Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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South River council rejects bids for battery storage project
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution rejecting submitted bids for the construction of an electric battery storage facility. Two bids were received on Aug. 8. Borough Administrator Art Londensky said, “The winning bidder will design and construct a battery storage facility and interconnect to the borough’s electric system to reduce the transmission and capacity…
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Matawan council adopts ordinance creating stop sign intersection
MATAWAN–The Borough Council adopted an ordinance amending the borough code to create a stop intersection on Robert Street and Harding Boulevard. Upon the recommendation of the Matawan Borough Police Committee, it is necessary to install traffic control signals, such as stop and/or yield signs for the health, safety and well being of the residents and…
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Matawan enters into shared services agreement with Aberdeen for EMS coverage
MATAWAN–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the municipality to enter into a Shared Services Agreement with the Township of Aberdeen for daytime emergency medical services. Due to a decrease of service and cost escalation, the council announced that it is desirous of implementing a Shared Services Agreement (SSA) with the Township of Aberdeen to…
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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…
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South River council updates requirements of landowners to install sidewalks
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance that would remove the requirement that landowners must install sidewalks to complete the sale of a property. “The borough is not seeking to make any change to a landowner’s current responsibility to maintain the curbs and sidewalks. The proposed ordinance removes a requirement … that made a certificate…
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Spotswood Office on Aging creates senior mentorship program with school
SPOTSWOOD–Creating an opportunity for seniors and fifth graders to connect, the Spotswood Office on Aging (OOA) and E. Raymond Appleby Elementary School co-launched the Cross Age Mentor Program (CAMP). Spotswood Office on Aging Director Donna Faulkenberry said (CAMP) is still in its infancy but for now, the OOA has scheduled seniors to visit Appleby School…
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East Brunswick asks residents for input on eliminating plastic bags and straws
EAST BRUNSWICK–With the Township of East Brunswick seeking to reduce the usage of plastic bags and straws, residents can voice their input by filling out a survey. East Brunswick is looking to join communities in New Jersey –and throughout the world –to eliminate the use of single-use plastic bags and plastic straws, according to information…
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Jamesburg makes alleyway on Hooker Street one way for business
JAMESBURG–The Borough Council adopted an ordinance amending the borough code to establish the alleyway between Hooker Street and Vine Street as a one-way. Borough Administrator Scott Frueh said the owner of the property formerly known as Body and Soul wants to pave the alleyway and use it as a parking area for staff and clients.…
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Jamesburg establishes ‘green’ recognition program
JAMESBURG–Seeking to promote more environmentally-friendly practices, the Borough Council approved a resolution establishing the Municipal Green Business Recognition Program. Borough Administrator Scott Frueh said the program is designed to recognize businesses in the borough for going green. “It was created by Sustainable Jersey and will be used to receive points for becoming a certified municipality.…
