Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Coda

    It’s time for lawmakers to ignore casinos’ lobbyists GREG BEAN Back in 2002, Mark Rosman, who is the managing editor of Greater Media’s publication the News Transcript, wrote a column about Monmouth County developer Anthony Spalliero headlined, “Whatever TonyWants, Tony Gets in Marlboro.” It was Rosman’s point that nearly any new development proposal put forth…

  • John “Jack” Stanziano

    Mr. Stanziano, 49, of Old Bridge, died Jan. 14, 2008, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. He was a vice president of sales with Corporate Procurement, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick, for many years. Surviving are his wife, Debbie; a son and a daughter, Steven Spadafora and Jennifer Spadafora, both of Ozone…

  • Red State/Blue State

    Today’s question: What will Bill Clinton do next? 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 GreaterMedia Newspapers. Let us know what you think. Dear Greg: I’m giddy as a schoolgirl…

  • Resident pleased with proposed green

    Iapplaud the vision plan presented by the Dayton Village Citizens Coalition last Thursday night. It offers a return to the charming, small town America we love but see only in movies or Disneyland. The planned village green where people can stroll to get a coffee or ice cream, shop and do business in attractive offices…

  • Music and passion

    JEFF GRANIT staff Seventh-grader Tyler Crozier portrays Stephen in the musical comedy “Copacabana” at Crossroads North Middle School in South Brunswick. An advance performance of the musical was performed for senior citizens on Jan. 30.

  • Tax rebate will not stem foreclosures

    Iam shocked by the naiveté of the American people and government officials. A small tax rebate is a scam on the American people. It will serve absolutely nothing positive in reference to stimulating the economy nor will it stop the mortgage foreclosure debacle. The foreclosure rate has skyrocketed because greedy mortgage lenders dramatically increased mortgage…

  • H.S. athletes honored by N.B. Board of Ed.

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – Four student athletes were honored by the Board of Education on Jan. 23. Michael Cole, a junior, became the first football player at the township high school to be honored on The Associated Press’ All-State football team since Michael Roseborough in 2000. He led the team in…

  • Officials thanked for having a HEART

    As a survivor of cardiac arrest and triple bypass heart surgery, and as an American Heart Association Go Red for Women survivor ambassador, I am one of the fortunate ones. Heart disease and stroke claim the lives of nearly 14,000 New Jersey women annually. Too many mothers, sisters, daughters and friends die each year from…

  • Students place fifth in city-building project

    BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – Three students from Linwood Middle School received a fifth-place finish at the Future Cities Competition at Rutgers University on Jan. 26. Eighth-grade students in Danita Guarino’s science class constructed futuristic cities using recycled materials, based on the SimCity 3000 computer software game. Of the fifteen students who…