Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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South River Historical Society launches eighth annual scholarship essay contest
SOUTH RIVER–More than seven years ago, the South River Historical & Preservation Society created a writing contest for students to document their experiences as residents. Today, the society has launched its eighth annual Richard Meyers Memorial South River History High School Essay Contest for high school seniors. Honorary Trustee Stephanie Bartz said the contest is open…
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Spotswood Senior Center holds virtual trips for patrons during COVID-19 crisis
SPOTSWOOD–Walking through Yosemite National Park or the Louvre Museum currently seems like a distant dream amid the COVID-19 crisis, unless one joins the Spotswood Office on Aging and Senior Center for a virtual tour. “The [virus] has obviously changed everyone’s worlds and we are trying our best to connect with our seniors by bringing them…
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Aberdeen will still hold annual Easter Egg Hunt despite COVID-19 crisis
ABERDEEN–Despite the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the township’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will proceed this year, but in a slightly different manner. On April 8, township officials will be hiding Easter eggs on the front lawns of houses with children up to eight years old. All eggs will be handled with gloves for the health…
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East Brunswick council adopts ordinance amending Tices Lane redevelopment project
EAST BRUNSWICK–After several revisions were reviewed, the East Brunswick Township Council adopted an ordinance accepting the newly revised 110 Tices Lane Redevelopment Plan. On Nov. 26, 2018, the council adopted Ordinance 18-45 to adopt a redevelopment plan in regards to 110 Tices Lane, according to the council. In January of this year, the council referred…
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East Brunswick mayor addresses how coronavirus will affect municipal budget
EAST BRUNSWICK–Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Mayor Brad Cohen explained how the pandemic has and will affect the township’s 2020 municipal budget. “Given the pandemic we’re experiencing, the township and the public should know that this budget introduction is subject to change. We have not been informed from the State of New Jersey regarding any…
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Matawan mayor discusses life in borough during COVID-19 crisis
MATAWAN–With schools and businesses closed and the use of social distancing encouraged, Mayor Joseph Altomonte discussed Matawan’s current status admid the coronavirus crisis. “Right now we are working closely with our Office of Emergency Management and following the governor’s directives. Our offices are closed to the public but the borough is still operational and accessible…
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South River public schools give free food for students on free/reduced lunch
SOUTH RIVER–In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the South River Public Schools District gave out non-perishable food items to students who receive free/reduced lunch. “We realize that many of our families count on the breakfast and lunch their children depend on at school,” Superintendent Sylvia Zircher said. “We want to make sure that…
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Matawan appoints part-time business administrator
MATAWAN–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the appointment of Scott Carew as the municipality’s new part-time interim business administrator. Mayor Joseph Altomonte said the borough’s current administrator, Louis Ferrara, is leaving to take a position with a larger municipality closer to his home. Appointed to the position on Feb. 18, 2013, Altomonte said Ferrara’s…
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East Brunswick ‘distance learning’ is new model of learning
EAST BRUNSWICK–Continuing to educate East Brunswick Public School District students during the coronavirus outbreak, Superintendent Victor Valeski discussed how virtual school days are operating. “The East Brunswick Public Schools team has rallied together during this unprecedented event and I’m so proud of the entire East Brunswick schools community,” Valeski said. “The central office team, principals,…
