Category: Suburban Opinion

  • Ramp proposal package smells like ‘pork’

    This letter is in reference to the opposition to Garden State Parkway ramp changes expressed by some members of the Sayreville Borough Council at the July 2 council meeting. As Paul Harvey often said, "And here’s the rest of the story." I believe the rough definition of "pork barrel" is when you take a good…

  • Wild turkey was not shot by Sayreville police officer

    On July 10, in the letters to the editor column, the Suburban published comments authored by Judy Mills of Sayreville ("Fate of Wild Turkey Horrifies Area Resident"). We commend Ms. Mills for taking her time to publicly express her opinion. However, the Sayreville Police Department takes exception to paragraph four, wherein Ms. Mills stated that…

  • Many voices will unite to support Phillips, Testino team

    Our selection of a leader at all levels of government is our constitutional right, privilege and a choice we should all be fortunate to have and exercise to ensure our voice is heard. Your support of a person who may share your views or address your concerns is crucial in the Old Bridge mayoral election…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries RICHARD C. "RICKY" NIELSEN, 43, of South River died July 7 at home. He was a laborer with Laborers Local No. 594, East Brunswick, for 15 years. Surviving are his mother, Elizabeth Ryan Nielsen of South River; a brother, Thomas J. Nielsen of East Brunswick; two sisters, Judith Drozdowski of East Brunswick and Kathleen…

  • Pay-to-play politics must not imperil public safety

    I read with interest your recent editorial about pay-to-play politics ("Time To End Pay-To-Play," Suburban, June 5). A recent bill that would have allowed optometrists to perform eye surgery and prescribe controlled and dangerous drugs could have jeopardized public health in New Jersey. Optometrists lack the education and training necessary to perform surgery or prescribe…

  • Obituaries

    Obituaries CARLA A. MAHER, 54, of Old Bridge died June 27 in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. She was a language arts teacher the past 32 years at Immaculate Conception School, Spotswood. Her numerous honors include the Metuchen Diocese Educator of the Year Award, the Knights of Columbus Shield Award, and two nominations…

  • Our View

    Due diligence needed onParkway plan components Our View Due diligence needed on Parkway plan components Due diligence needed on Parkway plan components A series of proposed changes to the Garden State Parkway that would improve access and congestion at various points in Sayreville has not been given a fair hearing. The governing body needs to…

  • Your Turn

    Guest ColumnKennedy O Your Turn Guest Column Kennedy O’Brien SERA bringing redevelopment and revenue Guest Column Kennedy O’Brien SERA bringing redevelopment and revenue There is one great lesson I have learned as the mayor of Sayreville: a community is only as strong as the residents who donate their precious time to it. I’ve spoken often…

  • Send power mongers a message, vote Republican in Old Bridge

    The bulldozers came to Marlboro Road in Old Bridge and have forever changed the residential character of this section of town. Trees have been cut down and a commercial dance studio will be built on this parcel of land which is surrounded by single-family houses. More traffic, more noise, more pollution will come to Old…