Category: Suburban Opinion
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Political parties should unite in passing law
Political parties should unite in passing law Old Bridge officials should move forward on what appears to be a sound plan to establish a code of conduct for those attending local athletic events. The proposed ordinance would make sense for any town that holds youth sporting events, and is something that other municipalities may want…
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Where is Old Bridge parking permit money going?
Where is Old Bridge parking permit money going? Last year I e-mailed two Old Bridge officials to ask why residents were being required to pay $25 for each commuter parking permit, in addition to the $1 per day we must pay at the lot. This can become very taxing to families who must purchase permits…
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If O.B. builds course, residents will benefit
If O.B. builds course, residents will benefit In response to Dick Wein’s letter supporting Old Bridge’s "golden opportunity" to build a public golf course (Suburban, Sept. 11), we would like to express our support for building a golf course that would directly benefit this town. There already have been two studies, both showing the profitability…
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Phillips helped get park land, restore beachfront
I am a retired Jersey City police officer who has lived in Old Bridge a long time. I worked for many years with inner-city kids and know the importance of park land and beachfront to youngsters. So it irks me to read erroneous statements alleging that Jim Phillips hasn’t done anything in the last four…
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Students shouldn’t suffer because of school board
I feel compelled to write about an article titled "Officials Debate Whether to Give Money to Schools" that appeared in the Sept. 11 issue of the Suburban. In the article, Sayreville Councilman John Melillo said that the Borough Council was having reservations about giving more than $400,000 to the Board of Education due to past…
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Holds out little hope for improvement
The latest announcement of the widening of the Ernston Road and Bordentown Avenue intersection by Middlesex County does little to bring hope to the drivers who use it. We’ve heard it so many times that no one honestly believes anything will come of it. Adding to the tale is the nonsensical attachment of "historical site"…
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Delighted that Greene is running for mayor of Old Bridge
I couldn’t have been more pleased to learn that Councilman Richard Greene received the unanimous support of the Republican organization to run for mayor. Since Mayor Barbara Cannon has decided not to seek a fourth term, the residents of Old Bridge need the most qualified individual to lead the township. I believe that Councilman Greene…
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Letter writer says Old Bridge Township Council members should grow up and serve residents
I have lived for 59 years, and for 17 of those years in Old Bridge. I have never seen such a disgrace as the Old Bridge Township Council. Its members act like children who have had their toys taken away from them. They are a disgrace to democracy, to both the Democratic and Republican parties,…
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Obituaries
Obituaries RICHARD P. MASKEVICH, 68, of the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge died Sept. 4 at home. He was predeceased by his parents, Apollo A. and Julie K. Maskevich; his son, Richard P. Maskevich Jr. in 1957; and his brothers, Milton Maskevich and Wilbur Maskevich. He is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law,…
