Category: Suburban Opinion

  • ’07 campaign promises to pack political punch

    The Sayreville Democratic Party has in the past few years taken over every seat on the Borough Council. The organization has swept at the polls since 2004, when the Republicans last maintained control over the governing body. Now, they’re looking to finish the job by winning the mayor’s seat. The party is bringing out the…

  • Obituaries

    Kathleen C. Matthews Vail Mrs. Vail, 47, of Old Bridge, died March 26, 2007, in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Vail, and by her father, William Matthews. Surviving are her mother, Barbara Osinski Matthews of Old Bridge; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Dawn, also of…

  • Administration, board can’t deal with diversity of opinion

    There are many controversies surrounding the performance of the Sayreville Board of Education, namely the high school building-addition delays, permits, firewalls, costs and no-bid contracts. The school-busing question generated a lot of concern about children’s safety. Now we are embarking on another questionable decision and how it is handled. The school administration wants the board…

  • Anonsen’s a good choice for board

    I am writing this to those of you who live in Sayreville. My friend, Donna Anonsen, is running for the Sayreville Board of Education in the election set for Tuesday, April 17. I’m supporting her, and I would like to ask you to please go out and vote for her. I have had the pleasure…

  • School district must balance needs of students, taxpayers

    The Old Bridge school administration just doesn’t get it. The 2007-08 budget is $130 million, and the administration’s only regret is that they couldn’t get more. Old Bridge taxpayers, on the other hand, are outraged that their taxes will be increased even though they are already overburdened. This is not a budget of need, but…

  • Donations sought for pet shelter garage sale

    Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 14 in the shelter’s parking lot. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted at the shelter from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 13 and 14 only. Linens and shoes will…

  • Greg Bean

    Coda A powerful story that may change your life Here’s a secret about people in the news business. While readers sometimes assume we’re callous and opportunistic, we’re often deeply affected by the news we report. I remember the first murder I covered. After I’d gotten the necessary facts for a story – the who, what,…

  • Obituaries

    Warren Hockemeier Mr. Hockemeier, 95, formerly of Saddle Brook, died March 20, 2007, in Madison Center, Old Bridge. Surviving are three grandchildren, Mary Beth Hockemeier of Freehold, Kathryn Dawson of Fairfax, Va., and Nancy Hockemeier of Old Bridge; and a great-granddaughter. Graveside services were held at Mary Rest Cemetery, Mahwah. Arrangements were under the direction…

  • Field of four vying to succeed incumbents

    O.B. school board candidates discuss issues facing district BY JESSICA SMITH Staff Writer BY JESSICA SMITHStaff Writer OLD BRIDGE – Three fresh faces will join the Board of Education this April, since none of the incumbents are seeking re-election. Abhishek Desai, Eugene Donofrio and David Josselyn are competing for the seats along with write-in candidate…