Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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New faces in North Brunswick schools Newcomers to head Linwood and John Adams elementary schools
Staff Writer By dave goldberg New faces in North Brunswick schools Newcomers to head Linwood and John Adams elementary schools DAVE GOLDBERG Barbara Tylka will be the brand-new principal at the John Adams Elementary School for the 2001-2002 school year. NORTH BRUNSWICK — The township will be experiencing several administrative changes in the schools during…
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Trust is easily shaken
There were two stories this week that show just how easy it is to shake a person’s trust. The first story involves a security guard at the Wal-Mart in North Brunswick who was recently indicted for making 15 bomb threats to the store. More disturbing, however, is the story from South Brunswick of a Parent…
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‘Truth in Renting’ guide essential for tenants
I want to address residents who are tenants of apartment buildings and homes in the community. By law, your landlord is required to give you a copy of the Truth in Renting guide published by the state of N.J. Department of Community Affairs when you move into your residence. This guide has valuable information for…
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Resident won’t get along ’swimmingly’ with facility
Time to sound the alarm bells? Credit card mentality has arrived for South Brunswick Township’s financial planning. Last week, the Township Council voted 4-1 to borrow $54,000 for a study to determine the feasibility of a swimming facility. If such a study is justified, it should be paid for out of current expenses. When the…
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Quick South Brunswick assistance averts disaster
Last week, my husband played in the South Brunswick Adult Tennis Tournament (July 28). After almost four hours of competitive tennis playing, my husband threw up and collapsed; he blacked out due to heat exhaustion and extreme dehydration. Thanks to all of those who responded quickly, we have a happy ending to our story. Barbara…
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Parents grateful to couple who aided daughter after accident
On Sunday evening, Aug. 12, our daughter’s car skidded across the road and landed on its side, facing the opposite direction, in a ditch on Major Road in South Brunswick. As she extricated herself from the vehicle, a passing car stopped, and its occupants hurried to assist her. Although we don’t know their names, we…
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Bond for study of water park too costly
May I suggest a warning be displayed on the front page of your publication to sit down before reading an article such as "Council bonds to study water park?" Never mind there is a brand new pool at the YMCA, but for the council to approve (with the exception of Mr. Van Hessen) $54,000 to…
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Child care center will disturb seniors’ golden age
This letter concerns the application for a change of zoning, to locate a Rainbow Child Care Center at Kingston Lane and Route 522 in Dayton, adjacent to the Heritage Glen property. I submit that this proposal is nothing but an admitted profit-motivated venture. The site is located along a major high-volume roadway, which is soon…
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Foundation truly makes children’s wishes a reality
At a time when disillusionment is rampant in our country, it is refreshing to be touched by a nonprofit organization that adheres to its original ideals. I am writing in regard to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. This organization fulfills the dreams of children who have life-threatening illnesses. Many of us have heard of Make-A-Wish but have…
