Category: Suburban Opinion

Obituaries GERTRUDE J. WOECKENER KERN, 78, of South Amboy died May 9 in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Surviving are her husband, George F. Kern Sr.; a son, George F. Kern III of South Amboy; a daughter, Frieda Trabalka of South Amboy; a sister, Joan Muller of Pompton Plains; and four grandsons. Services…

Council does right by votersin ordering a leaner budget Our View Council does right by voters in ordering a leaner budget Council does right by voters in ordering a leaner budget Sayreville municipal officials should be commended for answering residents’ call to cut the school budget. A decision made last week by the Borough Council…

I read with interest James P. Tarras’ letter to the editor ("Women, and Men, Should Help Women Win in 19th District") in the April 24 issue of the Suburban. In his letter, Mr. Tarras advocates support for certain Democratic Party candidates for Assembly. As a woman, I find his letter degrading. No one should vote…

I would like to take this opportunity to tell my Melrose neighbors about their neighbor, George Podolak, who is running for re-election as Democratic Committeeman. George attends all meetings of the Melrose Improvement Association, of which I am president, and listens to our needs and concerns. He has been very active in helping to solve…

I am writing this letter with the greatest appreciation for our men in blue. On Friday, April 11, my daughter was involved in a minor traffic accident in Old Bridge. As this was her first, and hopefully last, accident, it was a very traumatic experience for her and for her mom and dad. But if…

On behalf of the American Cancer Society (ACS) of New Jersey and New York, and in celebration of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to the thousands of volunteers in central New Jersey who continuously show outstanding commitment in the fight against cancer. Thanks to American Cancer Society volunteers, we are closer than…

Nightclub By sue m. morganStaff Writer By sue m. morgan Staff Writer OLD BRIDGE — Board of Education President Gail Kubicke has yet another year to carry out the projects she started last school year. Meanwhile, Kubicke’s second-in-command will be a longtime member who has pledged to continue challenging the district to provide the best…

Obituaries FRANCES A. TANSKI PODLESNY, 91, of Sayreville died May 1 in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Old Bridge division. Her husband, Chester S. Podlesny, died in 1983; a son, Chester Podlesny, died in 1994; another son, Joseph Podlesny, died in 1993; and two grandsons, Kevin and David Podlesny, died in 1981. Surviving are a daughter-in-law,…

Counties ready for a fight Our View Counties ready for a fight The battle lines appear to have been drawn in an issue that affects every resident of the state. In recent weeks, news articles and opinion pieces have appeared in some of the region’s daily newspapers that mention the idea some people have to…