Category: Suburban Opinion
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Old Bridge school board should close schools for Veterans Day
Why is it that most of the schools in New Jersey are closed in honor of Veterans Day, but Old Bridge public schools are not? My family went to Washing-ton, D.C., to observe this very special day and the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. However, my daughter, who is a…
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Smoking represents a serious health hazard in the workplace
The American Heart Association joins with New Jersey BREATHES, a statewide New Jersey tobacco control coalition comprising more than 45 leading state, health, nonprofit and civic organizations, to call upon our legislators and Gov. James E. McGreevey to remove smoking in all indoor public workplaces. Secondhand smoke is New Jersey’s "biggest workplace health hazard." According…
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. JAMES S. BLACK, 88, of the Parlin section of Sayreville died Nov. 2 in Manor by the Sea Health Care Center, Ocean Grove. His wife, Ellen Black,…
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Makransky offers thanks to borough residents and workers
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the people of Sayreville for their vote of confidence in re-electing me to the Borough Council. Thank you also to those who worked so diligently and faithfully on the campaign; your loyalty is most appreciated. We are all residents of this borough, and I have made…
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Assembly bill has a nice ring to it
Assembly bill has a nice ring to it People who don’t want to be bothered at home with nighttime calls from telemarketers may soon be able to enjoy dinner once again. The state Senate has overwhelmingly passed legislation known as the "No Telemarketing Call List" bill, and just about anyone with a phone has to…
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Guest Column
Carl J. AsszonyHonor past and present defenders of freedom Carl J. Asszony Honor past and present defenders of freedom In the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in the year 1918, World War I ended, and an armistice was declared. In 1938 an act of Congress made Nov. 11 an official…
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Obituaries
Greater Media Newspapers prints obituaries as a free community service, at no charge to the families of the deceased or to the funeral homes that provide the information. EDWARD J. COVELL JR., 80, of Sayreville died Oct. 30 in Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy division. His wife, Mary Vinnai Covell, died in 1995. Surviving…
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Seniors shouldn’t have to freeze while waiting for flu shots
There we stood at 8:15 a.m., outdoors in an temperature of 45 degrees, approximately 200 "early birds" awaiting entry to the East Brunswick Senior Center for flu shots. I thought: There has to be a better way. Perhaps we could be allowed inside — at least we’d be warm in the reception area or the…
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Recreation dept. offers thanks for support
Recreation dept. offers thanks for support The Sayreville Recreation Department wishes to extend a sincere thank you to the borough of Sayreville Police Department and to the Parks Department for the support that they provided to help ensure the success of our Halloween Parade. I would like to recognize and thank the Sayreville Recreation Advisory…
