Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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East Brunswick cuts deal with Woodbridge to help with kennel services
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council approved a resolution entering into a shared service agreement with Woodbridge for animal boarding and kenneling assistance. East Brunswick is in need of boarding and kenneling services for lost and abandoned domesticated animals found within the township, according to the agenda for the May 20 council meeting. Woodbridge maintains the Woodbridge…
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Jamesburg council adopts $5.8 million municipal budget for 2019
JAMESBURG – The Jamesburg Borough Council has adopted a $5.86 million municipal budget that will fund the operation of and services to the municipality during 2019. The 2019 budget has decreased by $33,340 from the 2018 budget that totaled $5.9 million. Borough Administrator Scott Frueh said the 2019 tax levy will be $4.44 million; the…
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South River parents encourage organ donation after losing daughter
SOUTH RIVER–Continuing to honor the life and legacy of Angela Bongiovi, her family continues to participate in the NJ Sharing Network’s annual 5K Celebration of Life event. Dedicated to saving lives through organ and tissue donation, NJ Sharing Network is a non-profit organization responsible for the recovery and placement of donated organs and tissue for…
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South River Democrats, Republicans run uncontested in June primary
SOUTH RIVER – Republicans Donna Balazs and John Sapata are expected to face incumbent Democrats John Alai and Julie Meira for two three-year terms on the South River Borough County on Election Day, Nov. 5. All four candidates’ names will appear on the ballot in the June 4 primary election. The candidates are unopposed in…
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East Brunswick council adopts $70.8M municipal budget for 2019
EAST BRUNSWICK – With a unanimous vote, the members of the East Brunswick Township Council adopted a $70.86 million budget to fund the operation of the municipality during 2019. Borough Administrator Joseph Criscuolo said the total budget is $70,865,645, which is a $3.62 million increase from the 2018 budget of $67,244,803. The 2019 tax levy,…
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Spotswood Board of Education adopts $31.1M school budget
SPOTSWOOD – The Board of Education has adopted a $31.17 million budget for the 2019-20 academic year, funding operations for the Spotswood Public Schools. Business Administrator Vita Marino said the 2019-20 budget is $1.6 million less than the 2018-19 budget that totaled $32.77 million. The 2019-20 tax levy will be $17.35 million, which is a…
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South River officers receive training to assist residents with autism
SOUTH RIVER–Dating to six years, members of the South River Police Department (SRPD) started receiving special training to better assist residents with autism. Today, officers from the SRPD continue to periodically follow up with the specific training to assist individuals they may encounter on the spectrum. Sgt. Edwin Yorek said officers trained with Dennis Debbaudt,…
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South River council adopts $38M municipal budget for 2019
SOUTH RIVER – The South River Borough Council has adopted a $38.71 million municipal budget that will provide funding for the operations of the municipality. This year’s total budget amount is $38,705,324, which is a $1.99 million increase from the 2018 budget amount of $36,719,163, according to Borough Administrator Arthur Londensky. Council members adopted the…
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East Brunswick mayor seeks marketing volunteers for township logo
EAST BRUNSWICK – Mayor Brad Cohen is seeking volunteers with experience in advertising/marketing to develop a brand, message and logo for the Township of East Brunswick. “I am looking for volunteers with training and experience in the advertising/marketing field to help us develop a brand, message and logo that captures the essence of what it…
