Category: Suburban Opinion

  • Supporting ‘Smart Bill’ will help property tax reform

    Since 1964, when I purchased my first home, New Jersey politicians have always run on the platform of property tax reform. They all promised and promised. Now its 40 years later and there is still no progress. I realize it’s a hard job, because New Jersey is one of the few states in the country…

  • Obituaries

    Mark Breeden Obituaries Mark Breeden Mr. Breeden, 49, of the Parlin section of Sayreville died March 22 in Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick. He formerly was a machine operator with Metaline Inc., South Amboy, where he worked for 26 years. Surviving are a son, Stuart Breeden of Courtland, Va.; two sisters, Gale Lee…

  • All but one district facing school tax hike

    All but one district facing school tax hike All but one district facing school tax hike Nobody likes to be the bearer of bad news, but unfortunately it is that time of year, once again, when we newspapers must inform the local taxpayers how much more could come out of their pockets to fund their…

  • Obituaries

    Edith Altobelli Obituaries Edith Altobelli Mrs. Altobelli, 95, of Old Bridge died March 1 in Long Island, N.Y. She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Altobelli. Surviving are three sons, Leo Altobelli of the Toms River section of Dover, Frank Altobelli of Linden and John Altobelli of Millstone; a sister, Margaret Ricciardi of Edison; nine…

  • Your Turn

    Frank J. CouryGuest ColumnTax structure would helpseniors, families in need Your Turn Frank J. Coury Guest Column Tax structure would help seniors, families in need Frank J. Coury Guest Column Tax structure would help seniors, families in need Recently, politicians have been making comments about methods to help senior citizens. What about helping other citizens…

  • Taxpayers lose under guise of environmental protection

    The following is a copy of a letter I recently sent to Sen. Barbara Buono (D-18th). I am writing you to question a law that recently took effect. To paraphrase the law, it bans the washing of fire apparatus and garbage trucks. It states that the runoff of the soapy water is now considered hazardous…

  • Police at full strength, thanks to mayor

    I am a retired Jersey City policeman who supported Mayor Jim Phillips in the November election, and I must say I am delighted that he brought our police department up to full strength by recently hiring seven new officers. The quicker these new trainees go on the job, the better. A neighbor of mine recently…

  • Obituaries

    Ernest "Chubby" Castrorao Obituaries Ernest "Chubby" Castrorao Mr. Castrorao, 74, of the Parlin section of Sayreville died March 9 in Trinitas Hospital, Elizabeth. Surviving are his wife, Marguerite Ferrara Castrorao; two sons, Ernest Jr. of North Plainfield and Ralph of East Brunswick; three daughters, Gigi Castrorao of Parlin, Michele Pasquale of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Renee…

  • Wide differentiation seen in college pursuit

    Between 35% and 71%of area grads goingto four-year colleges BY JOLENE HARTStaff Writer Between 35% and 71% of area grads going to four-year colleges BY JOLENE HART Staff Writer As high schools adjust to the growing importance of their role as a steppingstone to higher education, greater emphasis is being placed on college preparation. But…