Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Resident unsatisfied with court’s treatment of councilman
The March 3 issue of the Sentinel asked three people, “Would you be surprised if politicians in Middlesex County were arrested for corruption?” They all answered no. I wouldn’t be surprised if politicians in the entire state of New Jersey were arrested and convicted of corruption. North Brunswick had a very interesting case pending for…
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Township is fortunate to have service of such fine officers
On March 8, I was at work and alerted that there were two Brick police officers waiting in the corridor for me. At first I wondered why they were here for me. I knew I committed no crimes, but still I couldn’t figure out why they were there. It was an icy day out, so…
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Resident thanks Mayor Scarpelli for dedicated service
SummerFest, environmental issues, protection for the arts, “About the Town,” etc. I hope these things don’t become a thing of the past when Mayor Joseph Scarpelli leaves office. He’s been our mayor for 12 years and will be greatly missed in the community. His hard work and dedication have made Bricktown a safer and more…
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Resident urges a yes vote on North Brunswick school budget
Spring is the time for baseball, picnics, romance and … school budgets. Next week, voters go to the polls to vote on the 2005-06 school budget. I would like to encourage North Brunswick residents to support the Board of Education school budget. This is a maintenance budget that will allow North Brunswick schools to continue…
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State has not fulfilled responsibility to schools
I would like to express my support for the school budget. The Board of Education faced many uncontrollable obstacles when drafting its budget. The district anticipates another 226 students next year, bringing total enrollment to 8,802. Increased enrollment means additional teachers to maintain reasonable class sizes and provide necessary support staff. Utility costs and health…
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Children will reap reward if school budget passes
Please support the children of South Brunswick by voting to support the South Brunswick school budget April 19. The budget was designed to meet the needs of our children while respecting the interests of taxpayers. The budget was prepared with a focus on maintaining the excellence of our school system, raising standards, and planning for…
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Students question school board candidates
Candidates disagree on district BY DANIELLE MEDINA Correspondent BY DANIELLE MEDINACorrespondent CHRIS KELLY staff The four Brick Township Board of Education candidates (r-l) Dr. William Boyan, Virginia Reinhold, Frank Pannucci and Dan Rosa, listen to questions from Brick Township High School students April 4. They may be too young to cast a ballot in this…
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Board of Education candidates
Dr. William Boyan* Age: 49 Has lived in Brick for: 18 years Experience: Member of the Board of Education for six years Profession: Practices internal medicine Family: Married to Christine; children — Lauren, a student at Drexel University; and William and Michael, both at Brick Memorial High School Virginia Reinhold Age: 53 Has lived in…
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Legislators must act on school funding
The frustration can be heard in the voices of local school board members and administrators who believe state legislators are pulling in the reins — to the detriment of students — on the amount of money they are permitted to spend on education each year. The frustration can most definitely be heard in the voices…
