Category: Sentinel-NBS Opinion
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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…
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Recent NBTHS graduate stands up for NBTEA president Mike Sherman
Recent NBTHS graduate stands up for NBTEA president Mike Sherman After reading John Torre’s guest column in the July 20 Sentinel, Mark Balaban has good reason to rejoice. The Great British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher said, "I always cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think, well, if they attack one…
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Resident commends N.B. council for encouraging debate on issues
Resident commends N.B. council for encouraging debate on issues The North Brunswick Township Council should be applauded for staying until 2:30 a.m. to listen to each person who wanted to speak at the council meeting of July 10. That every person got a chance to speak really showed this council is standing behind its promise…
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Rail link defended as better choice
Daniel S. Kerwin As Gov. Whitman, the state Senate and Assembly set public transportation priorities for regional corridors, they consider all factors — mobility for all, societal needs, energy and environmental. Inclusion of the MOM rail link into the Circle of Mobility for urban core projects fits those needs for over three regions. Mobility for…
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E.B. site will contaminate Farrington lake
It often seems that people dismiss environmental problems because they don’t affect them directly. They’re not occurring in your back yard, or to you or to your family, so why should you be concerned? In East Brunswick, there is a proposal before the zoning board that will have the potential to impact a great many…
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New N.B. GOP administration starting to resemble its predecessor
New N.B. GOP administration starting to resemble its predecessor (Copy of a letter to the North Brunswick Township Council) I am writing for two reasons. The first is to congratulate you on the success of your efforts to put the township government back on the road to integrity. The former administration, in its long tenure,…
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Thanks for assistance with recent S.B. millennium celebration
Thanks for assistance with recent S.B. millennium celebration On Friday and Saturday, July 7 and 8, South Brunswick presented a summer "Millennium" celebration. Over the course of the two evenings, more than 8,000 people enjoyed a concert, fireworks, amusements, contests, games, music and an outdoor movie. A true community gathering: children frolicked, people picnicked, tossed…
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Residents, not government, should know if restaurants are needed
The Township Council should not try to stop the addition of more fast food restaurants on Route 1. I heard the same political arguments against McDonald’s and Burger King when they were first proposed. What harm would occur if Taco Bell, White Castle, or Kentucky Fried Chicken were added to Route 1? Would the quality…
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New curriculum unveiled for No. Brunswick schools
New curriculum unveiled for No. Brunswick schools By craig yetsko NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Board of Education has unveiled a new district curriculum. Curriculum Director Geri Margin addressed the public and board members Tuesday about changes for the upcoming school year. Board member Richard Novak commended Margin, stating that she has made a "comprehensive" and…
