Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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Matawan creates lakeside dining program to help restaurants
MATAWAN – Municipal officials in Matawan have joined forces with local restaurants to create a safe haven for customers during the time of COVID-19. The Matawan lakeside dining initiative began in August and is expected to continue as long as the weather permits. Business Administrator Scott Carew said the idea for lakeside dining “was born…
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East Brunswick council awards contract for roof replacement at senior center
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council approved a resolution awarding VMG Group a contract to perform roof and HVAC Unit replacement at the East Brunswick Senior Center. Business Administrator Joseph Criscuolo said the roof is old and in much need of repair. The township advertised for the submission of bids for the roof and HVAC unit replacement…
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East Brunswick introduces ordinance enforcing fines for pets and property maintenance
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council introduced an ordinance which, if adopted, will amend the municipal code revising violations and penalties regarding pets and property maintenance. The violations and penalties of Chapter 83’s “Dogs and Cats” subsection states that any person violating any of the provisions of the ordinance will be liable for a fine not to…
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Spotswood council introduces ordinance establishing a permit requirement for public events
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code requiring a permit and conditions for outdoor public events. The permits related to any type of parade, march, demonstration, motorcade, or show of any kind in or upon any street, park or other public places. Funeral and wedding processions, nor activities…
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Lightbridge Academy opens new location in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK– Becoming the latest institution to join the East Brunswick educational community, Lightbridge Academy has opened one of its newest locations just in time for the fall. Established in 1997, Lightbridge Academy provides early education and child care to children ages six weeks through Kindergarten, as well as special programming for children up to…
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Four scouts spruce up Spotswood locations for their Eagle Scout projects
SPOTSWOOD–For performing community projects around Spotswood, the Borough Council honored Eagle Scouts Connor Jardicke, Jason Mercado, Robert Kwiatkowski and Jonathan Wasserman with honorary proclamations. Jardicke, Mercado, Kwiatkowski and Wasserman are all members of Boy Scout Troop 35, and celebrated their respective Eagle Scout Courts of Honor on July 29, according to the proclamation. Their proclamations…
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South River council introduces bond ordinance funding $1M in capital improvements
SOUTH RIVER–Ranging from roadway repairs to roof replacements, the Borough Council introduced a bond ordinance, which if adopted, will help finance $1 million worth of capital improvements. The improvements authorized consist of improvements to various roads including, but not limited to, First Street, Claremont Avenue, Obert Street, Clayton Court, Gordon Street, and Wilcox Avenue; and…
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South River council adopts ordinance requiring yearly inspections for rental properties
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council adopted an ordinance amending the municipal code to require that an annual inspection be conducted at any landlords’ rental properties. “[This ordinance] requires landlords to have an annual inspection of their rental properties to ensure the properties comply with the borough’s property maintenance code. After a successful inspection, the borough will…
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East Brunswick Library’s virtual open mic nights showcase local talent
EAST BRUNSWICK–Creating a platform for performers and artists to showcase their talents despite social distancing restrictions, the East Brunswick Public Library has been holding Virtual Open Mic Nights. Adult Programming Librarian Melissa Hozik said the library held its first open mic night on July 8. “In these times of social distancing, the library had to…
