Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Church extends thanks to supporters of art auction
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of South Brunswick and its neighboring residents, businesses, merchants and professionals who participated in making the St. Barnabas art auction the most successful ever. The auction was held at the South Brunswick senior center with more than 200 people in attendance. Marlin Art Inc., Deer…
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Mayor Spaulding owes Little apology for his behavior
Mayor David Spaulding counted the days when he no longer would have to deal with Peggy Scarillo. Now that Peggy is no longer a council member, the mayor seems to have found a new victim, Councilwoman Maureen Little. His behavior at the April 9 agenda meeting, in my opinion, showed a mayor that is completely…
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Budgets deserve support
The school budgets in North and South Brunswick deserve voter approval on Tuesday. Even though both districts are proposing double-digit increases in the tax rate, the districts have done their best to keep increases to a minimum. In South Brunswick, the almost $98 million plan will get the ball rolling on a new elementary school…
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Industry professional encourages driving safety in construction zones
I was excited to read an article in your March 21 issue ("Speed Limit Enforced in Construction Area") regarding enforcing the speed limit during the Route 1 and Route 130 construction project. As a homeowner in North Brunswick and a professional in the construction industry, I am especially excited and proud to remind your readers…
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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. KENNETH BRANDT, 55, of North Brunswick died April 5 at home. He was born in New Brunswick. He served with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam…
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Residents promote Abschutz for South Brunswick school board seat
During the 45 years we have lived in Kendall Park, school board elections have always demanded our attention. This year we strongly urge voters to support Marty Abschutz in the April 16 Board of Education election. He has demonstrated his deep commitment to maintaining the excellent quality of South Brunswick’s schools while remaining realistic and…
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Council did the right thing
The South Brunswick Township Council did the right thing Tuesday night. The panel decided to table the home business ordinance for further work. While the motivation behind the ordinance is good, the devil proved to be in the details. Deputy Mayor Frank Gambatese pointed out flaws in the delivery aspect of the plan. As he…
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Abschutz will bring needed experience to board
Martin Abschutz is one of several residents seeking to replace retiring school board members Gail Barcelo, Marci Abschutz and Bryan Laurita, all of whom have served this community with distinction. Having served on the school board with them, I know firsthand the dedication and talent they brought day-in and day-out to improve our schools and…
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Parent urges town to vote yes for proposed budget
As a parent, resident and taxpayer in South Brunswick, I have been interested in reading about the freeze in state education spending. This freeze comes at a time when we are opening a new elementary school and a second middle school, as we expect an enrollment increase of 450 students. New teachers are being hired,…
