Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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East Brunswick police search for suspect who drove car into elementary school
EAST BRUNSWICK–The East Brunswick Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying a driver who drove through Bowne Munro Elementary. On Sept. 9, officers responded to Bowne Munro Elementary School located on Main Street for the report of criminal mischief, according to a prepared statement from the police department. Upon arrival, officers observed the…
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East Brunswick approves resolution for potential ice rink designs
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council approved a resolution authorizing an agreement between DMR Associates and the municipality for architectural designs of proposed ice hockey rink. The council approved a resolution authorizing DMR Associates to perform architectural concept design for an ice hockey rink for the amount not to exceed $35,000 located at 110 Tices Lane during…
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South River residents may use public library by appointment only
SOUTH RIVER–South River Public Library Director Evalina Erbe has announced that the library has reopened, allowing patrons to visit by appointment only. Easing back into full operations, Erbe said the library started browsing and computer appointments on Aug. 17 for limited hours. Since then the library expanded to a full schedule on Sept. 8. Erbe…
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Jamesburg council introduces ordinance setting standards for outdoor fire pits
JAMESBURG–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code adding restrictions for outdoor recreational fires and burning of combustible items. The mayor and council recognize that many residents enjoy relaxing by a recreational fire that is contained within a chiminea, outdoor fireplace or outdoor fire pit that is located upon…
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East Brunswick will enforce new restrictions for short-term rentals
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council adopted an ordinance which amended the municipal code, adding restrictions for property owners of short-term rentals. The council seeks to regulate transient accommodation or short-term rental use of certain legally permitted dwelling units throughout the township in order to facilitate the booking of reservations for such uses through internet-based booking platforms,…
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Aberdeen officials will fund municipal improvements
ABERDEEN – The Township Committee has introduced a $1.71 million bond ordinance which, if adopted, will help to finance $1.9 million worth of water main replacements in Aberdeen Township. Officials will provide a $190,000 down payment as part of the appropriation. The ordinance was introduced on Sept. 3. A public hearing is scheduled for Sept.…
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Spotswood council rejects sole bid for DeVoe Lake dredging project
SPOTSWOOD–In the latest step toward rehabilitating the municipality’s DeVoe Lake, the Borough Council approved a resolution rejecting a submitted bid for DeVoe Lake Dredging Phase I. The council and mayor had previously authorized the borough clerk to advertise for the receipt of sealed bids for Phase I in accordance with specifications filed in the office…
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Spotswood council adopts ordinance creating new stop intersection
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance which, if adopted, will amend the municipal code authorizing stop signs at the Evelyn Terrace and Rieder Road intersection. The intersection is located in a residential neighborhood near VFW 4589 headquarters. Stop signs will be installed at the northwest corner of Evelyn Terrace intersecting Rieder Road. There will also…
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Spotswood council introduces ordinance establishing truck restriction on various roads
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance which, if adopted, will amend the municipal code by adding a section excluding registered trucks from driving on various streets. Trucks registered 4 tons gross weight or over are excluded from the entire length of Snowhill Street, Crescent Avenue, Brunswick Avenue and Adirondack Avenue. Any violation will result in…
