Category: Suburban Opinion
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Budgets may need trimming
Given the freezing of state aid that has been proposed by Gov. James McGreevey, school and municipal officials throughout New Jersey ought to be preparing for a challenging year. While municipal officials should be extra cautious about spending this year, school officials in particular will be in the hot seat, as their budgets typically make…
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Guest Column Jennifer Marie Smith N.J. using tobacco settlement funds well
Guest Column Jennifer Marie Smith N.J. using tobacco settlement funds well A recent report by the national Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids criticizing states that do not use funds from the Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) with the tobacco industry for their intended purpose — to reduce the enormous economic and health burdens placed on the states…
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for the record
Letter writer George Lerner of Old Bridge was incorrectly quoted in a letter that appeared in the Suburban Feb. 14. In the letter that appeared, the name of a county road had been inadvertently changed. The following is a portion of the letter, in which the writer states his opposition to the changing of the…
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O.B. residents happy with council’s actions
We find ourselves unable to believe your editorial regarding Old Bridge’s attempt to aid its citizens ("Stick to the Feasible Aspects of Fight Against Crystal Lake," Our View, Suburban, Feb. 7). We live in Old Bridge, and we are proud of what our council is doing to try to stop the Crystal Lake development. There…
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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. RAYMOND JOHN HOFFMAN, 79, of South Amboy died Feb. 10 at home. Surviving are his wife, Grace Mosinak Hoffman; three daughters, Nancy Pavich, Grace Hoffman and Carol…
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Land’s sale to county should be considered
Land’s sale to county should be considered In deciding the fate of the 328-acre former Olympia & York property owned by Old Bridge between routes 9 and 18, and Marlboro and Texas roads, township officials need to look at the big picture. They should look at the township’s future needs in terms of recreation and…
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Society should slow down, show respect for senior citizens
Have you discovered that as soon as you became a senior citizen, a change took place in your new status in life? You now have become more aware of the disrespect shown you by younger folks in many professions in life, whether it be medical professionals, insurance companies, receptionists or retail personnel. When you go…
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Officials should be promoting the name Old Bridge, not deleting it
I hope that the Old Bridge Township Council does not go ahead with the name change of the Old Bridge Municipal Center and Old Bridge Plaza to honor Mary Brown. If they want to plant a tree or put up a memorial, that’s fine. But losing our identity while wasting our tax dollars on new…
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American Muslims are committed to country
We, as American Muslims, feel the same responsibilities as all other community members feel. The United States of America is a great country, and we are committed to serve this great country until the last drop of our blood. Islam teaches peace and prosperity, respect for all, love for all and justice for all human…
