Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Public is owed answers in light of transit troubles

    Public is owed answers in light of transit troubles Will thousands of New Jersey commuters be left waiting for a ride? We really don’t know. Last week, Amtrak President David Gunn announced that the financially strapped national carrier may shut down its total operations if a loan for $200 million is not secured in three…

  • Credit should be given where it is due, to sixth-grade teachers

    In your May 30 edition, an article was printed entitled "Sixth-graders take trip to Gettysburg." Mr. Aaron Speller, Mr. John Calamoneri and I were interviewed for the article. I would like to take this opportunity to correct some statements made by me in which I was misquoted. In the fifth paragraph, it states, "The students…

  • 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. JENNIE PRICE of Milltown died June 6 at her daughter’s home in Linwood. Surviving are her husband, John Price; a daughter, Jeannette Giemza of Linwood; a son,…

  • Letter writer urges public opposition to governor’s ‘processing fee’

    One of he largest tax increases recently proposed by Gov. James E. McGreevey, introduced deceptively as a processing fee, is a new tax on entities treated as partnerships. This includes partnerships, LLCs, and LLPs. Every such entity with more than two partners will be subject to a $150-per-partner fee. This is a new tax on…

  • Liquor licenses mean revenues

    The North Brunswick Township Council stands to make some good money on the sale of its two new liquor licenses. The town could earn $600,000 or more on the sale, and that is not exactly chump change. It is closer to two tax points. While Councilman Adam Weiss’s objection to gaining the licenses is noble,…

  • 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. JAMES J. KELLY JR., 67, of Seaside Park died June 2 at home. Born in Trenton, he lived in Milltown and North Brunswick prior to moving to…

  • Animals in need of homes, neutering

    This is a reminder to everyone who is considering bringing a new pet into his or her home: Save a life and adopt a pet — don’t purchase one from a pet store or breeder. Every year in New Jersey alone more than 50,000 animals are put to sleep because there are not enough homes.…

  • Mayor highlights vital issues of South Brunswick

    South Brunswick has very vital issues and challenges facing us. And though I will no longer be your mayor as of January, I will of course continue to fight for us until the end of my term in December. Today, I would like to take this opportunity to discuss two important issues with you: •…

  • Friends of Library extend thanks to all supporters

    Our mission over this beautiful past summer weekend was to help make our library grow. In spite of the lure of the great outdoors, many of our Friends donated their time toward this goal. Our sincerest "thank you" goes to the following: Cathy Boyd, Barbara Carroll, Evelyn Catoe, Frank Dahl, Patricia Dahl, Corinne Decker, Michele…