Category: Suburban Opinion

  • Prescription and over-the-counter drugs can be just as dangerous as illegal drugs

    It has been three-and-a-half years since my son, Jason, died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs that he was abusing. He was 19 years old and in college studying to be a pharmacist. If that isn’t ironic enough, as his mother, I had what I believed to be a safety net – I work…

  • Obituaries

    Giuseppina DeLuise Rispoli Mrs. Rispoli, 81, of Old Bridge, died July 24, 2007, in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. Surviving are her husband, Domenico Rispoli; two sons, Augie Rispoli of Old Bridge and Angelo Rispoli of Newfoundland; a daughter, Carolina Ovalle of Roselle Park; five brothers; three sisters; and eight grandchildren. A Mass…

  • A literary phenomenon that spans the generations

    Greg Bean Coda A literary phenomenon that spans the generations Greg Bean Coda      In the spring of 1965, I thought I might actually have to run away from home in the dead of night, hop a tramp steamer to Mongolia, and spend the remainder of my days building yurts, because I simply could…

  • Town needs new leadership, change in direction

    I have been an Old Bridge resident for more than 10 years. This is a critical year in Old Bridge politics. The November election can really be a turning point for our town. Four years ago, Jim Phillips ran on a platform of preserving open space and reducing taxes. He has done completely the opposite.…

  • Resident supports Greene as top choice for mayor

    I agree with Debbie Maleszewski’s comments (“Greene Would Fight Taxes, Development,” Letters to the Editor, Suburban, July 12) in support of Richard Greene, Ward 5 councilman. I endorse Mr. Greene for mayor of Old Bridge, and I also urge residents of Old Bridge to support and elect Mr. Greene to stabilize taxes, to preserve open…

  • Obituaries

    Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. Clementine Quinn Walsh Mrs. Walsh, 88, of Sayreville, died July 16, 2007, in Saint Peter’s University Hospital, New Brunswick. Her husband, Garrett J. Jr., died in 1994.…

  • These days many soldiers just want the war to end

    Greg Bean Coda Greg BeanCoda As I write this today, my middle son is completing training at Fort Dix in preparation for deployment to Iraq next month. This will be his second tour of duty in that country. He joined the Army on Sept. 5, 2001, six days before terrorists attacked the World Trade Center…

  • Your Turn

    Shared services added to festival’s success Jerry Ust Guest Column Jerry UstGuest Column I would first like to express my deepest thanks and gratitude to all our sponsors, borough employees and volunteers who participated in this year’s Sayreville Independence Day event, especially the Rosedale Band for performing at the skate park, Borough Council President Tom…

  • Medicare funding cut could have a big impact on senior citizens

    As a senior citizen who participates in a Medi-care Advantage plan, I urge our members of Congress to continue funding the Medi-care Advantage program at the current level. I was disappointed to learn that there is discussion in Washington about making cuts to the program. Senior health programs are some of the most important programs…