Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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South River clerk discusses voting protocols before upcoming election
SOUTH RIVER–With citizens across the country having to use mail-in ballots this election season, South River Borough Clerk Bill Bray informed residents about the voting process and upcoming drop-off locations. Bray said the ballots have been mailed out, and it appears that many people in the borough have received their ballots. “There were some limited…
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Four candidates race for two open Spotswood Borough Council seats
SPOTSWOOD–One incumbent and three newcomers will face off to secure the two open Spotswood Borough Council seats. Election day is Nov. 3. Councilman Jose Rivera will go up against newcomer candidates Marylin Israel, Edward Lesko and Diane Charlesworth to earn one of the two open seats on the council, with each seat holding a four-year…
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Spotswood school board vice president runs against newcomer for seat
SPOTSWOOD–Board of Education Vice President Bertrand Louis will face off against resident Daniel Lennan for the one open seat that holds a three-year term on the Spotwood Board of Education. Election day is Nov. 3. Daniel Lennan, 43, and his wife have been borough residents since early 2001. “I think there are things that can…
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Spotswood council president, former candidate race for open mayoral seat
SPOTSWOOD–Borough Council President Larry Kraemer will face off against former mayoral candidate Jackie Palmer for the open mayor seat that holds a four-year term in Spotswood. Election day is on Nov. 3. Current Mayor Edward Seely will not run for re-election. Kraemer, 63, has been a borough resident for the past 23 years. “I made…
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South River schools begin hybrid model today
SOUTH RIVER–As part of the South River Public Schools District’s reopening plan, all schools will begin a hybrid schedule today, Oct. 1. Since the district’s first day of school on Sept. 9, all students had been following a full remote learning schedule. On Oct. 1, Superintendent Sylvia Zircher said approximately 70% of the school…
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East Brunswick mayor says township will create COVID-19 contact tracing program
EAST BRUNSWICK–Wanting to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 within East Brunswick Public Schools, Mayor Brad Cohen spoke about the creation of a testing and contact tracing program. “I am working with the township, the Board of Education and the county, along with,help from the Air Force Academy’s Pandemic Team, to try to come up…
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Five East Brunswick Board of Education candidates race for open seats
EAST BRUNSWICK–Three incumbents and two newcomers will face off for the three open seats on the East Brunswick Board of Education. Election Day is on Nov. 3. Incumbents Susanna Chiu, Laurie Lachs and Todd Simmens, along with newcomers Ashish Verma and Mark Carangelo, will vie for the three open seats, each holding a three-year term…
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Three candidates campaign for two seats on Jamesburg Board of Education
JAMESBURG–Incumbents Scott Passner and Sarah Grazier will face off against former board member Edward Herban for the two open seats on the Jamesburg Board of Education. Each term is for three years. Election Day is on Nov. 3. Sarah Grazier, 35, was born and raised in Jamesburg and moved back two years ago to raise…
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Aberdeen appoints new deputy police chief, promotes other officers
ABERDEEN – Municipal officials in Aberdeen Township have announced three hires and four promotions in the Aberdeen Township Police Department. A ceremony was held at the municipal building on Sept. 16. Capt. Alan Geyer was promoted to deputy chief. The deputy chief’s position has been open since Rick Derechailo was promoted to chief in January…
