Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion
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Thermal camera a hot topic at local school
Jamesburg fireman Jeff Pennock demonstrates how a thermal camera is used to second-graders at John F. Kennedy School. Student Matt Agostisi volunteers to lie on the floor as Pennock takes a picture. The presentation took place last Wednesday in honor of Fire Prevention Week. JERRY WOLKOWITZ
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Fire prevention week
Jamesburg Fire Department Capt. Michael Budrewicz explains how a fire engine operates to students from the John F. Kennedy School, Jamesburg, during a Fire Prevention Week program held last Wednesday. JERRY WOLKOWITZ
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Lawsuit seems to have been only option for policewoman
I read with sadness and dismay that a female police officer filed a discrimination suit against the Township of East Brunswick, Mayor William Neary, the Township Council and other related officials (Sentinel, Oct. 4). The key issue here is not of guilt or innocence, since that will be determined in a court of law. The…
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Injured Spotswood volunteer firefighter feels betrayed
I’m a volunteer firefighter with the Spotswood Fire Department, and I’m taking this time to tell you how disappointed I was with my own Borough Council member, Judy Ruffo, when I read your article on the recent DeVoe Avenue fire, "‘Quiet’ Neighbor Had Huge Cache of Weapons," (Sentinel and Suburban, Oct. 4). When I got…
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Township is not concerned about obtaining free money
One thing is certain, the East Brunswick administration can be very indifferent when it comes to obtaining free money. After all, it’s only money. For example, a state grant for a bus valued at $250,000 was never filed. Eleven other communities filed for and received the buses. Is East Brunswick so rich that it can…
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Boy Scout stresses need to preserve open space in E.B.
Boy Scout stresses need to preserve open space in E.B. I support preserving open space in East Brunswick. Schools are becoming more overcrowded as more land is developed. I would rather look at cows than at someone’s backyard fence. I am worried that when I grow up all I will see are houses, condominiums, warehouses…
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Wants to end one-party government in East Brunswick
Residents of East Brunswick, how would you feel if the president of the United States, all 435 members of the House of Representatives and all 100 U.S. senators were from the same political party? Well, that’s what we have in East Brunswick. Every government official in our town is from the same party. Even if…
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OBHS marching band wins top honors, rates support
On Sept. 24 local marching band competitions were held at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, and the Old Bridge High School (OBHS) Marching Knights Band participated in its first competition of the 2000-2001 season. The competitions are separated according to the size of the band. The OBHS band, which is in Group III, took first place…
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Urges approval of E.B. school bond referendum
Urges approval of E.B. school bond referendum This letter goes out to all East Brunswick residents who oppose the upcoming bond referendum to expand Churchill Junior High School. I am 100 percent convinced that the expansion and renovations are necessary, and I think all township residents at this point are well aware of the need…
