Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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South River approves resolution funding emergency water plant repairs
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution entering into an emergency contract with Universal Technical Resources Inc. to conduct water treatment plant restorations. The borough’s licensed water operator has recommended emergency repairs and improvements to the borough’s water treatment plant, according to the council agenda. One of the latest actions taken by the council to…
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East Brunswick school district held ceremony for Veterans Day
EAST BRUNSWICK–From reciting poetry to singing a song, students from the East Brunswick Public Schools District honored local members of the U.S. Military on Veterans Day. On Nov. 11, the East Brunswick High School celebrated Veterans Day with the annual Flag Raising Ceremony. Members of the student body, faculty and staff joined a military contingent…
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Spotswood foundation fundraises for outdoor learning space
SPOTSWOOD–Equipped with outdoor tables and a dry-erase whiteboard, Memorial Middle School welcomed students to its Spotswood Education Foundation Outdoor Learning Courtyard. Memorial Middle School is home to 336 students and 42 teachers. Since the addition and expansion of the building in 2004, the school was left with a large outdoor space, according to a statement…
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Matawan police honors military members for Veteran’s Day
MATAWAN–Paying tribute towards the women and men who served in U.S. Military, Lt. Christopher Stark presented veterans with honorary certificates at Atrium Senior Living of Matawan. Surrounded by red, white and blue decorations, Stark presented more than 12 veterans with an honorary certificate and pin to thank them for their service in the U.S. Military…
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Police issue ‘shelter in place’ after suspicious male reported near East Brunswick schools
EAST BRUNSWICK–Three East Brunswick Public Schools went into Shelter in Place after the East Brunswick Police Department was made aware of a reported male with a weapon around 2:10 p.m. on Nov.12. Police received a report of the suspicious male in the area of Arthur Street near East Brunswick High School, according to a…
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Locals walk in Thompson Park to spread awareness about suicide prevention
JAMESBURG–More than 490 locals came together to participate in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New Jersey Chapter’s (AFSP) Out of the Darkness Community Walk. AFSP New Jersey Area Director Elizabeth Clemens said that the AFSP was established in 1987 as a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered…
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South River Food Bank, Ss. Peter and Paul Church, Ria Mar to co-host annual Thanksgiving dinner
SOUTH RIVER–Providing a hot meal for residents in need, the South River Food Bank and Ss. Peter and Paul Church will serve as the co-hosts to the sixth annual South River Community Thanksgiving Dinner. In partnership with the Ria Mar Restaurant and Bar and Green Construction, the annual dinner will take place from noon to…
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South River Board of Education incumbents reclaim seats
SOUTH RIVER–Incumbents Raymond Baszak, Kevin Nielsen and Cynthia Urbanik retained their seats on the South River Board of Education against newcomer candidate Miguel Ribau during the election on Nov. 5. Urbanik won 1,473 votes/31%, Nielson recorded 1,250 votes/27% and Baszak registered 1,100 votes/23%. They claimed the three open seats, each a three-year term. Ribau recorded…
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East Brunswick oncologist discusses rationale for prescribing medical marijuana
EAST BRUNSWICK–Seeking to educate residents about the usage of cannabis for medical reasons, Dr. James Salwitz recently held a “Medical Marijuana: Benefits, Use and the Law” forum. Salwitz is an oncologist and hematologist at Regional Cancer Care Associates’ (RCCA) Central Jersey division. He sees patients at RCCA’s offices in East Brunswick and Somerset. “As…
