Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Recent legislative action highlights need to eliminate pay-to-play
A recent bill that would have allowed optometrists to perform eye surgery and prescribe controlled and dangerous drugs could have jeopardized public health in New Jersey. Optometrists lack the education and training necessary to perform surgery or prescribe systemic medications. This bill, A-3364, was a stunning example of pay-to-play politics. New Jersey citizens did not…
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Senior class bids adieu to No. Brunswick school days
Superintendent advisesgraduates to thanksomeone who helped them along the way Senior class bids adieu to No. Brunswick school days Devin Williams waves to family and friends during the procession at the North Brunswick Township High School graduation. Superintendent advises graduates to thank someone who helped them along the way NORTH BRUNSWICK — They finally made…
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Obituaries
Obituaries NICHOLAS RUSSO, 71, of Old Bridge died June 26 at home. He was a printer at C.C.L., Robbinsville, and at Avery Label. He served with the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4815, and the Holy Name Society at St. Thomas Church, both Old Bridge, and…
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Our View
Board back to drawing board in supt. search Our View Board back to drawing board in supt. search Once again, South Brunswick is searching for a new schools superintendent. Board of Education President Bob Long said this week that the members cannot agree on which candidates to bring forward for a final decision. "This is…
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Network for women in need is outraged by state’s budget cuts
Though I understand the difficult position of the governor for developing the state budget for 2004, the Displaced Homemakers Network of New Jersey Inc. (DHNNJ) and the people we serve are outraged. The DHNNJ represents 16 programs across New Jersey serving women who are widowed, separated, divorced, have a disabled spouse or one who cannot…
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Assemblywoman’s absence at state budget meetings irks constituent
I suspect the terms of my employment are quite similar to most other people’s. Typically, rule No. 1 relates to attendance. For all of us, failing to attend important meetings is something our bosses view negatively. For our Assembly representatives, the most important meetings they have are budget committee hearings. The decisions made there affect…
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South River resident thanks shopper who turned in lost purse
On Wednesday, May 21, my mother, Gloria Mihalko of South River, was at Kmart in East Brunswick. It was pouring rain as she was loading up her car. When she got home, she realized she had left her purse in the cart at Kmart. She went back, only to discover the purse was gone and…
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Our View
S. Brunswick should learnhow to be a good neighbor Our View S. Brunswick should learn how to be a good neighbor S. Brunswick should learn how to be a good neighbor South Brunswick take note: Your neighbor, East Brunswick, is expected to purchase 147 acres of open land at your border and preserve it for…
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North Brunswick school begins renovation work $29.9 million project scheduled for completion in July 2005
By jennifer kohlheppStaff Writer North Brunswick school begins renovation work $29.9 million project scheduled for completion in July 2005 By jennifer kohlhepp Staff Writer PHOTO COURTESY OF MRM ARCHITECTURE North Brunswick Township High School broke ground for its new addition and renovation plan on Friday. Above, views of what the high school will look like…
