NB Opinion
Push to approve referendum seen as ‘propaganda’
In the Dec. 20 North & South Brunswick Sentinel article by Jennifer Amato reporting the passage of the school expansion referendum in North Brunswick...
Reader disagrees with assertions about the black community
Though I doubt that Michael Campbell meant to give offense with his recent letter to The Sentinel ("Reader suggests how to repair trust between...
Being silent is not an option
Unless people speak out against a bigoted racist like Carl Paladino, despicable comments like his become acceptable and end up being the new norm....
Customer service would help ensure package delivery
I have been hearing a lot in the news lately about missing packages from people’s front porches. The carriers that deliver the package can...
Reader supports congressional investigation of presidential election
As my congressional representative for the 4th District, I am respectfully urging Congressman Chris Smith to add his voice to the nonpartisan group of...
Superintendent urges residents to vote for referendum
I am writing to remind the citizens of North Brunswick to please cast a vote on the school district’s referendum question that will be...
Reader suggests how to repair trust between police, minorities
The candidates in this election cycle were asked how they would repair the broken relationship and trust between the African American communities and the...
Referendum ‘is about money,’ not children
In reference to the upcoming school referendum in North Brunswick, the speakers may be different, but the rhetoric and talking points are the same, intended...
Councilwoman grateful for years of service
As most know, this year I made the decision to not seek re-election as a North Brunswick councilwoman. My decision was rendered to my...
America will be stronger next year
Our USA patriot history is strongly worth repeating in 2017-18.
Question: What would both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson do in December 1800? Pray a...
Strong North Brunswick community is based on quality education
One of the main reasons my husband and I chose North Brunswick as our hometown in 1999 was the quality school system. Even before...
Success of town is based on quality education
One of the biggest decisions we make for our kids is where to raise them. Which community will partner with our family to impress...
New school is a ‘necessity’ in North Brunswick
Fifty-one years ago, we relocated to North Brunswick with our then three sons. The reputation of the school system is what drew us to...
School board member thankful for re-election
I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to everyone who supported me in my re-election to the South Brunswick Board of Education.
It truly...
Thank an EMS volunteer
As we embark on another season of giving thanks, I ask New Jerseyans to count volunteer EMS responders among their blessings. Often “invisible,” this...
Opposition of referendum comes from ‘interest in education’
The Letter to the Editor (North and South Brunswick Sentinel, Nov. 17) by Jennifer Updegraff, slamming Mr. Richard Pender for his opposition to the...
How will Trump respond?
I am an early sleeper and early riser. I woke up on Wednesday, anticipating a glass-ceiling-shattering victory for Hillary; the totally unexpected happened.
As expected,...
EMS volunteers are ‘unsung heroes’
As we embark on another season of giving thanks, I ask New Jerseyans to count volunteer EMS responders among their blessings. Often “invisible,” this...
