Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Headlines on government speak for themselves
Here are just a few headlines from our local newspapers from the past year: "North Brunswick mayor and council in all-out war," "Vote of no confidence passed against council," "Mayor, council spar again," "North Brunswick officials should learn to get along," "North Brunswick council in turmoil over firing," and "Town attorney quits in latest sign…
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Negotiate fairly, equitably for Otken property
I am saddened to see the Otken family, residing and working in North Brunswick for five generations, is not willing to negotiate with the township to forge an agreement for their land, which is up for sale. Saddened yes, but not discouraged. My optimism stems from the many people I speak with as I walk…
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To all senior citizens of North Brunswick, both retired and on fixed incomes: the red flag is up, and Mayor David Spaulding and his council are renewing the fight for the Otken farm — more tax money being spent. Since the Republicans took control of the t
To all senior citizens of North Brunswick, both retired and on fixed incomes: the red flag is up, and Mayor David Spaulding and his council are renewing the fight for the Otken farm — more tax money being spent. Since the Republicans took control of the township, we had increased taxes, a mysteriousResident advises against…
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Senior suggests compromise on Otken farm
A compromise with the Otken family and North Brunswick is what I believe would make more sense to both parties and a great advantage to the community of North Brunswick. I don’t know if it’s the money or politics. But here is my thought on the matter; this is what I would do, if the…
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Officials must act now on proposed commuter line
It is often said that time waits for no one — and this axiom holds true for the environmental analysis (EIS) currently being prepared for the proposed Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex commuter rail line. Many of us have made our opinions clear for years. There are those who have voiced support — commuters from Monmouth and Ocean counties…
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Democrats mean big business, special interests
After 12 years of residing in North Brunswick, I’ve noticed the roles of our political parties are reversed. The Democrats mean big business and special interests, while the Republicans champion the cause of the little guy. It would be a big mistake to go back to Democratic control. Here’s why. In the late ’90s, the…
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Eliminate ’congestion’ in town by voting Republican
In her recent letter, Antoinette Costanza said the No. 1 problems facing North Brunswick are "traffic, congestion and overdevelopment," and she is absolutely right. The overdevelopment that Costanza refers to was caused by the previous Paul Matacera regime and his rubber stamp council. The Republican council is working very hard to preserve what little open…
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Recent fireworks sparked fear, not enjoyment
In the weeks since the terrorists’ attacks on our country, the citizens of the United States, and especially the residents of the New York/New Jersey region, have certainly run the gamut of emotions. Never have we felt so empty over the tragic loss of human life and felt so full of determination in our quest…
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Otken’s greed goes against Democrats’ ’civility’
If the Democrats don’t stop trying to spin the issue of Ed Otken’s property to their political advantage, our town is truly going to end up a massive suburban sprawl. Unlike the embarrassing Bill Pulda fiasco of 1994, when a largely Republican contingent saved Pulda from the Democrats, this is a case in which the…
