Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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Reduced speed limit at Cranbury Road and Evergreen Boulevard would enable continuation of bike paths
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council introduced an ordinance which, if adopted, will amend the municipal code reducing the speed limit at Cranbury Road and Evergreen Boulevard intersection. Business Administrator Joseph Criscuolo said the reason for this speed limit reduction is for the continuation of bike paths. “Cranbury Road is a county road and according to the…
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Spotswood mayor delivers his final borough address
SPOTSWOOD–Expressing optimism about the new upcoming administration, Edward Seely delivered his last address as mayor of Spotswood. “Well, as go the lyrics in a Hollies song, ‘The road is long, with many a winding turn…,’ ” Seely said in a prepared statement. “This is my final mayor’s message. While the journey has been bittersweet, I…
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Country Lane Park in East Brunswick will add tennis, basketball courts
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council approved a resolution awarding Sport-Tech Construction Corporation a $281,777 contract to provide improvements for Country Lane Park. The East Brunswick Department of Recreation and Parks is responsible for maintaining the outdoor courts and athletic facilities within the township’s park system, according to the council. On Oct. 27, the township received three…
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Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue moves into new facility in Aberdeen Township
ABERDEEN – More than 15 years ago, Aberdeen Township resident Jackie Hastings and two friends co-founded the Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue with a goal of rescuing dogs and helping to find them their forever homes. Today, Hastings has moved the nonprofit organization out of her house and into a building with a large yard…
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Matawan-Aberdeen schools move to fully remote instruction
The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District has moved to fully remote instruction as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The fully remote instruction began on Nov. 30 and is scheduled to continue through Jan. 19. Since September, some students had been participating in a hybrid educational plan that combined in-person instruction and remote instruction. Some…
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East Brunswick council waives outdoor structure fees for restaurant owners
EAST BRUNSWICK–Helping ease the financial burden for many local restaurants, the Township Council approved a resolution waiving permit fees for establishments with outdoor dining structures. “The continuing pandemic has caused so many small East Brunswick businesses to suffer. The restaurant and bar industry [has] sustained some of the worst losses. The township wants to do…
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East Brunswick council prohibits pets from entering public, private properties
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council adopted an ordinance prohibiting large animal owners from letting their pets roam on public and/or private property. The ordinance prohibits any dogs, cattle, horses, swine, fowl or other animals to run at large along public streets or in any public park, in any building or in any other public place within…
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East Brunswick introduces ordinances entering into finance agreement with developer of Tices Lane property
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council introduced an ordinance authorizing the municipality to enter into a financial agreement with the redeveloper of the 110 Tices Ln. Redevelopment Project. The property is currently owned by the redeveloper, Tices Developers, LLC. The redeveloper proposes to redevelop the project area with the construction of 520 residential dwelling units consisting of…
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Spotswood residents elect first female mayor
SPOTSWOOD–With the ballot results officially certified, Jacqueline Palmer has won 2,407 votes in the mayoral election to secure the open seat, which holds a four-year term. She will be Spotswood’s first female mayor. Mayor Edward Seely decided not to run for re-election. Incumbent Councilman Lawrence Kraemer won 1,215 votes. There were 460 total write-in votes.…
