Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Give Democrats a chance to continue their good work in So. Bruns.
Give Democrats a chance to continue their good work in So. Bruns. This letter is written in support of the Democratic candidates for South Brunswick Township Council. This administration, led by Mayor Debra Johnson, has accomplished much good for our township. The council has acquired many new acres of open space, halted the onslaught of…
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Residents’ situation proof group homes do affect property values
North Brunswick home owners have worked hard to acquire and maintain their homes. Do we deserve four group homes in a four-block area? Do we deserve approximately 30 mental patients who are free to walk our neighborhood without supervision? Township Council President Peggy Scarillo is standing up for North Brunswick and our longtime residents. She…
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S.B. transition task force will clarify issue over boards’ autonomy
On behalf of the South Brunswick Government Transition Task Force, I am writing to clarify an issue that was raised during the first debate between candidates for Township Council. It was stated, correctly, that as a consequence of our new form of government, a number of boards and commissions have been changed from autonomous bodies…
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Democrats aren’t managing growth in South Brunswick
A young man came to my door this afternoon and delivered literature for the local Democrats. It’s a great-looking, slick and expensive, four-color brochure. Of course, with the five- to six-figure money the South Brunswick Democrats get from their county Democrat handlers to buy elections in Middlesex County, it should look good. (And if you…
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S.B. mayor should spend more time on town’s problems
I recently read that Harold Small suggested two left-hand-turn lanes be used on Finnegan’s Lane, as traffic heads north onto Route 1, to help alleviate the congestion at that busy intersection. Unfortunately, he misses the point. Our mayor is too busy greeting Democratic Party officials that only seem to have their own gratification, not the…
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Mayor urges residents to vote for Pappas/Goldstein
When trying to decide whom to vote for North Brunswick Township Council, why not start by comparing slogans? The Democrats ask, "Got balance?" This means, "Vote for me, I’m a Democrat." Hardly a convincing argument. The Republicans say, "Continue the progress." And isn’t that exactly what we’ve delivered? We’ve given our town a more open…
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Pappas and Goldstein are ‘a team you can trust’ in Nov.
Pappas and Goldstein are ‘a team you can trust’ in Nov. As a former Democrat and supporter of Democratic Mayor Paul Matacera, I have a real problem when I read letters from Democratic committeemen saying North Brunswick now needs a two-party government. Isn’t it strange that the letter signers now want a two-party system? They…
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‘Make a difference in North Brunswick’ on Oct. 28
‘Make a difference in North Brunswick’ on Oct. 28 Last year USA Weekend and the Points of Light Foundation inspired 2 million people to volunteer to help others on "Make A Difference Day," the nation’s largest single day of volunteering. Communities that work together to help those in need are the backbone of this nation,…
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Resident disturbed by ‘bail bonds’ sign in town
I was coming home from the movies the other night when I noticed a new business on Route 130 near Cozzens Lane: "Bail Bonds, 24 hours!" Actually, you couldn’t help notice it as the neon sign blazed into the night. Having lived in North Brunswick three years, I didn’t even know we had a prison…
