Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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East Brunswick’s Lightbridge Academy raises money for local business
EAST BRUNSWICK–Complete with food, a petting zoo and games, Lightbridge Academy’s newest East Brunswick location held its grand opening event to help raise money for The Zeppole Guys. Established in 1997, Lightbridge Academy provides early education and child care to children ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten, as well as special programming for children up to…
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Trump supporters, counter protesters assemble along Route 18
EAST BRUNSWICK–Gathering near one of East Brunswick’s busiest intersections, supporters of President Donald Trump as well as counter protesters showcased their political stances along Route 18. Wearing MAGA (Make America Great Again) hats, waving flags and using their voices, more than 60 Trump supporters gathered along the sidewalk on Oct. 24 near the Tices Lane…
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Spotswood council awards contract commencing Lake DeVoe dredging project
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution awarding a $2.2 million contract to SumCo Eco-Contracting, LLC for the dredging of DeVoe Lake, phase one. Bids were received on Sept. 29, with SumCo Eco-Contracting of Peabody, Massachusetts, as the lowest and most responsible bidder, with a bid of $1.85 million, according to the council. The bid included…
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South River High School students will ‘paint town green’ for mental health awareness
SOUTH RIVER–In March of this year, the South River High School’s Future Healthcare Professionals Club canceled its “Paint the Town Green” campaign due to the coronavirus pandemic. Today, the club’s campaign is back on thanks to the Borough Council approving a resolution granting permission for the club to hang up green ribbons on borough property.…
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South River council approves resolution for engineering services for road repairs
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing CME Associates to perform $112,205 in engineering services for various roadways improvements. In a letter from CME Associates to Borough Administrator Art Londensky dated Jan. 9, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded the borough with a 2020 Municipal Aid Grant of $580,000 toward the…
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East Brunswick council approves resolution establishing rules at virtual meetings
EAST BRUNSWICK – The Township Council approved a resolution regarding emergency remote meetings protocols, procedures and requirements for public participation. Emergency Remote Meeting Protocol for Local Public Bodies is to ensure that local public bodies can continue to conduct official business in an open and transparent manner whenever a declared emergency exists that prohibits physical…
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East Brunswick council calls for parking restrictions along Fern Road
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council introduced an ordinance which, if adopted, will amend the municipal code to formally establish speed limits and parking restrictions for buses, trucks, RVs and campers on Fern Road. “The existing posted speed limits on Fern Road were never placed in the ordinance. We are not proposing to change any of them.…
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East Brunswick approves resolution authorizing alcohol service at Park Chateau Hotel
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council approved a resolution issuing a plenary retail consumption license to F&B Chateau, LLC for the Park Chateau Hotel. State law provides that a municipality may issue a plenary retail consumption license to an applicant who operates a hotel and motel containing 100 guest sleeping rooms or who is constructing a new…
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Four candidates in race for two terms on Borough Council in Matawan
MATAWAN – Four residents are seeking two three-year terms on the Matawan Borough Council in the 2020 municipal election. The candidates are Democrats Deana Gunn and Stephanie Buckel, and Republicans Anissa Esposito and Joseph Saggese. Gunn is the current council president and Buckel is an incumbent councilwoman. Buckel has been a Matawan resident for 16…
