Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Florence C. Sroczynski Sabo
Mrs. Sabo, 85, of North Brunswick, died June 18, 2008, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by her husband, David P. Sabo Sr., in 2002. She is survived by two sons, Richard Sabo of North Brunswick, and David Sabo Jr. of the Kendall Park section of South Brunswick; two sisters, Agnes…
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Verna Glock
Mrs. Glock, 84, of Old Bridge, formerly of Spotswood and Barefoot Bay, Fla., died June 8, 2008, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to her retirement in 1985, she was employed as an office manager with the Boy Scouts of America National Headquarters, North Brunswick. She also worked with the Spotswood tax…
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Red State/Blue State
Gimme that old-time religion, or maybe not DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of Greater Media Newspapers. Dear Greg: Now that the dust has settled and the sexists have prevailed…
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State’s new motto: Going nowhere fast
I t will not be the golden spike that joins a railroad in central New Jersey, but it may well be the spike that seals the fate of the Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex (MOM) passenger rail line. Years of study and millions of dollars in consulting fees have yet to produce a definitive assessment of three…
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Coda
We don’t need no stinkin’ ethics board around here! GREG BEAN Grab onto your seats, because I’m about to tell you something so absolutely shocking you’ll fall onto the floor with a case of the shivering fantods if you don’t hold tight. The city poobahs in Long Branch – the national poster child for eminent…
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Public should be aware of illegality of fireworks
Last year, 14 persons were treated in hospital emergency room for injuries resulting from the use of fireworks. Once again we are entering the fireworks season and I would like to acquaint you with New Jersey’s fireworks’ laws. New Jersey’s laws on fireworks N.J.S.A. 21:2-1 and N.J.S.A. 21-31 are very restrictive. In some states, fireworks…
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In the News
The years are flying by too quickly MARK ROSMAN It is difficult for me to believe, but it’s true – this week marks the 30th anniversary of my graduation from Manalapan High School. How can three decades have passed by so quickly? The answer is, I have no clue. So much has happened to me…
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Residents should oppose proposed ordinance changes
I am responding to the June 19 Sentinel news article with regard to the "False Alarm Ordinance" in South Brunswick. I would urge the citizens of South Brunswick to request that their town council representatives deny the proposed ordinance changes introduced by the police chief and the police captain. It appears that the salary statistics…
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Lucy A. Gentile Costa
Mrs. Costa, of North Brunswick, died June 2, 2008, at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. She had resided in Edison before relocating to North Brunswick four years ago. Mrs. Costa was a secretary at Bristol- Myers Squibb, New Brunswick, retiring in 1962. She was predeceased by her husband, James E. Costa, in 1974. She…
