Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • New board member thanks dedicated supporters

    I would like to express my deep appreciation for all those voters who came out to the polls to support me and our school budget in the April 16 election. It was gratifying to have such wonderful support at the polls as well as to see all those who took time out of their busy…

  • Issue of deputy police chief’s benefits downplayed

    I was surprised to read in David Goldberg’s article ("Reported Pay Figure Not Deputy’s True Salary") that our new deputy police chief is going to receive benefits in excess of 50 percent of his base salary. Even more surprising was the fact that Mr. Goldberg wasn’t curious enough to ask what those benefits actually are.…

  • 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. KURT L. LINDER, 42, died April 18 from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident in North Brunswick. Born in Staten Island, N.Y., Mr. Linder resided there…

  • Three cheers to the S.B. council

    Three cheers to the S.B. council As the South Brunswick Township Council reconsiders its home business ordinance, residents should let them know what such a law needs to include. The first try at correcting the current ordinance, which is really outdated, resulted in something that ended up restricting more things than it helped. The council…

  • Editor first at finish line over pig-racing dilemma

    It isn’t often I agree with Charles Kim, the managing editor of this paper, but I must say he is 100 percent right regarding his opinion about the pig racing planned for the youth sports festival in North Brunswick. Amy Rhodes, a member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) claims she was…

  • Reader wonders if mayor has problem with women

    After watching the unforgettable township agenda meeting on television April 8 and reading what happened when the meeting was adjourned by Council President Francis "Mac" Womack, I wonder if Mayor David Spaulding has a problem with women. When the press wrote more than once about the "bickering" between Spaulding and Peggy Scarillo, I think some…

  • N.B. residents deserve better than an out-of-control mayor

    In last week’s issue of the Sentinel, Mayor David Spaulding said he regrets his behavior, "I realize it made me look bad last night. I became angry." This person (I use the word "person" because he doesn’t deserve the respect to be called a man) seems to have a problem accepting the responsibility of his…

  • Low turnout hurt budget vote

    The North Brunswick school budget lost by only 49 votes. That is a very small number in a township with more than 19,000 registered voters. With only 7 percent of those registered actually going to the polls, however, that becomes a huge margin. Low voter turnout definitely hurt this budget proposal. The district tried to…

  • Auxiliary thanks supporters of recent fund-raiser

    The Kingston Ladies Auxiliary wishes to thank everyone in the Kingston community and surrounding communities for their generosity during the recent fund drive. The response to our "Cakeless Bake Sale" was most kind and supportive. The auxiliary raises money to help support the volunteer efforts of the Kingston Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, which serves…