Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Resident says suburban sprawl must stop
Since moving to New Jersey from Boston, I’ve noticed you can’t pick up a newspaper without reading articles about how there are precious few true communities due to the lack of thoughtful planning. This has lead to suburban concrete sprawl throughout the state. Huge housing developments are approved without much concern about how they fit…
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Look at record before voting Republican this year
With another election coming up in North Brunswick, I hope the public takes time to remember what a terrible ordeal the Republicans put us through when they controlled the council. When the Republicans controlled the council, infighting amongst themselves was an everyday occurrence preventing our township from acting on the issues that were really important…
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South Brunswick teachers deserve a fair contract
One of the greatest assets of South Brunswick is its school system. The value of a school system is dependent upon how it is financed and the quality of its teachers. South Brunswick has the potential to be the best school system in the state of New Jersey. To ensure that South Brunswick remains a…
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Obituaries
Robert C. Potter Obituaries Robert C. Potter Mr. Potter, 81, of Milltown, formerly of North Brunswick, died Oct. 15 in St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to his retirement in 1973, he was the owner of Jane Logan Shoppe, Milltown, for 10 years. He also worked as an independent insurance broker. A former member…
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Granting builder easement will be act of ‘hypocrisy’
In 1993, when my wife and I first gazed upon the development under construction known as Princeton Hills Estates, we immediately realized the opportunity it offered. We considered the name presumptuous, but not the promise of living in a small, peaceful, tree-rimmed community, which actually is located in South Brunswick. We were the fourth home…
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Dems will help twp. progress in years to come
Dems will help twp. progress in years to come The upcoming mayor and council election in North Brunswick will give the residents an excellent opportunity to show their support for the important and necessary changes Francis "Mac" Womack and the Democrats on the Township Council have made during the last few years. Think about how…
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Maimone argues substance of letters about signs
After setting the record straight, I was personally attacked by no less than three people, all Reform Democrats. Although they attacked me personally, the letters were void of any substance. I believe it is my right and responsibility to once again attempt to set the record straight with facts rather than misleading letters to the…
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Parents react to attack on student at NBTHS
Board may adoptzero tolerance policyon violence BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPPStaff Writer Board may adopt zero tolerance policy on violence BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Parents wanting their children to feel safer in district schools demanded more from Board of Education officials Tuesday. A room full of concerned parents and other residents blasted the…
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Two-party government needed in North Brunswick
North Brunswick voters will soon be electing a new mayor and two Township Council members to run our township during the next four years. It’s disturbing to see the blatantly false statements made by the Democrats. They claim they are responsible for reducing our water rates. They neglect to tell you the previous water contract…
