Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

Guest Column William A. Cook No. Brunswick resident addresses U.S. mail problems I’ve had it with the U.S. Postal Service. Twice in the last several weeks, while the sun was shinning brightly and temperature was in the 50s, I didn’t even receive mail delivery. When I called the post office to find out the reason,…

I hope everyone is experiencing a positive holiday season. As we move toward the new year, it is often beneficial to review the past year. South Brunswick’s government has purchased over 500 acres of open space in the last few years. This land will be used for passive and active recreation We have instituted traffic-calming…

The N.J. Assembly Appropriations Committee has proposed New Jersey’s third tax amnesty in less than 15 years. Tax amnesty allows those capable of paying their taxes, interest and penalties to pay only the tax, without interest and penalties. In 1986, New Jersey offered its "one and only" tax amnesty. In 1996, New Jersey offered its…

I had to read several articles twice before I actually believed the content. At a time in our nation’s history when we are at war on our own turf, battling terrorism, anthrax, etc., and all people have been put on highest alert, the mayor of North Brunswick has decided to hire a part-time police director.…

With all that has happened during this fall, the holidays have sort of a cloud hanging over them. The events of Sept.11 and subsequent days have shocked many of us back to the reality and, yes, even the brutality of the world. Yet the holidays still arrive with their promise and hope for the future.…

Bob Briant Sr. Area construction crew turned fury into action 9-11 Imagine a sunny, pleasant early fall morning, heading for work on the construction of an office tower on the Jersey City waterfront. Imagine glancing eastward across the Hudson River to the Manhattan skyline, the emerging sun burning brightly over the twin towers of the…

As Middlesex County residents and businessmen, we want to say "thank you" to Middlesex County. Like all Americans, everyone at the American Heart Association, and involved with Middlesex County American Heart Walk, was saddened by the tragic events of Sept. 11. Both President Bush and Mayor Giuliani encouraged us to move forward and resume our…

As executive director of New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), I urge everyone who is eligible to give blood to please do so. If you have donated or attempted to donate in the past, I thank you. If you have not, I urge you to try. Because of the Sept. 11 tragedy, we had thousands of…

North Brunswick is much better today than it was three years ago. Our roads are being repaired, and our shopping centers are more attractive. Our municipal taxes are stable, our money well invested. Town meetings are televised, and programs increased for all residents. Issues are debated, and North Brunswick always wins. Thank you, Peggy Scarillo…