Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Davis should be commended for strength of character and values
I refer to the article "Democrats Prepare for Primary Fight," (March 6 Sentinel) in which North Brunswick Democratic Councilman Bob Davis is quoted as saying that, "Even though some people won’t talk to me now, I am behind Womack and Socio 1,000 percent." What a sad day it is when someone like Bob Davis is…
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Councilman Shamy will be judged by company he keeps
Former Democratic Councilman George Shamy said he feels an attempt to win voters will be done by a smear campaign "tying him to anything unpopular the Democrats did before his time, as opposed to his record on issues." I think Shamy should run on his record, when he was chosen by Vito Puleio to be…
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‘Rauch Report’ should be matter of public record
The "Rauch Report" will no doubt be the next big topic in the township of North Brunswick. As people begin to talk about this in town, it appears many Democrats are growing increasingly nervous. Perhaps finally we will get a true and open understanding on just how the Democratic mayor, council, and administration of North…
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Students stage class walk-out for peace
Students stage class walk-out for peace Anti-war protest causes tense moments between student groups By charles w. kim Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A group of 20 South Brunswick High School students protested the possible war with Iraq as part of an international protest held March 5. "I was pretty happy with the turnout," event…
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Obituaries
GEORGE SALOOM JR., 45, of South Brunswick died March 5 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Born in New Brunswick, he resided in North Brunswick prior to moving to South Brunswick three years ago. He was an investigator in the detective bureau at North Brunswick Police Department the past 22 years. He was…
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Writer appalled by school’s attitude to student peace demonstration
I was surprised and appalled by what was apparently the South Brunswick High School administration’s attitude regarding the student demonstration for peace March 5. I can certainly understand their reluctance to approve students walking out of class on a regular basis; however, this was a one-day anti-war protest taking place on over 400 high school…
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Our View
Amendment should not kill deal The small amendment made by the South Brunswick Township Council to the new office zone ordinance should not kill the deal with Princeton Forrestal Associates. The amendment simply put into writing what representatives from the corporation said they could "live with" just one week earlier. The deal between the town…
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Fire victims extend thanks to supporters
In the early morning of Jan. 18, we had the extraordinary experience of watching as the Monmouth Junction and Kendall Park volunteer fire departments fought diligently and bravely to extinguish flames on our house. Our family is deeply touched by the spirit of these fine citizens. Their competence and kindness inspire us. Deputy Fire Marshal…
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Your Turn
Guest ColumnJaneSnyderEx-chair leaps to defense of twp. manager Guest Column Jane Snyder Ex-chair leaps to defense of twp. manager I am appalled at the attacks on our township manager, Barbara Sacks, by three Republican Party leaders. Mrs. Sacks is a highly educated, professional, municipal engineer with years of experience. She is respected statewide and was…
