Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Leave farm open space for present, future residents

    I read Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack’s comments about the Pulda farm in your Aug. 26 edition. I attended many meetings on this subject, and I know the mayor is aware that the sentiment of those opposing the PAC rezoning is to first leave the acreage as open space, and failing that, to have it remain…

  • Barbara E. Whalen Kelly Mrs. Kelly, 61, of North Brunswick, died Sept. 26 at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York City. Born in New Brunswick, she resided in North Brunswick since 1967. She was an executive secretary at Johnson & Johnson, New Brunswick, for 25 years. She was a communicant of St. Augustine of Canterbury…

  • Womack commended for new program

    I want to commend Mayor Francis “Mac” Womack and his administration for hearing the concerns of the residents of our community and enacting the new Clean Neighborhoods Program. For too long, code enforcement has become an ever-increasing problem in our town. One of the concerns which many residents have had during the years is that,…

  • Public misinformed about high fructose corn syrup

    A story which appeared in the Sept. 16 edition titled “Doctor Weighs in on the Strengths of Diet Trends” by Melissa Cifelli unfortunately misinforms the public about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), a natural, homegrown sweetener from midwestern cornfields. The article reports on a recent health seminar for seniors in which Dr. Bonnie Camo, M.D.,…

  • Residents invited to anniversary gala

    This is an open invitation for the entire community to join us in celebrating the Township of North Brunswick’s 225th anniversary at a gala dinner Oct. 22 at the East Brunswick Hilton. Invitations were recently mailed to many residents who have played an active role in various organizations and on township boards and committees. We…

  • Open space, unlike a party, lasts for a lifetime

    The Township of North Brunswick has sent out invitations for a party to celebrate the 225th anniversary of the town. This is one way to celebrate the longevity of North Brunswick and include as many people as can afford the $75 per ticket to attend. I am sure here are many families who would like…

  • Advisory council urges residents to vote Nov. 2

    The South Brunswick Senior Advisory Council urges all eligible voters to get out and vote on Election Day, Nov. 2. The concept of democratic government is being threatened around the world. In view of this as citizens of the world’s most prominent democracy, it is imperative each eligible voter vote. In doing so, we show…

  • Thanks extended to S.B. Unity Day supporters

    Our annual Charlene Austin Community Unity Day was a success. The weather was absolutely perfect, which more than made up for last year’s rainout. An event of this caliber could not be successful without the cooperation and help of the following: the mayor and Township Committee, and our police, public works and recreation departments. They…

  • New Linwood principal shakes up status quo

    Pete Clark stresses discipline, rewards student achievements BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer MIGUEL JUAREZ staff North Brunswick’s Linwood Middle School principal, Pete Clark, leads a group of students through the hallways during a school orientation program. NORTH BRUNSWICK — School bells ring in some of the changes at Linwood Middle School.…