Category: Suburban Opinion
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Paying the price in ratables race
Running in the ratables race can have unexpected consequences. We urge Old Bridge to look at all the obvious, as well as hidden costs as it considers whether to develop a large tract of land in the southern portion of the township. The land in question is a 530-acre site located off Route 18, known…
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O.B. board should control developers Guest Column James H. Anderson
O.B. board should control developers Guest Column James H. Anderson The taxpayers of Old Bridge better wake up. As a relatively new resident, I would just like to comment on the mess that the Old Bridge Planning Board is contending with regarding the Oakwood and Spring Knolls developments, and the completion of the Trans Old…
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Dangers of Internet chat rooms hit close to home
Parents should heed well a warning given by Freehold Township police Detective Marty Boutote in this week’s News Transcript, one of the community newspapers in the Greater Media family. In a phrase, stop letting your children sit for hours on their computers, chatting on the Internet with people who are strangers, some of whom would…
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Director should not be granted tenure Guest Column Kennedy O’Brien
Director should not be granted tenure Guest Column Kennedy O’Brien The recent action by Councilwoman Mary Novak and the other Sayreville Democratic Borough Council members to give 11th-hour preferential treatment to a politically connected department head is a blatantly political and shameful act by defeated Democrats. Even though the people of Sayreville have removed Democrats…
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Arleth dedication ceremony slated
JEFF HUNTLEY The facade of the new addition onto the Emma L. Arleth School, Sayreville. SAYREVILLE — A dedication date has been set for the Emma L. Arleth School addition. The ceremony, which will be held on Monday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., will unveil the new $4.9 million addition to the Washington Road school.…
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Family fun
Sayreville residents Darnell Ragland and his son, Darnell, work together on a mural project for the holiday season at Eisenhower School, Sayreville, Friday. Pictured at left are Renee Heisler and her son, Darren, of Sayreville. MARIE ORTIZ
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Holiday mural
Christina Termyna, 5, a pupil at the Eisenhower School, Sayreville, concentrates as she paints a flower pot Friday. In the background is 6-year-old Aleisha Verdeflor. Students painted a holiday mural in the hallway and made gifts in the classrooms. MARIE ORTIZ
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Family is grateful for assistance and prayers
It is impossible to thank each and every individual who assisted in the search and safe return of our son, Matthew Clark. So many people gave of their time and effort to help. We would like to extend thanks to everyone from the anonymous person who spotted Matthew in Grand Central Station, New York City,…
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A little giving goes a long way during the holiday season
As the holiday season approaches, it is important that we reflect upon all the good fortune that has been bestowed upon us throughout the year. At this time we must also remember those individuals less fortunate than we, simply by giving back to our community. One significant way to give back to your community is…
