Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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State grants one-year extension for South River property revaluations
SOUTH RIVER – The New Jersey Division of Taxation has issued a one-year extension authorizing Realty Appraisal Company to inspect the remaining properties in South River. Real estate appraiser Neil Rubenstein said the Division of Taxation ordered South River and many other municipalities throughout the state to revise their property assessment values, conduct a revaluation…
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County director says gas emissions from landfill causing odors
EAST BRUNSWICK– The odors noticed by residents who live near the Middlesex County Landfill are being caused by gas emissions. Responding to residents’ complaints of smelling foul odors, the Middlesex County Utilities Authority (MCUA) held a presentation about ongoing improvements at the Middlesex County Landfill. More than 85 residents listened to MCUA Executive Director Joseph Cryan…
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South River schools will extend pre-kindergarten program
SOUTH RIVER–Members of the New Jersey 18th Legislative District have awarded the South River Public School District $683,640 to further expand its pre-kindergarten program. “Early childhood education is critical in introducing children to learning environments where they can begin developing the skills necessary to succeed in later education. I look forward to seeing the South…
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Philomusica Concert Choir makes beautiful music for 50 years
EAST BRUNSWICK–Commemorating a half a century of singing and performing, the Philomusica Concert Choir will be the host to several events to celebrate its 50th anniversary. “Our major concert for the anniversary focuses on a piece commissioned by Philomusica from composer Norman Noll and also includes the first piece ever performed by the original Philomusica…
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Aberdeen resident spends winter session in Sydney, Australia
ABERDEEN – Opting to spend his winter break “Down Under,” Benjamin Edwards, 18, of Aberdeen Township, participated in Western New England University’s J-Term program. The J-Term program “is an opportunity for business students to study international business in the Asia Pacific region, in Sydney, Australia, for two weeks, while at the same time experiencing new and…
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South River swears in new Borough Council members
SOUTH RIVER–Standing before residents to recite their respective oaths of office, Raymond Eppinger and Peter Guindi were sworn in as the South River Borough Council’s newest members. The newly appointed council members were sworn in during the borough’s annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 1, held in the South River Middle School’s cafetorium. Retired Municipal Court Judge…
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Spotswood swears in new Borough Council members
SPOTSWOOD–Raising their right hands to recite their oaths of office, Larry Kraemer, Charlie Spicuzzo and Ted Ricci were sworn in as new members of the governing body in Spotswood. The swearing-in ceremony took place during the borough’s annual reorganization meeting on Jan. 7 at the municipal building. “Congrats to [Kraemer and Spicuzzo] I look forward…
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Matawan will receive $500,000 grant for infrastructure project
Matawan Mayor Joseph Altomonte announced that Matawan will receive a $500,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) to help fund the Lake Lefferts bridge and dam reconstruction project. “I am happy to announce we have secured $500,000 grant from the state with the help of Gov. Phil Murphy’s Office. … To be clear,…
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South River man charged with violating court order in addition to attempted murder charge
SOUTH RIVER–A suspended Rutgers University student was charged with contempt of a court order on Dec. 27, Middlesex County Prosecutor Andrew C. Carey and Rutgers University Police Department Chief Kenneth Cop announced in a joint statement. Izaia Bullock, 22, of South River, was apprehended on Oct. 30, 2018, and charged with two counts of attempted…
