Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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Spotswood fire chief, residents voice vision for vacant Main Street property
SPOTSWOOD–With firemen lacking space at the current fire stations in Spotswood, Fire Chief Kevin Meade asked the Borough Council to consider converting a vacant property into a new firehouse. On Sept. 4, the council approved a resolution to purchase the property at 474 Main St. for $380,000. The purchase would be paid for through a…
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Tinton Falls police spread holiday cheer to local children
TINTON FALLS–Spreading some early Christmas cheer for more than 30 children in need, the Tinton Falls Police Department held its third annual “Shop with a Cop” event. Detective Sgt. Michael DeLucia said that for this year’s event, 34 children were given $150 each to shop at a store of their choice on Dec. 17 at…
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Middletown man to the rescue when he helped save neighbor in fire
MIDDLETOWN–A neighbor came to the rescue of a neighbor when the Middletown Township Fire Department was dispatched at 7:50 a.m. on Dec.18 for a report of smoke coming from the residence located at 160 Morningside Ave. The East Keansburg and Port Monmouth Fire Companies were initially dispatched, according to a prepared statement from the Middletown…
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Spotswood council denies resolution entering into settlement with business administrator
SPOTSWOOD–In a 4-1 vote, the Spotswood Borough Council denied a resolution to enter into a settlement agreement between the municipality and Business Administrator Dawn McDonald. On April 1, Police Chief Michael Zarro and Capt. Philip Corbisiero filed a tort claim notice in which they alleged Spotswood Mayor Edward Seely and Business Administrator Dawn McDonald had…
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Matawan adopts ordinance authorizing new stop intersection
MATAWAN–The Borough Council adopted an ordinance establishing and creating a stop intersection on Crown Place, Sunset Avenue and Edgemere Drive. Mayor Joseph Altomonte said that the intersection has no history of accidents or high traffic. The Traffic Safety Unit of the Matawan Police Department has recommended the adoption of this within ordinance and same has…
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East Brunswick police charge man with stealing package from doorstep
EAST BRUNSWICK–A 29-year-old East Brunswick resident was charged with theft after police identified him allegedly stealing a package from a residence on Riva Avenue. On Dec. 14 at 3:04 p.m., patrol units responded to Riva Avenue on a report of a package theft from a front porch. The complainant stated that while they were…
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Monroe driver strikes down traffic light during car crash in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK – A 29-year-old Monroe Township man reportedly caused an accident that knocked down a traffic light at the intersection of Edgeboro Road and Route 18 in East Brunswick. The preliminary investigation revealed that a vehicle was traveling southbound on Route 18 around 3:07 p.m. on Dec. 12, according to information provided by…
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Parking on certain streets in East Brunswick limited due to commuter overflow
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council adopted an ordinance authorizing a time limit for parking on Branco Place, Daniel Place and Pine Ridge Drive. A time limit for parking will be placed for both sides of each street from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, except Sundays and holidays, according to the council agenda for the Dec.…
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East Brunswick Library will hold osteoporosis program on Dec. 18
The East Brunswick Public Library will hold a “Love Your Bones: Osteoporosis Education” program at 7 p.m. on Dec. 18 at the library, located at 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Dr., East Brunswick. Led by Drs. Shelly Moti, PT, DPT, and Jimal Patel, PT, DPT, of Kessler Rehabilitation, the lecture provides information about osteoporosis and…
