Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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NJ Transit: Use common sense about MOM rail line
In a recent article about the proposed Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) rail line, a proponent of the project, Hank DiPasquale, made reference to a "recent valid survey" that was posed to the residents of those counties. According to Mr. DiPasquale, the results of this survey showed an 80 percent to 90 percent approval rating for the proposed…
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Republicans just trying to gain political points
If the North Brunswick Republicans ever want to face the real reason of why they have been rejected at the polls year after year, they would realize their inability to tell the truth to our residents probably tops the list of reasons why. Let’s talk about facts. The fact is that while the Republicans were…
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Board candidate is a ‘straight shooter’
The televised proceedings of the South Brunswick Board of Education has given me the opportunity to see the board deal with many issues, and frankly I’ve been impressed with the board members collectively, especially Paul Prodromo. He’s given me the impression of a man who can be rather intense, but at the same time most…
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Board appoints new NBTHS principal
Candidate still serving as South Brunswick BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Board of Education has appointed a new high school principal who may not take the position. During a special meeting on March 18, the board unanimously voted to appoint current South Brunswick High School principal Frank…
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Matushka Suzanne E. Janos
Mrs. Janos, 54, of Buffalo, N.Y., died on Feb. 8 at Millard Fillmore Gates Hospital, Buffalo. Born in Buffalo, she lived in Pennsylvania and North Brunswick before returning to her city of birth. Mrs. Janos was on staff at Staints Cosmas & Damian Home, Staten Island, N.Y. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and…
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Two board candidates don’t need ‘on-the-job training’
The election for the school board is only three weeks away, and it’s already clear that we need experienced board members, like Paul Prodromo and Harry Delgado, who really care about our kids. With a new superintendent and kindergarten through fifth-grade expansion about to begin, it’s not a good time for on-the-job training. We need…
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Kathleen D. McCall
Kathleen D. McCall Mrs. McCall, 68, of West Long Branch died March 4 at Monmouth Care Center, Long Branch. Born in Newark, she resided in the shore area since 1964. Mrs. McCall was a bartender at the Blue Dolphin, Long Branch, for nine years, retiring in 1996. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred G.…
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Stanley Piatek
Mr. Piatek, 68, of Monroe Township died March 20 at home. Born in Sayreville, he resided in Monroe Township for the past 41 years. He was a laboratory/instrument technician at Jersey Central Power & Light for 40 years, retiring in 1996. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-57. He was a communicant of Immaculate…
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Charles A. “Shorty” Kronk
Charles A. "Shorty" Kronk Mr. Kronk, 89, of North Brunswick died March 22 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick, he resided in North Brunswick the past 47 years. He was employed at the Middlesex County Road Department prior to retirement. Prior to that, he was employed at Paulus Dairy,…
