Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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South River hires part-time business administrator
SOUTH RIVER–The South River Borough Council unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Mayor John Krenzel to appoint Art Londensky as the new interim acting borough administrator. The official vote was taken on Jan. 28. Chief Financial Officer Joseph Zanga said Londensky’s first day was on Jan. 21 and that the position is part-time. The borough and…
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Rutgers University radio hosts showcase presentation on classic TV shows
SPOTSWOOD–Showing numerous small screen performances from the 1950s-80s, radio co-hosts Don Buzney and Danny Scott held a presentation highlighting popular oldie TV shows. “People just love television. I mean, it’s what we grew up with, it’s part of our heritage growing up,” Scott said during a presentation last month at the Spotswood Public Library. Buzney…
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Judge bans East Brunswick mayor from meetings relating to mixed-use development application
EAST BRUNSWICK–Superior Court Thomas McCloskey ruled that East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen will not be allowed to attend any of the East Brunswick Planning Board hearings on HD Summerhill LLC’S proposed mixed-use development plan. HD Summerhill filed a lawsuit on Oct. 30, 2018, asking that the township not be allowed to act upon adopted Ordinance…
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South River will figure out finances to fund new water well
SOUTH RIVER–Having been in operation for more than 60 years, the South River Borough Council listened to a CME Associates project manager discuss the possibility of building a new water well. Borough Engineer Bruce Koch said the borough currently has three wells. “The well needs to be repaired and we are looking into exactly what needs…
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Residents voice parking concerns regarding proposed development
EAST BRUNSWICK–More than 200 residents attended a meeting when HD Summerhill LLC’s proposal to construct a mixed-use development was once again outlined for the East Brunswick Planning Board. HD Summerhill is proposing to construct five three-story residential buildings; a clubhouse that will have a gathering room, a possible coffee bar and an exercise facility; a…
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Students honor King at annual event presented by MLK Committee
Using song, dance and spoken word to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the MLK Committee recently held its 26th annual event. The MLK Committee is a nonprofit organization that was founded by churches in Matawan, Aberdeen and Keyport, The group was formed in 1994 by Shirley Macon of the Second Baptist Church, Matawan, according…
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Jamesburg Elks to hold Valentine’s Day event for special needs community
JAMESBURG–Providing resources to children with disabilities for more than 90 years, the Jamesburg Elk Lodge 2180’s Special Needs Children Committee was established in 1922. “[The committee] was created so every child with a disability could enjoy life and feel special. Also, so that each lodge can help those families in their community by providing assistance…
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Mayor’s address focuses on redevelopment goals for East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK–Highlighting last year’s milestones, Mayor Brad Cohen vocalized East Brunswick’s goals for this year. “I am excited about 2019 and expect that this will be the year that we begin to see demonstrative evidence of positive change regarding redevelopment. This is the result of the groundwork, which is not so exciting, but important, nonetheless,”…
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East Brunswick Youth Council installs ‘Little Free Library’ at dog park
EAST BRUNSWICK–Understanding the importance of providing access to books for residents, the East Brunswick Youth Council helped install a “Little Free Library” in town. In collaboration with the East Brunswick Public Library, the youth council presented the township’s second Little Free Library during a ribbon cutting ceremony on Jan. 6 at the East Brunswick Dog Park,…