Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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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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In the news Charles W. Kim Attack strengthens national resolve
In the news Charles W. Kim Attack strengthens national resolve The events of the last week may have been intended to devastate the country, but they have galvanized us instead. The shock wave from last week’s cruel and inhuman attack on what Americans see as symbols of our nation have done little except to strengthen…
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Patience will help nation heal during time of crisis
It was with great pleasure and pride, that I drove through our development and saw so many American flags displayed to show solidarity after the horrible events at the twin towers in New York City. The people of our country seem to be in lockstep to overcome this great tragedy, find the persons responsible and…
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Couple sings praises of North Brunswick’s Benson
Our daughter, Taylore, attended a one-day horseback riding clinic in April and then a four-day horseback riding mini-camp in August. This was the first time we had ever signed one of our children up for classes through the North Brunswick Parks and Recreation Department. We cannot tell you how pleased we were with the professionalism…
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Republicans bring town mismanagement
What do you call it when Republican Council members Leo Ryan III and Peggy Scarillo are so busy fighting the mayor that no one is putting proper procedures for money in place? You call it mismanagement and the loss of $10,000 of taxpayer money. Come on, North Brunswick get your act together. Mary Maimone North…
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Town’s children deserve farm as much as seniors
Feeling so strongly about the Otken farm has inspired me to write my first letter to the editor. I’ve lived in North Brunswick for 16 years and have three children involved in numerous township activities. Over the course of those years, I’ve had the opportunity to visit several other towns and compare. I’ll have to…
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Congiu’s ‘constructive solutions’ getting redundant
Doesn’t it ever stop? The letter by David Congiu last week reminded me of an old, scratched record that plays the same line over and over. Isn’t it time you go out and get another tune, sir? In true Peggy Scarillo fashion, Congiu blames Bruce Chandlee for attacking but not offering constructive solutions, yet Congiu…
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‘What if terrorists had used minds for good deeds?
‘What if terrorists had used minds for good deeds? What if? My head and heart are full of so many what ifs! But the one that keep resounding in me is — what if the brilliant, cunning minds that set in motion this absolute horror on mankind (not just Americans, but all of mankind) —…
