Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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North Brunswick Barkelew family extends thanks, holiday greetings
Christmas is a time for thinking of those who are a special part of our lives and have a special place in hearts … that’s why Christmas is a time for thinking of you. We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for all of your generous efforts and your compassion toward our son, RJ…
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Parent congratulates Viking marching band for a great year Guest Column Bill Cherepon
Parent congratulates Viking marching band for a great year Guest Column Bill Cherepon I want to take this opportunity to recognize an exceptional effort and congratulate the South Brunswick High School Viking marching band on an unparalleled successful season in earning a third place in USSBA Group 5 Open Competition—the largest and most competitive group.…
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Theft from Nativity scene won’t diminish family’s ‘holiday display’
Every year at Christmas time we put up a lighted Nativity scene on our front lawn as a simple display of our faith. Unfortunately, this year someone stole the Joseph and baby Jesus figures while we slept. As we left the house for church in the morning, we noticed that they were gone. We were…
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Are backroom deals being made at N.B. residents’ expense?
Are backroom deals being made at N.B. residents’ expense? For the last few weeks, US Home has taken a full-page advertisement in this paper. In the Nov. 30 issue, they stated that Councilwoman Peggy Scarillo blasted "powerful politicians" who wanted to take away property that did not belong to them. Peggy Scarillo wasn’t the only…
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Thanks extended to all South Brunswick quilt raffle supporters
I would like to thank all the people who helped me make the South Brunswick Senior Center quilt raffle possible. The undertaking of this new adventure was a challenge. A lot of paperwork, grief and aggravation, as well as time, went into this project. But it all paid off. This was the first raffle of…
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Outgoing official praised for nonpartisanship
When voters act based on party affiliation, as seems to be the case in our North Brunswick community, consideration of individual merit suffers. One result of the effort to provide "balance" in the recent Township Council elections was the defeat of incumbent Paul Pappas. Pappas was the most (only?) nonpartisan member of the council and…
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MEDIEVAL TRAPPINGS —
Stacy Grossman, a medieval storyteller, and Michael Garcia, a medieval presenter, show a sword to students Jamie Mound and Justin Reager during a Medieval Convocation at Livingston Park School in North Brunswick Friday. The event featured projects, such as a medieval puppet show, depicting the Middle Ages made by the fifth-grade gifted and talented classes…
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School chief interviews set for Sat.
School chief interviews set for Sat. Full North Brunswick board may interview finalists Dec. 19-20 By Alison Granito Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — To the dismay of many residents, it is still unclear who will run the township’s school district after the first of the year. With the Jan. 1 retirement of Acting Superintendent Robert…
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S.B. residents need to weigh in
It’s hard to believe that the South Brunswick Township Council would want to be burdened with the added responsibilities of the Board of Health. After all, it doesn’t seem all that long ago — during the fracas over council salary increases — that complaints emanated from council quarters about work overload. Regardless, the Advisory Board…
