• Cooling towers not best option for Oyster Creek

    The April 16 Brick Bulletin article by Patricia Miller on the relicensing of the Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station mentions the continuing push by several anti-nuclear groups to get the state to require that Oyster Creek install cooling towers. This is not the best option for the power plant, not just because of the cost,…

  • Charlie’s birthday: Keep the date open

    Are We There Yet? • LORI CLINCH Ialways thought there could never be anyone who enjoys a birthday more than I do. With a whole day seemingly designed with me in mind, I’m as happy as a kid with a cake. I adore a birthday lunch with loved ones, dinner with friends, and an abundant…

  • For the record

    Staff Writer Wayne Witkowski was the author of the April 23 article on Brick Township High School shot put and discus standout Lisa Stuto. The name of the staff writer was incorrect.

  • Falling property values threaten fairness of tax system

    In the News • MARK ROSMAN This is an amazing time in our nation’s history, and an amazing time to be working in the media. We are all witnesses to what appears to be a complete meltdown in so many facets of our society, and every day the media reports more bad news. As our…

  • Gee, that candy looks good enough to smoke

    Coda • GREG BEAN My favorite line from the recent presidential campaign was Barack Obama explaining his youthful experimentation with mind-altering chemicals. “When I was young and stupid, I was young and stupid,” he said. That resonated with me, in large part because there was plenty of stupidity in my own misspent youth. Here, for…

  • Business Briefs

    The Garden State Philharmonic has received a $15,000 grant from the OceanFirst Foundation in recognition of the orchestra’s ongoing efforts to perform live music at the Jersey Shore. This $15,000 grant for both the 2008-09 and 2009-10 seasons will help to support the Philharmonic’s ongoing efforts to present symphonic and choral masterworks alongside newer American…

  • Forum discusses pitfalls during prom season

    S.B. addresses use of alcohol and drugs by minors BY BETH EISEN Correspondent Students are faced with tough decisions about alcohol during prom and graduation and during their first weeks at college. Health officials want teens to understand that the legal limit for blood alcohol for anyone under 21 is zero. SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Every…

  • NBTHS Guidance Dept. holds programs to aid students

    Focus is on social and emotional well-being vs. only academics BY JENNIFER AMATO Staff Writer NORTH BRUNSWICK — The Guidance Department at North Brunswick Township High School wants to remind students that school counselors are not only available for academic help, but for emotional and social wellness assistance as well. According to Kevin P. Farrell,…

  • So. Brunswick to hold first Relay for Life event

    BY MICHAEL ACKER Staff Writer SOUTH BRUNSWICK — The American Cancer Society is holding its signature event in South Brunswick in June. Local volunteers for the nationwide, community based voluntary health organization held a community meeting for Relay for Life at the South Brunswick Public Library April 14 in order to drum up interest in…

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