Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Mayor will use beliefs, not opinions, to lead community
In her book Jesus, CEO, Laurie Beth Jones offers the following observation: "Many charismatic and popular leaders get into trouble when they cease doing the difficult things in order to win approval or be liked. Politicians who depend on opinion polls to determine their actions do not last very long as leaders. Doing the difficult…
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Resident voices anger over recent events
Many years ago there was a movie, Network wherein the lead character, when his world is falling apart, saves himself and reinvigorates those around him by opening his window and shouting, "I am mad as hell and I am not going to take it anymore!" Well, America, it is time to do the same now.…
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Friends of South Brunswick Library extend thanks
For the Friends of the South Brunswick Library, the last weekend of October was enriched by the fall book sale, the pumpkin contest, and the selection of the winner of our "Harry Potter Membership Basket." There are so many people to thank, I do not know where to begin! Von Thun Farms again generously donated…
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Train station removed from master plan closed-minded position
I had wanted to attend our Planning Board’s meeting to discuss the circulation element of the South Brunswick master plan on Wednesday night, but was prevented by family priorities. I did watch the discussion on television, however. The board is being extremely close-minded in its opposition to a train station in South Brunswick on the…
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State of New Jersey joins 41 states in EMAC effort
On Oct. 3, the New Jersey state Legislature held a special session to rapidly address the problems created by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Legislation was passed to deal with both the residual effects of this incident as well as to craft methods that will improve the way we deal with unforeseeable future emergencies. One…
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Township needs to protect interest in train station
The Planning Board will continue on Nov. 13 the review of the traffic circulation master plan revision that began on Oct. 24, and the public should appear to protect its right to provide mass transit facilities in South Brunswick. After more than 25 years of providing for a possible train station on the mainline tracks…
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Guest Column Karen Hrycyna U.S. Home pitting farmers, seniors against town
Guest Column Karen Hrycyna U.S. Home pitting farmers, seniors against town We should let U.S. Home run this town because it is smarter than we are. It has chosen to pit "poor farmers" and senior citizens against the rest of the township so it can build high-density housing. Let’s get a few facts straight. "Poor…
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Former N.B. resident says bigger isn’t always better
Former N.B. resident says bigger isn’t always better Like an ill-mannered child who insists on getting the largest portion, the North Brunswick Open Space Committee (OSC) claims it must have the entire Otken family farm. The Republican majority on the Township Council admits it is not looking at any other options. This group has repeatedly…
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Enchanted time
Rachel Pastor and Elizabeth Stoltz, both 5, perform a skit as part of the Enchanted Trail in South Brunswick on Friday. A member of the Agent X band plays guitar during the Dardani Haunted Trail and Bizarre in South Brunswick. Nicholas Caimi, 3, of South Brunswick enjoys the balloon machine during the annual Halloween event.…
