NB Opinion
How do we save our children from teen suicide?
Adolescent admissions for inpatient psychiatric care have risen over 54 percent in the United States in the last five years. And, according to research...
Beekeepers need help keeping hobby alive
I need everyone’s help in saving honeybees in New Jersey. I’m a Montclair beekeeper and if a proposed amendment to state law is adopted,...
Students should receive lower mass transit rates
I read recently about NJ Transit rail fare increases in New Jersey which are supposed to help fund the tunnel to New York. This...
Freehold Township woman seeks life-changing transplant
A serious medical issue has made life a challenge for Lynn Kava of Freehold Township, but she has maintained a positive outlook as she...
Veterans thankful for remembrance of World War I
The A. Leigh Pardun American Legion Post 459 of North Brunswick, the Clark-Moetz VFW Post 2319 of North Brunswick and Milltown, the North Brunswick...
Honoring of veterans will continue in 2018 in North Brunswick
On. Oct. 23, the Township of North Brunswick completed its last Wartime Veteran Street Naming for 2017.
In 2017 we honored 29 families. In total...
Reader: We need to steer clear of Divided States of America
Lately, I find myself wondering about current factors that contribute to the ongoing divisiveness in our nation. It appears that we are experiencing a...
Reader: Liu is the choice for North Brunswick’s future
On Nov. 7, North Brunswick residents will have the opportunity to vote for three members of the Board of Education out of a slate...
Residents don’t need gas station in their backyard
The Wawa on Route 27 is fine as-is. It serves the area well and there is no need for it to be torn down...
Residents should oppose Wawa gas for second time
What a shame the residents of North Brunswick have to be put on the defensive for a second time on a proposed mega-gas station...
Zoning Board should vote ‘no’ to Wawa gas station
The Township of North Brunswick held three Zoning Board meetings regarding a proposed expansion of the existing Wawa at the intersection of Route 27...
Budget increases ‘a major win’ for Catholic schools
While the unfortunate delay in passing the Fiscal Year '18 state budget certainly held our collective attention for several days this summer and caused...
Reader: Wawa gas station is unnecessary in North Brunswick
The proposed expansion of the Route 27 North Brunswick Wawa is a very bad idea.
As a lifelong resident and business owner in North Brunswick...
World War I veterans appreciate students’ act of patriotism
I want to thank Ms. Melissa Pineiro and Ms. Meg Wright, advisors to the North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) Student Government Organization, for...
Sweeney fought to protect funding for those with disabilities
The state budget battle took many twists and turns this year, but we would be remiss not to acknowledge the final funding bill and...
Sporting events should be taken lightly
Whenever India and Pakistan meet in cricket semifinal or final matches, people on both sides of the border expect only a win from their...
For the Record
On June 14, North Brunswick officials indicated that a Chase Bank will replace an Exxon gas station at Aaron Road and Route 1. However,...
American Health Care Act will negatively affect persons with disabilities
The American Health Care Act (AHCA), which was recently passed by the House and will be voted on soon by the Senate, will have...
