost Elementary School working to keep peace East Brunswick school incorporates conflict resolution into curriculum
Staff Writer By nicole c. vaccaro Frost Elementary School working to keep peace East Brunswick school incorporates conflict resolution into curriculum EAST BRUNSWICK — Frost School Principal Patricia Wright is dedicated to creating and maintaining a peaceful atmosphere for all of her students. Since taking over as principal in September, Wright has worked closely with…
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School celebrates season
Mrs. New Jersey International, Marti Noel Stier, leads children in singing Christmas carols during the tree-lighting ceremony Friday at Lincoln School, South River. Marie Ortiz
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Students collecting for free instruments O.B. students collect ‘music notes’ found on soft-drink products
Students collecting for free instruments O.B. students collect ‘music notes’ found on soft-drink products OLD BRIDGE — Buying musical instruments for school music departments can be costly, leaving some schools without enough to go around. That is why the Old Bridge High School music department has agreed to participate in the Share the Joy of…
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Student wins scholarship for $50,000 Teen entered contest for fun, wound up winning in NYC final
Staff Writer By brian piech Student wins scholarship for $50,000 Teen entered contest for fun, wound up winning in NYC final MONROE — He couldn’t believe it. On Dec. 2 David Cohen won Microsoft’s national Encarta Bee competition and claimed $66,500 in prizes, including a $50,000 scholarship for college. "The first thing I thought when…
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Donations at holidays will help needy all year
As the holiday season begins and the new year approaches, I reflect on the current year and make a mental note as to what the Salvation Army has accomplished and what remains to be done. We at the Salvation Army have made many strides this year. We expanded our social service programs to better serve…
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State programs can offset high cost of heating homes in winter
The recent drop in the temperature has forced many of us to turn up the heat in our homes to keep out the winter chill. Forecasts by the U.S. Energy Information Administration indicate that this winter is expected to be quite cold, thus bringing with it higher heating bills. Currently, there are two programs in…
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East Brunswick needs restrictions on planting campaign signs
I would like to congratulate the East Brunswick governing boards and the mayor for their position and enactment of the billboard legislation. The township Zoning Board has just rejected a proposal for a sign that it is said would be an unwanted intrusion on township residents and would be visible to people traveling on Ryders…
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Traffic problem, heavy road use justify Riva Avenue radar zone
I am writing in response to the article in the Nov. 29 issue of the Sentinel regarding the "speed trap" on Riva Avenue in Milltown ("Police Say Radar Zone Is Fair"). I have been familiar with Milltown for more than 30 years and purchased a home here seven years ago, as I was charmed by…
