Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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East Brunswick school’s lemonade stand raises money
EAST BRUNSWICK–Equipped with snacks, tons of cups and yellow decorations, Irwin Elementary School held what they dubbed East Brunswick’s Largest Lemonade Stand to raise funds the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. Iriwn Principal JoAnn Chmielowicz reported that more than 100 students, teachers, parents and family members helped out at this event. “Irwin’s School theme is ‘Irwin…
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Spotswood council accepts $2.5M grant for lake repairs
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing municipality officials to execute a $2.5 million grant contract with the state for the restoration of DeVoe Lake. “Through the years, silt and sediment have built up to a level that allows the water foliage to grow at such a rate of speed the lake is overrun within…
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Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce will hold annual awards dinner on June 13
The Matawan-Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce’s (MAC) Board of Directors will hold its annual Installation and MAC Awards Dinner from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on June 13 at MJ’s Buttonwood Manor, 845 Route 34, Matawan. There will be six MAC award recipients, a Special Recognition Award Certificate to an organization that has done great things for women, and…
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Three suspects charged after East Brunswick police allegedly find 14 bags of crack cocaine
EAST BRUNSWICK–Two male and one female suspects were charged after East Brunswick police reportedly found 14 bags of crack cocaine and a handgun in their vehicle around 4:25 p.m. on June 4. Patrolman Patrick Lem initiated a motor vehicle stop with a 2016 Chevrolet on Route 18 north just prior to the New…
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South River Council introduces ordinance for no parking on sections of Main Street, Joseph Street
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance amending the borough code to authorize no parking along Main and Joseph streets. “At the recommendation of the South River Police Department’s Traffic Safety Division, the cars parking on Main Street forced traffic to go over the double solid lines into oncoming traffic lanes due to the narrowing…
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South River mayor explains status of the borough in annual address
SOUTH RIVER–Elaborating on South River’s current financial and infrastructural status, Mayor John Krenzel delivered his annual State of the Borough Address. “Since the beginning of the year, literally, and I mean literally, every week there is something that we would discover that was not done, done incorrectly or done in such a matter that the…
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South River Council introduces bond ordinances for capital improvements
SOUTH RIVER–With the municipality needing items such as roadway repairs and vehicles, the Borough Council introduced a bond ordinance to provide funds for various capital improvements and equipment. The total cost for the capital improvements and equipment is $1,610,000. The borough will fund the capital improvements and equipment with a $34,500 grant from the New…
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Matawan Police Department installs medication dropoff box
MATAWAN–Joining other municipalities in the fight to counteract prescription drug abuse, the Matawan Police Department has installed a Project Medicine Drop box at police headquarters. The Matawan Police Department announced on May 28 that it has joined the New Jersey Attorney General’s Project Medicine Drop initiative, according to a prepared statement from the police department.…
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Spotswood police superiors file tort claim notice against borough officials
SPOTSWOOD – Police Chief Michael Zarro and Capt. Philip Corbisiero have filed a tort claim notice in which they allege Spotswood Mayor Edward Seely has committed acts of misconduct and harassment, and created a hostile work environment. Attorney Gina Longarzo, who is representing Zarro and Corbisiero, said, “In layman’s terms, a notice of tort…
