Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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N.B.’s ‘National Night Out’ declared a success
On behalf of the North Brunswick Police Depart-ment, I would like to take this time to thank all of those who donated their time and services on National Night Out. This year’s National Night Out was a huge success. Our thanks go out to High Grade Beverage, the North Brunswick Rescue Squad and Fire Department,…
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Church member supports the Rev. Soaries’ run for Congress
Church member supports the Rev. Soaries’ run for Congress Before the political spin doctors start working on him, I want to take this opportunity to tell the people of central New Jersey about the Rev. DeForest "Buster" Soaries, my pastor, good friend and someone known in our community as a man of action I’ve known…
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Farm preservation helps
New housing developments may continue to spring up in every remaining green nook of Middlesex County, but at the same time, it is refreshing to see how many of the farms left in the region are being pegged for preservation under the state’s Farmland Preservation Program. Though most of them are situated in one section…
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N.B. resident suggests change in school property tax
N.J. Saver rebates average $600, based on the school property tax for the first $45,000 of the market value of your home. The $1 billion a year cost comes from the $7 billion New Jersey income tax, and alleviates a small portion of our regressive school property tax (not based on ability to pay). The…
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Senior center offers classes, lectures, movies
The South Brunswick Senior Center, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, will offer several classes this fall to seniors age 55 and older. There is a nominal fee for the classes. Offerings include tap dance, meditation, aerobics, painting, stenciling and jewelry making. A country western night will be Sept. 20 from 4-6:30…
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Support groups, feng shui workshops at library
South Brunswick Public Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction section of South Brunswick, will host a new food allergy and asthma support group Sept. 4 from 7-9 p.m. The group is open to all, and meetings will be the first Wednesday of every other month. A feng shui workshop will be held Sept. 25, Oct.…
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Little, Barnhard did ‘nothing’ on water issue
Just a word to the Democratic majority on the Township Council: Don’t let people like David Barnhard and Maureen Little get you down. The fact is the Republicans talked about the U.S. Water contract for four years and, at the end of the day, our water rates were still the same. After only six months,…
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Parent defends board member against written attacks
I am writing in response to the letter of Jodi Marcou in the Aug. 15 edition of the Sentinel, more specifically, the last paragraph of Mrs. Marcou’s letter. While I respect Mrs. Marcou’s freedom of speech, I am disappointed that she singled out Mr. Harry Delgado with regard to his alleged treatment of another individual.…
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Needs to be a cap on spending in South Brunswick campaigns
I write concerning the campaign spending for the races in South Brunswick this fall for mayor and council person. The proposal to limit spending, cash and in-kind donations, from all sources, direct or indirectly through political party committees is an excellent proposal. This agreement would not stop interested small donors from contributing to the candidates,…
