Category: Suburban Opinion

  • Incumbents get the vote or time to rock the boat

    While the races for federal office have glommed much of the spotlight this campaign season, there is no shortage of important choices to be made at the municipal and county levels on Nov. 7. Just ask the various Republican organizations with Middlesex County, who tend to face an uphill battle in these parts each year.…

  • Obituaries

    Theresa M. Jaje Downs Mrs. Downs, 77, of South Amboy, died Oct. 23, 2006, at home. Prior to her retirement in 1981, she was employed as an executive secretary with the Raritan River Railroad, South Amboy, where she worked for 16 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas E. Downs III. Surviving are four…

  • Freeholder’s actions will not stifle resident’s right to speak out

    Middlesex County has an unethical politician named H. James Polos who is presently running again for a position on the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders. He will tell you how much he is doing for you. County advisory councils have bylaws that they have to abide by. When an elected official does not think…

  • Band, director, staff rate praise

    The Sayreville War Memorial High School Marching Band took first place this past weekend in the Central New Jersey Regional of the USSBA (United States Scholastic Band Association) season. The many hours and hard work of all of the band members, and the guidance of band director Eric Boehm and the dedication of his staff…

  • Teen fronts Russian orchestra on debut CD

    EBHS sophomore will perform Saturday at Lincoln Center BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent BY MARY ANNE ROSS Correspondent Anita Chen EAST BRUNSWICK – Most teenagers have a favorite CD. Fifteen-year-old Anita Chen has made her own. And it was not created on her home computer or even produced in a local studio. Anita traveled all…

  • Change in council will mean more effective government

    Last election season, in a letter to the editor (“Makransky’s Votes Meant Higher Taxes,” Suburban, Oct. 6, 2005), William LaMonica, a lackey for the Sayreville Democratic Party, falsely accused former Borough Council member Frank Makransky of wanting to raise taxes. Makransky voted for a zero base – no tax increase. It is relevant this year…

  • On Campus

    Stefanie Luicci, daughter of Lori and Thomas Luicci of Old Bridge, recently earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, where she majored in English and fine arts and was named to the dean’s list for the spring semester. She is a 2002 graduate of Old Bridge High School. Jessica Granger of Sayreville recently…

  • Holt’s amendment promotes transit security, resident says

    George W. Bush likes to portray Democrats as soft on security, but Democrats like Rep. Rush Holt (D-12) have been proving the president wrong. Recently, Rep. Holt was the prime sponsor of an amendment to this year’s Homeland Security Appropriations Act. Holt’s amendment increased federal funding for transit security by 15 percent. New Jerseyans will…

  • Obituaries

    Sophie Yanush Allen Mrs. Allen, 81, of East Brunswick, formerly of the Fords section of Woodbridge, died Oct. 20, 2006, at home. Prior to her retirement in 1988, she worked for 11 years in food service at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. She was predeceased by a son, Scott. Surviving are her husband, John P. Allen…