Public encouraged to honor student's memory
      In recent days, many kind tributes have been made to the memory of Byron Goundrey, an 18-year-old Rutgers University student who lived with spinal muscular dystrophy. Every one of those words captured the essence of Byron - caring, brilliant, "can do" attitude, and so very many others that w...
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Theater group praised for performance
      On April 27, I was happy to attend the NBTHS Alchemist Theater Company's performance of "Les Miserables." First and foremost, I want to congratulate the entire cast and proud parents on an outstanding musical performance. The new theater enhanced the production even greater, so congratulation...
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When contempt is studied, America will be safe
      As parents of a 17-year-old in the midst of visiting college campuses - including the New Brunswick area - we are saddened and shocked by the horrific occurrence at Virginia Tech. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of the 32 men and women.
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Linwood principal touched by Holocaust remembrance event
      I want to congratulate and thank Marian Felberbaum, the seventh-grade social studies staff and students, Linwood Middle School concert choir, and orchestra for the special presentation "Evening of Holocaust Remembrance" April 18 at Linwood Middle School.
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North Brunswick Pulda farm fight is still far from over
      I wish to commend the Appellate Court for its decision to reinstate the Pulda farm lawsuit. Their instruction that this case be heard in another county - away from political and personal agendas so prevalent in Middlesex County - is also a wise decision. Truly this is a victory for the "lit...
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Public should be aware of dangers of alcohol, FAS
      In recognition of National Alcohol and Other Drug-Related Birth Defects Week and in celebration of Mother's Day, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) of Middlesex County Inc. would like to educate pregnant women and all potential mothers of the positive steps they ca...
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Residents must support high school principal
      A high school is only as good as its principal. North Brunswick Township High School (NBTHS) is a good school, and it's because of principal Mistretta. Mr. Sal Mistretta has been a teacher for 30 years, been in North Brunswick Schools for eight years, was an assistant principal for two years,...
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