Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Letter writer blind to existence of Republican Party ‘bosses’
Frank O’Shea’s letter in the Oct. 10 issue commenting on this year’s Senate contest in New Jersey must not go unchallenged. We are not talking about a World Series game in which two teams play while the rest of us watch and enjoy the show. We are talking about an election in which the voters…
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. DR. CHUL-YOUNG CHI, 77, of the Somerset section of Franklin died Oct. 13 in St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. He was a retired music professor. Surviving…
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The Arc of New Jersey would like to send its deepest condolences to Melvin Cottrell’s family, friends, staff and associates upon his passing. Assemblyman Cottrell was currently serving his sixth term representing the 30th District, which includes parts of Ocean and Burlington counties. Cottrell served as chair of the Seniors Issues and Community Services Committee.…
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Local politicians watered down U.S. Water contract facts
Local politicians watered down U.S. Water contract facts Six years ago, the North Brunswick Democrat-controlled council signed a contract with U.S. Water. This contract more than doubled [the township’s] previous water bill. It resulted in [North Brunswick] having the highest rate in Middlesex County and paying more than twice the amount of neighboring towns. Last…
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Writer says local Dems following in Torricelli’s footsteps
Just in case North Brunswick forgot the dangers of leaving unchecked and unrestrained political power in the hands of elected Democratic officials, Bob Torricelli came around to remind us. Since there was no restraint on Torricelli’s appetites, they grew unchecked. Torricelli’s big-screen television, grandfather clock, suits and illegal cash were the result of his arrogant…
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Writer begs to differ with opinions of pacifist letter
This letter is in response to a letter to the editor published in the Oct. 10 Sentinel ("War With Iraq Is President Bush’s ‘Weapon of Mass Distraction’ "). This past week saw Congress give President Bush the authority to wage war with Iraq for the purposes of regime change. The reasons for this could not…
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Jobs take time to fill
It is hard to find the best sometimes. South Brunswick is finding out that replacing two top positions can be difficult. The township has been looking for a new manager since Matt Watkins was appointed to a state position in June. While the search has generated some 70 responses, and 20 of those filled out…
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War is President Bush’s ‘weapon of mass distraction’
On Oct. 6, I was one of 20,000-25,000 people in the east meadow in Central Park pledging not to support a war against Iraq, not in our name. Speakers who had lost relatives in the 9/11 attacks spoke eloquently of their loved ones not wanting a war of revenge fought in their names. No believable…
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Two-party rule needed on all levels to keep balance
Whether you agree with the Supreme Court ruling or not, you must recognize the importance of a two-party system. As the Torricelli issue fades and people again start to focus on the Nov. 5 election, a strong wave of logic works it way to the surface. Whether you support one particular political party or not,…
