Global-warming alerts stem from science, not liberal agenda
      A common tactic used by those in denial about the global-warming crisis is to "shoot the messenger." They can't win an argument based on the facts or science, so they attempt to cast doubt on the validity of those who are telling them what they don't want to hear.
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'Contentment with mediocrity' signals change
      After reading the positions of current Board of Education members Lew Kaufman and Amy Speizer about the Monroe Township school district's most important areas of concern (No. 1: construction of the high school; No. 2: No Child Left Behind), it is my opinion that they need to be replaced.
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Stop the board's spending, vote no on budget
      On April 17 East Brunswick taxpayers will be faced with the prospect of voting on an overbloated 2007-08 school budget of nearly $130 million. Incredibly, this is $5 million more than the previous budget and $17 million more than the 2005-06 budget. It also represents an additional $366 tax per $100,000 of assessed valuation on your home.
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Show incumbents the door in Monroe BOE election
      It's time for a change in Monroe.There are seven people running for three open seats on the Board of Education. The incumbents have brought us a $36 million shortfall for the new high school that isn't being built, a new tax increase and nothing but infighting. The board meetings are a disgrace.
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Don't let E.B. education be hurt by another defeated budget
      I read Florinne Abramowitz's letter to the editor ("Board Should Live with State Aid, Stop Taking from Taxpayers," Sentinel, March 22) with great interest and deep concern. I contacted the East Brunswick Board of Education to confirm Ms. Abramowitz's statements. I spoke with a board official, and I learned that East Brunswick has in fact accepted this year's state aid.
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School district must balance needs of students, taxpayers
      The Old Bridge school administration just doesn't get it. The 2007-08 budget is $130 million, and the administration's only regret is that they couldn't get more. Old Bridge taxpayers, on the other hand, are outraged that their taxes will be increased even though they are already overburdened. This is not a budget of need, but one of greed.
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Donations sought for pet shelter garage sale
      Sayreville Pet Adoption Center, 1400 Main St., will hold a Giant Garage Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 14 in the shelter's parking lot. Donations of items for the sale will be accepted at the shelter from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 13 and 14 only. Linens and shoes will not be accepted. Proceeds will benefit the pets housed at the shelter. Call Carmen at (732) 238-2556.
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