Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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Aberdeen council members introduce $22M municipal budget for 2020
ABERDEEN – Members of Township Council have introduced a municipal budget which will fund the operation Aberdeen Township in 2020. The local tax levy to support the budget will remain flat from 2019. Township Manager Bryan Russell said the 2020 budget totals $22.05 million, which is an increase of $180,197 from the 2019 budget that…
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South River council introduces bond ordinance for sewer system improvements
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced a bond ordinance to provide $500,000 in funding for various sewer system improvements. The council approved the $475,000 bond ordinance which will fund the $500,000 total cost for the various sewer system improvements on April 20 during the council meeting via video conference. The second and final reading is scheduled…
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Matawan council adopts ordinances setting special duty guidelines for officers
MATAWAN – The Borough Council has adopted two ordinances that amend the municipal code regarding Matawan Police Department officers who perform special duty assignments. “Two ordinances were amended to allow the borough to use a third party contractor to administer all police special duty assignments. This action will provide for those responsibilities, previously handled by…
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South River Food Bank asks for essential food items during COVID-19 crisis
SOUTH RIVER–Stepping to help residents in need during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, the South River Food Bank is asking for essential items to be donated. Supervisor Elizabeth Lukacs said the food bank is open to South River residents who are experiencing a need for assistance. Regular distribution is from 10 a.m. to noon each Wednesday…
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Spotswood schools continue distance learning heading into fourth quarter
SPOTSWOOD–With the Spotswood Public School District’s Spring Break period ending, Superintendent Graham Peabody updated parents about the district’s upcoming fourth marking period. “In this anxious and uncertain time, it is my hope that you were able to unwind and unplug over the last week to experience a relaxing Spring Break,” Peabody said in a prepared…
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Spotswood introduces ordinance assigning $2.5M grant for lake
SPOTSWOOD – The Borough Council has introduced a capital ordinance to provide funding to finance the municipality’s Devoe Lake remediation and restoration project. On June 5, 2019, the Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing officials to execute a $2.5 million grant contract with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the restoration of…
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Aberdeen police make house calls to wish children ‘happy birthday’ during crisis
ABERDEEN – Upon learning that children’s birthday parties are being cancelled during the coronavirus outbreak, members of the Aberdeen Township Police Department have responded in a way that brings a smile to a youngster’s face. Sgt. Craig Hausmann, who coordinates the Aberdeen Township Neighborhood Watch, said Adrea Geniton, the resident liaison to the group, noticed…
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Firm will design upgrades at Aberdeen parks
ABERDEEN – The Township Council has authorized T&M Associates to perform professional engineering services associated with planned improvements at Storyland Park and Ivy Hill Park in Aberdeen Township. Ivyhill Park is at the intersection of Ivyhill Lane and Idlebrook Lane. Storyland Park is at Woodman Place. Council members took the action on April 2. Municipal…
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Firm will oversee cleanup at pump station
ABERDEEN – Members of the Township Council have authorized CME Associates to perform engineering services relating to the Strathmore area pump station at 30 Noble Place, Aberdeen Township. “The pump station was a former waste water treatment plant and has been decommissioned,” Township Manager Bryan Russell said. Russell said at present, there is no longer…
