Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Now is not the time for new aquatic center

    I am sorry to learn the YMCA is having financial problems. It is apparent to everyone that the economy is in bad shape. The stock market keeps going down, companies are going out of business, and people are losing their jobs. This economic situation is producing less tax revenue for all levels of government. Gov.…

  • Superintendent, chief offer safety and security tips

    We need your help during these tense times. The Homeland Security Advisory System has been raised to the orange level, which indicates there is a high risk of terrorist attacks. The South Brunswick Police Department and the South Brunswick schools are meeting regularly to assure cooperative and coordinated plans for any eventuality. Along with the…

  • Now is not the time to test the aquatic center waters

    I am sorry to learn the YMCA is having financial problems. It is apparent to everyone that the economy is in bad shape. The stock market keeps going down, companies are going out of business, and people are losing their jobs. This economic situation is producing less tax revenue for all levels of government. Gov.…

  • Our View

    Time to rally around the YMCA It is time for all of us to show our support for the South Brunswick YMCA. The facility on Culver Road is facing a financial crunch. According to YMCA board members, the organization needs to raise $28,000 by Feb. 25 to make payroll. The YMCA has accomplished some very…

  • SBHS colorguard wins first competition of ’03

    The South Brunswick Visual Ensemble team started the 2003 season with a win at a Burlington City competition. The South Brunswick High School Varsity Indoor Colorguard team (South Brunswick Visual Ensemble) started its 2003 competitive season Jan. 25 at Burlington City High School. The team placed first out of four high school guards competing in…

  • Middletown High School South hockey coach is suspended

    Incident involvedprivate league play at South Brunswick rink By josh davidsonStaff Writer Middletown High School South hockey coach is suspended Incident involved private league play at South Brunswick rink By josh davidson Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — Middletown High School South’s varsity hockey coach has been suspended from his coaching duties after allegedly being involved in…

  • Your Turn

    Guest ColumnSen. Peter A.InversoSenator offers opinion on proposed MOM rail line Guest Column Sen. Peter A. Inverso Senator offers opinion on proposed MOM rail line Commuter transit service is one of the most important issues affecting the constituents of my district and, for that matter, much of the state of New Jersey. That is why…

  • Obituaries

    STANLEY J. SZURLEJ, 89, of Westfield died Feb. 9 in Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Tonawanda, N.Y. His wife, Josephine Sabat Szurlej, died in 1967. Surviving are a son, John T. Szurlej of Tonawanda; and four grandchildren, John, Jillian, Ashley and Victoria Szurlej. Services are planned for 11 a.m. on Feb. 13 at Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral…

  • Solutions offered for new store in local mall

    It is said the Macy’s store in the South Brunswick Mall is closing due to low sales. I was surprised to learn many people did not know there was a Macy’s store in the mall. Because the store is not visible from Route 1, hopefully the new store owners will realize the importance of making…