Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Overmulching killing too many trees in South Brunswick

    After many years of serving as chairperson of the South Brunswick Shade Tree Commission, I have passed the leadership on to the very capable Diane Leonard. As the new president of the N.J. Shade Tree Federation, I am hoping that the visibility of my new position will help me remedy a frustration that I was…

  • $29M school expansion referendum is Tuesday

    CHARLES W. KIM Voters will decide whether they will approve the renovations for the North Brunswick Township High School during a referendum vote on Tuesday. State’s offer of $7.8 million may not last if question fails By dave goldberg Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Voters will have the opportunity to vote on a $29 million…

  • 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. ANN GABOFF, 67, of Manalapan died Jan. 12 at home after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and moved to Manalapan 35…

  • School bond should pass

    We strongly urge North Brunswick voters to pass the high school expansion bond on Tuesday. The district has made quite a compelling case for the $29 million plan. In the first place, the expansion is needed to accommodate the 450-500 new students expected to attend classes in the facility. Second, the state is willing to…

  • During the early Thanks for quick response of first aid, police morning hours of Christmas Day, we had a family medical emergency at our home. If it were not for the prompt response of Officer Tom Vingara of the North Brunswick Police Department, and the

    During the early Thanks for quick response of first aid, police morning hours of Christmas Day, we had a family medical emergency at our home. If it were not for the prompt response of Officer Tom Vingara of the North Brunswick Police Department, and the North Brunswick First Aid Squad, this medical emergency may have…

  • North Brunswick school referendum best option for taxpayers

    On Tuesday, Jan. 22, the voters of North Brunswick will decide the fate of the bond referendum which will be used to fund additions and renovations at the high school. The improvements to the high school are needed based on demographic studies that indicate the high school population will increase by more than 500 students…

  • State support, bond rates make referendum a good deal

    As an educator from South Brunswick and a resident of North Brunswick, I would like to express my strong sentiment in favor of the Jan. 22 North Brunswick bond referendum. Not only is the state supporting us with about $8 million of the $30 million improvements, but current bond rates are so favorable that it…

  • Condemnation is not the only way to obtain open space

    How sad it was to see the recent letter to the editor by William Hartko, a former member of the Open Space Committee, attacking Council President Mack Womack regarding the Otken farm. While Hartko has been an advocate for open space in North Brunswick for a number of years, he should realize as should everyone…

  • Resident encourages ‘yes’ vote for schools referendum

    Hello, North Brunswick! Please allow me to introduce myself. I’m an import to our township. My mother grew up in Woodbury. My father is from Albany, N.Y., which is where I was born and lived until January 1978. Then, despite the ice storm that year, I moved into our Garden State. My husband and I…