Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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East Brunswick needs an indoor swimming facility
Fall is upon us, and the summer seems a distant memory. Crystal Springs Family Aquatic Center has been closed for many weeks, and the summer season was replete with rainy days making our water park a desolate environment without much purpose. Now another three seasons must be endured before our town’s citizens will have the…
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Administration ought to consider Republican ideas
I wonder what will happen to all of the proposals made by East Brunswick candidates for mayor and Township Council during the last election. As a Republican Committeeman in the 29th District, I was privileged to approve some of the issues which were presented in the platform. I felt strongly about the concept of allowing…
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E.B. candidates appreciate encouragement, support
We want to thank all our supporters in this last election. We appreciate the time, effort, encouragement and money which was provided. Although we lost the election, we will continue to be active in providing constructive suggestions and supporting worthwhile actions undertaken by the East Brunswick administration. The campaign was well-conducted by both the Democratic…
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Threat of development puts remaining E. Brunswick open space in jeopardy
Threat of development puts remaining E. Brunswick open space in jeopardy At the corner of Beekman Street and Church Lane in East Brunswick are 66 acres of land that are the home of two small lakes, Irelands Brook, a lush forest and wildlife. The area is an environmentally sensitive property that by visual examination provides…
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Monroe resident’s art exhibit wins rave review from attendee
In late October, the Monroe Township Library held an art exhibit featuring works by Monroe artist Nancy Gunkelman. It was one of the finest art shows I ever attended. I would like to thank the Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission and the library for making this wonderfully extraordinary event happen, and I would very much…
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Board president is grateful for success of referendum
I would like to thank all the East Brunswick residents who participated in the Oct. 17 bond referendum election. The approved renovations and additions to Churchill Junior High School are a wise investment for the entire community. The school district will now be able to provide adequate classroom space for our students and staff, as…
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Obituaries
WALTER J. OLSZEWSKI, 46, of East Brunswick, formerly of Sayreville and North Brunswick, died Oct. 25 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. A self-employed wallpaper hanger for the past 10 years, he owned his own business, Hang It Right, East Brunswick. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Kielian Olszewski; two daughters, Jessica and Jaclyn,…
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Obituaries
JUSTIN F. MILLER, 81, of Sayreville died Oct. 20 in JFK Hospice, Edison. Prior to his retirement in 1984, he was employed for 14 years as a custodian at Sayreville Middle School. He was predeceased by a daughter, Mary Catherine Miller. Surviving are his wife, Caroline Macko Miller; four sons, James Miller, Robert Miller, Donald…
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Brautman responds to criticism about Sixth Street
I am writing in response to Jack Henry’s letter to the editor (Sentinel, Oct. 25) which criticized my support for the sale of the 6th Street property, land Mr. Henry said could not be sold. This property, an abandoned bus depot, has been a contaminated site for 14 years, well before I came into office.…
