Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • 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. FLORENCE S. TEUBER, 92, of Milltown died Feb. 19 in St. Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Her husband, Harry Teuber, died in 1962. Surviving are a daughter,…

  • Town owes Van Hessen for rail line positions

    I am writing in response to your article of Feb. 14 titled "Pro-Rail Group Blasts Van Hessen Comments." I have known South Brunswick Councilman Ted Van Hessen for years and have always found him to be a supporter of mass transportation where it is needed and makes sense. Witness his support for a train station…

  • Money belongs to mayor

    It is his money. North Brunswick Mayor David Spaulding should be able to spend the money he makes officiating at weddings any way he wants to. It is his time that is being compensated, and therefore his money. While different attorneys may disagree on just how that money may be paid out as a bonus…

  • Restaurant owner’s support, donation praised

    In Feb. 22, almost 75 South Brunswick community members met at Pierre’s restaurant to attend the "Assets Kickoff Reception." The purpose of the event was to recharge community members about the assets initiative that focuses on helping our young people grow into healthy and confident adults. We on the steering committee commend Pierre Hage-Boutros, owner…

  • Guest Column David Barnhard Writer criticizes Planning Board member for Otken farm vote

    Guest Column David Barnhard Writer criticizes Planning Board member for Otken farm vote Mr. Bob Davis, thank you for showing interest in my letter, as I have yours. I am sorry if my letter pointing out factual deficiencies of council meetings upset you, but sometimes the truth hurts. Let’s answer some of your concerns with…

  • Guest Column Jennifer Marie Smith N.J. using tobacco settlement funds well

    Guest Column Jennifer Marie Smith N.J. using tobacco settlement funds well A recent report by the national Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids which criticizes states that do not use funds from the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) with the tobacco industry for their intended purpose — to reduce the enormous economic and health burdens placed on the…

  • Guest Column James M. Curran Reader: Negotiate fairly, but don’t give away farm Let me attempt to put the Otken farm situation in perspective:

    Guest Column James M. Curran Reader: Negotiate fairly, but don’t give away farm Let me attempt to put the Otken farm situation in perspective: • North Brunswick has a proven need for active open recreation space. This fact has been confirmed by two separate studies by independent expert consultants under both former Mayor Paul Matacera…

  • Apathetic organizations should rally for parkland

    It appears people are not paying attention in town. As the new North Brunswick Township Council attempts to give back 104 acres of property we currently own, it leads us to believe our best interests are being served. The fact is, U.S. Home will be the only one to profit. Our major youth sports programs…

  • Inaccuracies in Barnhard letter pointed out

    David Barnhard’s letter in the Feb. 7 Sentinel contained a number of statements that are simply outrageous. To begin with, estimates of the value of the Otken property made at the behest of North Brunswick Township Council last year came in at approximately $6 million. I don’t know where the "$57,500 assessment" came from, but…