Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • N.B. resident urges: Add playing fields, not homes

    The US Home Development Corporation’s recent advertising campaign is obviously and transparently skewed toward its own financial interests. Numerous studies have been done by reputable professionals over the past 20 years that well document the fact that North Brunswick simply does not have adequate active recreational areas. While a huge senior complex will undoubtedly bring…

  • Kingston ‘Village Center’ designation is expected in coming months Guest Column James English

    Kingston ‘Village Center’ designation is expected in coming months Guest Column James English I am writing to clarify the status of Kingston’s application for Village Center designation. Obtaining this official state designation — a goal endorsed unanimously by both the Franklin Township and South Brunswick Township planning boards and councils — has been an ongoing…

  • Foundation thanks South Brunswick supporters

    The members of the South Brunswick Foundation for Excellence in Education would like to take this opportunity to thank members of the community who supported the foundation this weekend by attending the performance of The Nutcracker at South Brunswick High School. Once again, it was an outstanding performance by members of the New Jersey Dance…

  • Residents have their own ‘expert’ opinions

    I regret the need to write this letter, but it seems that the North Brunswick Zoning Board is not listening to the residents. I’m referring to the application for a variance to build a mechanized car wash on Route 130 next to Lion’s Plaza. This request for a variance is not in the best interest…

  • HOLIDAY FARE —

    A holiday classic comes to life as the New Jersey Dance Theatre Ensemble presented The Nutcracker at South Brunswick High School last Saturday. The group is scheduled to perform at 1 and 4 p.m. Saturday at East Brunswick High School on Cranbury Road. For ticket information, call (732) 254-3233.

  • Still waiting for Warsh’s visit

    South Brunswick residents will have to wait a little longer to quiz NJ Transit Executive Director Jeffrey Warsh about his plans for a Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex rail line. He does plan to visit the township, but no date has been set. Meanwhile, there seems to be a lot of new developments related to the proposed Lakewood-Monmouth Junction…

  • Gas-line break a wake-up call

    Tuesday’s gas-main break in Cranbury near the South Brunswick border should serve as a renewed warning about how easily accidents can happen. Despite the fact that utility company employees had marked the underground lines with flags and spray paint, construction workers who were installing a sewer line managed to strike the gas line, triggering an…

  • Democratic Club asks voters to get involved

    The residents of South Brunswick are not strangers to close election results. Our school board elections have exhibited the importance of voting, especially when a school board member was elected by one vote, and that included a recount. As we wait and watch the election results determining our next president, again this concept is reinforced:…

  • Resident urges support for Dr. Robert Rimmer for superintendent

    Resident urges support for Dr. Robert Rimmer for superintendent It has been over six months since Alan Elko announced his resignation as North Brunswick superintendent of schools. Shortly thereafter, Board of Education members announced that a successor would be named by Oct. 30. They also promised there would be significant opportunity for public input in…