Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • A time for reflection

    After a year of thinking about it, of contemplating how we will face it, Americans have reached the week that marks the first anniversary of the worst attack ever by an enemy of the United States on American soil. It was a bright clear Tuesday morning, a September morning like hundreds of others. But the…

  • Reader suggests visiting Evergreen Forum during seasonal lull

    Labor Day, that great divide between summer and fall, triggers for many of us the urge to cast about for something interesting to engage our minds as the days grow shorter. For those of your readers who are doing just that, I would like to suggest they look into the fall offerings of The Evergreen…

  • National guardsman voices objection to some mobilization policies

    I am a member of the New Jersey Air National Guard. In response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, our unit was placed on active duty status and was mobilized. We were issued active duty orders for one year and deployed. In addition to mobilization, "Stop-Loss" was implemented. Stop-Loss is a program where active…

  • Reader criticizes Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex rail plan

    It’s easy for an East Brunswick resident to write a letter to the Sentinel in support of the proposed high-speed railroad through Monroe, Jamesburg and South Brunswick, as Bob Ahlers did ("Proposed Rail Line Would Be Beneficial for Area, Not Detrimental," Letters to the Editor, Aug. 8). But how would he feel if 42 diesel…

  • Support available as 9/11 anniversary approaches

    It is almost one year since the horrific tragedy of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, and the commemoration of that day will be different for each of us. As the Salvation Army of New Jersey, from its headquarters in Union, continues to provide aid to the families and victims of the disaster,…

  • Festival should remain

    The Youth Sports Festival in North Brunswick is not just about raising money. It is also about volunteers taking time to work in their community. It is also about the community coming together in fellowship to enjoy a good time. While the event’s purpose is to help raise money for the town’s youth sports programs,…

  • S.B. track and field stars earn six national medals

    By doug mckenzieStaff Writer By doug mckenzie Staff Writer FARRAH MAFFAI With the start of the high school football season just a week away, North Brunswick High School wide receiver Will Jones takes a breather during the Raiders’ practice on Wednesday. The 2002 edition of the South Brunswick Police Athletic League (PAL) Track and Field…

  • 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. NAILUN CHENG, 77, of South River, formerly of East Brunswick, died Aug. 28 at home. Surviving are a brother, Norman Naikun Cheng of Bordentown; a nephew, James…

  • Thanks go to supporters of Girl Scout Flag Day effort

    On behalf of South Brunswick Girl Scouts, I take this opportunity to publicly thank the following individuals, companies and organizations through whose generous time, efforts and donations made the first South Brunswick Girl Scout Flag Day Bike Parade a huge success! A big thank-you to former Girl Scout, Mayor Deborah Johnson for rearranging her very…