Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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Matawan-Aberdeen administrators announce revised plan for school reopening
Administrators in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District have settled on the plan that will be followed as students return to school in September at a time when restrictions brought on by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic remain in place. Board of Education President Allison Friedman said that when the 2020-21 academic year begins, students in non-tuition…
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Spotswood council approves resolution appointing company to demolish Main Street house
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution awarding JNP Construction LLC of Jackson the bid to demolish the vacant boarded up house located at 474 Main St. On Jan. 6, Spotswood council members approved a resolution containing the borough’s bill list to purchase the vacant property for $382,671. Mayor Edward Seely said the house on the property…
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Matawan-Aberdeen officials still working on plan to reopen schools
The school reopening plan that will be implemented by administrators in the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District remained uncertain as the week began. Administrators were still reviewing the results of a survey parents had been asked to complete and return by Aug. 13. The results of the survey were not available as of Aug. 17. The…
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East Brunswick superintendent talks about schools reopening plan at governor’s daily briefing
EAST BRUNSWICK–Superintendent Victor Valeski spoke about the East Brunswick School District’s reopening plan during Gov. Phil Murphy’s daily coronavirus (COVID-19) briefing on Aug. 12. Interim Department of Education Commissioner Kevin Dehmer said that Aug. 12’s executive order addresses two of the stakeholders’ most pressing needs. “First, ensuring schools can resume in-person instruction while meeting health…
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East Brunswick council fails ordinance for energy program; residents will vote in November
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council failed to vote, once again, on a revised ordinance that proposes establishing a Community Energy Aggregation Program in East Brunswick. Before the council failed the ordinance, residents voiced their approval of the ordinance and asked that the council vote to adopt it. “I just wanted to say that I support the…
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South River author’s new children’s book highlights friendship, togetherness during pandemic
SOUTH RIVER–Telling a story of friendship, connection and hope, Gigi Darko’s new book “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pan” showcases positive experiences during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. A South River resident for 15 years, Darko said she has been an educator for 20 years in New York City, and currently is an assistant principal at…
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Troop’s first Eagle Scout speaks about leadership skills
Using his leadership and organizational skills, East Brunswick resident DJ Pullaro has become Boy Scout Troop 501’s first Eagle Scout. After five years in Cub Scout Pack 223, the 15-year-old said he started in a different troop at age 11 but became a founding member of Troop 501, which serves East Brunswick and South Brunswick,…
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East Brunswick council considers ice hockey rink for Tices Lane
EAST BRUNSWICK–The township is evaluating the possibility of an ice hockey rink on Tices Lane. The Township Council approved a resolution authorizing CME Associates to perform environmental engineering services for a proposed rink to be located at 110 Tices Lane during the Aug. 10 council meeting. On June 27, 2019, the township’s 110 Tices Lane…
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East Brunswick superintendent presents hybrid model for 2020-21 school year
EAST BRUNSWICK–Equipped with a more than 100-page document and video, Superintendent of Schools Victor Valeski announced the East Brunswick Public Schools District’s reopening plans for the fall semester. “Since mid-March, when we all shifted to distance learning, we have been aggressively planning our reopening of schools. Earlier I assured you that every decision in our…
