Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Concern for the people not apparent in Democratic Party’s actions

    I wonder if anyone else is angry at the way the Democratic Party has treated the people of New Jersey. After the ballots were printed, at a substantial expense, and the absentee ballots were sent to our military and civilian assistants protecting us overseas, the Democrats did not like the way the polls looked over…

  • Let them talk, Mayor

    What does North Bruns-wick Mayor David Spaulding think he is doing? Barring any discussion that is assumed to be political at a public meeting is nothing less than censorship. The residents who attend these meetings should be allowed to speak their minds. Our U.S. Constitution guarantees us that right. While the mayor may have the…

  • Thousands of dwellings exist because of affordable housing mandate

    Last week Jo Hochman, a 25-year South Brunswick resident, complained, "I know thousands of houses and townhouses being generated in our town were approved during the Republican administration." Well, this 43-year South Brunswick resident remembers why most of those houses and townhouses exist. The Planning and Zoning Boards were following the law. Affordable housing had…

  • Guest Column

    Jim FitzgeraldNorth Brunswick resident responds to Jim Fitzgerald North Brunswick resident responds to ‘dirty politics’ Ever since the Democratic council majority in North Brunswick started efforts to give back our farmland, I tried to figure out why. I always had my suspicions, and now it all seems to be falling into place. Let’s compare a…

  • Republicans not to blame for increased water rates

    I am really shocked with the front-page story in last week’s issue (Oct. 3) of the Sentinel. I am outraged that Councilman Adam Weiss had the audacity to say "Maureen Little and David Barnhard are dangerous for North Brunswick." Mr. Weiss is a very confused person if he really thinks it was the Republicans who…

  • Debates between

    candidates Oct. 21, 28 candidates Oct. 21, 28 The Princeton area League of Women Voters will host a debate between South Brunswick mayoral candidates Oct. 21, and a debate between South Brunswick Council candidates will be Oct. 28. Both debates will be from 7:30-9 p.m. and will be televised on SBCT Channel 3. Mayoral candidates…

  • 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…

  • 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,…

  • Lecture on reverse mortgages offered to seniors

    The South Brunswick Senior Center will present a discussion on reverse mortgages Oct. 10 at 12:30 p.m. Bob Ambley of Wells Fargo will present the free discussion. Italian Nite will be Oct. 11 from 4-6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and reservations must be made by Oct. 4. The menu will feature various Italian items catered…