Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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South River council introduces ordinance awarding lease for electric battery project
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will authorize a lease to AEP Onsite Partners for a portion of property for the South River Electric Battery Storage Project. Borough Administrator Art Londensky said the South River Electric Battery Storage, Dispatch and Maintenance Services Project will assist the borough in reducing transmission and…
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East Brunswick voters choose candidates for general election
EAST BRUNSWICK–Democratic Mayor Brad Cohen will face Republican candidate Jesal Amin for a four-year term mayoral term in East Brunswick. Election Day is Nov. 3. Cohen won 5,471 of the votes and Amin won 1,763 of the votes during their respective primary elections on July 7, according to the Middlesex County Primary Election results website.…
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Spotswood superintendent outlines hybrid model to reopen schools
SPOTSWOOD– With the first day of school in Spotswood set to be Sept. 2, Superintendent of Schools Graham Peabody announced the Spotswood Public School District’s hybrid reopening plans for the 2020-21 academic year. On July 20, Gov. Phil Murphy declared that all schools must provide a remote learning option for parents who don’t want to…
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Matawan-Aberdeen superintendent outlines school reopening plan
Superintendent of Schools Joseph G. Majka has detailed the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District’s plan to reopen schools for the 2020-21 academic year. New Jersey’s schools were ordered to close in mid-March by Gov. Phil Murphy at the start of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. For the remainder of the school year, students received a remote (virtual)…
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Local author’s tips for podcasting include creating an audience base, using good equipment
EAST BRUNSWICK–Equipped with informational slides and years of experience, podcaster Harry Marks educated residents about what it takes to start a podcast. East Brunswick Public Library Librarian Melissa Horizk said Marks is an author, the creator of “The Shelf Life: A Podcast Sitcom,” the co-host of “The Home Work” podcast, and a writer for Aaron…
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Spotswood mayor confirms four new positive COVID-19 cases on July 29
SPOTSWOOD–Mayor Edward Seely announced that four new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases have been confirmed, bringing the Borough of Spotswood’s total to 103 by the end of July. “I have never considered myself a politician, for many reasons. First and foremost, I can’t stand most of those who have chosen this as a profession; however, since…
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East Brunswick Senior Center keeps in touch with patrons
EAST BRUNSWICK–With the East Brunswick Senior Center still closed due to the coronavirus crisis, Director Danielle Micale is encouraging seniors to take advantage of phone and virtual services. “The East Brunswick Senior Center and all East Brunswick Township offices remain closed at this time. We do not have a definitive date on if/when we will…
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East Brunswick council will let voters decide on establishing energy program
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council failed to vote on a proposed ordinance establishing a Government Energy Aggregation Program. Before the council failed the ordinance, Mayor Brad Cohen said he wanted to thank the petitioners and the Food and Water Watch members who came out and worked with the township’s professionals to help create the ordinance. “To have…
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Spotswood church reopens thrift shop, will hold outdoor mass
SPOTSWOOD–St. Peter’s Episcopal Church will reopen its thrift shop, begin its community suppers again, and hold its first outdoor mass in August, after being closed for months due to COVID-19. St. Peter’s announced its plan to resume community outreach with the reopening of its popular thrift shop on Aug. 1. The thrift shop has been…
