Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Summer needs are as criti­cal as those of winter

    Most people consider winter to be the harshest season, but you only have to ask a homeless person to find that summer bodes other hardships: those of soaring temperatures or incessant sun and no relief in sight. On the other hand, those steamy, rainy days of June cause those who are homeless to become ill…

  • Resident deems Guear an ‘out-of-touch politician’

    In case you missed it, the people of South Brunswick were left out again. Drivers in North Brunswick and Edison are covered under the new "Safe Corridors" Route 1 highway safety program, as are drivers in Trenton and Lawrenceville. The 10 miles of Route 1 in-between that includes South Brunswick. We were cut out of…

  • Faith and kindness needed to ensure peace in the world

    Please know peace is possible in the world. All that is needed is prayer by all faiths and/or a little act of kindness for those who no faith. We need to do this every day to make the earth a better place for one and all. Dorothy P. Renk Kingston section of South Brunswick

  • Residents should be warned about potential construction

    I moved to South Brunswick more than 11 years ago, partly due to the rural nature of the township. Since that time I have witnessed the dwindling of the green areas and the increase in the number of housing developments. I live in a development that has become a cut-through for cars traveling between Route…

  • Girl Scout Cadette Troop 65 extend thanks to supporters

    I’m writing on behalf of Girl Scout Cadette Troop 65 of South Brunswick. We have recently completed our Silver Award, which is the second highest Girl Scouting award. For our Silver Award, we decided to create an area for "bridging" at the Girl Scouts of Delaware-Raritan Council. "Bridging" is when a Girl Scout advances from…

  • ‘Pay to play’ ordinance can withstand con­stitutional scrutiny

    A few weeks ago I had the privilege of appearing before the South Brunswick Township Council on behalf of Common Cause in support of the proposed "pay to play" ordinance. This ordinance limits the amount of money that companies and professionals, who seek public contracts from South Brunswick, can donate to candidates for council. On…

  • Mother says anti-abortion protesters’ pictures inappropriate

    I was both appalled and disgusted as I drove down Route 27 Saturday morning. The anti-abortionists were outside a clinic protesting. That’s fine; that’s their right. However, one picture in particular is completely inappropriate. The fact of whether I’m pro or anti-abortion is irrelevant. Why should my 3-year-old be subjected to such grotesque pictures? The…

  • Everyone should get turn to speak at meetings

    In North Brunswick, all people are not created equal. And certainly, all people are not treated equally either. I refer to the biweekly Township Council meetings, which appear to have turned into one big sideshow. Why is it that so many people never get a chance to finish their thoughts, let alone get any answers?…

  • Food drive a success thanks to efforts of many

    I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who participated in our recent food drive to benefit the South Brunswick Food Pantry. As a result of our joint efforts we delivered more than 4,400 pounds of food. Specifically, I would like to thank: The generous families of South Brunswick for their community-minded spirit and…