Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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Local business operators continue to deal with challenges of pandemic
Business owners in Matawan and Aberdeen Township who have survived the first year of the coronavirus pandemic are trying to remain solvent as the pandemic nears the start of its second year in New Jersey. In an interview, Matawan Mayor Joseph Altomonte said officials do not have or keep records of businesses that close and…
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East Brunswick council honors Assemblyman Sterley Stanley for his contributions in town
EAST BRUNSWICK–Acknowledging his three years of service on the governing body, the East Brunswick Township Council honored former councilman and current Assemblyman Sterley Stanley. Councilman Michael Spadafino, who was Stanley’s runningmate during the 2016 council election, read a resolution during the Feb. 8 council meeting honoring Stanley for his years of service to the community.…
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Officials welcome Jersey Mike’s Subs to Aberdeen Plaza
ABERDEEN – The Township Council and the Economic Business Council (EBC) have welcomed Jersey Mike’s Subs to the Aberdeen Plaza at Route 35 South and Cliffwood Avenue in Aberdeen Township. Municipal officials said the business is the sixth Jersey Mike’s Subs franchise for Evan Mayer, who owns locations in Ocean, Monmouth and Morris counties. The…
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South River council introduces ordinance establishing retail spaces uses
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code to define permitted and conditional retail usage. Borough Administrator Art Londensky said this ordinance further defines what certain retail uses are permitted uses and/or conditional uses in certain zones: any use or establishment, generally open to the public, primarily engaged…
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Spotswood pays company for completing first step in DeVoe Lake reconstruction project
SPOTSWOOD–In the latest step to reconstruct the Spotswood’s notable lake, the Borough Council approved a resolution paying $221,970 to SumCo Eco-Contracting LLC for the DeVoe Lake Dredging phase one project. On Oct. 5, 2020, the borough entered into a $2.2 million contract with SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC for the dredging of DeVoe Lake, phase one. Bids…
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Spotswood council appoints new engineering company to handle roadway repairs
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing Center State Engineering to perform $30,000 in construction administration services for various roadways, taking over for the previous engineer. The borough had appointed Daniel Samuel of CME Associates, Inc. to serve as borough engineer for a term that ended on Dec. 31, according to the council. The borough…
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South River covered by 20 inches of snow after Nor’easter hits N.J.
SOUTH RIVER–With this year’s Nor’easter causing road closings, the Borough of South River received 18-20 inches of snow Feb. 1-2, according to police. Sgt. Edwin Yorek said according to the borough’s Road Department, the total approximate snow fall was 18-20 inches. In related news, the Township of East Brunswick received 14 inches of snow after…
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