• Why aren’t we investing in higher education?

    Joe Sinagra raises an important question about the cost-effectiveness of higher education for prospective college students in the United States today (“Is College Worth the Debt Incurred?,” Letters to the Editor, Suburban, March 24). Of course, if we lived in a “we” society instead of a “me” society, we might be asking a different question:…

  • Suggestions on dealing with pesky varmints

    A ttention, Greg Bean. In view of the many animals attracted to your garage (“Coda,” Suburban, April 21), I respectfully suggest the following: schedule a garage sale, open a petting zoo, or get yourself a shotgun. Are you aware of the fact that in some sections of the United States, your invaders are considered delicacies?…

  • Municipalities place burden on taxpayers

    I am so tired of reading about our property taxes being increased each and every year because of the so-called municipal budget. Even with their spending cuts, officials still manage to spend more than what they have while continuing to put the burden on us to make up the difference. Why can’t they learn to…

  • Municipalities place burden on taxpayers

    I am so tired of reading about our property taxes being increased each and every year because of the so-called municipal budget. Even with their spending cuts, officials still manage to spend more than what they have while continuing to put the burden on us to make up the difference. Why can’t they learn to…

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    Nicholas Termyna, 6, of Old Bridge, and other children participate in a game during the April 13 Slam Dunk the Junk Carnival at the Geoge Bush Senior Center in Old Bridge. ERIC SUCAR staff

  • O.B.’s Desai recognized for service to township

    Longtime zoning board chair now sits on Planning Board OLD BRIDGE — Kiran Desai has held several titles during his years of service to the township, but he will officially add “role model” to that list next week. Desai will be presented with the 2011 Achievement in Planning Award at a May 5 banquet hosted…

  • South Amboy reaches accord on PBA claims

    BY JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — The city has settled out of court with PBA Local 63 regarding past medical claims. South Amboy’s obligation comes to $107,432 for the reimbursements of claimants’Medicare Part B premiums, and $49,061 for the reimbursement for their prescription co-pays, according to a document fromthe law office of Louis Rainone,…

  • Blood drive planned for May 2 at firehouse

    The South Old Bridge Volunteer Fire Company and its LadiesAuxiliary will sponsor a blood drive 3-8 p.m. May 2 at Engine Company No. 2, 14 Throckmorton Lane. The Blood Center of New Jersey will provide the bloodmobile. For more information, log on to www.SOBFD.com or call 732-251-8596.

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