Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • The sound of music

    CHRIS KELLY staff Eric Bradshaw, of the North Brunswick Township High School, performs during a football game between the North Brunswick and Colonia high schools on Saturday.

  • Mary C. Nastus DeFrank

    Mrs. DeFrank, 93, of North Brunswick, died Oct. 17, 2008, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was retired from Johnson and Johnson, North Brunswick, where she was employed 10 years. Prior to that, she was a seamstress at Bond Clothing Company, New Brunswick, and owned and operated with her husband White Eagle Tavern,…

  • Choose most qualified, not most similar, candidates

    Election Day on Tuesday will undoubtedly be one of the most historic in our country’s history. Voter turnout in both North and South Brunswick has been low in recent years, and it is more important than ever that registered voters go to the polls in large numbers during these tumultuous economic times. From the federal…

  • Kareen E. Devine Anderson

    Mrs. Anderson, 76, of East Brunswick died Oct. 17, 2008, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was a food manager at East Brunswick Board of Education for 27 years, retiring in 1995. She was predeceased by a brother, Donald Devine; and three sisters, Eileen Nann, Joan Garrabrandt and Claire Crosson. She is survived…

  • Eilene R. Pushkin

    Mrs. Pushkin, 60, of the Parlin section of Sayreville, died Oct. 22, 2008, at Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Her father, Harry Kaplan, predeceased her. Surviving are two daughters, Tara Pushkin and Michelle Gianna and her husband, Fedele, all of North Brunswick; her mother, Goldy Kaplan, of Old Bridge; a brother, Howard Kaplan, of Old Bridge;…

  • Coda

    Thanks for the $65 check; your diploma is in the mail GREG BEAN You know, one of the great disappointments of my life was that I never receivedmy Doctor of Divinity degree. There was that whole problem with bouncing from one church to another like a crazed pinball, and then of course there was all…

  • WW II memorial to be dedicated Nov. 11

    On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Gov. Jon S. Corzine and Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth will be dedicating the New Jersey World War II Memorial 2:30 p.m. at the Statehouse Plaza across from the memorial in Trenton. Veterans Day is a fitting occasion to honor the men and women of the greatest generation for the…

  • Hefty price tag for a beautiful park

    Here are some thoughts and facts about Sabella Park. When my fellow North Brunswick Township residents see their property taxes ever increasing and are bracing themselves for decreased services because just as they are feeling their personal wealth declining, so is our state and township, they can go and enjoy the beautifully renovated Sabella Park…

  • Friends extends thanks to library Book Sale supporters

    As always we are again amazed that such a daunting task could be achieved. Our fall Book Sale setup was miraculous. For all of you who assisted in the setup, as well as the breakdown, baking, marketing, selling, and reorganizing, we are much appreciative. Please consider adding your name to the list below for our…