Category: Suburban Opinion
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‘Yes’ vote on school referendum makes good fiscal sense
The State of the Schools newsletter was mailed recently to the residents of Sayreville. As a resident of Sayreville, I found that the newsletter provided many facts and statistics — borough growth has increased; many new homes have been built; homes are in the process of being built; and more and more children attend school.…
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Red Cross thanks Greater Media Newspapers’ readers
Thank you, Greater Media Newspapers and your generous readers, for the contribution of $20,000 to the Liberty Fund. As you know, on Sept. 11 the United States suffered the worst terrorist attack on American soil in history. When you give to the American Red Cross with the intention of helping this nation heal, rest assured…
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Sayreville students need help from all community members
This is a letter to all parents and grandparents, young and senior residents of Sayreville. The children of our community desperately need and deserve our help. On Dec. 11, Sayreville voters will be asked to approve a referendum that is designed to greatly relieve the overcrowded conditions in the middle school, which in turn will…
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NJ Transit gets most out of heading west
NJ Transit gets most out of heading west NJ Transit is covering all its bases. That’s what you have to do when you seek federal money for a project. In NJ Transit’s case, it has announced plans to investigate a third option for its proposed MOM (Monmouth-Ocean-Mid-dlesex) line. It is doing so as a means…
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Guest Column Philip Vassallo Referendum deserves yes vote
Guest Column Philip Vassallo Referendum deserves yes vote If ever a community needed its schools to survive, let alone thrive, now is the time in Sayreville. Anyone who has lived in Sayreville over the past decade may have seen the borough’s population boom coming, but few could have predicted its impact on the district’s schools.…
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Wants Hegartys to offer affordable housing
In the waning days of the recent campaign, Councilwoman Georgette Marinaccio-Hegarty of Ward 4, Old Bridge, sent a letter reminding residents of her opposition to further development in Old Bridge. Councilwoman Hegarty was referring to developer John Brunetti’s proposal to construct 10,000 more units. I agree with the councilwoman, but I think the issue should…
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Candidates extend thanks for supporters’ efforts
Bob Pinaha and I would like to thank the voters who supported us in the recent election. Although we didn’t win, we are most appreciative of your efforts on our behalf. We gained many new friends and a world of experience, and we truly enjoyed the campaign. Congratulations to Tom Marcinczyk and Tom Pollando, who…
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Generous donations made Elks fund-raiser a success
The Ladies Auxiliary of Old Bridge Elks Lodge No. 2229 would like to thank the many businesses and individuals who generously donated their goods and services to our fashion show and tricky tray held on Oct. 14. The proceeds from this event have been donated to help the handicapped children, veterans and youth activities committees.…
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Many contributed to success of fund-raiser
Many contributed to success of fund-raiser I would like to say thank you to everyone who helped make the bake sale and can shake at the Black Belt Academy, Sayreville, a huge success. Together, we raised almost $900 for the families of victims of the World Trade Center attack. It was so wonderful to see…
