Category: Sentinel-EBS Opinion

  • Punitive measures will not effect behavioral changes in children This letter in is reference to the news article titled "Zero Tolerance Comes Under Fire" (Sentinel and Suburban, April 12). It is most unfortunate that four kindergartners were suspended in Sayreville last month for playing gun games with their pointed fingers. One wonders if such drastic…

  • School funding reform would help out senior citizens I heartily agree with the East Brunswick Board of Education concerning its proposal to rely on income taxes, instead of property taxes, to pay for education. Most people in the work force have children attending East Brunswick schools, and all new residents have children entering our schools;…

  • Growth of East Brunswick requires township library addition We have been members of the East Brunswick Public Library since the day the doors were opened. We have always found the librarians to be very helpful, pleasant and efficient. The reference librarians have never failed to find the answers to our questions. Though we moved from…

  • Another location should be found for training facilities I have been following with interest and serious concern the possibility of relocating the Operating Engineers Local 825 training site to a new location in East Brunswick. My objections are solely about where the new site will be located, as it will certainly have a negative effect…

  • Common issue bonds local boards of education A s candidates and voters across the state gear up for Tuesday’s board of education elections, one issue seems to stand out in several local communities. In recent interviews for the Sentinel’s board of education previews, several candidates from different districts pointed out the lack of funding districts…

  • Egg hunt organizers deserve praise I wish to thank the Monroe Township Recreation Department and the Monroe Township Mother’s Club for sponsoring the Egg Hunt and Bonnet/Top Hat Contest on Saturday, March 25. It was so well-planned and organized, from separating the kids into five age groups to having each group surround the candy field…

  • We want to hear from you 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.…

  • Proposed training facility would mean trouble for East Brunswick I have many concerns regarding the heavy construction equipment training facility that wants to move to land situated between Church Lane and Beekman Road in East Brunswick. At the Zoning Board of Adjustment meeting held on March 9, the chairman of the Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership…

  • Proposed rail line would be good for environment and residents In the issue of the addition of local rail service, it is important that everyone concerned look at the big picture. Public transportation, particularly passenger rail service, has been allowed to deteriorate in various parts of the state and other parts of the United States…