Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Vote for Delgado, Tupe, Shah and budget

    The election process can create a feeling of powerlessness in individuals – the sentiment being that my one vote does not count. Given the past two presidential elections, it is easy to understand such a mindset. However, we do have a powerful vote to cast every April. We vote on who will guide our schools…

  • Patel will bring new perspective to board

    I would like to urge South Brunswick residents to vote April 17. This vote will determine the district’s budget and the members of the Board of Education. I would also like voters to consider casting a vote for Arif Patel. While I am certain that all of the candidates are qualified, I feel that Mr.…

  • Agarwal will improve South Brunswick’s education system

    I agree with Surabhi Agarwal, who is running for the South Brunswick school board, that we all need to do our part in improving our environment, including the school districts. Using solar energy in schools, switching to alternative fuel for school buses, reducing paper mailings are some great starting point. We would be setting examples…

  • Rink owners extend thanks to fire company

    On Feb. 6 at 7:35 p.m., Assistant Chief Tim Corris and other volunteer members of the Kendall Park Fire Company responded to our business for an activated fire alarm. Upon arrival, it was determined that a sprinkler head was frozen and damaged, which resulted in water flowing into the building. Their quick response and professionalism…

  • Lori Clinch

    Are We There Yet? Talking the birds, the bees and basketball Since all of our children are boys, I didn’t think that I should be the one to give them the talk about the birds and the bees. Personally, I thought the responsibility of that talk should fall squarely on their father’s shoulders. “Well, what…

  • Obituaries

    Robert J. Kowalski Mr. Kowalski, 68, of Spotswood, died Jan. 26, 2007, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was a former director of buildings and grounds for Middlesex County and Monmouth County schools. Surviving are his wife, Patricia Jesuele Kowalski; two sons, Joseph Kowalski, and his fiancé, Lisa, of North Brunswick, and…

  • Delgado has outstanding qualifications to serve on school board

    We face again a school board election with multiple individuals expressing their wish to get involved and serve the needs of the community. When evaluating the candidates running, one individual – among the many qualified candidates – clearly has the necessary attributes to best represent the educational interests of our community. I wrote a few…

  • Greg Bean

    Coda New Jersey behind China on eminent domain reform If Americans want to prevent losing their homes to eminent domain abuse, maybe they ought to consider moving to a place that has a higher regard for the notion of private property rights. Somewhere like China. According to a recent story in the Washington Post, lawmakers…

  • Keep an open mind to asset monetization

    I have been reading and listening about the topic of asset monetization, especially, selling or leasing the New Jersey Turnpike or some other state assets, such as state lottery, naming rights, air rights, fiber optic networks, just to name a few. I have also been reading with great interest about the opposition to the Gov.…