Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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South River approves shared service agreement with school board for police in schools
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing a shared services agreement with the Board of Education to split costs for placing officers at each school in South River. The council approved the resolution regarding Class III police officers on April 22. Borough Administrator Art Londensky said this agreement is necessary because two different entities…
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South River Board of Education adopts $37.M school budget
SOUTH RIVER – The Board of Education has adopted a $37.3 million budget that will support the operation of the South River Public Schools during the 2019-20 school year. The district’s budget for the 2018-19 school year was $35.1 million, according to Business Administrator Kenneth Kokoszka. According to the board, this year’s money-saving initiatives include…
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East Brunswick police charge man with unlawful possession of a weapon
EAST BRUNSWICK–After allegedly fleeing from East Brunswick police during a vehicle stop, a 33-year-old man from New Brunswick was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun. Patrolman Ryan Welch and Patrolman Matthew Egnasko reportedly observed a silver 2011 BMW on Tower Center Boulevard that failed to signal a turn while…
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South River Rescue Squad still operational despite ongoing lawsuit
SOUTH RIVER – The borough is suing the South River Rescue Squad Inc. and South River Emergency Medical Services Inc. for alleged negligence while on duty. The South River Rescue Squad (SRRS) is a local corporation, which handles emergency medical services in South River from midnight to 6 a.m. and consists of volunteer members. Its…
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Spotswood alliance donates Easter baskets to hospital’s children’s ward
SPOTSWOOD–Filled with toys, stuffed animals and gift cards, the Spotswood Municipal Drug and Alcohol Alliance gave out Easter baskets for children at Saint Peter’s University Hospital. Alliance Coordinator Dawn Crandall said the group began collecting items in March. “For over 10 years I have been doing a Christmas toy drive every year for the pediatric…
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East Brunswick rescue squad closes after 67 years of service
EAST BRUNSWICK–Having served its community by providing emergency medical services for 67 years, the East Brunswick Rescue Squad closed on April 1. The township was notified at the end of March of this year that the long-time volunteer service, the East Brunswick Rescue Squad, would no longer be able to provide emergency medical service to…
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Matawan officer sues police department after alleged retaliation
MATAWAN – Police Officer Jennifer Paglia is suing Matawan after she allegedly experienced a campaign of retaliatory harassment after she settled a sex discrimination lawsuit with the borough. Paglia was hired by the Matawan Police Department in 1998. In September 2013, Paglia filed a lawsuit in state Superior Court alleging sex and race discrimination against…
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Veterans invited to special luncheon at Cranbury restaurant
Putting smiles on their faces by providing a three-course dining experience, Jewish War Veterans Post 311 and Zinna’s Bistro served as the co-hosts to a veterans luncheon. Seated around a long wooden table, 10 veterans from the New Jersey State Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park, along with their nurses, attended the luncheon on April…
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East Brunswick declares Sikh Awareness Month
EAST BRUNSWICK–Recognizing Sikhism and honoring residents who practice the religion, the East Brunswick Township Council read a proclamation declaring Sikh Awareness Month for April 2019. “Tonight was a great moment for the Sikh community. A proclamation was made for the very first time for Sikh awareness and recognition in the Township of East Brunswick, New…
