Category: Suburban Opinion
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Our View
A small sacrifice forsome needed revenue Our View A small sacrifice for some needed revenue A small sacrifice for some needed revenue After what was initially a politically charged debate over aspects of a redevelopment proposal, Sayreville now appears to be united behind a plan to welcome a power conversion plant, accompanied, of course, by…
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Taxpayers will pay for Sayreville council members’ actions
Once again three Sayreville Borough Council members have taken advantage of the absence of another member to take temporary control of the council to show everyone how powerful they are. But this time their power play will cost the taxpayers real money. Knowing that Councilman Frank Makransky was out of state visiting his grandchildren, at…
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Phillips has experience, integrity to be next Old Bridge mayor
Having previously served the township of Old Bridge in the positions of both Township Council member and deputy mayor, I have come to know Jim Phillips through his volunteer work and interaction with local government. That’s why I was very glad to see Jim become a candidate for mayor in Old Bridge. Jim Phillips has…
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Proposed converter station makes good sense for Sayreville
It is the job of elected officials to ensure that increases in property taxes are placed under control. In Sayreville, I am pleased that Mayor Kennedy O’Brien and the Borough Council are doing just that, hashing out a deal that will create more than $14 million in revenue over the next 30 years. The council…
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Obituaries
Obituaries CATHERINE SADOWSKI GOSZKOWSKI, 68, of the Parlin section of Sayreville died June 10 in Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Prior to her retirement in 1997, she was employed for 18 years as a legal secretary with attorney Karl Meyertons, South River. Surviving are her husband, Henry Goszkowski; a daughter, Dr. Mary Donely of Kokomo, Ind.;…
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Successful Sayreville candidates extend thanks to voters
We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who voted for us in the primary election on June 3. The residents of District 27 in Sayreville are very special, and we appreciate the support you have given us with the large plurality of votes we received. You may have noticed that we regularly…
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Your Turn
Guest ColumnGary GuearUnruly sports parentsneed to be reined in Your Turn Guest Column Gary Guear Unruly sports parents need to be reined in Guest Column Gary Guear Unruly sports parents need to be reined in With increasing frequency, out-of-control parents are triggering violence, injuries and fear at youth sporting events in New Jersey and other…
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Principled patrons give cause to rejoice
I had my first-ever yard sale today. No one could have picked worse weather. Even though I’d rented a tent, the rain was awful. So, at 11:30 a.m., I put a sign on the table. It said: "You’re on the honor system. Take anything you like and leave a fair price." To whoever came by…
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Obituaries
Obituaries ANNA TOMASULA VANISKI, 89, of Old Bridge died June 2 in Old Bridge Manor. Her husband, Joseph Vaniski, died in 1986, and a son-in-law, Joseph J. Bross Jr., died in May. Surviving is a daughter, JoAnna K. Bross of Old Bridge. Services were held at Maliszewski Memorial Home, Sayreville. Interment was in Rahway Cemetery.…
