Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Eliminate state, fed jobs; fund schools with savings

    Eliminate state, fed jobs; fund schools with savings On July 10 I decided to go to the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (NJELEC) Web site to view reports of the local Republican and Democratic candidates in East Brunswick. First I viewed the Republican reports. Then I tried to view the Democratic reports, but was…

  • Guest Column

    Deborah JacobsNJFOG challenges governor Deborah Jacobs NJFOG challenges governor’s executive order on records In a news conference held July 15 at the state house, the N.J. Foundation for Open Government (NJFOG) brought together journalists, advocacy organizations and community activists to challenge Gov. James E. McGreevey’s Executive Order No. 21, which virtually exempts the governor’s office…

  • 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. ERLINDA CRUZ HERNANDEZ, 70, of East Brunswick died July 14 in St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Surviving are four brothers, Dante Cruz of the Philippines, Ricardo…

  • Feeding ban a good start

    The South Brunswick Township Council’s decision to ban residents from feeding geese is a good first step at solving a problem, but more is needed. Farmer Jesse Voight said it best during Tuesday night’s meeting: "We all have to work together." The thousands of geese inhabiting the Central Jersey region seem to like our manicured…

  • Assemblyman supports passage of scooter helmet legislation

    Summer is upon us, and children will be back on their bicycles, skateboards, and in-line skates enjoying the outdoors. Several years ago, trendy, collapsible kickboard scooters exploded onto the market. In every neighborhood, suburb, and city in the state, children were riding these scooters. Many people mistakenly overlook how kickboard scooters pose the same risk…

  • Resident disappointed in state assembly member’s votes

    I was disappointed to read recently that our Assembly people, Gary Guear and Linda Greenstein, had voted for the state budget that passed last week. This budget could not have been worse for our area. Just as our schools are really starting to bulge with new students, the state budget that Mr. Guear and Mrs.…

  • Camp directors thank emergency personnel

    We would like to commend the South Brunswick Township Police Department and the Monmouth Junction Rescue Squad who responded to an emergency call on Monday, July 15. Their assistance to our staff, who were already providing emergency treatment to the victim, was immeasurable. They conducted themselves with the knowledge and professionalism that we have come…

  • So. Brunswick resident extends thanks for tribute

    Would that many more neighbors, friends and relatives of this grand ol’ lady could have witnessed the panoramic array reviewing her life June 29 at South Brunswick High School. It was splendiferous, elaborate, refreshing and indeed a formidable task wrought by Betty Davis. She traced a timeline of this old girl via music, speeches and…

  • New Jerseyans should be involved in fate of park

    Greater Media Newspapers Executive Editor Greg Bean, in his commentary "Mind Your Business, Rush, and Don’t Be Minding Theirs," appears to be ignorant of a very simple fact: national parks belong to all Americans, not just those who happen to reside in their immediate vicinity. Therefore, New Jerseyans have just as much of a right…