Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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Spotswood delays hiring of new officer; residents concerned about safety
SPOTSWOOD–With a 3-2 vote, the Borough Council tabled an ordinance, which if adopted, would amend the municipal code to hire a new police officer. Council President Larry Kraemer said the police department is currently composed of 24 officers, which includes Chief of Police Michael Zarro. As of today, Kraemer said two officers are out on…
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South River church will hold lenten fish dinners in March
St. Mary of Ostrabrama Church will sponsor Lenten Fish dinners at 5-7 p.m. on March 6, 13, 20, 27 and April 3 in the St. Mary’s Parish Center, located at 30 Jackson St., South River. Menu for the dinner will include fried codfish, french fries, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, green salad, clam chowder, dessert, coffee,…
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South River police arrest man after standoff
SOUTH RIVER – Law enforcement personnel successfully resolved a potentially dangerous situation by taking a 22-year-old male resident of South River into custody after he had barricaded himself in a borough home, Middlesex County Acting Prosecutor Christopher Kuberiet and Police Chief Mark Tinitigan reported. At 9 a.m. on March 4, officers from the South…
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Lost Souls Public Memorial Project thanks East Brunswick for support
EAST BRUNSWICK – To commemorate the final week of Black History Month, Lost Souls Public Memorial Project members delivered updates about the status of their ongoing initiative. Founded in 2017, the Lost Souls Public Memorial Project is a grassroots, community-based effort to remember 177-plus African Americans whose freedom was stolen by a corrupt Middlesex County…
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East Brunswick mayor gives proclamation honoring Black History Month
EAST BRUNSWICK–Recognizing an annual celebration to honor the achievements by Africans-Americans, Mayor Brad Cohen recognized “Black History Month” with a proclamation. For the last week of Black History Month, Councilman Kevin McEvoy read the proclamation on behalf of Cohen on Feb. 24 during the council meeting at the municipal building. “Whereas during ‘Black History Month’ we…
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East Brunswick superintendent releases message addressing coronavirus concerns
EAST BRUNSWICK–Superintendent Victor Valeski posted a statement explaining the East Brunswick Public Schools District awareness and preparedness to address the coronavirus. “Understandably, many people in the East Brunswick community are concerned about the Coronavirus outbreak and the impact to our schools,” Valeski said in a prepared statement. “The spread of this virus is an evolving…
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Council introduces ordinance placing parking restrictions near Frost Elementary school
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code to add parking hours and no stopping restrictions on Frost Avenue. No parking will be allowed on both sides of Frost Avenue from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. during school days along the perimeter of the cul-de-sac only, according to…
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Hammarskjold Middle School drama club will hold ‘Shrek the Musical Jr.’ play, on March 4
The Hammarskjold Middle School Drama Club presents “Shrek the Musical Jr.” play at 7 p.m. on March 4-5 in the Jo Ann Magistro Performing Arts Center, located at 200 Rues Ln. Shrek the Musical Junior follows the story of Shrek as he attempts to regain control of his swamp, little does he know he will…
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Spotswood will hold walk for babies born with birth defects on April 18
SPOTSWOOD–Teaming up with the borough’s men in blue, Resident Marylin Israel and the Spotswood Police Department will hold a “Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Awareness” walk on April 18. Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH) is a birth defect that occurs during fetal development causing a hole in an infant’s diaphragm, this ultimately allows the organs to crown the…
