Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Mayor, council implored for senior housing
I bought a lot and a house in Brunswick Knolls and moved to North Brunswick from New Brunswick in 1958. I am one of the co-founders of Engine Company No. 3, and was its first chief and held many offices since. I’m 83 years old and still active as the secretary-treasurer of the Bureau of…
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‘Homecoming Weekend’ renamed ‘Pride Weekend’
Homecoming activities, including a bonfire, athletic contests, and the crowning of a king and queen, are all part of a uniquely American tradition. It was our feeling that this annual weekend, scheduled this year on Oct. 5-6, would serve as a particularly appropriate framework for a school/community response to the horrific events of Sept. 11.…
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Chairman extends thanks to Unity Day supporters
This year was especially meaningful for our annual Charlene Austin Community Unity Day. After contacting various departments at the township, it was felt we needed this day more than ever after the horrid events of Sept. 11. Our community needed to come together in unity, and indeed we did. An event of this caliber could…
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Guest Column William Hartko Council members are wrong on farm issue
Guest Column William Hartko Council members are wrong on farm issue Several times during the 12 or so years that I have been involved in the process to acquire open space in North Brunswick, I have mentioned my fear that the issue would become politicized. During the attempt to acquire the Pulda farm under the…
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If you have something to say, the Sentinel wants to hear from you. Letters to the editor will be published weekly on the editorial page.
If you have something to say, the Sentinel wants to hear from you. Letters to the editor will be published weekly on the editorial page. All letters should be typed or neatly printed and must include a daytime telephone number at which the writer may be reached for verification. Letters should be as concise as…
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DAWN MARIE SANNWALDT
North Brunswick Township High School juniors in the Advanced Placement American History class had a chance to speak with their local legislator, Assemblyman Robert G. Smith (D-17), during a visit to their class Friday morning at the high school on Raider Road.
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When will the council learn?
When will the council learn? The North Brunswick Township Council may have to pay the piper. The Otken family and U.S. Home is seeking to be repaid for legal expenses arising from the dismissal of the condemnation action on Sept. 10. The family and company are seeking some $40,000 in legal fees for the action.…
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PTO president thanks Indian Fields staff, administration
I would like to publicly thank the administration, staff and parents of Indian Fields Elementary School for the handling of the terrible disaster that happened to our nation on Sept. 11. These devastating events could have created havoc at school but instead calm reigned supreme. I was fortunate that I was able to witness firsthand…
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Linwood Middle School’s rules are stricter New principal outlines new policies to parents during forum
Staff Writer By dave goldberg Linwood Middle School’s rules are stricter New principal outlines new policies to parents during forum NORTH BRUNSWICK — Linwood Middle School Principal Vincent DeLucia spoke to parents Monday night about the new discipline rules instituted this year. "The students need to understand the rules of behavior," DeLucia said. "I want…
