Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. Chester J. Sacco Mr. Sacco, 73, of Yardville, died Nov. 23 at St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick, he resided in North Brunswick…
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Contrary to government reports, reader says the job market is not thriving
Joe S inagra Guest Column The government may say the economy is picking up, but the job market isn’t. The two don’t go hand in hand anymore. Just because you have a thriving economy, it doesn’t mean there are jobs galore. It is hard to find another job starting out at with what you were…
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‘Electronic Robin Hoods’ disrespect residents
Could someone please get Mayor “Mac” Womack and the North Brunswick Township Council a cup of coffee? Cablevision is asking the North Brunswick Township Council for a 10-year extension agreement. Now, to entice the Township Council, these electronic Robin Hoods are offering such amenities as free Internet access to each school library in the township…
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Urge officials to block elimination of E-ZPass discounts
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is at it again. Remember, this is the same organization that has been criticized in the past concerning toll collectors earning more than $100,000 per year, higher-ups earning upwards of $250,000 plus huge fringe benefits, politically appointed jobs, and of course, the overuse of giving out government vehicles. What about…
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Assemblyman asks public to contribute holiday items for troops
The holidays can be a very difficult time for our servicemen and women, thousands of whom will spend the holidays far away from their friends and families. I recently attended a troop send-off at the Trenton War Memorial where many more of our New Jersey National Guard members headed overseas. These men and women are…
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Spotswood H.S. senior has sights set on engineering
Scores of colleges have expressed interest in the talented teen BY JOHN DUNPHY Staff Writer BY JOHN DUNPHYStaff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI staff Spotswood High School senior Ryan Dunn enjoys the trumpet, amusement parks, the Jazz Band, the Science League, and the Future Business Leaders of America, among a myriad of other activities, while maintaining a…
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Hoops prowess puts ball in Calhoun’s court
Coaches pursue Raritan H.S. star as he works to improve academically BY DAN NEWMAN Staff Writer BY DAN NEWMANStaff Writer CHRIS KELLY staff Raritan’s Qa’rraan Calhoun goes up for a shot during last year’s playoffs. The 6-foot-9 senior hopes to lead the Rockets even deeper than last year’s state semifinals appearance. The unsigned senior hopes…
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Selecting schools took exhaustive research
CHRIS KELLY staff North Brunswick Township High School senior Tim Riley, 17, a scholar athlete, competes in the recent 2004 NJSIAA Group 4 boys cross country state championships in Holmdel Park. For Tim Riley, finances, track, academic factors all played a part BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer To get into college, a student needs competitive…
