Category: Suburban Opinion
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Obituaries
ROBERT J. GALLAGHER, 39, of Sayreville died Feb. 25 at home. Surviving are his mother, Margaret Bruce Gallagher, with whom he lived; two brothers, Michael of Sayreville and Daniel of Oradell; and two nephews and one niece. Services are planned for 9 a.m. on March 1 at Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home, Parlin section of…
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Our View
Questions linger in handlingof alleged theft at ice arena Questions linger in handling of alleged theft at ice arena If someone was believed to be stealing money from a business, that business would handle the matter by first investigating the issue and later bringing the police into the picture. That is just what the administration…
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for the record
In a Feb. 20 article titled "Control of Governing Body Lost With Dems’ Discord," state Assemblyman John Wisniewski was incorrectly quoted as saying that he spent the majority of his time working in his role as chairman of the Sayreville Democratic Party. Wisniewski actually said that he feels his time spent as an attorney and…
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Gov. McGreevey’s budget cuts would kill a golden goose
Gov. James E. McGreevey is planning to cut state funding to the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission (NJMPTC). This, I believe, would be a huge mistake. Since 1978, the commission’s first year, more than 7,700 film and video projects have been made in the Garden State, producing more than $590 million in state…
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Borough needs to increase recreation opportunities for youth
Whatever happened to the building of a skate park in Sayreville? There are many young boys and girls awaiting this park, which is to go behind Borough Hall. The teens in Sayreville need more than just the kiddie parks. You don’t see many 14-year-olds playing on the slides, and if you do, it is because…
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Why does borough plow snow into residential driveways?
Why does borough plow snow into residential driveways? I am writing this letter about how poorly the borough of Sayreville handled the snow removal. I live on Beaker Drive. The snow that they plowed in the street was all delivered to my driveway. I cannot believe that this is the way the snow removal is…
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Too many businesses, not enough parkland in Old Bridge
As the population of Middlesex County grows, it is inevitable that contractors will want to build on available lots of land. That being said, is it considered beneficial for a community to have multiple banks, convenience stores, gas stations and drug stores? On the stretch of Route 516 from Cottrell Road to Gaub Road in…
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Development must respect property’s natural surroundings
I read with sad interest about East Brunswick Township’s plans to renovate the 120-year-old Smith farmhouse ("Work on Old Farmhouse May Be Done by Summer," Feb. 13). While I’ve nothing against restoring the old house, I do not think there is much to celebrate, nor do I think we owe any thanks to the developer.…
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Obituaries
JAMES W. CARROLL, 58, of Highlands, formerly of the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge, died Feb. 14 in Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. He was employed by the Old Bridge Township Road Department for 35 years. Surviving are a sister, Linda Bobak of Highlands; a nephew; and three nieces. A Mass was offered at St.…
