• Dismayed to read of punishment in U.S. schools

    A s a visitor to the United States, I was pained to read Greg Bean’s column, “Classroom Punishments: American Horror Stories” (Sentinel, Sept. 13). It is shocking that such punishments are meted out to children in a child-centric society like the United States. Subsequent to my father’s transfer, I went to Washington, D.C., in 1945…

  • Allow administration to complete Golden Triangle

    I have been a resident of East Brunswick for 15 years, and during half of those years the Golden Triangle redevelopment has been moving forward. Now here are we are, more than seven years later, and it is still a hot topic, with a history behind it. The residential units were always part of the…

  • Christie playing with truth about state, township

    A s a retired Monroe Township Council member with 24 years of service on the council, I still retain an active interest in the affairs of both the state and the municipality. I am appalled by Gov. Chris Christie’s mismanagement and his reckless disregard for the truth. He travels around the country bragging about his…

  • Grateful for action on Foerter Farm

    This is a copy of a letter I recently sent to the East Brunswick Township Council and Mayor David Stahl. I appreciate your putting the good of the community above partisan politics to approve the amendment to the Foerter Farm purchase agreement at the Township Council meeting last evening. It is reassuring to residents when…

  • MTHS to present ‘Showcase 2012’

    The Monroe Township High School (MTHS) Drama Club will stage “Showcase 2012” 7 p.m. Oct. 25, 26 and 27 at the high school, 200 Schoolhouse Road. The event will feature songs and musical scenes from the Broadway stage. Tickets cost $10 for adults, $7 for senior citizens, $5 for students.

  • Mystery writers set session for Oct. 27

    Author Karen Bostrom Walling of Toms River will offer a presentation titled “The ABCs of Letting Go of Procrastination: A Workshop for Writing and for Life” at 11:30 a.m. during the Oct. 27 meeting of Sisters in Crime/Central Jersey (SinC/CJ) at the Jamesburg Senior Center, 139 Stevens Ave. The meeting will begin with a Writers…

  • Writers workshop at MCC Oct. 27

    “Express Yourself,” a writers workshop open to the public will be held at Middlesex County College on Oct. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The program combines sessions on writing skills with practical tips on selling work. There will also be a spoken word contest, and the winner will receive $100. Public school teachers…

  • Nominees sought for SWMHS Hall of Fame

    The Sayreville War Memorial High School (SWMHS) Hall of Fame Committee is seeking honorable nominations for induction into the 2013 Hall of Fame. Nominees must be graduates of SWMHS and should be individuals that have made outstanding contributions to their profession, community or organization. Call Elaine Kubacz at 732-727- 0192 for nomination forms, or submit…

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