Category: Suburban Opinion
-

Would search have been
worth the cost for board? After reviewing the arguments made by members of the Old Bridge Board of Education with regard to the promotion of a longtime district teacher and administrator to the position of school superintendent, it appears that both sides make solid points. One side, the seven-member board majority, appointed district Assistant Superintendent…
-

Shelter, rescue animals are in need of good homes, neutering
This is a reminder to everyone who is considering bringing a new pet into his or her home: Save a life and adopt a pet — don’t purchase one from a pet store or breeder. Every year in New Jersey alone, more than 50,000 animals are put to sleep because there are not enough homes.…
-

School board approves an adjustable ’02-’03 calendar
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan School board approves an adjustable ’02-’03 calendar OLD BRIDGE — Barring any unforeseen circumstances or inclement weather next year, township students might be enjoying the hazy days of summer three days earlier than originally scheduled. With all nine members present, the Board of Education unanimously voted May 14 to…
-

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. JOSEPH A. FORCE, 77, of the Parlin section of Sayreville died May 19 in Bayshore Community Hospital, Holmdel. Surviving are his wife, Linda C. Quick Force; a…
-

Council made the right call
In one of the more difficult decisions they have had to make as elected officials, the members of the Old Bridge Township Council last week courageously heeded the call of their constituents by cutting the defeated school budget by $2 million. It was a gutsy move to go against the wishes of the Board of…
-

Guest Column Allan Kaufman Improvements needed at Tamarack
Guest Column Allan Kaufman Improvements needed at Tamarack With spring in the air, once again the golfers of Middlesex County find themselves wondering if any improvements will be made at Tamarack Golf Course, East Brunswick. For years there has been a sign at the golf course indicating that improvements will take place shortly. To this…
-

Board, volunteers made derby a success
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
-

School board ponders giving assist. super the top spot
Staff Writer By sue m. morgan School board ponders giving assist. super the top spot OLD BRIDGE — Assistant Superin-tendent of Schools for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Nicole Okun might be tapped to lead this growing district, which anticipates 10,500 students in the 2002-03 school year. According to district spokesperson Lori Luicci, Okun, an educator…
-

Sayreville residents have shown generosity and kindness
In response to your editorial ("Benefits Are Universal From Schools’ Positive Messages") printed in the May 2 issue of the Suburban, we would like to send thanks to the schoolchildren and their families who have been so supportive and thoughtful in helping the Staten Island (N.Y.) Rescue Squad. We also send thanks for other gracious…
