• Takes issue with characterization of synagogue

    In the Feb. 19 issues of the Sentinel and Suburban newspapers, under the title “Chabad House Has New Site for Programs, Shop,” the first paragraph reads: “The first Orthodox synagogue in township history has opened in a former office building at the corner of Prospect Plains and Applegarth roads.” This statement is simply untrue and…

  • Reduce budget now, don’t wait around for state aid

    Jamesburg, like many towns, is struggling with its budget this year, and I can appreciate that fact. However, I find it odd that at the same time we are cutting positions and begging for state aid, we have enough money to give raises to our employees. In fact, it appeared we even had enough money…

  • New Wal-Mart will create more problems

    This letter is regarding the new Wal-Mart store that is proposed for Old Bridge. We have enough stores — we do not need another Wal-Mart. There is a Wal-Mart just 10 minutes from where the new one would be built. We have enough traffic in this town — we do not need more. A new…

  • On economic effect of open space program

    Considering the open-space programs being conducted by New Jersey cities, I wonder what effect these programs have on the local economy. Take, for example, East Brunswick’s purchase of Heavenly Farms at a cost of $12 million for “open space.” What would have happened if this purchase wasn’t made? I understand the developer would have built…

  • Reader says bring back the Ford Ranchero — say what?

    Coda • GREG BEAN Once again, my readers have come through. When I ask them to respond to a column, they respond. Man, do they respond. A few weeks ago, after writing a column about how I thought the American auto industry could save itself by reintroducing the cars that made it famous — like…

  • Swing your partner!

    MIDDLETOWN — The Middletown Ramblers will host a Spring Barn Dance 7:30-10 p.m. on Friday, March 20, at the Croydon Hall Middletown Senior Center. All are welcome to come and have some fun dancing at the beginner level. No experience is needed. The caller will teach what you need to know. Singles or couples are…

  • Superintendents’ roundtable to meet March 25

    RED BANK — The 54 members of the Monmouth County Superintendents’ Roundtable, including Executive County Superintendent Carole Morris and Executive County Business Administrator Joseph Passiment, will meet March 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., in Red Bank for a professional development day to focus on improving student learning through enhancement of leadership skills. Timothy…

  • American icon’s eloquence is poetic and profound

    Maya Angelou speaks to sellout crowd at Brookdale College BY TOYNETT HALL Staff Writer Alone on a stage, she captured the minds and hearts of about 2,500 people with her words, her song, her wisdom. In her 80 years, she has shared the lessons of her life’s journey with an eagerly receptive crowd. PHOTOS BY…

  • Sculptor of 9/11 memorial to speak at historical society

    BY ERIN O. STATTEL Staff Writer HOLMDEL — Not so long ago, Americans watched their television sets in horror as history unfolded before their eyes on Sept. 11, 2001. Holmdel Township lost 21 residents that day and a memorial was erected in front of Town Hall in their honor. To highlight that memorial, the Holmdel…

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