Category: Suburban Opinion
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Should ban smoking in parks and playgrounds
My sisters, little brother and I were playing in the park. We were having a good time, when we were disgusted to realize that there were cigarette butts everywhere. People were smoking around kids, throwing their cigarette butts wherever they pleased. We couldn’t even let our little brother go down the baby slide because there…
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A special homecoming for Monroe football player
Staff Writer By lynn K. Barra A special homecoming for Monroe football player VERONICA YANKOWSKI Sean Denehy, who returned to the Monroe Township High School football field Saturday, holds up the Player of the Week red beret as the crowd applauds his return. MONROE — Wearing his No. 50 football jersey and the coveted red…
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Family of hero firefighter is grateful for prayers, gifts
On Sept. 11 our brother, and brother-in-law, Capt. Joseph Farrelly of the New York Fire Department, entered the first World Trade Center tower to be hit by a plane. He is still among the missing. We would like to thank all those who have given their support, prayers and donations. Thank you to the employees…
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Student’s enthusiasm, work earn nomination
Staff Writer By jennifer dome SOUTH RIVER –– While some high school students try to juggle their homework with part-time jobs and social activities, other students also decide to throw in a few extracurricular and volunteer activities for good measure. Such is the case with Ryan Jones, 17, a senior at South River High School.…
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Residents should know details of referendum
Residents should know details of referendum To many in the Sayreville community, the fact that something needs to be done to ease the bulging student enrollment in the schools may be a no-brainer. After all, many students at the Sayreville Middle School are eating their lunches in the hallways or in the media center, where…
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Guest Column Erik R. Solberg Principal responds to criticism
Guest Column Erik R. Solberg Principal responds to criticism I would like to respond to the letter to the editor ("Program for Autistic Does Not Offer Proper Education") published in the Nov. 1 issue of the Suburban concerning our public school program — the Academy Learning Center (ALC) for students with autism and multiple disabilities,…
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Be sure to vote Tuesday
In these times, when our nation is under attack by terrorism, when our lives have been changed due to unprecedented threats to our well-being, and when our values and attention have shifted to demand increased security and greater protection from authorities, it is perhaps more important than ever before to exercise one of our finest…
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Extends thanks to benefit game participants
The Sayreville Recreation Department would like to extend a sincere thank you to our municipal employees, the congregation of Faith Fellowship Ministries, Sayreville, and all volunteers for participating in the softball game to benefit the Association for Brain Injured Children. The department would like to acknowledge the contributions made by local vendors and sports organizations.…
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Guest Column Kennedy O’Brien On God, country and tolerance
Guest Column Kennedy O’Brien On God, country and tolerance On Sept. 29 Sayreville residents gathered to recognize the tragic events of Sept. 11. We remembered those who were lost. We paid tribute to those brave people, including some of our own residents, who are laboring untiringly in New York City, and we drew strength from…
