Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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South River approved resolution to clean water treatment plant
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing U.S. Tank Painting LLC to conduct emergency repairs and improvements at the borough’s water treatment plant. The borough’s licensed water operator recommended emergency repairs, and the council approved the contract to U.S. Tank Painting for $20,000 to conduct emergency repairs and improvements to the water treatment plant…
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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,…
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East Brunswick Council introduces ordinance to raise rates for electronic smoking stores
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance amending the township code to raise retail electronic smoking device store’s license fees. According to the proposed ordinance, no one can operate a retail electronic smoking device establishment in the township without having first obtained a license from the clerk and having paid the required license fee. The…
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Car crashes into East Brunswick vape shop after chain reaction
EAST BRUNSWICK–A vehicle crashed into the Good Guy Vapes store on Route 18 in East Brunswick on Sept. 13 after a chain reaction. A vehicle was making a right turn into the shopping center 582 Route 18 around 9:32 a.m., according to information provided by the East Brunswick Police Department. As the vehicle turned…
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South River approves engineering services before demolishing firehouse
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing CME Associates to provide engineering services for the George Street Firehouse site environmental investigation. Borough Administrator Art Londensky said the borough will pay CME Associates $22,300 to perform site investigation environmental services for the George Firehouse. The council approved the resolution on Sept. 9. The services will…
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South River council introduces ordinance creating three stop intersections
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance amending the borough code to establish three new stop intersections on Bissett Place, Anne Street and Whitehead Avenue. Borough Administrator Art Londensky said the three new proposed stop intersections came at the recommendation of the South River Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau. The council introduced and approved the…