Category: Suburban Opinion
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Public urged to The Julian L. Capik Nature Preserve off Bordentown Avenue in Sayreville is in the midst of a five-year plan to reclaim the land for everyone’s enjoyment now and well into the future. The preserve is being utilized daily for activities such as fishing (by permit), hiking, bicycling, bird watching, remote-control cars and…
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Resident: Council meeting isn’t forum for re-election
I attended a council meeting Dec. 20. The council was holding a public hearing on the newly revised zoning map. The council chamber was filled with concerned residents. This is the first time in years that this controversial project is being revised. The mayor and his administration deserve praise for having the courage to do…
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Food bank extends thanks to area students, staff
On behalf of the Sayreville Care & Share Food Bank, I would like to thank the students and staff of the Emma L. Arleth Elementary, the Upper Elementary School and the middle school for the substantial collection of food you provided for the food bank. I would also like to thank all the other organizations…
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Obituaries
Betty Jane Collins Travinski Mrs. Travinski, 72, of Sayreville, died Dec. 21 at Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy. She was predeceased by her husband, Daniel J. Travinski, in 2003; and a son, Robert D. Travinski, in 1989. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Colleen and Edward R. Luma Jr. of Sayreville; a…
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Goal is for more residents to use Sayreville parks
Stanley Drwal Guest Column I am writing in response to Dan Scully’s letter to the editor (Suburban, Dec. 9) regarding cameras in the Julian L. Capik Nature Preserve. I commend Mr. Scully for his concerns and involvement in catching an illegal dumper in the park. Perhaps he has not been aware, as have many residents,…
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Pets require appropriate care during winter months
I am are writing to express my concern regarding the proper care of pets during these frigid, bitter cold winter days and nights. Where is our compassion and intelligence with regard to our pets, both dogs and cats, when the thermometer dips toward zero? Here are some guidelines from a veterinary hospital. Shorthaired animals should…
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Obituaries
Suzanne Coyne Van Pelt Mrs. Van Pelt, 56, of Old Bridge, died Dec. 8 at Summerhill Nursing Home, Old Bridge. Born in Nyack, N.Y., she resided in Old Bridge for 50 years. She was an administrative assistant at Coty Marine, Perth Amboy. She was predeceased by her parents, Elizabeth and William Coyne; and a brother,…
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Family extends gratitude for care, support, concern
We have had a most gratifying and humbling experience during the worst of times for us, thanks to the article by Sue M. Morgan, “Family Seeks Support for Teen With Cancer,” that appeared in the Sept. 23 issue of the Suburban. Having so many people reach out in response, not just financially but with involvement,…
