Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Resident likes televised town meetings
Resident likes televised town meetings II want to thank North Brunswick Mayor David Spaulding and the Township Council for televising their meetings. Residents can now see our "government in action" from the comfort of their living rooms. Mr. Spaulding has done some other wonderful things since he became our mayor. I like…
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Bringing in ‘civilian’ as police commissioner is typical
Bringing in ‘civilian’ as police commissioner is typical NNew York City Mayor [Rudolph] Giuliani recently named a veteran New York City police officer as the new police commissioner. This individual does not possess a college degree. The North Brunswick police have apparently decided to use this action as a reason to somehow…
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Chinese School opens at Crossroads School
Chinese School opens at Crossroads School SOUTH BRUNSWICK — A new school in South Brunswick will teach the Chinese language and heritage to all those that want to learn. The Chinese Heritage School of New Jersey opened Saturday morning at the Crossroads Middle School on Major Road with about 140 students and a visit…
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S.B. teachers get 14.5%
S.B. teachers get 14.5% hike over three years Beginning in Sept. ’01, school day will be 15 minutes longer By CHARLES W. KIM Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Teachers in South Brunswick have a new contract. Board of Education members voted 6-0 Monday to approve the agreement that will raise the teachers pay 14.5…
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Republicans providing fodder all along over MOM
Republicans providing fodder all along over MOM BBack in the spring, after Councilman Ted Van Hessen’s Republicans endorsed the idea of a train station to be built at the Metroplex site in the middle of South Brunswick, they said it had no relation to NJ Transit chief Jeff Warsh’s proposed MOM train line through…
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S.B. mayor urges citizens to register to vote
S.B. mayor urges citizens to register to vote I would like to take this opportunity to encourage the residents of South Brunswick who are not registered to vote to register. Registering is important for many reasons. By voting, we have a voice in government. Government plays a significant role in determining the quality of…
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Truth about officials can be found in meeting broadcasts
Truth about officials can be found in meeting broadcasts WWhy are the Democrats in North Brunswick trying to fool the people? I’ve read letters saying the North Brunswick Township Council and mayor are rude to people. All you have to do is tune into Channel 71, and you can see they’re listening and trying…
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Board president extends ‘thanks’ to restaurants
Board president extends ‘thanks’ to restaurants SSouth Brunswick is fortunate to have businesses that contribute to the community in numerous ways. Many sponsor baseball, softball and soccer teams; others respond when individuals or nonprofit groups need help. Last week, during South Brunswick’s New Teacher Training, seven local restaurants welcomed nearly 100 new teachers to…
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Everything does not have to be political
II plan on making this letter short and sweet. People who "really" know me know I only write letters on things I feel strongly about. I feel a very strong need to comment on Bryan Jenner’s guest column of Aug. 24. Yes, Mr. Jenner, my husband and I both encouraged John Torre to run for…
