Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Gov. must balance needs of citizens, businesses
How long can the taxpayer of New Jersey, whether individual, small business or corporate, be expected to be the sole source of new income to cover New Jersey’s extraordinary expenditures and borrowing, both past and present? We will all know in the next few weeks exactly how the state Legislature will react to this year’s…
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Time to take down ‘Frank for Mayor’ signs
Time’s up for those “Frank for Mayor” signs, don’t you think? You know the big signs proclaiming the mayor’s candidacy in June and November at New Road and 522 by the municipal building, at Sand Hills and Route 1, at Stouts and Ridge, etc., etc. The sign ordinance says time matters – no political signs…
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North Brunswick council commended for soil monitoring ordinance
In reference to the article in the June 15 edition by Jennifer Amato (“Stronger regulations enacted for use of fill”), I would like to commend the Township Council for adopting an ordinance to monitor soil coming into the township. It is so important for the council and the residents to be vigilant when it comes…
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Residents can sign up for school e-mail alerts
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – The Board of Education’s Web site will now offer registration for e-mail alerts to be sent to residents regarding information about upcoming special events and programs occurring in the district. To coincide with the open government the school board is trying to establish,…
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Blood donors especially needed during summer months
With summer 2006 upon us and the likelihood of a blood shortage in New Jersey, it can be a frustrating time for patients needing blood transfusions. A few summers ago when New Jersey resident Hank Klehm was 14 years old and battling leukemia, the last thing he and his mom needed was to be stuck…
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On Campus
The Charles E. Gregory School of Nursing, Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge, announced the following local students who received diplomas at the spring commencement exercises: Shalimar Ortega, Monmouth Junction; and Elizabeth Stefanowicz, Kendall Park, and recipient of The Award for Excellence in Surgical Nursing. Meghan Kathleen McCarthy, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, has…
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New classes begin July 3 at S. Brunswick center
The South Brunswick Senior Center has announced its July weekend hours, July 1 and 15 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and Sundays from 1-4 p.m. All outdoor equipment is now available for bocce, shuffleboard and horseshoes. One-on-one computer instruction is also offered weekends. New sessions offered will be offered at the center beginning with oil painting…
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Students have a field day with language arts
BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer BY JENNIFER AMATOStaff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK – With games like Fitness Candyland, Dictionary Race and Sight Word Bingo, who wouldn’t want to learn to read? John Adams Elementary School held its second annual Literacy Field Day to promote reading as both a fun and educational activity at the school on…
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Board thanks departing staff members
The South Brunswick Board of Education extends its thanks on behalf of the community to the following staff members for their support of the South Brunswick School District and its students during their years of service. Each staff member has announced his/her retirement from the district: Geraldine Barclay, Christine Chrabaszcz, April Cottone, Susan Curry, Joan…
