Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Obituaries

    David King Mr. King, 47, of South Brunswick, died July 17 at home. Born in Perth Amboy, he resided in Milltown, prior to moving to South Brunswick three years ago. He was a salesman at Lanier Worldwide, Iselin. He was a member of the Free Masons Milltown Lodge No. 294. He is survived by his…

  • On Campus

    Justin Weiner, North Brunswick, received his master’s of education degree at the spring commencement exercises at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. The son of Milvi and David Weiner, he is now teaching history in Old Bridge. Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, announced the following local students who received degrees at the spring commencement exercises: Kenesha Curtis of…

  • State should relegate ‘pork’ to scrap heap

    Per the question near the end of Frank Coury’s logical letter (“Change in educational funding would lower taxes,” July 13), I offer these thoughts (rounded): True, 5 percent of $400 billion New Jersey income is $20 billion, and equals school costs! However, right now we pay a progressive income tax to New Jersey to support…

  • Price paid for freedom should be remembered

    In 1776, America was very fortunate to have 56 brave men who signed the Declaration of Independence. The last line of this sacred document gives an indication of the cost of freedom: “And for the support of this declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other…

  • State residents must work to reduce dependence on fossil fuels

    Wouldn’t it be nice to end our dependence on oil, coal and gas? These are the energy sources that cause all sorts of harm to our health and environment. They’re also the main contributors to global warming. The roots of our energy problems are as simple as supply and demand, but the solutions aren’t so…

  • Group voices support of student development code

    As advocates for 142 approved private special education programs in New Jersey, we have been keeping a close eye on the Student Development Code, which is slated for a vote by the N.J. State Board of Education Aug. 2. We support the code in its current form which would allow public and private schools the…

  • The man’s tough at work, but trouble at home

    Lori Clinch Are We There Yet? When I’m sick, I take the time to inform those around me. I place a neon sign on the fridge to the children that clearly states that any and all plans involving their mother for the next 48 hours are hereby canceled. I’ll not be available for Parcheesi, bowling…

  • Obituaries

    Mary F. Bonanne-Payne Mrs. Bonanne-Payne, 79, of North Brunswick, died July 6 at Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick, she resided there prior to moving to North Brunswick 50 years ago. She was a communicant of St. Mary of Mount Virgin Roman Catholic Church, New Brunswick. She is survived by a…

  • Change in education funding would lower property taxes

    Pretend that you are back in high school and the following test was given regarding how to fund primary and secondary education and at the same time lower property taxes. Here are the facts. + The cost of education is funded by 60 percent of property taxes for individual municipalities. + The cost of education…