Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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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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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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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,…
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Town and county taxes may offset each other
Town and county taxes may offset each other South Brunswick residents may end up paying a tax increase just for the schools. If the municipality is successful in getting some $900,000 in state aid, the proposed 5-cent increase in the municipal budget introduced Tuesday may shrink to about 3 cents. Coincidentally, that is the same…
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Your Turn
John E. McCormacGuest ColumnState treasurer explains fiscal 2005 budget, state Your Turn John E. McCormac Guest Column State treasurer explains fiscal 2005 budget, state’s accomplishments John E. McCormac Guest Column State treasurer explains fiscal 2005 budget, state’s accomplishments After more than two years of daunting fiscal times, our economy has begun to rebound and is…
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Resident fears affordable senior housing will not happen in North Brunswick
North Brunswick’s proposed ordinance to create a planned adult community will not result in affordable houses for most seniors. This ordinance benefits the township more than the seniors. A density bonus of 1.25 units per acre is provided if the developer contributes $3,500 per unit to the township toward the construction of a new senior…
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Otken farm acquisition was far from a ‘boondoggle’
In reference to the editor’s opinion of Feb. 12, I agree with Mr. Editor, it is time for North Brunswick to settle the balance of debt owed the Otken family. I do not understand your math, however, perhaps because you never have factored in legalities and responsibilities that municipalities have. In 1999, the Township of…
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Obituaries
Obituaries Edward David Herbert Edward David Herbert Mr. Herbert, 44, of Montgomery Township, formerly of East Brunswick, died March 11 in Old Bridge. He was predeceased by his parents, Eloise Rajek Herbert and Daniel H. Herbert. He was president of Pinnacle Materials Inc., East Brunswick, a company originally known as Herbert Sand Co. Inc., which…
