Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Chyb cares about the people in North Brunswick
The North Brunswick Township Council wants to raise property taxes by six points this year. At the council meeting, Mary Chyb asked them not to go ahead with the tax increase. Mary Chyb knows how to make progress. She did a good job for us on the Board of Education and I know she will…
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Re-elect Barrett, Carley, Camarota on Election Day
We would urge all South Brunswick voters to support the re-election of Deputy Mayor Carol Barrett, Councilman Charlie Carley, and Councilman Joe Camarota on Nov. 4. Deputy Mayor Carol, Councilman Charlie Carley, and Councilman Joe Camarota have recognized the financial strain that the current economy has placed on all of us. They worked diligently with…
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Support fiscally responsible Davis, Corbin for council
Without question, finances are the number one issue on voters’ minds today and when making your choice as to who to vote for in November, I strongly urge my fellow residents to look past the rhetoric and at the actual records of those individuals who seek our support. In North Brunswick, despite efforts to distort…
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Schools, buildings should use solar panels to reduce bills
An article in the Oct. 10 Baltimore Sun describes how McCormick & Co. plans to cut electricity costs by 30 percent. The plan is risk-free. The capital cost will be zero. That’s right, no capital costs to McCormick! Constellation Energy has been contracted to cover their building roofs with solar panels. Constellation will own and…
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Red State/ Blue State
No joy in Mudville for Red State conservatives DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Dear Greg: There’s no joy in Mudville for Red Staters these days, old friend, as even ardent supporters of John McCain predict big trouble come Election Day. I heard James Carville say of McCain the other day, “Stick a fawk in ‘im.…
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Barrett, Carley, Camarota will maintain quality of life
On Oct. 8 a local daily newspaper’s editorial headline was “South Brunswick Leading the Way on Open Space.” The recognition of our township for its actions on such an important issue made me feel proud of my community and people we elected to local office. This is just one of the many reasons to re-elect…
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Movie shouldn’t influence decision to buy Chihuahua
After seeing Disney’s new movie, kids everywhere are begging for Chihuahuas of their own. But unlike Papi and Chloe, many Chihuahuas who are purchased on a whim won’t have happy endings. When parents find out that caring for these intelligent, strong-willed, and energetic dogs is more work than they expected or when they don’t act…
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Community thanked for efforts during blood drive
It wasn’t the best of times, nor was it the worst of times either … just an average day at the blood drive. One hundred thirty-two friends and neighbors visited and we collected 111 pints of much-needed blood. We appreciate them giving us part of their day. If you weren’t able to be with us,…
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Theodora Camamis
Mrs. Camamis, 78, of North Brunswick, died Sept. 28, 2008, at home. She was employed at Bristol-Myers Squibb, New Brunswick, for 18 years, retiring in 1987. She was predeceased by her husband, Louis F. Camamis, in 2004. She is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Benson and Melanie Herbert, both of Freehold, and Emily Verdi of…
