NB Opinion
Annual event brings attention to heart disease in women
Our mothers, daughters, sisters and friends are at risk. Heart disease and stroke cause one in three deaths among women each year — more...
Knights of Columbus thanks charity drive supporters
The members of the St. Cecilia’s Knights of Columbus Council No. 7046 of Monmouth Junction want to express our thanks to everyone in the...
North Brunswick Zoning Board should reject storage unit application
There is a proposal before the North Brunswick Zoning Board to rezone a large parcel of land from residential to commercial along the Route...
Residents asked to petition storage facility on Route 130
Currently there is a proposal before the North Brunswick Zoning Board that threatens to permanently change the landscape of the Route 130 residential corridor....
EMS volunteers need public support
The attacks in Brussels and Paris remind us of our own vulnerability to another large-scale terrorist assault on our soil. Such a strike surely...
17-year-olds encouraged to register to vote
A recent law change enables every eligible 17-year-old New Jersey citizen to
register to vote with the understanding that they may not vote until they
become...
Diwali should be a day off in North Brunswick
I would like to commend the students of North Brunswick Township High School for trying to add Diwali to the list of holidays celebrated...
Death of State Trooper reminds motorists to be more aware
Flashing lights mean slow down, move over, be alert.
The recent tragic death of New Jersey State Police Trooper, Sean Cullen, is a glaring reminder of the...
Achieving equality for all women still a challenge
Each year we celebrate March as Women’s History Month, and we salute women who throughout history have sacrificed to bring to the world's attention...
Residents’ voices carry weight in town hall
In a recent letter to the editor, a local resident opined that while it is generally difficult for citizens to get the ear of...
Resident shares thanks for participation in ‘Share the Warmth’ collection
I would like to offer a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped contribute to the "Share The Warmth" coat and blanket collection for...
Don’t abandon domesticated ducks, geese
Every year, domesticated ducks and geese are found abandoned in ponds and lakes. All domesticated animals are dependent on humans for food, water, shelter,...
Bicyclist involved in hit-and-run begs driver to stay off the roads
On Feb. 1 at 11:30 a.m. while cycling on Ridge Road near Perrine Road in Monmouth Junction, I was hit by a silver Nissan which...
Partnership encouraged between local businesses, high school students
The North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) community would like to continue our partnership with local businesses. All of our 1,800 students have been...
Bill would increase qualifications for nursing home assistants
We all need to be concerned about the quality of nursing home care. Just about everyone has a loved one who eventually will need...
Reader is disappointed by letter endorsing Trump
I read Barbara Bucker’s editorial letter of Jan. 14 ('Think red' when voting for president) with sadness. She states that she will be voting for Donald...
Life stories with Lisa Anderson
For some people, a catastrophe can result in putting us on a totally different path in life. Such is the case for Sue Gallagher.
Born...
Residents warned about phony IRS calls
Across New Jersey, residents are have been receiving phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the IRS or the U.S. Treasury for a...