Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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South River mayor updates residents on water status
SOUTH RIVER–South River’s water treatment plant has been reconnected after months of testing and upgrades. On June 12, 2019, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal charged Robert Baker, 56, of Mine Hill, the licensed operator for the South River Water Department, with submitting false water samples and records to a laboratory that tests samples for…
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East Brunswick introduces ordinance allowing first time offenses to be paid online
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code authorizing residents to pay for first-time offenses online. Business Administrator Joseph Criscuolo said if the ordinance gets adopted by the council it will allow summonses to be paid online for first-time offenses rather than going to court. Some first-time offenses…
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Aberdeen council adopts $22M municipal budget for 2020
ABERDEEN – The Township Council has adopted a $22.08 million budget which will fund the operation of Aberdeen Township in 2020. The budget was adopted on June 18. When the budget was introduced in April, the spending plan totaled $22.05 million. Adjustments were made during the intervening months for road repair costs that added $30,000…
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South River Recreation Department will hold outdoor yoga classes
The South River Department of Parks and Recreation will be holding outdoor yoga classes from 6-7 p.m. at the Dailey’s Pond, located between Prospect and John streets. Yoga classes will be held on July 1, 6, 8, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 and Aug. 4. The location of the classes will be on the…
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Aberdeen Township restaurants launch outdoor dining service
ABERDEEN – Several restaurants in Aberdeen Township are offering outdoor dining as New Jersey continues on the road back from the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Outdoor dining was permitted beginning June 15. Indoor dining at a reduced capacity will begin on July 2. The following establishments are offering outdoor dining: • Blue Rock Café, 522 Amboy…
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South River council introduces ordinance redeveloping vacant school property
SOUTH RIVER–Setting the groundwork to revitalize longtime vacant properties, the Borough Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code to establish the Lincoln School Neighborhood Overlay District. “The Lincoln School Neighborhood Overlay District (LSNOD) is intended as a means of revitalizing the former Lincoln School educational facility in the borough. It…
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South River council approves resolution waiving outdoor dining fee
SOUTH RIVER–With restaurants hit hard financially due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the Borough Council approved a resolution waiving the municipality’s outdoor dining cafes and restaurant fees. The council approved the resolution on June 22 during the council meeting via video conference. Any fee previously paid to the borough in the calendar year of 2020…
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South River’s Varga Park will have new playground equipment installed
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution awarding a contract with Ben Shaffer Recreation Inc. and Whirl Construction to purchase and install playground equipment at Varga Park. Borough Administrator Art Londensky said platforms, power pipe climbers for ages 2 to 5, swings, climber, player chimes, and a permanent safety surface will be purchased and installed…
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Matawan targets maintenance of vacant properties in new ordinance
MATAWAN – The Borough Council has adopted an ordinance that will place more responsibility for vacant property maintenance on Matawan’s property maintenance officer. “The purpose of this ordinance is part of the borough’s overall plan to make our services and functions more efficient. This ordinance takes the municipal clerk out of the process and keeps…
