Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Parent-teacher partnerships lead to strong educations

    It is certainly appropriate that during American Education Week I publicly thank the staff and parents/guardians of North Brunswick for the partnerships that have resulted in the high-quality education program we offer. Our faculty and support staff are not only experts in their areas of responsibility, they are also caring and dedicated professionals whose actions…

  • Obituaries

    Frederick F. Offenburger Jr. Mr. Offenburger, 59, of Bridgewater, formerly of Old Bridge and South Brunswick, died Oct. 18 in Somerset Medical Center, Somerville. He was employed as warehouse manager for Akzo-Nobel, Edison. His first wife, Carol Ann Hanlon-Offenburger, died in 2001. Surviving are his wife, Judith Ann Hanlon Offenburger; a son, Frederick F. Offenburger…

  • McGreevey leaves a tainted legacy

    James McGreevey’s gone, but he’s not forgotten. But with the scandalous legacy the governor leaves behind, he might wish he was. The prevailing memory New Jersey residents and Americans will have of McGreevey is that of a married governor who was forced to leave office under the threat of a sexual harassment suit from another…

  • Public support for Thanksgiving food collection appreciated

    As the holidays approach, it’s the time of year again for the local scouts to help out those less fortunate with their annual Thanksgiving food drive. More than any other past year, we had more volunteers and more food. I want to thank the following troops and packs, as well as all the amazing parents…

  • Residents asked to pledge to Strong Kids Campaign

    Next week the South Brunswick Family YMCA will formally launch the 2004 Strong Kids Campaign. Our 2004 Strong Kids Campaign will support vital community programs. This year’s Strong Kids Campaign will be launched with the ambitious goal of raising $50,000 to help provide financial assistance to participants in need, increase program diversity and help offset…

  • Lack of security on Election Day disturbs resident

    I am writing you with a concern I had here in North Brunswick on election day. I live in District 2 and went to vote at the Judd School. My disappointment is with the way the school was just left wide open for anyone to enter and vote or use voting as a way to…

  • North Brunswick students praised for volunteerism

    Linwood students participated in the 13th annual Make A Difference Day during the week of Oct. 18-23. The Linwood student council — under the direction of Dina Needles and Jessica Cirafesi — sponsored a food drive and collected 575 cans of food for the North Brunswick Township food bank. The safe teens — through their…

  • Camarota extends thanks for support

    I am sending my most sincere thanks and gratitude to the residents of South Brunswick for the faith and support you demonstrated on my behalf Nov. 2. It is a true honor and privilege that you have bestowed upon me to represent you on our Town Council. During the last seven months of campaigning, I…

  • Thanks to voters of North Brunswick

    I am writing this letter because the voters of North Brunswick have made a wise choice in selecting me to serve as their councilwoman, and I will not let them down. This victory is a result of multiple efforts on the parts of many people. First and foremost, our elected committeemen and women of North…