New school is necessary and wise investment for South River
     On Wednesday, Feb. 12, I attended the Board of Education meeting describing the proposed new elementary school in South River. I came away from the meeting convinced that this school is not only absolutely necessary to ease the current overcrowding in the current school, but that it is also a sound ...
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East Brunswick schools need serious solutions, not blue ribbons
     I was prompted to write this letter in response to the front page story in the Feb. 13 Sentinel, "E.B. in ‘Crisis’ Mode With ’03-’04 Budget." I, too, sense a crisis; however, this crisis is in the lack of conscience on the part of decision-makers to whom we entrust our children.
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Resident critiques E.B. mayor’s annual address
     Mayor William Neary, in his annual address regarding East Brunswick, stated that he "remains determined to keep preserving open space and to work on keeping municipal taxes low.
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Development must respect area’s natural surroundings
     I read with sad interest about East Brunswick Township’s plans to renovate the 120-year-old Smith farmhouse ("Work on Old Farmhouse May Be Done by Summer," Sentinel, Feb.
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Cut the fat, not programs, in East Brunswick schools
     I read in the Sentinel this past week that East Brunswick is considering ways to cut programs in our schools due to a budget shortfall. This is occurring because the state is not going to provide enough funds.
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Donkey Basketball to benefit Project Graduation
     A Donkey Basketball game to benefit South River High School’s Project Graduation will be held at 6 p.m. on Feb. 23 in the high school gymnasium, Montgomery Street.
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