Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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South River High School students will be required to use clear backpacks
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Public Schools will enforce new backpack rules for South River High School students beginning in September. “This is one of several procedures and measures the district is implementing in an overarching attempt to continuously improve our school’s safety and security,” Superintendent of Schools Sylvia Zircher said. To carry their…
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East Brunswick Senior Center group provides ‘workout’ for the brain
EAST BRUNSWICK–Recognizing the importance of mental fitness, the East Brunswick Senior Center’s “Memory Matters” group helps its patrons work out their brains. “The brain controls all that we do. Our cognitive abilities impact how we take care of ourselves, aiding us in living independently with quality of life. Maintaining a brain healthy life is important…
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Spotswood’s former EMS director files tort claim naming borough administrator
SPOTSWOOD – David Nichols, who resigned as Spotswood’s director of emergency medical services (EMS) earlier this year, has filed a tort claim notice alleging Business Administrator Dawn McDonald has committed acts of misconduct and harassment, and created a hostile work environment. Attorney Gina Longarzo, who is representing Nichols, said the tort claim, which was filed…
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South River council introduces ordinance to fund well improvements
SOUTH RIVER – With water discoloration an ongoing issue in South River, the Borough Council has introduced a bond ordinance that would, if adopted, fund the rehabilitation of the municipality’s wells. On Aug. 5, council members introduced an ordinance which appropriates $1.45 million for the rehabilitation of Well No. 2 and other borough wells. All…
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South River introduces bond ordinance to addresses issues at water plant
SOUTH RIVER – The Borough Council has introduced a bond ordinance that would, if adopted, provide funding for improvements to the borough’s water treatment, storage and distribution system. Business Administrator Art Londensky said improvements to the water treatment, storage and distribution system at the Department of Public Works complex on Ivan Way would include replacing…
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South River council approves resolution applying for grant funding for road improvements
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council will submit a grant application to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) for the 2020 Roadway and Drainage Improvements project. South River Borough Administrator Art Londensky said that for First Street, Claremont Avenue, Obert Street and Gordon Street, the project will consist of relocating any inlets within the limits of…
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MCFOODS held event to combat food waste in schools
EAST BRUNSWICK–As part of celebrating its 25 years of service, the Middlesex County Food Organization and Outreach Distribution Services (MCFOODS) held the School Food Waste Reduction Summit. In partnership with Rutgers University and Elijah’s Promise, the summit was designed to brainstorm ideas on how local schools can reduce food waste and distribute food to those…
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