Category: Suburban Opinion
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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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African-Americans seen in forefront of United States’ defense
The pages of history overflow with the heroic efforts of African-Americans who fought to preserve this great nation. They showed a sense of honor, duty and courage that exemplified the very best America represents. They were ordinary men and women who performed extraordinary deeds in extraordinary times. In 1770 Crispus Attucks led an interracial attack…
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Redmond sets record straight regarding Old Bridge YMCA
I would like to set the record straight regarding the proposed Old Bridge YMCA. A recent editorial has accused the Township Council and me in particular, of playing partisan politics over the placement of the Y at Manino Park. First, I am not now nor have I ever been opposed to the development of Manino…
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MOM line will generate employment and revenue
I have written many letters to your newspaper over the years advocating the Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) passenger rail line project. The MOM project is reactivation of approximately 40 miles of existing rail right of way. The line runs through southern Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean counties. I am a Jamesburg resident who, along with others, supports this…
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Obituaries
LEONARD DAVID GEORGE, 50, of the Morgan section of Sayreville died Feb. 11 at home. Mr. George was a detective with the Madison Borough Police Department, where he was employed the past 17 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church, South Amboy. He is survived by his wife of 28 years,…
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Our View
New law tough on People who think they could someday be inclined to cause a problem at a youth sports event should pay particular attention to an article in today’s Suburban. Take note of a follow-up report on page 27 to a story that was first published last summer. On Aug. 24, during a match…
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Panel ought to be more knowledgeable
I am writing to agree with Ed Kryzkowski’s opinion that the Sayreville Shade Tree Commission should be curbed or dismantled. In Mr. Kryzkowski’s letter in the Jan. 16 issue of the Suburban, he detailed all his problems with three locust trees planted on the public right of way on his property. He also explained his…
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Municipal complex is more appropriate site for proposed YMCA
Exactly when did the 165 acres of land off Route 516, west of Jake Brown Road in Old Bridge, become the proposed site of a YMCA facility? Wasn’t this property to be preserved as a park to honor the memory of the late councilman Peter Mannino? I support the proposed site for the YMCA facility…
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New Sayreville Young Dems group aims to increase awareness
I would like to take this opportunity to introduce the Sayreville Young Democrats Organization. We are a nonprofit organization designed to introduce politics to the younger generation. Our goal is to increase voter turnout by registering nonregistered individuals, through education on the issues, and by discussing how these issues affect our lives. Many of us…
