Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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Spotswood approves resolution purchasing vacant Main Street property
SPOTSWOOD–Borough council members provided an update on a vacant, boarded up house covered in vegetation that officials were authorized to purchase last month. Council members approved a resolution to purchase the property at 474 Main St. for $380,000 during the Sept. 4 council meeting. It will be paid for through a capital improvement loan, Mayor…
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Five candidates race for two open seats on South River Borough Council
SOUTH RIVER–Five candidates will face off to secure the two three-year terms on the South River Borough Council on Election Day, Nov. 5. Republicans Donna Balazs and Anthony Ciulla will face incumbent Democrats John Alai and Julie Meira, along with independent candidate Lewis Glogower-Lopez. Alai, 56, is a lifelong resident of South River who has served…
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Spotswood mayor updates residents on Devoe Lake restoration
SPOTSWOOD–Mayor Edward Seely and Borough Engineer Bruce Knoch informed residents about the municipality’s plans to restore Devoe Lake. On June 5, the Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing officials to execute a $2.5 million grant contract with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the restoration of Devoe Lake. “Through the years, silt…
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East Brunswick mayor declares October Hadassah month
EAST BRUNSWICK–Honoring its more than 45 years of community outreach and service, Mayor Brad Cohen has proclaimed the month of October “Hadassah Month” in East Brunswick. The East Brunswick chapter of Hadassah is part of the Hadassah Zionist fundraising organization for Israel, with more than 330,000 members, supporters and associates in the United States, according…
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Spotswood Boy Scout creates ‘little libraries’ for Eagle project
SPOTSWOOD–Giving residents more access to all genres of literature, Boy Scout Jonathan Wasserman of Spotswood Troop 35 is building three “Little Free Libraries” for his Eagle Scout project. Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world, according…
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Matawan Day and Fall Festival on Oct. 5 photos
MATAWAN–The Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the Borough of Matawan’s Recreation Department served as the hosts “Matawan Day and the Fall Festival” on Oct. 5. The event was held on Main Street in Matawan.
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Matawan officials approve street upgrades
MATAWAN–The Borough Council approved a resolution to award a contractor to perform improvements on Washington Avenue. The contract was awarded to Brennan Brothers Contracting LLC. Mayor Joseph Altomonte explained that the company will perform upgrades that include replacing the water main service, water valves; milling and paving the existing roadway; removing and replacing the existing…
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East Brunswick council seeks to ban balloon releases
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council introduced an ordinance amending the township code to prohibit the releasing of balloons and/or sky lanterns outdoors. The purpose is to protect the environment, particularly wildlife, and the health, safety and well-being of people and property by prohibiting the release of aerial luminary lanterns and helium balloons into the atmosphere, according…
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Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will hold Matawan Day and fall festival, on Oct. 5
The Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce and the Matawan Recreation Department will hold “Matawan Day” and the “Fall Festival” at 12-5 p.m. on Oct. 5. Matawan Day and Fall Festival is an annual event in which thousands of people make their way down Main Street in Matawan to visit over 150 booths and tables of crafters/artisans,…
