Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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Womack proud to be North Brunswick council ‘wannabe’
I am proud to be what Al Salva terms "the new Democratic council wannabe" in North Brunswick. Mr. Salva is absolutely right, I am concerned that North Brunswick’s character, personality, traffic and environment will be damaged forever by piecemeal zoning changes allowing two malls, three "big box" stores, seven new restaurants, one possible hotel and…
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Mayor’s stance needs clarification
South Brunswick Mayor Debra Johnson seems excessively concerned about proposed bus stops and signage for a Mercer County Wheels to Work bus service that is being sponsored by the Mercer County Workforce Improvement Board. The program would shuttle low-wage workers from the Hamilton Township train station up the Route 130 corridor to South Brunswick’s Forsgate…
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South Brunswick Ladies bowling league bowls for charity
The South Brunswick Ladies is a bowling league that bowls every Friday morning at Carolier Lanes. What is so special about this bowling league? The funds collected from bowling fees are donated to various charities. This league started about 25 years ago as a PTA fund-raiser, and when there were no longer any PTA members…
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Spaulding responds to criticism on rezoning Guest Column David Spaulding
Spaulding responds to criticism on rezoning Guest Column David Spaulding (Copy of a letter to Joseph P. Lafornara) Thank you for taking the time to write us regarding the proposed rezoning of two properties in town. Mr. Lafornara, I must say that I was quite taken back by some of your remarks, e.g.: "It has…
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Resident dismayed at Torre’s criticisms
How fortunate the NBTEA members are to have a leader with the stamina and dedication that Mr. John Torre attributes to Mark Balaban, their president. Very few "… great teachers in this town who truly care for the kids who sit in front of them each day…" are willing to expend the energy and time…
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Victory for the opposition in N.B.
Victory for the opposition in N.B. Who said you can’t fight city hall and win? North Brunswick residents who fiercely opposed the rezoning of the 18-acre Route 1-130 circle tract for a mall convinced the mayor the rezoning would be a mistake. On Monday, the Township Council, which apparently agrees, will introduce a new ordinance…
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Let’s end the history of failed retail developments in North Brunswick (Copy of a letter to the North Brunswick Township Council)
Let’s end the history of failed retail developments in North Brunswick (Copy of a letter to the North Brunswick Township Council) I grew up in North Brunswick, and over my lifetime watched our previous mayor advocate retail centers with the promise of tax revenues. The "Fashion Plaza" was a disaster, standing empty for many years…
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When a dream becomes a reality
Saturday’s an important day in South Brunswick with the planned dedication of the new South Brunswick Family YMCA facility on Culver Road. It has taken years of planning, preparation and hard work, as well as the generosity of supporters, to make this longtime dream a reality. Everyone who had a hand in the effort should…
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Proposed zoning change would damage Milltown, North Brunswick
The Lawrence Brook Watershed Partnership Inc., expresses grave concern about the proposal of the North Brunswick mayor and Township Council to change the zoning of the property on Route 1 between Milltown Road and DeVry from office/research to commercial to construct a shopping center. Our concern is the effects which this proposed development would have…
