Category: Suburban Opinion

I read with interest the April 17 Suburban Letters to the Editor column in which W.R. Hutcheon wishes that all of Old Bridge could get to know the Jim Phillips that he has known his entire life. If Mr. Hutcheon really knows Jim Phillips, he would know that Jim, as the Middlesex County treasurer, has…

I would like to express my thanks to the Sayreville Recreation Advisory Board members and all other volunteers for their assistance at our annual fishing derby. Their efforts made the event a huge success. Michael Sedlak Municipal Department Head Sayreville Recreation Department

I recently read a Your Turn guest column written by Mary Ann Gurliaccio ("Seeking Housing to Keep Families Intact," Suburban, April 17) that really hit home, my home. Ms. Gurliaccio is the chairwoman of the Old Bridge Housing and Redevelopment Agency. The article addresses the problems of both the "sandwich generation" and family values. Ms.…

The American Cancer Society is known as a source of hope, progress and answers for cancer patients and their families. Completing our mission depends on the generosity of friends and volunteers. Your help is needed in making survivor stories more common. The American Cancer Society’s ninth annual Relay for Life is currently being planned for…

Board of Education elects new president, vice pres. By jennifer dome Board of Education elects new president, vice pres. By jennifer dome Staff Writer SAYREVILLE — The winds of change have arrived for the hierarchy of the Board of Education. At a reorganization meeting Tuesday, recently re-elected board member Al Cox was chosen by his…

Obituaries LAWRENCE W. HENKE SR., 69, of Sayreville, formerly of South Amboy, died April 26 in Bayshore Health Care Center, Holmdel. His wife, Connie Arlene Henke, died in January. He also was predeceased by a daughter, Joyce Ann Henke. Surviving are three sons, Lawrence W. Jr. of Sayreville, Michael L. of the Toms River section…

A good deal, but will it be Our View A good deal, but will it be for the rest of the county? Residents of Monroe will be presented with a great offer if the Board of Education gets permission to locate a proposed a new high school in the corner of Middlesex County-owned Thompson Park.…

As co-chairperson of the Bayshore Regional Watershed Council, I was shocked at events in March from the breakage of a main sewer line in Sayreville that dumped more than 570 million gallons of raw sewage in local bay waters. This is disgusting. A tragedy like this should never happen again. On March 13, the Bayshore…

Old Bridge Board of Ed. member grateful for re-election I would like to thank the voters of Old Bridge for re-electing me to the Board of Education. To everyone who helped during the campaign, my heartfelt thanks. My deepest appreciation to all the members of the PTAs — without your support, we would not have…