Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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South River police confirm more than 1,100 total cases of COVID-19
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Police Department has been notified by the Middlesex County Health Department that 1,124 total residents have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began last March. Fourteen borough residents have passed away due to COVID-19 since that time, according to reports. For more information, visit www.southriverpd.org/sr-covid-19-cases.
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Matawan-Aberdeen students have option to return to school five days a week
Beginning Jan. 25, all pre-kindergarten through fifth grade pupils in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District will have the opportunity to return to school five days per week and follow a minimum school day schedule. Beginning Feb. 1, all sixth through 12th grade students in the school district will have the opportunity to return to school…
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South River approves purchase of new fire pumper
SOUTH RIVER–Seeking to replace a more than 20-year-old fire pumper vehicle, the Borough Council approved a resolution to purchase a new fire apparatus for $526,947. The governing body will purchase a new fire apparatus from the National Cooperative authorized vendor in the amount of $526,947 less a credit of $7,233, according to information provided by…
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South River schools accepting nominations for high school Wall of Fame
Nominations are being accepted for the South River High School Wall of Fame. Nominees should serve as a role model for current and future South River High School students. This award is not limited to athletic achievement. A Wall of Fame is erected in the main corridor of the high school with the names of…
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Gunn, Buckel sworn in to new terms on Borough Council in Matawan
MATAWAN – Democrats Deana Gunn and Stephanie Buckel, the two winning candidates in the Nov. 3 municipal election for seats on the Borough Council have been sworn in to begin serving the residents of Matawan. Matawan held its 2021 reorganization meeting in a virtual manner on Jan. 6 during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. State Sen.…
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East Brunswick mayor discusses COVID-19 vaccine distribution
EAST BRUNSWICK – Mayor Brad Cohen provided residents with an update about the COVID-19 vaccine distribution within the Township of East Brunswick so far and what to expect in the coming weeks. With the township being home to several long-term care facilities, Cohen said the delivery of vaccines to long-term care facilities, is being completely…
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South River awards contract for various municipal roof repairs
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution awarding Wis, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) a contract for architectural services related to municipal roof repairs. The roofs in question are Summit Firehouse, 45 Appleby Ave.; the South River Public Library, 55 Appleby Ave.; the Criminal Justice Building, 61 Main St.; and the Department of Public Works…
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South River mayor says family of killed U.S. Capitol Police Officer ‘is devastated’
SOUTH RIVER–United States Capitol Police (USCP) Officer Brian D. Sicknick passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty. Sicknick was responding to the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 and was injured while physically engaging with protesters, according to information provided by the USCP. He returned to his division office and collapsed, according…
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East Brunswick’s newest police officer is township native
EAST BRUNSWICK–The East Brunswick Police Department’s newest patrolman was sworn in by Mayor Brad Cohen on Jan. 4. Grant Korten, 26, was born and raised in East Brunswick. He graduated from Ramapo College of New Jersey with a bachelor’s degree in sociology and criminology and is currently in progress for a master’s degree from the…
