Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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Wildlife expert teaches residents about butterflies
SPOTSWOOD–Showcasing a slide with photos of butterflies, bees and other living creatures, a butterfly expert teaches residents about how to attract pollinators. Jerry Schneider, an Ohio native who now lives in Vermont, visited the Spotswood Public Library on July 17 to share his expertise on pollinators. “What do pollinators do? They are very important. ……
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East Brunswick will hold inaugural Feast Brunswick Week starting July 25
EAST BRUNSWICK – The township and the East Brunswick Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold the first Feast Brunswick Week from July 25 through Aug. 4. Feast Brunswick Week will provide individuals with a chance to discover or reconnect with East Brunswick’s restaurants. There will be special deals and discounts at participating restaurants, according to…
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Water discoloration in South River has officials searching for cause
SOUTH RIVER – After residents reported discolored water in their homes, South River officials held an emergency meeting and met with professionals to address the issue. Mayor John Krenzel said in a July 15 statement that because the discolored water affected a significant portion of the borough on July 14, an emergency meeting of professionals…
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South River council appoints code enforcement officer
SOUTH RIVER – Members of the Borough Council have appointed Thomas Droppa as South River’s new code enforcement officer and building inspector. Council members took the action on July 8 during a special meeting at the municipal building. “We need a full-time enforcement officer … we need to stay after people who don’t cut their…
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Spotswood council adopts bond ordinance for various improvements
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council adopted a $1,137,900 bond ordinance providing funding for various capital improvements, equipment and to purchase property. Mayor Edward Seely said that the borough seeks to fund security and technology upgrades to the municipal building; purchase a new backhoe loader; begin improvements to Adirondack Avenue; renovate Firehouse No. 1; and make various improvements…
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Mayor breaks council tie, appoints Londensky as South River administrator
SOUTH RIVER – With a Borough Council vote split along party lines, Mayor John Krenzel voted “yes” to break a tie and appoint Arthur Londensky as South River’s part-time borough administrator. The action was taken during the council’s July 8 meeting. On a motion to appoint Londensky to the position, Republican council President Raymond Eppinger…
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East Brunswick Library’s ‘Girls Who Code’ club offers classes
EAST BRUNSWICK–Providing a space for young women to learn more about computer science, the East Brunswick Public Library’s “Girls Who Code” club chapter offers weekly sessions. Youth Services Librarian Sally Leung said that the “Girls Who Code” is a national organization whose mission is to close the gender gap in technology and to change the…
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South River officer returns from army deployment in Guantanamo Bay
SOUTH RIVER- Patrolman Jacob Edelman has returned from deployment with the 508th Military Police Company for the United States Army in Cuba. Edelman said that he has been a patrolman with the South River Police Department for three and a half years. “I decided to become a law enforcement officer as a service career. I…
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South River will hold movie night at Cannon Park on July 20
The Borough of South River and The Friends of the South River Community Garden will hold a free movie night at 8:30 p.m. on July 20 at Cannon Park, which is located at Causeway Street. “A Bug’s Life” film is going to be shown. Bring chairs and picnic blankets. Concessions will be sold by The…
