Tag: Borough Council
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South River council adopts ordinance restricting off-street parking for large vehicles
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council adopted an ordinance which will amend the municipal code, establishing off-street parking restrictions and penalties for large commercial vehicles. All commercially registered vehicles having a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of 14,000 pounds with a model year older than 2014 are prohibited from parking on private property in a residential…
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South River allows all licenses of cannabis businesses except retail
SOUTH RIVER–With an unanimous vote, the Borough Council adopted an ordinance allowing cannabis cultivation, manufacturing, wholesaler, distribution and delivery businesses within the municipality. “I know this is something that has been tossed down from the state. Towns have either been rejecting it or approving it. By allowing this you are bringing in manufacturing, which is…
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South River council president resigns, replaced by Republican candidate for council
SOUTH RIVER–With the unexpected resignation of Council President Raymond Eppinger, the governing body appointed Republican Jason Oliveria as its newest member. “Eppinger was going to finish his term and then sell his house which was too big for his wife and him. Someone came along and made a very good offer. He took the offer…
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South River council introduces $1.4M bond ordinance for various capital improvements
SOUTH RIVER–The Borough Council introduced a $1.486 million bond ordinance, which if adopted, will partially fund various capital improvements throughout the municipality. The various capital improvements will include: The purchasing of a sanitation truck, mason dump truck, dump truck, pickup truck, lawnmowers and containers; Improvements to the South River Police Department’s kitchen, locker room and…
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Spotswood council appoints new public agency compliance officer
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council approved a resolution authorizing the appointment of Business Administrator Ryan Michelson as the municipality’s new Public Agency Compliance Officer (PACO). The borough is required to designate one of its borough officials as PACO in order to meet the Affirmative Action requirements for public agencies in the awarding of contracts pursuant to public…
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Spotswood seeks to control feral cats with TNVR program
SPOTSWOOD–Seeking more control over the feral cat population, the Borough Council adopted an ordinance amending the municipal code to establish a Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release Program (TNVR). “This ordinance is basically putting in an ordinance that we can do a trap and release program within the Borough of Spotswood. So we partner with a…
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South River adopts bond ordinance funding roof replacements and new fire truck
SOUTH RIVER–In order to fund roof replacements and the purchase of a new fire truck, the Borough Council adopted a $665,000 bond ordinance for various capital improvements. The various improvements that need to be performed include roof replacement at municipal buildings, the replacement of gas tanks and the purchase of a new fire truck. Chief…
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Jamesburg council introduces ordinance setting standards for outdoor fire pits
JAMESBURG–The Borough Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code adding restrictions for outdoor recreational fires and burning of combustible items. The mayor and council recognize that many residents enjoy relaxing by a recreational fire that is contained within a chiminea, outdoor fireplace or outdoor fire pit that is located upon…
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Spotswood adopts ordinance enforcing permit requirements for garage sales
SPOTSWOOD–For residents who plan on having a lawn sale, the Borough Council adopted an ordinance amending the municipal code to add new garage sale sign and permit requirements. Garage sales include any lawn sale, attic sale, rummage sale or flea market or any similar casual sale of used tangible personal property in a residential area…