Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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South River council accepts bid for battery storage project
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council accepted a bid from AEP Onsite Partners LLC for the borough’s Battery Storage Project. Borough Administrator Arthur Londensky said, “The winning bidder will design and construct a battery storage facility and interconnect the borough’s electric system to reduce the transmission and capacity costs to the borough. The battery will be used…
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South River’s old Laffin property planned as food market
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance authorizing the borough to purchase a small parcel located in the parking lot of the old Laffin building. Borough Administrator Arthur Londensky said the property, located at 7 Main St., used to be an auto dealership and auto repair facility. He said the parcel is owned by the…
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East Brunswick adds property to redevelopment area
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council approved a resolution authorizing a preliminary investigation to determine if Ace Auto Wreckers is located in a Non-Condemnation Area in Need of Redevelopment. East Brunswick Redevelopment Agency Executive Director Michael Hughes said this pertains to the site at 12 Harts Lane. “This is an important business that came to the township…
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Spotswood Boy Scout replaces park benches
SPOTSWOOD–Seeking to help enhance Memorial Park, Spotswood Troop 35 Boy Scout Robert Kwiatkowski will replace several park benches as part of his Eagle Scout Project. Robert, who will turn 18 at the end of the month, has been a Boy Scout for about seven years and was a Cub Scout for five years. To earn…
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East Brunswick council introduces $4M bond ordinance for road repairs
EAST BRUNSWICK – The Township Council has introduced a $4.39 million bond ordinance that will, if adopted, provide funding for road improvements in East Brunswick. Mayor Brad Cohen said there are 180 miles of roads the township is responsible for repairing and maintaining, at a cost of $400,000 per mile. “We have been putting aside…
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Three incumbents, former board member race for seats on Jamesburg school board
JAMESBURG–Four candidates will face off for the three open seats on the Jamesburg Board of Education. Incumbents Kerryann Holster, Edward Herban and Michelle Scott are seeking to retain their seats against former board member Anne Luck-Deak, with each of the seats available for a three-year term. Election Day is Nov. 5. Herban, 49, is an…
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Officials, residents ask for more parking at Ferris Farms townhome development
EAST BRUNSWICK – Members of the Zoning Board of Adjustment have raised concerns regarding parking availability for Ferris Farms of East Brunswick LLC’s proposed redevelopment plan. The applicant is proposing to construct 30 market rate townhouses in five buildings. The project has been revised multiple times from the originally proposed 50 townhouses consisting of 40…
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South River mayoral election race draws closer
SOUTH RIVER – Republican Mayor John Krenzel will face a challenge from Democratic candidate Tele Koukourdelis for the four-year mayor’s seat in South River on Election Day, Nov. 5. Koukourdelis, 45, grew up in the borough and is currently raising his two daughters in South River. “Spending and accountability are at the forefront of my…
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Manners expert educates residents about etiquette in the Gilded Age
EAST BRUNSWICK–Educating residents about manners and social norms established during the late 19th century, Mary Harris spoke about etiquette during the Gilded Age. Having been an etiquette educator since 2004, Harris said she offers specialized etiquette training at colleges, organizations and businesses. She is also the founder of Mary Harris Events, where she designs and…
