Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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South River School District will interview applicants to fill open board seats
SOUTH RIVER–With the Board of Education accepting two of its members’ resignations, the South River Public School District is seeking applicants to fill those two open seats. The board accepted the resignations of Edward Andre and Regis Wyluda on Aug. 22. Superintendent Sylvia Zircher said both resignations are due to personal changes for the individuals…
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East Brunswick bike pathway project in preliminary engineering phase
EAST BRUNSWICK–Seeking to further expand connectivity for bicycle riders, the East Brunswick Township Council learned about the Dunhams Corner Road Bikeway Project’s current status. Director of Planning and Engineering Keith Kipp informed the council on Aug. 12 about the history and current status of the project. “The overall project is a critical connector. It’s a…
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New Jersey Chinese Community Center approved in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK–The East Brunswick Planning Board approved the New Jersey Chinese Community Center’s preliminary site plan application to construct a one-story daycare/preschool facility. The proposed facility will reside on a vacant lot that is 40,000 square feet, located at 957 Old Bridge Turnpike. Attorney Cynthia Hwang, who represents the applicant, said, “It’s going to be…
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East Brunswick council discusses no stopping policy on Flagler Street on school days
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council introduced an ordinance amending the township code to enforce a no stopping or standing policy for parking on Flagler Street. Drivers are not allowed to stop or stand their vehicles from 8:30-9:30 a.m. and from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on school days on the south side of Flagler Street. More specifically, the policy…
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Bad Axe Throwing will open in Matawan this autumn
MATAWAN–What started off as an idea more than four years to create a space where people can hurl large hatchets at targets for fun has emerged into a widely popular recreational event. Today, “Bad Axe Throwing,” the biggest axe throwing company in the world, will open one of its newest locations this November at Park…
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South River mayor breaks tie adopting ordinances for new utilities fee
SOUTH RIVER–The mayor of South River broke a tie in order to adopt three ordinances requiring property owners to pay escrow for any new construction relating to water, sewer and electrical connections. Council President Raymond Eppinger said, “This is not [for] residential types of connections. What we are talking about here is situations where someone…
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South River enters into one-year agreement with Robert Wood Johnson for EMS services
SOUTH RIVER–More than one year ago, the Borough of South River filed a lawsuit against the South River Rescue Squad Inc. (SRRS) and South River Emergency Medical Services Inc. (SREMS) for alleged negligence while on duty. Despite the ongoing lawsuit against the SRRS and the SREMS, the Borough Council approved a resolution on Aug. 19…
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South River approves resolution to repair water treatment plant
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution for emergency repairs and improvements to be conducted at the borough’s water treatment plant. The borough’s licensed water operator and borough engineer have recommended emergency repairs and improvements to the borough’s water treatment plant, according to the council agenda. One of the latest actions taken by the council…
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Matawan cuts deal with county for Lake Lefferts Dam project
MATAWAN–Mayor Joseph Altomonte announced a renegotiated deal with Monmouth County officials regarding the Lake Lefferts Dam project. The project is a major public works initiative that has stalled since 2011, according to a prepared statement from Altomonte. Improvements to be made in the new deal include dam upgrades, bridge improvements and the raising and reconfiguration…
