Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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East Brunswick’s Lost Souls project will unveil site of memorial
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Lost Souls Public Memorial Project will unveil the future home of the memorial. The fourth annual recitation of the names of those stolen in 1818 by a slave ring led by a Middlesex County judge whose residence was in what is now East Brunswick will be read beginning at 4 p.m. May 23…
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South River school board approves $40M budget for 2021-22
SOUTH RIVER–Updating residents on the South River Public School District’s 2021-22 budget, Superintendent Sylvia Zircher explained the funding behind the yearly financial plan. “So how do we come up with a yearly district budget? Well, we begin by looking at our district goals and objectives, and our district goal number four is actually our fiscal…
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Parking limited to one side of Taylor Avenue in East Brunswick
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council adopted an ordinance that will amend the municipal code authorizing no parking on Taylor Avenue. “Taylor Avenue is a tight road when cars are parked on both sides of the roadway, and basically is impeding thru-traffic. It is especially dangerous during snow conditions when the township’s snowplows are trying to keep…
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South River police investigate several car burglaries in downtown areas
The South River Police Department has been investigating several recently reported motor vehicle burglaries. Investigations have revealed that the suspect(s) are gaining entry into unlocked vehicles during the overnight hours or early morning hours. Items taken during the burglaries have included loose change, small electronics, wallets and purses. The burglaries have occurred on Jackson Street…
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Aberdeen council plans for sewer upgrades
ABERDEEN – The Township Council has introduced a $185,000 bond ordinance that will help to fund $417,000 worth of sewer improvements in Aberdeen Township. The ordinance was introduced April 15. Council members scheduled a public hearing for May 6 and may adopt the ordinance following the public hearing. The improvements would consist of line rehabilitation…
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East Brunswick mayor introduces $70.5M municipal budget for 2021
EAST BRUNSWICK–With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continuing to affect municipalities and state budgets nationwide, Mayor Brad Cohen introduced a $70.5 million municipal budget for taxpayers in East Brunswick. “At my last State of the Township address, which I made a couple of months ago, I talked about the horrible year we endured with the pandemic…
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East Brunswick landfill officials update residents about new projects
EAST BRUNSWICK–Discussing the latest upgrades and future projects, Middlesex County Utility Authority (MCUA) representatives brought residents up-to-date on the East Brunswick landfill. MCUA Executive Director Joseph Cryan, Middlesex County Landfill Engineer Robert Leslie and Landfill Solid Waste Division Manager Paul Clark spoke to about two dozens residents who attended the virtual presentation on March 30.…
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Aberdeen council introduces bond ordinance to fund projects
ABERDEEN – Members of the Township Council in Aberdeen Township have introduced a $3.92 million bond ordinance to fund capital improvements throughout the municipality. During a meeting on April 15, the council introduced a $3.92 million bond ordinance to help fund $4.67 million worth of capital improvements in the community. A public hearing on the…
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Spotswood council appoints new business administrator
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution appointing Ryan Michelson as the municipality’s new full-time business administrator. Michelson will be taking over the position from Dawn McDonald, who was mentioned in three different lawsuits filed by Chief of Police Michael Zarro, Spotswood Police Captain Philip Corbisiero and former Emergency Medical Services Director David Nichols in 2019,…
