Category: Suburban Opinion
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James Patrick Hannon Sr.
Mr. Hannon, 49, of Old Bridge, died March 18, 2008, in Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. His father, James Ward Hannon, died in 1988, and his stepfather, Albert Jones, died in 2001. Surviving are his mother, Patricia Murphy Jones; his wife, Barbara Kirwin of Old Bridge; a son, James Hannon Jr., and his wife, Tara,…
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favor of renovation, concerned about mayor’s proposal
Iwould like to present my argument againstMayor Jim Phillips’ plan to renovate Lombardi field. I strongly support the renovation of the entire Lombardi-field complex including the installation of synthetic turf formultipurpose use, newbleachers, concession stand and new track. My concern has been the method of funding the project. Mayor Phillips has proposed taking $1.1 million…
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George Edward Armhold
Mr. Armhold, 85, of Spotswood, died March 15, 2008, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Prior to his retirement in 1980, he was employed as a foreman at E.I. DuPont, Parlin section of Sayreville, where he worked for 40 years. His wife, Katherine UreneckArmhold, died in 1993. Surviving are three daughters, Kay S.…
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Every vote is essential in local school elections, scheduled for April 15
KEVIN E. CIAK Guest Column One of the most exciting developments to come from this year’s presidential primaries has been the level of voter turnout. According to an analysis conducted by American University’s Center for the Study of the American Electorate, voters turned out in record numbers in about half the states that conducted early…
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Doris M. Burozski
Mrs. Burozski, 78, of Spotswood, formerly of Old Bridge, died March 11, 2008, in the Pavilions at Forrestal Health Center, Princeton. Prior to her retirement in 2004, she was employed by ShopRite of Spotswood for six years. Her husband, Gerald C. Burozski, died in 1997. Surviving are a son, Gerald P. Burozski of Monroe; a…
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Election Letters
The issue of April 3 will be the final edition that will feature letters discussing candidates in the April 15 school elections. All letters must be received prior to noon Friday, March 28 for consideration in the April 3 issue. Letters from candidates themselves or their immediate family members are not accepted unless they are…
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Margaret Claire Rott
Mrs. Rott, 88, of Spotswood, died March 16, 2008, at home. Surviving are a daughter, Isabel Freudenberg, and her husband, Arthur, of Spotswood; a sister, Isabel Cavalcante of Lyndhurst; two grandchildren; a great-grandchild; a niece; and many other family members. A Mass was offered at St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Old Bridge. Cremation was private.…
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WORD ON THE STREET
Who will win the Democratic Party’s presidential I want Obama to win, but I think Hillary is going to win, just because of how the race is going and how most people I talk to say Obama does not have enough experience. Laura Panepinto Old Bridge nomination, Clinton or Obama? I don’t really have a…
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The tragedy is that Eliot could have bought a boat
DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State DAVE SIMPSON & GREG BEAN Red State/Blue State A political discussion between Red State conservative Dave Simpson – a former reporter, editor, publisher and columnist – and Greg Bean, Blue Stater and executive editor of GreaterMedia Newspapers. Dear Greg: Hey, that Eliot Spitzer Blue State Gov. (ret.)…
