Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Seniors not only ones strapped by school taxes

    In response to the March 24 letter written by Robert Gordon, my husband and I agree with Mr. Gordon except for one thing. It’s not only the seniors who need to be prepared to move to a more taxpayer-friendly territory. My husband has a very good job with a company that he has been with…

  • Some programs not public obligations

    As a much maligned senior citizen, continually censured for voting against these budgets, I offer this. I do firmly believe all our children deserve to be provided with public education in all necessary areas such as reading, writing, arithmetic and any developing need for studies that cultivate and discipline the mind for use in their…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Rail opposition points to solution of more bus service

    When it comes to supporting one of the three proposed rail line options it is now time to look at the hard facts when reviewing the proposed routes. Recently released figures from an NJ Transit spokesman estimated the costs for the Monmouth Junction option to be $860 million, the Matawan option at $730 million and…