Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion

  • 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…

  • S.B. GOP would prevent repeat of N.B. mistakes

    S.B. GOP would prevent repeat of N.B. mistakes It is amazing. In last week’s debate, the South Brunswick Democrats kept insisting everything is fine. They said the wads of soft money contributions from developers and professionals such as attorneys, appraisers, auditors, etc., that flow to South Brunswick through the Middlesex County Democrat patronage mill will…

  • Rude behavior sways voter toward Van Hessen and his running mates

    We live on David Court, along with 69 other families. For the better part of 20 years we have been trying to get South Brunswick to accept dedication of our roads in order for us to receive the municipal services our property taxes pay for, namely maintenance and repair. Bear in mind, they already have…

  • NBTHS Honor Walkway dedication set for Sat.

    NBTHS Honor Walkway dedication set for Sat. School’s Blue Ribbon status will also be celebrated at homecoming NORTH BRUNSWICK — The North Brunswick Education Foundation will be hosting the dedication of the North Brunswick Township High School Walkway of Honor Oct. 14 at 6:30 p.m. prior to the homecoming football game. The Walkway of Honor…

  • N.B. Democratic candidates still dependent on longtime party boss

    The recent admission by the North Brunswick Demo-cratic Township Council candidates that they lack the will to become independent of longtime Democratic Chairman Vito Puleio speaks volumes as to the true nature of their candidacy. While the Democrats have tried to give the public appearance of distancing themselves from Puleio and his failed crew, the…

  • Pupils finding peace at Judd School playground New peaceful playground program promotes harmony

    Staff Writer By alison granito Pupils finding peace at Judd School playground New peaceful playground program promotes harmony JEFF HUNTLEY Students at Judd Elementary School in North Brunswick play catch on their “peaceful playground” Tuesday. NORTH BRUNSWICK — Like any elementary school, Judd School used to have plenty of conflicts and arguments typically seen among…

  • Don’t support Carley; support Smith in S.B. Township Council race

    Don’t support Carley; support Smith in S.B. Township Council race I noticed that there is a new Democratic Township Coun-cil candidate in South Brunswick. Based on his prior opinions, it would be best if he was not elected. When the first act of the new mayor and Democratic majority on the council, after the change…

  • Essay causes conflict at N.B. elementary school

    Essay causes conflict at N.B. elementary school MARIE ORTIZ Debbie DeHaven, at home in North Brunswick with her husband, Douglas DeHaven, and son, Vincent Paul, talks about her son’s essay. Parent takes her complaint to the Board of Education By alison granito Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — Debbie DeHaven feels that an assignment her son…

  • Seniors not receiving fair treatment from Republicans

    I am a senior citizen and am tired of the misleading statements Mayor David Spaulding and North Brunswick Township Council are telling people. They say they have increased senior services; I have not seen one new service. However, I do know they cut the stipends to the senior citizen clubs by more than 80 percent.…