Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • Dad’s march needed

    While the number of divorce actions appears to have dropped in Middlesex County since 1991, the number of child support and custody cases has actually increased by almost half. This means that once your case goes into the family court system, you are likely to continue in it for some time. There is probably no…

  • Resident feels Bauer confused over housing

    As a senior citizen and longtime resident of North Brunswick, I am responding to a recent letter by Lorraine Bauer. I have also spoken to seniors who would like "senior housing so they don’t have to move out of North Brunswick." The only problem is, they can’t afford to pay the $220,000 it would cost…

  • Guest Column Gertrude R. Greenberg Center location detrimental to both children and seniors

    Guest Column Gertrude R. Greenberg Center location detrimental to both children and seniors There are plans to build a child day care center with an outdoor play area on the corner of Kingston Lane and Route 522. Its next-door neighbor will be the existing Heritage Glen senior citizen complex. Two important issues must not be…

  • Dinnertime shouldn’t be disturbed by lawn care

    Once again, we have seen the quality of life in South Brunswick deteriorate. This time, the culprits are the gasoline-powered lawn maintenance machines. When lawns are mowed, lawn mowers, weed wackers and blowers are all run at the same time, causing irritating noise. The worst time is at dinner time, as it becomes necessary to…

  • Guest Column John I.

    Guest Column John I. Rigolizzo Jr. Tools exist to ease suburban sprawl As we head toward the November elections, suburban sprawl has already staked a claim as a front-burner issue. Homeowners worry about it. Elected officials, from the municipal level all the way up to the Statehouse, debate how to stop it. Farmers have mixed…

  • Chief encourages residents to attend National Night Out

    I would like to take this opportunity to invite all residents to attend the National Night Out celebration being held Aug. 7 from 6-9:30 p.m. at Crossroads Middle School. National Night Out is an annual event that joins the police and public in taking a stand against crime and drugs. There will be displays from…

  • Resident expresses thanks for compassion, concern Ï

    Resident expresses thanks for compassion, concern Ï n a time of sudden, personal tragedy, people are reminded of the kind of community in which they live. Once again, South Brunswick has revealed to us its kindness, compassion and caring. The pain of losing Joy has been made more bearable by the great outpouring of concern…

  • Thanks extended to all fireworks supporters

    On July 6, South Brunswick Township presented a summer fireworks celebration and concert by The Party Dolls. A true community gathering; more than 5,000 people gathered and enjoyed music, picnicked, frolicked, tossed Frisbees and visited with friends. As darkness fell, all watched a spectacular fireworks display on one of the most delightful summer evenings imaginable.…

  • Emergency could have waited

    The South Brunswick Township Council could, and should, have waited to pass two resolutions allowing the library to expand. While the expansion project is important — and the case was very well presented by library board of trustees Chairman Chris Killmurray — making a $3 million-$4 million decision does need public comment. The council could…