Category: Suburban Opinion
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If you have something to say, the Suburban wants to hear from you. Letters to the editor will be published weekly on the editorial page. All letters should be typed or neatly printed and must include a telephone number at which the writer may be reached f
If you have something to say, the Suburban wants to hear from you. Letters to the editor will be published weekly on the editorial page. All letters should be typed or neatly printed and must include a telephone number at which the writer may be reached for verification. The Suburban also welcomes guest columns that…
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Americans should proudly display their country’s flag every day
Last night, as we went to church for a Mass for the victims of the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon and for their families, the number of American flags on homes along the way was both stirring and gratifying. It spoke for the feelings of the people of Sayreville, united in compassion…
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Theft of flag is not a show of patriotism
This is an open letter to the person who stole the American flag from the business located at 233 Washington Road in Sayreville. This flag that you decided to take was of sentimental value. We displayed the flag with heavy hearts for those Americans who died in this recent tragedy. We also wanted to show…
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Parents and firemen gave generously and unselfishly
Today, I saw the face of God. The Magic Years Nursery School parent community in Old Bridge, with coordination from the Gordons Corner and Manalapan Township fire departments, came together to offer assistance to those families that have been displaced by the tragedy that befell our neighbors in New York City. Magic Years gathered together…
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Newspapers commit resources to national, local relief efforts
Newspapers commit resources to national, local relief efforts Like all Americans, the employees of Greater Media Newspapers were shocked, saddened and angered by the tragic events of Sept. 11. And like most of our countrymen, we’ve spent many hours in the last week discussing what we, and our publications, can do to help. This week,…
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Booster club is grateful for support, generosity
The Sayreville War Memorial High School Girls Soccer Booster Club would like to thank everyone who came out and supported the soccer team at the car wash held on Sept. 8. We would also like to thank Tastee Sub and Pizza in Sayreville and Innovators Hair Salon, Mr. Dee’s, Ice Cream N Stuff, Royal Deli…
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Guest Column Simran K. Goomer Teen asks for tolerance in community
Guest Column Simran K. Goomer Teen asks for tolerance in community I am a 17-year-old living in East Brunswick. As a result of the tragic events that occurred on Sept. 11 and the great loss that America is feeling, more innocent victims, Sikhs, are being verbally and physically assaulted. Sikhism, a religion started in the…
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Vote ’yes’ on Tuesday
Old Bridge school officials have successfully chosen the best, most cost-efficient plan for a construction project that will accommodate the growing student enrollment and will improve education throughout the district. Next Tuesday, they will ask residents to approve a bond referendum for $66.7 million in expansions and improvements at all levels of the school district.…
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America must rally after day of disaster
America must rally after day of disaster On a day of an unprecedented national disaster — when outside forces apparently conspired to launch a devastating attack on United States soil — those Americans who were not victims stood still in the wake of the devastation and havoc that had been left behind. Fear, confusion and…
