Category: Sentinel-EDM Opinion
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Obituaries
Lillian D. Palumbo LiVecchi Mrs. LiVecchi, of the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, died Aug. 26 in Madison Center, Old Bridge. Prior to her retirement, she was employed by Midlantic Bank, Edison. Her husband, Angelo V. LiVecchi, died in 1997. Surviving are two daughters, Ashley Mulcahy of Laurence Harbor and Jillian LiVecchi of Belleville;…
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Coda
In this debate, money talks, principle walks Greg Bean Wrap it in all the highfalutin language about principles you want, but when you get to the nub, for the East Brunswick Board of Education, it’s all about the money. I was saddened last week to learn that despite losing a lawsuit brought by East Brunswick…
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Americans need to recapture bond they had
Sept. 11, 2001, was the saddest day in American history. We all can remember where we were that day. We also can remember the fear and anger that we felt as we watched those buildings go down. We will never forget that day. Our feelings of security for ourselves and our children were changed forever.…
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Politicians should put personal agendas aside
The way I see it, there are at least three Edison council people who, under various ruses, seem intent on immobilizing our local government. Under the false claim of providing checks and balances, they are ignoring their responsibility to coordinate government for the public good. I would like to ask these council members a few…
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Seniors can comparison shop online for drug prices
I was told that the sun always shines in East Brunswick, New Jersey, and sure enough, on Aug. 21 at 10:30 a.m. the sun was shining bright. Perhaps it had to do with the ceremony that was to take place at the East Brunswick Senior Citizens Center. The large community room was filled with members…
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Loss of respect for the law will result in mob rule
When the Japanese and Germans went to war with the United States, they were counting on the fact that America was too racially divided. I guess they didn’t count on the Japanese Americans, German Americans; Irish, African, Italian, Polish, Mexican and American Americans who were willing to die for liberty. America is the greatest nation…
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Street signs in ‘Brainy Boro’ need rearranging
I need someone’s attention. I’ve lived in the “Brainy Borough” as a homeowner for 25 years. Who in Metuchen is in charge of installing the borough’s blue cement street signs? Doesn’t anyone pay attention to the signs where they live or work? Most residents are so used to traveling these roads that they obviously do…
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Obituaries
Domenick Cuccio Mr. Cuccio, 73, of Barnegat, died Aug. 25 at home. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he had lived in North Edison and Marlboro before moving to Barnegat four years ago. He was a master mechanic for the International Longshoremen’s Association, Elizabeth, for 25 years. A U.S. Army veteran, he served in the military during…
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Parents plan to troll for money for local schools
BY JAY BODAS Staff Writer BY JAY BODASStaff Writer EDISON – A new way to raise funds for the school district? That’s the hope of a group of local parents who have founded Edison Community Foundation for School Construction (ECFSC). The purpose of the organization, which will receive its formal 501(c)(3) nonprofit status in the…
