Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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Aberdeen holds ceremony for new police hires, promotions
ABERDEEN – The Aberdeen Township Police Department marked the promotions of two veteran officers and the addition of three new patrolmen during a recent ceremony. Alan Geyer, who was appointed police chief on March 1 when Rick Derechailio retired, was formally sworn in as the department’s commanding officer during the May 13 ceremony. And, Sgt.…
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South River council introduces ordinance setting regulations for potential cannabis businesses
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code setting regulations for marijuana establishments within South River. On Feb. 22, Gov. Phil Murphy signed adult-use cannabis reform bills into law, legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older and decriminalizing marijuana and hashish possession. Due…
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South River council appoints new borough clerk; business administrator becomes municipal clerk
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution appointing Susan Minock as the municipality’s newest borough clerk. Minock’s predecessor Bill Bray resigned from his position as to take a new position as a municipal clerk outside the county, according to Business Administrator Art Londensky. Appointed in July 2018, Londensky said Bray’s last day as borough clerk…
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Jamesburg residents split on opinions for borough to opt in or out of marijuana ordinance
JAMESBURG–The Borough Council held a discussion about its potential decision to opt in or out of allowing cannabis establishments within the municipality. On Feb. 22, Gov. Phil Murphy signed historic adult-use cannabis reform bills into law, legalizing and regulating cannabis use and possession for adults 21 years and older and decriminalizing marijuana and hashish possession.…
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Heckman named director of Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Department
ABERDEEN – Keith Heckman has been named the director of the Aberdeen Township Parks and Recreation Department. He comes to the township after 11 years with the Monmouth County Park System. Heckman will succeed James Colabelli, who retired following 23 years of service to the township, according to municipal officials. “As a Certified Park and…
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Teacher ‘left a permanent mark on the community of South River’
SOUTH RIVER–Anthony Razzano was an entertainer, having performed at countless functions, including the annual holiday party for the New York Knicks. Before his retirement from the South River School District, Razzano taught English, drama and public speaking through the English Department of the South River Public School System. He was active in the community as…
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Tagliarini, Sullivan seek nominations to run for mayor in Aberdeen Township
ABERDEEN – There will not be a contested primary election on June 8 as two residents – one Democrat and one Republican – seek their political party’s nomination to run for mayor of Aberdeen Township in November. The candidates seeking the nominations are Fred Tagliarini, the incumbent Democratic mayor, and Republican William Sullivan. The winner…
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East Brunswick parents highlight struggles with adult day care programs remaining closed
EAST BRUNSWICK–For numerous parents who have children who have reached adulthood with developmental and/or physical disabilities, adult daycare programs are an essential part of their daily lives. When the COVID-19 pandemic began in March 2020, all adult day care programs were ordered by the state to close until further notice. Department of Human Services Communications…
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Spotswood council appoints new public agency compliance officer
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the appointment of Business Administrator Ryan Michelson as the municipality’s new Public Agency Compliance Officer (PACO). The borough is required to designate one of its borough officials as PACO in order to meet the Affirmative Action requirements for public agencies in the awarding of contracts pursuant to public…
